The Union Public Service Commission has released the syllabus for the UPSC CAPF 2024 exam. This exam is for recruiting 506 Assistant Commandants for paramilitary forces such as BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB. The selection process includes Written Exams, Physical Standards/Physical Efficiency Tests, Medical Standards Tests, and Interview/Personality tests. The written exam will take place on 4th August 2024.
There are three stages in this exam:-
Stage I | Stage II | Stage III |
Written Test | Physical and Medical Exam | Interview/Personality Test |
UPSC CAPF AC Syllabus 2024: Overview
CAPF AC Exam Pattern 2024 | ||
Paper Name | Time Duration | Marks |
Paper- I General Ability and Intelligence | 2 hours | 250 marks |
Paper-II General Studies, Essay and Comprehension | 3 Hours | 200 marks |
Total | 450 marks |
Particulars | Paper-I | Paper-II |
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Name of Paper | General Ability and Intelligence | General Studies, Essay, and Comprehensive |
Type of Paper | Objective | Descriptive |
Mode of Examination | Offline | Offline |
Total Marks | 250 | 200 |
Duration of Exam | 2 hours | 3 hours |
Timings of Exam | 10-12 | 2-5 |
Number of Questions | 125 | 7 |
Marks for Each Correct Answer | 2 | 50 |
Negative Marking | 1/3 | – |
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UPSC CAPF AC Paper Wise Syllabus 2024
The UPSC CAPF AC Syllabus 2024 consists of the following papers:
UPSC CAPF AC Syllabus 2024 | |
Paper-I | General Mental Ability, General Science, Current Events of National and International Importance, Indian Polity and Economy, History of India, Indian and World Geography |
Paper-II | – Essay questions (Indian history, geography, polity, economy, security, human rights, analytical ability), Comprehension, Précis writing, Other communication/language skills. |
General Ability and Intelligence: Paper I
The objective-type questions with multiple choices in this paper will broadly cover the following areas:
Subject | Syllabus |
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General Mental Ability |
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General Science |
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Current Events of National and International Importance |
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Indian Polity and Economy |
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Indian History |
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Indian and World Geography |
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General Studies, Essay, and Comprehension: Paper II
The UPSC CAPF Paper 2 consists of descriptive-type questions that candidates must answer following the Commission’s guidelines. This section carries 200 marks and assesses candidates language proficiency, comprehension, and essay-writing skills. The UPSC CAPF AC paper 2 will consist of the following topics:
Part | Type | Language | Topics |
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Part-A | Essay | Hindi/English |
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Part-B | Comprehension, précis writing, and other communication/language skills | English |
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Aspirants, you have ample time to ensure your selection. By following the provided test plan, you can secure your place. We are giving you the plan to help you prepare effectively. Review the test plan and study accordingly. The DefenceAdda team supports you and will help you achieve your goal.
Essay Writing allows you to express your thoughts and ideas on a specific topic. It involves organizing your thoughts into paragraphs, with each paragraph focusing on different points. Essays include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Practice writing on these topics:
- Unemployment and New Education Policy
- Work from Home: A Boon or Bane
- Women in Indian Armed Forces
- Price Rise
Arguments for and against are questions in which you are provided topics and you have to decide if you are writing against the topic or for the topic. In Arguments for, points that support the topic or idea are discussed. In Arguments against , points that are against the topic or oppose it are discussed. Try writing for and against the following topics.
- Modified crops are necessary for food sufficiency
- Video games sharpen the mind
In Report Writing, you have to communicate information in an organized manner. It involves adding of data, factual information and should be free from biases or personal opinions. We are providing some previously asked topics for report writing:
- Depletion of Water table in major cities
- Green Energy progress in India
- Increasing presence of Women in Sports
Precis Writing is rewriting of a given passage keeping it short by adding only main points and ideas to understand the main message meaning. Students have to first read the whole passage and have to write a shorter version in their own words.
In Comprehension and Passage, a comprehension with passages are provided and questions are asked that need to be answered in descriptive form. Students who read newspapers on a daily basis can easily do this.
In rewriting of sentences, grammatically incorrect sentences are provided and you have to find the error and rewrite the correct sentence. Students should have grammatical knowledge to do well in this type of question.
CAPF AC Interview/Personality Test
Candidates who pass the CAPF AC written exam and Physical Efficiency Test are invited for the Interview and Personality Test, which is worth 150 marks. The Union Public Service Commission will contact candidates who have passed the Medical Standard Tests to schedule the interview and personality test. Candidates who are deemed medically unfit but allowed to appear before a “Review Medical Board” must also attend the interviews and personality tests.
UPSC CAPF AC Syllabus Preparation Tips
The candidates preparing for the CAPF AC syllabus must remember the points
- Get Ready: Ensure mental and physical readiness for the UPSC CAPF Exam 2024. Set practical goals and manage your time well.
- Understand the Exam: Develop a structured study plan covering all subjects and topics in the syllabus. Allocate time wisely and set specific study hours each day.
- Know the Syllabus: Learn the detailed syllabus to understand the subjects and concepts included and their importance.
- Stay Updated with Current Affairs: Regularly read newspapers, watch the news, and follow reliable sources to stay informed about current events.
- Create a Study Schedule: Establish an organized study schedule to streamline preparation. A timetable helps organize academic activities and achieve positive results.
- Practice Previous Year’s Papers: Solve past exam questions to understand the exam format and syllabus thoroughly, helping you answer questions effectively during the exam.
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