Monday 28 July 2014

Syllabus and examination scheme of UPSC CAPF Exam - Paper 1 ( objective ) and Paper 2 ( subjective )


Total Marks =  250 Paper 1 + 200 Paper 2 + 150 Interview =  600 marks



PAPER 1  (General Ability & Intelligence )   125 Objective Questions - 250 Marks- 2 Hours


a. General Mental Ability :- It include logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, Numerical ability and data interpretation.

b. General Science :- It will be designed to test general awareness, Scientific temper, Information technology, Biotechnology, Environmental science.

c. Current Events of National and International Importance:- The questions paper will be test the student awareness of current events of national and international importance in the broad areas of culture, music, arts, literature, Sports, governance, societal and developmental issues, industry, business, Globalization, and interplay among nations.

d. Indian Polity and Economy :- knowledge of  the Country’s political System and the Constitution of India, social systems and public administration, economic development in India, regional and international security issues and human rights including its indicators.

e. History of India :- social, economic and political sects. This shall also include the areas of growth of nationalism and freedom movement.

f. Indian and World Geography:- The questions will cover the physical, social and economic aspects of Geography pertaining to India and the World.



PAPER 2 (General Studies, Essay & Comprehension ) Descriptive - 200 Marks - 3 Hours

Part-A (80 Marks) will include the following topics:

The essay questions will be long and narrative to be attempted in either Hindi or English which adds up to total of 80 Marks. The topics in this section could be related to modern Indian history especially of the freedom struggle or pre-independence era, geography, polity and economy, Knowledge of security and human rights issues and analytical ability.

Part-B  (120 Marks) will include the following topics:

Comprehension, precis writing, other communications/language skills to be attempted in English only. The other topics are Comprehension Passages, precis writing, developing counter arguments, simple grammar and other aspects of language testing.


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2) Physical Standards/Physical Efficiency Tests and Medical Standards Tests: 
Candidates who are qualified in the written examination will be called for the Physical Standards/Physical Efficiency Tests and Medical Standards Tests.

Physical Efficiency Tests (PET):

                                                MALE                                    FEMALE
(a) 100 Meters race               16 seconds                                 18  seconds
(b) 800 Meters race               3 min 45  seconds                       4 min 45 seconds
(c) Long Jump                       3.5 Meters(3 chances)          3.5 Meters(3 chances)
(d) Shot-put                           7.26 kg  - 4.5 meters                  ------

At the time of physical efficiency test (PET) if the female candidate is pregnant then she will be disqualified.

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3) Interview:  150 Marks

The qualified candidates in the Medical Standards Tests, will be called for Interview.
Candidates who are short-listed for Interview / Personality Test, including those short-listed for Interview / Personality Test provisionally will be issued a Detailed Application Form (DAF) in which among other things, they will be required to indicate their preference of services.

As female candidates are eligible for appointment to CRPF, CISF, SSB and BSF only, they will be required to indicate their preference for CRPF, CISF, SSB and BSF only.



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