UPSC CAPF AC Paper I

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  • Written by Harshitha A
  • Last Modified on 17-07-2023
  • Written by Harshitha A
  • Last Modified on 17-07-2023

About UPSC CAPF AC Paper 1 Exam 2023

About Exam

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) exam to recruit suitable candidates for Assistant Commandant (Group A) posts. According to the exam calendar, the Commission released the official notification and application form for UPSC CAPF (AC) exam 2023 on April 26, 2023. Interested candidates could apply online at upsc.gov.in.

Candidates could submit their applications until May 16, 2023. Furthermore, the UPSC CAPF AC Paper 1 exam will be conducted on August 06, 2023. The UPSC CAPF selection process comprises three stages, i.e., written exam, PST/PET & medical test, and interview/personality test. Read on to learn more about the UPSC CAPF exam.

UPSC CAPF AC Paper 1 Exam Summary 2023

Candidates can check the below provided table to get an overview of the UPSC CAPF AC exam 2023:

Particulars Details
Exam Name UPSC CAPF (AC) Exam
Conducting Authority Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Post Name Assistant Commandants (Group A) in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)
Vacancy To Be Announced
Exam Frequency Once a Year
Job Location Across India
Selection Process – Written Test
– PST/PET and Medical Test
– Interview/Personality Test
Official Website upsc.gov.in

UPSC CAPF AC Paper 1 Latest Updates

Test

Check all the latest updates on the UPSC CAPF 2023 exam below:

  • UPSC CAPF (ACs) exam shall be conducted on August 6, 2023.
  • UPSC CAPF admit card has been issued on July 14, 2023.
  • The UPSC CAPF notification 2023 was released on April 26, 2023.

UPSC CAPF AC Paper 1 Notification 2023

Exam Pattern

The Commission released the official UPSC CAPF AC 2023 notification on April 26, 2023. Candidates can check the notification on the official website, i.e., upsc.gov.in. As the official notification for 2023 has been released, interested candidates can access the 2023 notification using the link provided below:

UPSC CAPF AC Paper 1 Important Dates 2023

Exam Syllabus

Check the complete schedule of the UPSC CAPF exam 2023 from the table below:

Events Dates
UPSC CAPF Notification Date April 26, 2023
Start Date of Online Registration April 26, 2023
Last Date of Registration May 16, 2023
Admit card Release Date July 14, 2023
UPSC CAPF (AC) Paper 1 Exam Date August 06, 2023
Result Declaration Date To Be Announced

UPSC CAPF AC Vacancy 2023

Study Plan to Maximise Score

The Commission released UPSC CAPF vacancies along with the official notification. Candidates can check the UPSC CAPF vacancy for 2023 from the table below:

BSF 86
CRPF 55
CISF 91
ITBP 60
SSB 30
Total No. of posts 322

UPSC CAPF AC Job Profile & Salary

Previous Year Analysis

A person selected for CAPF AC may join any of the following forces:

  • Border Security Force
  • Central Reserve Police Force
  • Central Industrial Security Force
  • Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force
  • Sashastra Seema Bal

Before applying for the CAPF AC exam, applicants should be aware of the job profile and salary of all the posts.

UPSC CAPF Salary

The salary structure for CAPF recruitment 2023, as defined by the 7th Pay Commission, is shown in the table below:

Rank Pay Scale (Basic Pay) Pay Band
Director-General Rs. 2,25,000 Apex Fixed
Additional Director General Rs. 1,82,200 – Rs. 2,24,100 HAG
Inspector General Rs. 1,44,000 – Rs. 2,18,000 Pay Band – 4
Deputy Inspector General Rs. 1,31,000 – Rs. 2,16,600 Pay Band – 4
Sr. Commandant Rs. 1,23,000 – Rs.2,15,900 Pay Band – 4
Commandant Rs. 78,800 – Rs. 2,09,200 Pay Band – 3
Deputy Commandant Rs. 67,700 – Rs. 2,08,700 Pay Band – 3
Assistant Commandant Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500 Pay Band – 3

UPSC CAPF Job Profile

The role of UPSC CAPF AC entails a lot of responsibilities. To maintain the organisation prepared for any situation, the candidate must ensure on-the-job training. They also look at the company’s operations planning and execution. The following are the remaining responsibilities:

  • Independent Intelligence Network
  • Efficacy and Serviceability of Armaments
  • Administering Office
  • Personnel Management
  • Grievance Redressal
  • Disciplinary Powers

UPSC CAPF AC Eligibility Criteria 2023

The Commission specifies the eligibility criteria for UPSC CAPF (AC) in the official notification. Candidates must check as well as ensure their eligibility before applying for the exam.

UPSC CAPF Nationality

Candidates applying for CAPF exam must be:

  • Citizens of India, or
  • Subjects of Bhutan, or
  • Subjects of Nepal, or
  • Tibetan refugees who came to India before 1st Jan 1962 to permanently settle in India, or
  • A person of Indian origin who migrated from Myanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and East African countries to permanently settle in India.

