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UPSC CAPF 2024, Check Eligibility, Syllabus

Kanika Goyal

Updated on 04th July, 2024 , 5 min read

UPSC CAPF AC 2024: The Union Public Service Commission is expected to release the UPSC CAPF 2024 Admit Card online on its official website only. The candidates can expect the UPSC CAPF Admit Card in the mid of July 2024, tentatively. According to the official notification, the UPSC CAPF 2024 Exam Date is August 4, 2024.

The UPSC CAPF AC Notification PDF has been released for the recruitment of Grade A Officers (Assistant Commandants) posts in all Paramilitary Forces of India (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB). There are a total of 506 vacancies for which selection will be done through written tests, Physical tests, and Interview/Personality tests. The online application process for UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2024 has been started on the official portal of UPSC www.upsc.gov.in.

What is CAPF Exam?

The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) are the Armed Police Organizations under the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Government of India. All CAPFs are headed by DGP rank officers. AC stands for Assistant Commandants which is the entry level Officer post in BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, and SSB and these is also a chance of being part of National Security Guard (NSG). They operate under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi, except for the AR, which operates under the Ministry of Defence. The AR, BSF, ITBP, and SSB are Border Guarding Forces, while the NSG is a commando-trained force used for special operations. The CISF provides security and protection to industrial undertakings and vital installations. The CRPF is deployed in aid of civil power in matters related to the maintenance of law and order, internal security, and counterinsurgency. 

 

The candidates recruited through this exam, join the forces as Assistant Commandants (AC). The following forces recruit the candidates through this exam.

  • Border Security Force (BSF)
  • Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
  • Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
  • Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
  • Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)

CAPF 2024 Overview

Every year, thousands of candidates apply for Assistant Commandant positions in the Central Armed Police Forces. Candidates who desire to serve their country by joining the Central Armed Police Force must prepare well for the CAPF 2024 Exam and regularly check this page for the latest updates to ensure all important deadlines are met. Candidates should have a detailed understanding of the CAPF AC 2024 in the table below.

UPSC CAPF AC 2024 overview

Conducting Body

Union Public Service Commission

Exam Name

Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandant)

Official website

upsc.gov.in/

Exam Language

English and Hindi

Vacancies

506

Application Start Date

24 April 2024

Application End Date

14 May 2024

Exam Date

04 August 2024

Selection Process

  • Written exam
  • Physical test
  • Interview round/Personality Test

 

 

UPSC CAPF 2024 Admit Card

As the CAPF AC 2024 is scheduled to be conducted on August 4, 2024, the UPSC CAPF Admit Card 2024 is expected to be released in the third/final week of July 2024, tentatively. The CAPF Admit Card 2024 will be released on the official website- upsc.gov.in. The admit card is an essential document required to appear in the exam. Candidates can download the UPSC CAPF Admit Card by following the given steps:

  • Go to the official website of UPSC – upsc.gov.in
  • Click on the UPSC CAPF admit card link shown in the “What’s new” section
  • Click on the CAPF AC 2024 admit card link given on the right side
  • Click on the link, enter the required credentials for login
  • Download the CAPF admit card
  • Take a printout of the CAPF admit card for future reference

UPSC CAPF 2024- Important Dates

The UPSC CAPF 2024 Registration Process has been started on 24th April 2024 at www.upsc.gov.in and will continue till 14th May 2024. UPSC CAPF Exam 2024 is scheduled to be held on 04th August 2024. Check the complete UPSC CAPF 2024 Schedule from the table below. 

Events

Dates

UPSC CAPF Notification 2024

24th April 2024

Online Apply Starts

24th April 2024

Closing date of Registration

14th May 2024

UPSC CAPF Admit Card 2024

July 2024

UPSC CAPF Exam Date 2024

04th August 2024

UPSC CAPF Result date

To Be Notified

DAF- Window activation date

To Be Notified

CAPF Final Result 2024

To Be Notified

 

UPSC CAPF Vacancy AC 2024

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced a total of 506 vacancies for Assistant Commandants (Group A) in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) viz. Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force(CISF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) at CAPF. Check the vacancy details in the below table.

UPSC CAPF (AC) Vacancies 2024

Security Forces

Vacancies

Border Security Force (BSF)

186

Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)

120

Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)

100

Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)

58

Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)

42

Total

506

 

CAPF Eligibility Criteria 2024

The eligibility criteria for the CAPF Assistant Commandant Examination are decided by the UPSC. Both men and women can fill out the CAPF Assistant Commandant Examination Application Form.

