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Competitive Exam Details

Overview

The CAPF exam is held to recruit Group A officers (Assistant Commandants) in India’s paramilitary forces — which are responsible for national security, border safety, and internal peacekeeping.Conducted by UPSC for recruitment in:
BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB


🔹 Eligibility

Criteria Requirement
Age Limit 20–25 years
Qualification Graduate (Any Stream)
Gender Both Male & Female eligible

🔹 Selection Process

  1. Written Exam (Paper I & II)

  2. Physical Standards / PET

  3. Interview / Personality Test


🔹 Exam Pattern

Paper Subject Marks Duration
Paper I General Ability & Intelligence 250 2 hrs
Paper II General Studies, Essay & Comprehension 200 3 hrs
Total 450 Marks

 

Eligibility Criteria

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Salary: 25000

Important Date

Starting Date: 05-Mar-2025 12:00 AM

Closing Date: Job Expired

Q1: How often is the CAPF exam held?
A1: Once a year — usually the written exam takes place in August and the notification is released in March.
Q2: What is the main role of an Assistant Commandant?
A2: An Assistant Commandant (AC) is a commanding officer of a company (around 100–150 personnel) in CAPF units.
They handle field operations, border security, anti-insurgency missions, and administrative duties.
Q3: Who can apply for CAPF?
A3: Any Indian citizen (male or female) with a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university and aged 20 to 25 years can apply

Exam Pattern

Paper

Subject

Marks

Duration

Paper I

General Ability & Intelligence

250

2 hrs

Paper II

General Studies, Essay & Comprehension

200

3 hrs

Total

450 Marks

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