UPSC CAPF

The UPSC CAPF syllabus comprises topics from Paper 1 and Paper 2. The Paper 1 is General and Mental Ability and Paper 2 is General Studies, Essay and Comprehension. Have a look at the subjects of both the papers below:

Yes, the Paper 1 of the UPSC CAPF written exam is qualifying in nature. The UPSC CAPF Paper 1 is evaluated first. The CAPF Paper 2 will be evaluated of those candidates who are able to clear the Paper 1 by obtaining the CAPF qualifying marks. Candidates need to obtain the minimum qualifying marks in each paper separately. The UPSC prepares the final merit list of the CAPF exam based on the marks obtained by the candidates in the Written Examination and Interview/Personality Test.

The UPSC CAPF exam comprises two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. The UPSC CAPF Paper 1 is General and Mental Ability and Paper 2 is General Studies, Essay and Comprehension. The Paper 1 is objective in nature comprising multiple-choice questions (MCQs). However, Paper 2 is descriptive in nature. Both the papers are conducted offline in pen and paper mode.

The UPSC CAPF paper pattern for written exam is as follows:

Yes, there is upper age limit relaxation in the UPSC CAPF (AC) exam for the reserved category candidates. Have a look at the UPSC CAPF age limit relaxation norms below:

The UPSC CAPF application correction date 2025 has been announced by the Commission. The CAPF application form correction window will be active from March 26 to April 1, 2025.  Candidates who want to make change in their OTR profile or application form, they can do so during this period. No change will be allowed in the UPSC CAPF registration profile after the closing of the online correction window.

Candidates can download the UPSC CAPF notification PDF by following the steps given below:

• Go to the official website of UPSC - upsc.gov.in
• Click on the CAPF AC notification link
• A new window will appear
• Click on the link against the notice under the exam name
• Download and save the CAPF notification PDF.

Candidates who get recruited through the UPSC CAPF exam receive salary based on their rank. The CAPF salary includes base pay, grade pay, and additional benefits and perks. The CAPF Assistant Commandants pay scale begins at INR 56,100 during training and can go up to INR 1,77,500 – INR 2,25,000. The CAPF AC post also enjoys additional perks and allowances including DA, HRA, FAA, TPT and others.

The UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant (AC) exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission every year to recruit candidates in the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF). The Ministry of Home Affairs is the cadre controlling authority for the CAPF recruitment. The following forces recruit the candidates through the UPSC CAPF AC exam.

• Border Security Force (BSF)
• Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
• Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
• Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
• Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) 

Candidates can apply online for the UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant 2025 exam by following the steps given below:

• Log on to the UPSC official website - upsc.gov.in.
• Click on the UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant 2025 link.
• Press the 'Click here' link.
• Register on the UPSC OTR portal by clicking on the 'New Registration' link.
• Login using the Email ID/ Mobile Number/ OTR ID.
• Apply for the exam by filling up all the required details.
• Pay the UPSC CAPF application fee, if applicable.
• Check the application submission status.
• Submit and save the CAPF application confirmation page.