Central Armed Police Force
Why Choose CAPF?
- Serve your nation with pride and contribute to its security.
- Experience adventure and a dynamic work environment.
- Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Develop leadership skills and gain valuable professional experience.
- Be part of a team of dedicated individuals who uphold India’s integrity.
Pay Scale – 56100-132000
Eligibility
Qualification – Graduate in any stream
Age- Minimum 20-25 Years . Relaxation as per central Govt Rule
Conducted by Union Public Service Commission
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Examination in August through out India . One day Examination
Application Fee- 200 for General and OBC
Procedure of Selection
Written
Physical standard
Physical efficiency
Medical
Interview
Merit
Written-Written has two paper in two shifts in Single day
Paper-1 General Ability and Intelligence
Total Marks -250
Time – 1000hrs – 1200 hrs ( 120 minutes )
Objective- Multiple Choice
One Question Carry 2 Marks
Every wrong answer have Negative marking of 1/3(0.33)
Black ball pen only to darken the circle.
Paper -2 General Studies, Essay and Comprehension
Time -1400hrs to 1700hrs (180 Minutes)
Total Marks – 200 marks
Essay in Hindi or Engish
Precis Writing . Comprehension components and other communication and Language Skills in English Only.
Note- Paper -2 will be checked only after qualifying in Paper 1
Physical Standard
Men Women
Height 165cm 157cm
Chest 81cm(5cm expansion) NA
Weight 50kg 46Kg
Note : as per Height -weight chart
Physical Efficiency test
Males Females
100m 16 Sec 18 Sec
800m 3’ 45” 4’45”
Long Jump 3.5m 3.0m
Shot Put 4.5m
Medical
Interview /Personality Test
150 marks
(Note:Interview only after medical test)
Merit List – Merit List is based on sum total of written and Interview
For more information and application details, visit the UPSC website: https://upsc.gov.in/