UPSC CAPF Recruitment Notification 2020
UPSC has released the UPSC CAPF (AC) 2020 Notification for the recruitment of 209 vacancies to the post of Assistant Commandants (AC) in the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP. The UPSC CAPF Registration and Application Process will be held during 18th August – 7th September 2020. As per the UPSC Exam Calendar, the UPSC CAPF (AC) Exam will be held on 20th December 2020.
UPSC holds the CAPF Exam every year for the recruitment of Assistant Commandants in forces including Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Indo‐Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). The post of Assistant Commandants (AC) is a Group A Post.
UPSC CAPF 2020: Important Dates
| Important Dates for UPSC CAPF 2020 Exam | |
| UPSC CAPF Notification 2020 Release Date | 18th August 2020 |
| UPSC CAPF Online Applications Date | 18th August 2020 to 7th September 2020 |
| Release of CAPF Admit Card 2020 | To be notified later |
| UPSC CAPF 2020 Written Exam | 20th December 2020. |
Educational Qualifications
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a Recognised University or must possess an equivalent qualification.
UPSC CAPF 2020 Syllabus
| Paper I
General Ability and Intelligence |
General Mental Ability
Logical Reasoning Quantitative Aptitude Numerical ability Data Interpretation General Science General Awareness Scientific Temper Comprehension & Appreciation of Scientific Phenomena Information Technology Biotechnology Environmental Science Current Events – National and International Importance Current affairs of national and international importance Culture & Music Arts & Literature Sports Governance Societal & Developmental Issues Industry Business Globalization Indian Polity and Economy Indian History Indian and World Geography |
| Paper-II
General Studies, Essay and Comprehension |
Part-A – Essay questions (80 Marks)
Indian history/freedom struggle/geography/polity/ economy/knowledge of security/ human rights issues/ analytical ability Part-B – Comprehension, precise writing & Others (Marks 120) Comprehension passages, precise writing, counter-arguments, English Grammar, and language testing |
Physical Standards
Candidates must be in good physical and Medical health and should be free from any disease or disability that hinders their military duties. The minimum physical standards are:
| Category | Men | Women |
| Height | 165 cm | 157 cm |
| Chest | 81 cm | Not applicable |
| Weight | 50 kg | 46 kg |
For more details download the UPSC CAPF Recruitment Notification 2020 in PDF format using the link given below.
