CAPF AC 2022: The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) is the largest unit with 313,678 personnel in 247 battalions. It does the recruitment for the forces – Border Security Force (BSF), Assam Rifles (AR), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), CISF (Central Industrial Security Force), ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police), NSG (National Security Guard) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). The UPSC CAPF 2022 examination is conducted every year to recruit candidates for the post of Assistant Commandants in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF).
The candidates who are interested to join the defense forces of India can apply for the application form the examination is likely to be held in August. The candidates selected after the examination will be posted to different departments under CAPF. The process of filling out the application form for UPSC CAPF will start in April 2022. The candidates appearing for the examination can get the details of the examination like exam pattern, syllabus, eligibility criteria, application form, syllabus, etc. from the below article.
CAPF AC 2022 Notification:
- 10th May 2022: The last date to apply for CAPF AC 2022 Application Form is 10th May 2022. Click here to check the details.
- 20th April 2022: UPSC CAPF AC 2022 Application Form has been released on 20th April 2022.
UPSC CAPF AC 2022: Highlights
| Exam Name | UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2022 |
| Conducted By | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Job Role | Assistant Commandants |
| Exam Level | National |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Job Location | Various Location |
| Vacancy | 253 |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Official Website | https://www.upsc.gov.in |
CAPF 2022 Vacancy Details:
Here we mention the total CAPF 2022 Vacancy Details candidates check below the post wise all details:
| Post Name | No. Of Vacancies |
| BSF – Border Security Force | 66 |
| CISF – Central Industrial Security Force | 62 |
| CRPF – Central Reserve Police Force | 29 |
| ITBP – Indo-Tibetan Border Police | 14 |
| SSB – Sahastra Seema Bal | 82 |
| Total | 253 |
CAPF AC 2022 Exam Date:
The important date of the CAPF AC 2022 Examination is mentioned below. Candidates can check the dates here.
| Events | Exam Dates |
| Release the Date of Notification | 20th April 2022 |
| Registration Start | 20th April 2022 |
| Deadline to submit an Application form | 10th May 2022 |
| Admit Card Released | — |
| Exam Date announced | 7th August 2022 |
| Result date declared | — |
| Interview | — |
UPSC CAPF 2022 Application Form:
- The application form for UPSC CAPF AC 2022 will be available online mode.
- The candidates will have to visit the official website to fill out the form: www.upsconline.nic.in.
- The candidates have to first register themselves by the given link on the website.
- After getting registered candidates to need to log in using a registration ID and password.
- The candidates need to provide other necessary details of the form.
- Upload the documents asked for in the form.
- Then submit the application fee.
- Submit the form and take out the printout of the form.
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Application Fee:
- The application fee for UPSC CAPF 2022: For Male candidates is 200/- and the application fee For Female/ SC/ ST candidates is Exempted. The Application Fee can be paid via net banking or debit/credit card.
CAPF Exam Center 2022:
AGARTALA, HYDERABAD, PATNA, AHMEDABAD, IMPHAL, PORT BLAIR, AIZAWL, ITANAGAR, PRAYAGRAJ (ALLAHABAD), BANGALORE, JAIPUR RAIPUR, BAREILLY, JAMMU, RANCHI, BHOPAL, JORHAT, SAMBALPUR, CHANDIGARH, KOCHI, SHILLONG, CHENNAI, KOHIMA, SHIMLA, CUTTACK, KOLKATA SRINAGAR, DEHRADUN, LUCKNOW, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, DELHI, MADURAI, TIRUPATI, DHARWAD MUMBAI, UDAIPUR, DISPUR, NAGPUR, VISHAKHAPATNAM, GANGTOK, PANAJI (GOA)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Nationality: The Candidate must be a citizen of India.
- Age: The candidate’s age must be 20 between 25 yrs.
- Educational Qualification: The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or institute.
- Physical Standards: the Candidate must be physically fit and must have height, eyesight, and general health according to the standard given.
Selection Process:
- The selection process for the exam is divided into three phases.
- First, the candidates have to qualify for the written examination.
- Then there will be a physical & medical examination of qualified candidates.
- After that Physical Efficiency Test (PET & PI).
- The final merit list is then prepared based on these tests.
Exam Pattern:
Find below the CAPF AC 2022 Exam Pattern for Paper- I (General Ability & Intelligence) & Paper II (General Studies, Comprehension & essay):
| Exam | Subject | Marks |
| Paper-I (Objective) | General Ability & Intelligence | 250 |
| Paper-II (Descriptive) | General Studies, Essay & Comprehension | 200 |
Paper-I – General Ability & Intelligence:
- The type of questions: Objective type questions, There will be four options for each question.
- Duration: The Paper I duration will be 2 hours.
- Total Questions: The total questions will be 125 MCQs.
- Total Marks: The UPSC CAPF AC 2022 Paper 1 total marks will be 250.
- The Medium of Exam: The question paper will be both in Hindi and English medium.
Paper-II – General Studies, Essay & Comprehension:
- Type of Questions: There will be Descriptive type questions.
- Duration: The Paper-II Exam Duration will be 3 hours.
- Marks: The total number of marks is 200.
- Total Number of Questions: 7
Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
| Test | Men | Women |
| 100 Metres race | 16 Seconds | 18 Seconds |
| 800 Metres race | 3 minutes 45 second | 4 minutes 45 second |
| Long Jump | 3.5 Meters 3 chances) | 3.0 Meters 3 chances) |
| Shot Put (7.26 Kg.) | 4.5 Meters | – – – |
Syllabus:
Check out the Subject-Wise UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Syllabus 2022:
General Ability
- History of India
- Indian and World Geography
- General Science
- Current Events of National and International Importance
- General Mental Ability
- Indian Polity and Economy
General Intelligence
- Arithmetical Reasoning.
- Analogies.
- Ranking.
- Coding and Decoding.
- Relationship Concepts.
- Statement Conclusion etc
- Arrangements.
- Problem Solving.
- Syllogisms.
- Spatial Orientation.
- Space Visualization.
- Analysis.
- Decision Making.
- Visual Memory.
- Arithmetic Number Series.
- Figural Classification.
Essay and Comprehension
- Comprehension.
- Communications.
- Essay Writing.
- Report Writing.
- Language Skills.
- Grammar.
- Vocabulary etc.
- Precis Writing.
- Counter Argument.
General Studies
- History – India.
- Current Events – National & International.
- Geography – India.
- About India.
- Eminent Personalities.
- Cultural Heritage.
- Environment.
- Economy.
- General Polity.
- General Science.
- Indian Constitution.
- Science & Technology etc.
- Indian National Movement.
Admit Card:
The Candidates can download the UPSC CAPF 2022 Admit Card from the official website. Admit Card will release in November 2022. Admit card will contain details of candidates such as roll number, name, and venue, exam timing. Candidates need to carry the admit card to the examination hall otherwise they will not be allowed to give the examination.
Steps To Download UPSC CAPF AC Admit Card 2022:
- Visit the official website of the UPSC @ upsc.gov.in
- Then on the home page of UPSC right side admit cards section will be present.
- Click on Admit Card, then search for UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Admit Card 2022.
- Then click on the link and enter the register number, password, and date of birth details.
- Click on the submit button.
- Now, your UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Admit Card 2022 will be on the screen.
- Download it and make a copy for future use.
UPSC 2022 Related Exams:
CAPF AC 2022 Result:
The Result of the UPSC CAPF 2022 Exam will be declared on the official website. A merit list will be prepared by the authority based on the final score and a pdf of merit will be made available on the official site. The merit will make based on the candidate’s performance in the written exam and interview.
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