
UPSC has invited applications for Central Armed Police Force. Every year millions of entrants appear in the CAPF exam to pursue their dream of joining CAPF. As per the official UPSC CAPF Notification 2021, the online application will commence soon for the eligible candidates. Entrants who have made their mind to dedicate their life to serve the nation can now complete their UPSC CAPF Online Application 2021. UPSC has also released the UPSC CAPF Syllabus 2021. Entrants must go through the syllabus to know the subjects they have to study. UPSC has scheduled the written exam for CAPF for Dec 20th, 2021.
The CAPF exam is conducted in three phases as per the UPSC CAPF Exam Pattern 2021. The 1st phase is the written exam. The 2nd is a physical ability test and the 3rd round is the interview. Entrants must go through the UPSC CAPF syllabus 2021 to know the subjects to study. Before we jump to the UPSC CAPF Syllabus 2021 let’s have a quick look at the exam pattern and marking scheme for the exam:
Part 1
Papers | Total Marks | Time Limit | Exam Language |
General Ability & Intelligence | 250 | 120mins | English & Hindi |
General Studies & Essay Comprehension | 200 | 180mins | English & Hindi (except English paper, it has to be answered in English). |
Part II
Segments | Marks |
Essay Writing, Geography, Polity, Economy. security, Analytical Abilities & Human Rights. | 80 |
Comprehension, precise writing & grammar application efficiency test. | 120 |
Total | 200 |
There After there will be a Physical test and interview. Now let’s have look at the UPSC CAPF Syllabus 2021 to find out what are Subjects that entrants have to study:
As we have already discussed the CAPF exam is conducted in 3 phases. The written exam, the physical test and the interview. The 1st phase that is the written exam is further divided into two papers. The General Ability & Intelligence & General Studies & Essay, Comprehension. On qualifying each papers entrants will appear for next round. After successful completion of each round, the entrants will have to wait for the final merit list according to which their final selection will be made. Let’s have look what are the subjects that an entrant have to study to succeed in the CAPF Exam:
General Ability & intelligence:
Sl No | Papers | Topics |
1 | General mental Ability | Quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, numerical ability and data interpretation are the things entrants will be tested on in this section. |
2 | General Science | Comprehension |
General awareness | ||
Appreciation of scientific phenomena of everyday observation Of Areas:
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3 | Current Events of National and International Importance. | Importance in the broad areas of culture music, arts, literature, sports. |
Governance, societal and developmental issues. | ||
Industry, business, globalization, and interplay among nations. | ||
Awareness of current events of national and international. | ||
4 | Indian Polity and Economy | The political system of India. |
Constitution of India. | ||
Social systems and public administration, economic development in India. | ||
Regional and international security issues. | ||
Human rights including its indicators. | ||
5 | History of India | Social, economic and political aspects of History of India. |
Growth of nationalism and freedom movement. | ||
6 | Indian and World Geography | Physical, Social & Economic aspects of the geography of India and the World. |
General Studies, Essay and Comprehension:
Sl No | Papers | Topics |
1 | Paper A | Essay (which are to be answered in the long narrative form either in Hindi or English).
Topics:
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2 | Paper B | Comprehension, précis writing, other communications/language skills – to be attempted in English only.
Topics:
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The above table shows the CAPF Syllabus for written exam for 2021 however, after passing the written exam there will be a physical ability test. Entrants who would pass the Physical test they will further go for Interview round. All the rounds of the exam are very important because to give out the final merit list will be given on basis of all the exams. Let’s have a look at the Physical test that the entrants have to go through:
SL No | Kind Of Tests | Category Male | Category Female |
1 | 7.26 kgs Shot Put | 4.5 meter | Exempted |
2 | Long Jump | 3 Chances – 3.5 meter | Chances 3 – 3 meter |
3 | Run 100 meter | 16 secs | 18 secs |
4 | Run 800 meter | 3min 45 secs | 4min 45 secs |
Note:
Corrected Distance Vision |
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Close vision |
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Clour Visibility Standards | CP III/ ISIHARA Plates |
Entrants who would be further shortlisted after the physical test will go for an interview round or personality test round. The interview round being the last round entrants would be asked about their preferred security force they want to join. However, before that, there will be a round of questioners to test the mental strength and personality of the entrant. Let have a look at some of the questions asked in the interview round:
The interview round will be the last round of the CAPF exam. However, before reaching the point of the interview the entrant goes through the medical fitness test. If an entrant is declared medically unfit they will be sent for a re-test by the medical board. If the entrant has already received the interview call it would be provided. The entrant will have to 1st get clearance from the Medical team. The Interview round however is designed to understand the personality and mental stability of the entrants. Their quick decision-making ability will also be tested in this round. This test will carry 150 marks. On successful completion of this test, entrants would express their preference of the security forces they want to join. Let’s have a look at what kind of questions are generally asked in the CAPF Interview round:
In conclusion, as we have already the about the layers of the exam. We can say if an entrant only focuses on a written exam it won’t work for them. They have to give equal attention to all the phases of the exam. Entrants must start their own physical training and develop a healthy habit to pass the physical test. Entrants must also practice in activities that increase brain alertness and quick decision-making ability. Before applying for the exam entrant must check the UPSC CAPF Eligibility criteria for 2021 to understand if they meet all the criteria required for CAPF. If they find their eligibility they must complete their studies for the written exam. Passing the exam would be easy if entrants make their own Study Plan or just follow an available one.
There is no limit for attempting the CAPF exam however, General entrants must keep in mind that they are not more than 25 years of age while attempting the exam.
The minimum age to attempt the CAPF Exam is 20 years.
The exam fee for CAPF Exam is Rs 200/-. However female entrants and SC/ ST are exempted from paying the exam fee.
No, an entrant who have qualified in written and interview round will have to pass the fitness test as well to be selected.
Yes, it is possible. In fact, if an entrant does get clearance from the medical board in that case entrants are allowed to take the test once again. However, at that point, their interview call letter that they received will remain provisional. If an entrant fails in the retest they will not remain eligible for the exam.
Silki Joshi is a Content Writer with experience of 3+ years in the Edtech domain. She has mostly worked for competitive exams like Banking and SSC exams.
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