However, you must first check your Eligibility, as failing to do so may result in disqualification

UPSC CAPF Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

Candidates of Indian Nationality are only eligible to apply

Age limit

The lower and upper age limit of the candidates is 20 and 25 years

Education Qualification

A bachelor’s degree in any specialisation from a recognised university is required.

Other

Those in the final year of their bachelor’s degree program who will achieve the required qualification before selection can also apply.

 

CAPF Application Fee 2024

After submitting the application form, candidates must pay a fee. In addition, the fee must be paid online by net banking, credit/debit card, or any other acceptable method. The application cost is waived for female and SC/ST category candidates. The given information is summarised in the table below.

Category

Fees

General/OBC

₹ 200/-

SC/ST

Nil

Female Candidates

Nil

 

 

 

CAPF AC Age Limit (as on 01/08/2024)

The minimum age limit for the Central Armed Police Forces. (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2024 is 20 years and the maximum age limit for the same is 25 years. The age relaxation for some categories is given below.  he/she must have been born not earlier than 2nd August, 1999 and not later than 1st August 2004. 

  • Minimum Age - 20 years
  • Maximum Age - 25 years

Category

Age Relaxation

Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe

Five years

Other Backward Classes

Three years

Civilian Central Government Servants

Five years Ex-Servicemen will also be eligible for this relaxation.

Domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from January 1, 1980, to December 31, 1989

Five years

 

 

UPSC CAPF 2024 Syllabus

Candidates can read the CAPF AC Syllabus 2024 in the table below as prescribed by the UPSC on the official website.

Paper Name

Topics Name

Paper 1 (Objective)

General Mental Ability, General Science, Current Events of National and International Importance, Indian Polity and Economy, History of India, Indian and World Geography.

Paper 2 (Descriptive)

Essay questions (Indian history, geography, polity, economy, security, human rights, analytical ability), Comprehension, Précis Writing, other communication/language skills.

 

CAPF Salary Structure 2024

Applicants selected for the UPSC CAPF AC 2024 will be paid very well. The UPSC CAPF Salary 2024 ranges between INR 56,100/- and INR 1,77,500/. In addition to the standard UPSC CAPF Salary, applicants also receive additional perks and benefits such as Transport Allowance, dearness allowance, House Rent Allowance, Clinical Allowance, and Unique Duty Allowance, among many others.

The UPSC CAPF Salary is around INR 44,135. Candidates for the Union Public Service Commission CAPF AC would be paid in accordance with the table below.

UPSC CAPF Salary 2024 (Expected)

UPSC CAPF Officer’s Basic Pay

Rs. 15,600/-

UPSC CAPF Officers Grade Pay

Rs. 5,400/-

UPSC CAPF Officers Dearness Allowance (DA)

Rs. 26,250/-

UPSC CAPF Officers In-hand Salary

Rs. 44,135/-

Total

Rs. 51,480/-

UPSC CAPF (AC) 2024 Selection Process

The candidate has to go through the following stages to get selected for Assistant Commandant vacancies:

  • Written Examination - The first stage of the selection process for the UPSC CAPF 2024 exam is a written examination which will be held on 04th August 2024. The written exam will comprise two papers. The paper I exam comprises the subject General Ability and Intelligence and is held for 250 Marks. The paper will be of Objective (Multiple Answers) Type. Paper II consists of General Studies, Essays, and Comprehension for 200 Marks.
  • Physical test - Candidates who cleared the written examination will be called for the 02nd stage of the selection process i.e. Physical Standards/Physical Efficiency Tests and Medical Standards Tests.
  • Interview: Candidates who are declared qualified in the Medical Standards Tests, will be called for an Interview/Personality Test. The final selection of the candidates will be based on the candidates' marks scored in the written examination and Interview/Personality Test.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key dates for UPSC CAPF 2024?

The application period for UPSC CAPF 2024 is from April 24, 2024, to May 14, 2024. The exam is set for August 4, 2024.

What is the eligibility criteria for UPSC CAPF 2024?

Candidates must be Indian nationals aged between 20 and 25 years, holding a bachelor's degree. Final-year students meeting the qualifications can also apply.

What is UPSC CAPF 2024?

UPSC CAPF 2024 is the Central Armed Police Force examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) annually for the position of Assistant Commandant in various forces.

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