UPSC CAPF Age Limit

The minimum age limit for the UPSC Central Armed Police Forces exam 2023 is 20 years. Furthermore, the maximum age limit for the exam is 25 years.

CAPF Age Relaxation

The above-mentioned upper age limit is flexible for a few categories as mentioned below:

Category Age Relaxation
Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe 5 years
Other Backward Classes 3 years
Civilian Central Government Servants/ Ex-Servicemen 5 years
Domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from January 1, 1980, to December 31, 1989 5 years

UPSC CAPF Education Qualification

To be eligible for the UPSC CAPF exam, candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree/ Graduation from a recognised university.

Candidates in the final year of their degree programme may also apply for the exam. However, they must submit the qualifying exam’s final year mark sheet together with the detailed application form.

NCC ‘B’ or ‘C’ Certificates Requirement 

Candidates with an NCC ‘B’ or ‘C’ Certificate will be given preference during the interview. These qualifications will only be considered during the interview/personality test.

UPSC CAPF Physical Standards

The minimum height, chest, and weight requirements for both men and women have been tabulated below:

Physical Standards Male Female
Height 165 cm 157 cm
Chest(unexpanded) 81 cm (with 5 cm minimum expansion) (Not applicable)
Weight 50 kg 46 kg

UPSC CAPF Medical Standards

Check out the medical requirements from the table below:

Eyesight Better Eye
(Corrected Vision)
Worse Eye
(Corrected Vision)
Distant vision 6/6 or 6/9 6/12 or 6/9
Near Vision N6 (corrected) N9 (corrected)

UPSC CAPF AC Application Form 2023

The Commission releases the UPSC CAPF application form online on its official website. Candidates can register for the recruitment of CAPF Assistant Commandants recruitment at upsc.gov.in.

How To Apply Online for UPSC CAPF 2023?

Candidates can fill in their UPSC CAPF (AC) 2023 application form by following the simple steps outlined below:

  • Visit the UPSC official website – upsconline.nic.in.
  • Find and click on the ‘UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant 2023’ link.
  • Fill in the necessary details in the required sections and submit your information.
  • Pay the application fee if applicable.
  • Click the ‘Submit’ button.
  • Download and take a print out the CAPF (Assistant Commandant) Application form for future reference.

UPSC CAPF Application Fees

The UPSC CAPF 2023 online application fee is divided into the following two categories:

Categories Fee
General/OBC Rs. 200/-
Female/ SC/ ST candidate Nil

UPSC CAPF AC Paper 1 Exam Centre 2023

Topper List Success Stories

Along with the notification, the UPSC CAPF AC Paper 1 exam centre list has been released. Candidates can check the exam centres below:

Agartala

Gangtok

Panaji (Goa)

Ahmedabad

Hyderabad

Patna

Aizawl

Imphal

Portblair

Almora (Uttarakhand)

Itanagar

Prayagraj (Allahabad)

Bengaluru

Jaipur

Raipur

Bareilly

Jammu

Ranchi

Bhopal

Jorhat

Sambalpur

Chandigarh

Kochi

Shillong

Chennai

Kohima

Shimla

Cuttack

Kolkata

Srinagar

Dehradun

Lucknow

Srinagar (Uttarakhand)

Delhi

Madurai

Thiruvananthapuram

Dharamshala (H.P.)

Mandi (H.P.)

Tirupati

Dharwar

Mumbai

Udaipur

Dispur

Nagpur

Visakhapatnam

Note: Allotment of Centres will be done on a “first-apply-first-allot” basis, and once a centre’s capacity is reached, it will be frozen.

UPSC CAPF AC Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2023

Exam counselling

Before proceeding to the detailed UPSC CAPF AC Paper 1 exam pattern, candidates must go through the UPSC CAPF Selection Process 2023.

UPSC CAPF Selection Process

Below are the selection stages for UPSC CAPF (AC):

  • Written Examination
  • Physical Standards/Physical Efficiency Tests and Medical Standards Tests
  • Interview/Personality Test

UPSC CAPF AC Paper 1 Pattern

The UPSC CAPF AC Paper 1 is a qualifying test. The question paper consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each incorrect answer. The exam pattern of UPSC CAPF AC is given below:

Exam Type Subject Marks Time
Paper 1 Objective General Ability & Intelligence 250 Marks 120 Min
Paper 2 Descriptive General Studies, Essay & Comprehension 200 Marks 180 Min

UPSC CAPF AC Paper 1 Syllabus 2023

Exam talks

The following subjects are covered in the UPSC CAPF Syllabus 2023 for Paper 1:

