CAPFE
The post of Assistant Commandant is an integral part of Central Police Forces (CPF). Understanding the importance and the need for qualified and skilled individuals for these vacancies the Union Public Service Commission conducts UPSC CPF Exam. Also known as the Central Police Assistant Commandant Entrance test this exam is a national level civil service test conducted throughout the country.Union Public Service Commission conducts Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination for recruitment of Assistant Commandants (Group A) in the-
- Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)
- Border Security Force (BSF)
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
- Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
USEFUL INFORMATION
Examination Details
| EXAM-CAPF | Age Limit – 20 to 25 years |
| EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS | Degree from recognized university with equivalent qualification. Aspirants appearing for their final year graduation exam are allowed to appear for UPSC CPF but are required to submit proof of passing along with the Detailed Application Form which is to be submitted after qualifying the written test, medical standards test and Physical Efficiency Tests (PET). |
| MODE OF SELECTION | Written test Physical Endurance Test and Medical Interview/Personality Test |
SELECTION PROCEDURE
CPF (Central Police Force) Selection Procedure consists of 3 stages.
1.Written Test
The written examination to be conducted by Union Public Service Commission will comprise two papers. Paper I & Paper II. 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.
2. Physical Efficiency Tests (PET)
| 100 Meter Race | Males in 16 seconds | Females in 18 seconds |
| 800 Meter Race | In 3 minutes 45 seconds | In 4 min 45 seconds |
| Long Jump | 3.5 Meters (3 chances) | 3.0 Meters (3 chances) |
| Shot-Put (7.26 kgs) | Meters |
3. Interview/ Personality Test
Candidates who are declared qualified in the Medical Standards Tests, will be called for Interview/Personality Test to be conducted by Union Public Service Commission. Candidates who are declared medically unfit but allowed to appear before the “Review Medical Board” on their appeal by the Appellate Authority will be called for Interview/ Personality Tests provisionally. 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 Forces.Interview/Personality test will carry 150 marks.
4. Final Selection/ Merit
The merit list will be drawn on the basis of marks obtained by the candidates in the Written Examination and interview personality test.
PAPER PATTERN
The CAPF examination will be conducted in two phases:
PAPER I :
| SUBJECTS | No. Of QUESTIONS | MARKS | EXAM DURATION |
| General Ability and Intelligence | 125 | 250 | |
| Total | 125 | 250 | |
| Languages | Hindi & English | 2 Hrs |
PAPER II :
| SUBJECTS | No. Of QUESTIONS | MARKS | EXAM DURATION |
| General Studies , Essay & Comprehension (Descriptive type questions) | 6 | 200 | 3 Hrs |
| Total | 6 | 200 | 3 Hrs |
FEES/COURSES
| DURATION | COURSE CODE/NAME | ADMISSION FORM CHARGE | COURSE FEES |
| 6 Months | CAPF Weekend | ₹ 500/- | ₹ 32000/- |
| 3 Months | CAPF Regular | ₹ 500/- | ₹ 25000/- |