UPSC CAPF Exam Date 2024 Out

Every year, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) holds the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) Examination. This exam is for the role of Assistant Commandant in various security forces like CISF, BSF, CRPF, SSB, and ITBP. The UPSC CAPF 2024 Notification and Application Form will be released on 24th April 2024 on the UPSC.  The UPSC CAPF Notification 2024 will contain the details about the vacancy, eligibility criteria, exam dates, steps to fill application form and application form fee and other crucial information. The UPSC CAPF exam will held on 4th August 2024. Candidates preparing for these roles should stay updated on the official UPSC website for further details.

UPSC CAPF Notification 2024: Overview

Each year, a big number of candidates aspire to become Assistant Commandants in the Central Armed Police Forces. Those aiming to serve the nation in this capacity should diligently prepare for the CAPF selection process which includes written exam, physical fitness test and a medical test. Given below is the overview of the UPSC CAPF AC Exam 2024.

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	UPSC Central Armed Police Force
Commonly Known as	UPSC CAPF Exam
Exam Conducting Commission	Union Public Service Commission
Official Website	upsc.gov.in
Exam Level	National
Educational Qualification	Graduation
Age Limit	20 to 25 years as of August 1, 2023
Application Mode	Online
Required Documents	Photograph, Signature, ID Proof, Score sheet of Class 10 and 12
Selection Process	Written Test PET & Medical Test Personality Test

CAPF AC Exam Date 2024

Events	Dates
CAPF Notification 2024	24th April 2024
Online Registration Starts	24th April 2024
Last Date to Submit Application Form	14th May 2024
CAPF Admit Card Release Date	To be announced
CAPF Exam Date 2024	4th August 2024
CAPF Result 2024	To be announced
PET/PST Date 2024	To be announced
Interview/Personality Test	To be announced
Declaration of Final CAPF Result 2024	To be announced

UPSC CAPF Notification 2024: Application Guidelines

The application form for UPSC CAPF 2024 will be available on the UPSC website from 24th April 2024. If the candidate meets the minimum eligibility criteria for CAPF, he/she can apply for the exam by filling out the UPSC CAPF Application Form 2024.

To successfully submit the CAPF 2024 application form, refer the steps given below:

• Go to the UPSC website.
• Choose the CAPF Recruitment tab, which consists of two parts: Part 1 and Part 2.
• Before entering all necessary information, select the desired position.
• Pay the CAPF application fee using the specified method.
• Registration number and password will be received on email.
• Proceed to the next step and complete the required information.
• Upload scanned images of signatures and photographs in the specified format and size.
• Carefully review the CAPF Application Form before submitting.
• Upon successful submission, generate a printed copy for future reference.

UPSC CAPF 2024: Application Fees

Particulars	Details
General/ OBC	200
SC/ST and Female Candidates	Exempted
Refund	No Refund Applicable

UPSC CAPF 2024 Exam Pattern

Paper	Paper I (General Ability and Intelligence)	Paper II (General Studies, Essay, and Comprehension)
Total Questions	125(MCQ)	6(Descriptive)
Marks	250	200
Duration	2 Hours	3 Hours

UPSC CAPF Notification 2024: Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants thinking to apply for the UPSC CAPF Exam should fulfill the minimum criteria first. The parameters of minimum criteria given by the exam conducting commission are: Nationality, Age Requirement, Academic Qualification etc. Aspirants who meet the eligibility criteria, can apply for the CAPF Application form.

Details of Eligibility Criteria:

Nationality:

• Must be a citizen of India, or
• Subject of Nepal or Bhutan
• Candidates from other nationalities cannot be employed or appointed in the Armed Police Forces unless they obtain written consent from the Central Government.

Age limit:

Candidates should be at least 20 years old but not older than 25 as of August 1, 2024, means their birth should fall between August 2, 1999, and August 1, 2004. However, age relaxations are applied for the eligible candidates.

Category	Relaxation
Domicile of State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 1st January 1980 to the 31st day of December 1989	5 years
OBC	3 years
Civilian Central Government Servants/Ex-Servicemen	5 years
Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe	5 years

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree required from a university established by Central or State Legislatures in India or an institution deemed as a university under UGC Act, 1956.
• Equivalent qualifications are also accepted.
• Candidates awaiting results can apply, but the application is provisional until official results are submitted to UPSC.
• NCC ‘B’ or ‘C’ Certificate is advantageous, considered during the interview/personality test.

FAQs on UPSC CAPF Exam Date 2024

1. When will notification of UPSC CAPF 2024 be released?

The notification of CAPF 2024 will be released on 14th April 2024.

2. What is the mode of CAPF exam?

The UPSC CAPF exam is conducted offline by means of pen and paper.

3. Can Graduation final year students apply for the UPSC CAPF Exam?

Yes, Final year students can apply for the exam but the passing certificate will be needed before Interview.

4. Is there any relaxation in UPSC CAPF Physical Standards?

No, there is not any relaxation for any specific category. Everyone selected for medical standards, have to go from the same criteria.

5. When will the CAPF admit card 2024 be released?

UPSC CAPF Admit Card will be released 20 days prior to the exam, by the UPSC on their official website.