Subject Topics
General Mental Ability Logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, numerical ability, and data interpretation
General Science General awareness, scientific temper, comprehension and appreciation of scientific phenomena of everyday observation, including new areas of importance like Information Technology, Biotechnology, and Environmental Science.
Current Events of National and International Importance Current events of national and international importance in the broad areas of culture, music, arts, literature, sports, governance, societal and developmental issues, industry, business, globalisation, and interplay among nations.
Indian Polity and Economy Country’s political system, the constitution of India, social systems, public administration, economic development in India, regional and international security issues and human rights, including its indicators.
History of India Social, economic and political aspects. This shall also include the areas of growth of nationalism and freedom movement.
Indian and World Geography Physical, social and economic aspects of geography pertaining to India and the World

UPSC CAPF AC Paper 1 Preparation Tips 2023

About Exam

The UPSC CAPF AC exam has a lot of competition. Hence, candidates must have a strong preparation strategy to crack it. They may increase their chances of passing the UPSC CAPF AC Paper 1 exam by following the below instructions:

  • Go through the latest syllabus and exam pattern as recommended by UPSC.
  • Create a study timetable that includes all important subject-wise topics for Paper 1.
  • Do not adhere to a time-based study (such as studying for 12 hours daily). Instead, do a target-based research study (such as complete polity constitutional bodies within a day). Then candidates will have plenty of time to relax, and your preparation will be efficient.
  • Solve the previous year’s UPSC CAPF papers to get a sense of questions.
  • Read the newspapers every day, write notes on key topics, or take images with the phone.
  • Take CAPF mock test and attempt a paper every day on Embibe with a fresh mind.
  • Analyse the mock test results on Embibe and concentrate more on the weak areas.  
  • Don’t forget to thoroughly revise each subject. Regular revision will help candidates stay linked with all of the topics that they study and will prevent them from forgetting anything.

UPSC CAPF AC Paper 1 Admit Card 2023

About Exam

The Commission releases the UPSC CAPF (AC) admit card online. No physical hall tickets were provided to any candidates. Candidates must download their admit cards at upsc.gov.in. Furthermore, they must enter the login credentials to download the call letter. Candidates must carry a hard copy of their admit cards and one identity proof to the exam centre.

UPSC CAPF AC Paper 1 Answer Key 2023

Eligibility Criteria

After the exam has been conducted, the commission publishes the UPSC CAPF AC answer key. The answer key includes all of the questions given in the examination as well as the correct answer. The Commission releases the key for all sets (if any). Furthermore, candidates can also file complaints against the answer key if they disagree with any of the responses to a specific question.

UPSC CAPF AC Paper 1 Result 2023

Admit Card

The Union Public Service Commission declares the UPSC CAPF AC result as a merit list. The merit list consists roll number and name of all the qualified candidates. Candidates can check the UPSC CAPF (AC) result by following the instructions below:

  • Visit the official website – upsc.gov.in.
  • Click on the CAPF Result that appears in the “What’s New” section on the right-hand side of the home page.
  • A new page will display the PDF link to the CAPF written result.
  • Click on the link in the “Documents” column, and the written result PDF will open.
  • Search the roll number by using CTRL+F.
  • Download the CAPF result in PDF format for future reference.

UPSC CAPF AC Paper 1 Cut-off 2023

Exam Answer key

The UPSC CAPF AC cut-off 2023 is the minimum number of marks required for a candidate to qualify for the next round of examination or to be included in the final merit list. The CAPF AC cut-off is determined by a number of factors such as the number of openings, the number of registrations, the difficulty level of the exam, and more.

UPSC CAPF AC Previous Year Cut-off Marks

Refer to the table below for the UPSC CAPF AC Paper 1 cut-off 2020:

Category Cut-off marks
(Out of 250)
General 117.34
OBC 117.34
SC 101.34
ST 99.34
ESM 110.00
Ex-Serviceman 25.34

FAQs on UPSC CAPF AC Paper 1 Exam 2023

Cut off

Candidates might have many questions regarding the UPSC CAPF AC Paper 1 Exam 2023. Here are a few commonly asked questions and answers:

Q: What are the various forces under UPSC CAPF?

Ans: The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) include Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).

Q: Is the Assistant Commandant a gazetted officer?

Ans: Yes. The gazetted officer recruited straight through the CAPF exam is the Assistant Commandant. He or she will be the commanding officer of an armed force unit.

Q: What is the age limit for the UPSC CAPF AC exam?

Ans: Candidate applying for the exam must have the age between 20 years to 25 years.

Q: What is the UPSC CAPF AC syllabus for Paper 1?

Ans: The UPSC CAPF AC Paper 1 syllabus includes General Mental Ability, General Science, Current Events of National and International Importance, Indian Polity and Economy, History of India, and Indian & World Geography.

Q: Do questions repeat in the CAPF exam?

Ans: Yes, there is a probability that a few questions from prior years will be asked again. Candidates can also find a lot of similar problems if they solve the previous year question papers.

Q: Is therr a negative marking in the UPSC CAPF AC Paper 1 exam?

Ans: Yes. There are negative markings for each wrong answer.

Practice UPSC CAPF Topics & Questions with Hints & Solutions