The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has unveiled the gateway to an esteemed career in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) with its latest notification for the recruitment of Assistant Commandants in 2024. This announcement has set the stage for eager aspirants to embark on a journey towards securing one of the 506 coveted positions across various services. Are you ready to take on the challenge? Let’s delve into the details!
| Organization | UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2024 |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | April 24, 2024 |
| Online Application Start Date | 24th April, 2024 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | May 14, 2024 |
| Date of Written Examination | August 4, 2024 |
| Application Form Edit Option | 15.05.2024 to 21.05.2024 |
| Examination Papers | Paper I: General Ability and Intelligence Paper II: General Studies, Essay, and Comprehension |
| Total Vacancies | 506 |
| Category | Recruitment |
| Forces Included | Border Security Force (BSF) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) |
UPSC CAPF Vacancy Details
Are you curious about the distribution of vacancies among different forces under UPSC CAPF 2024? Here’s a breakdown:
| Force | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Border Security Force (BSF) | 186 |
| Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | 120 |
| Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | 100 |
| Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) | 58 |
| Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) | 42 |
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Eligibility Criteria for UPSC CAPF 2024
Before you leap into the application process, ensure you meet the following eligibility criteria:
Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University.
Age Limit: Candidates must be between 20 to 25 years old. Relaxation is applicable for reserved categories.
- The upper age limit prescribed above will be relaxable.
- upto a maximum of five years if a candidate belongs to a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe.upto a maximum of three years in the case of candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes who are eligible to avail of reservation applicable to such candidates.
- upto a maximum of five years for Civilian Central Government Servants in accordance with the existing instructions of the Central Government. Ex- Servicemen will also be eligible for this relaxation. However the total relaxation claimed on account of Government Service will be limited to five years.
Selection Process
The selection process involves multiple stages:
- Written Test: Scheduled for August 4, consisting of two papers:
- Paper I: General Ability and Intelligence (250 Marks)
- Paper II: General Studies, Essay, and Comprehension (200 Marks)
- Physical Standards/Physical Efficiency Test
- Medical Standard Tests
- Interviews/Personality Test
Physical Standards/Physical Efficiency Tests and Medical Standards Tests:
Candidates who are declared qualified in the written examination will be summoned for Physical Standards/Physical Efficiency Tests and Medical Standards Tests. Those candidates who meet the prescribed Physical Standards as specified and will be put through the Physical Efficiency Tests as indicated below :
Physical Efficiency Tests (PET)
| Males | Females | |
| 100 Meters race | In 16 seconds | In 18 seconds |
| 800 Meters race | In 3 minutes 45 seconds | In 4 minutes 45 seconds |
| Long Jump | 3.5 Meters (3 chances) | 3.0 meters (3 chances) |
| Shot Put (7.26 Kgs.) | 4.5 Meters | — |
How Can You Apply for UPSC CAPF 2024?
Embarking on your UPSC CAPF journey is just a few clicks away:
- Visit the official website, upsconline.nic.in
- Register yourself at OTR before proceeding with the application form
- Complete the application form with necessary details and upload documents
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 200 online or offline
- Take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference
UPSC CAPF Exam Centres
The Examination will be held at the following centres:
| S. No. | Centres | S. No. | Centres | S. No. | Centres |
| 1. | AGARTALA | 17. | HYDERABAD | 33. | PANAJI (GOA) |
| 2. | AHMEDABAD | 18. | IMPHAL | 34. | PATNA |
| 3. | AIZAWL | 19 | ITANAGAR | 35. | PORT BLAIR |
| 4. | ALMORA(UTTARAKHAND) | 20. | JAIPUR | 36. | PRAYAGRAJ (ALLAHABAD) |
| 5. | BENGALURU | 21. | JAMMU | 37. | RAIPUR |
| 6. | BAREILLY | 22. | JORHAT | 38. | RANCHI |
| 7. | BHOPAL | 23. | KARGIL | 39. | SAMBALPUR |
| 8. | CHANDIGARH | 24. | KOCHI | 40. | SHILLONG |
| 9. | CHENNAI | 25. | KOHIMA | 41. | SHIMLA |
| 10. | CUTTACK | 26. | KOLKATTA | 42. | SRINAGAR |
| 11. | DEHRADUN | 27. | LEH | 43. | SRINAGAR(UTTARAKHAND) |
| 12. | DELHI | 28. | LUCKNOW | 44. | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM |
| 13. | DHARAMSHALA (H.P.) | 29. | MADURAI | 45. | TIRUPATI |
| 14. | DHARWAR | 30. | MANDI (H.P.) | 46. | UDAIPUR |
| 15. | DISPUR | 31. | MUMBAI | 47. | VISHAKHAPATNAM |
| 16. | GANGTOK | 32. | NAGPUR |
FAQs
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What is the last date to apply for UPSC CAPF 2024?
The last date for submission of the online application is May 14, 2024.
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Is there any relaxation in the application fee for certain categories?
Female/SC/ST candidates are exempted from payment of the application fee.
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Can the Essay Component of Paper II be written in Hindi?
Yes, candidates have the option to write the Essay Component in either English or Hindi.
