UPSC CAPF 2021: Check latest syllabus and exam pattern
Ujjwal Kirti | May 29, 2021 | 03:48 PM IST | 2 mins read
Check the latest syllabus and exam pattern of UPSC CAPF 2021 which is scheduled to be conducted on August 8, 2021.
NEW DELHI: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will conduct the UPSC CAPF 2021 in offline mode on August 8, 2021. Candidates who have registered for the UPSC CAPF 2021 written exam are advised to check the detailed syllabus and exam pattern of UPSC CAPF 2021. As per the UPSC CAPF syllabus, aspirants need to appear for two papers in the written exam.
Applicants who filled the UPSC CAPF application form 2021 successfully will be provided with the admit card of CAPF. Candidates qualified in the written examination are required to appear for physical ability test and interview or personality test for the final selection.
UPSC CAPF 2021 exam dates
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UPSC Events |
UPSC CAPF exam dates |
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UPSC CAPF 2021 notification |
April 15, 2021 |
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UPSC CAPF 2021 written exam |
August 8, 2021 |
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Personality test |
To be announced |
UPSC CAPF exam pattern 2021
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Number of papers |
Two papers General Ability and Intelligence - Paper I (Objective) General Studies, Essay and Comprehensive - Paper II (Descriptive) |
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Language of paper |
English and Hindi |
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Duration of exam |
Paper I - 2 hours Paper II - 3 hours |
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Number of questions |
Paper I - 200 Paper II - 6 |
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Type of questions |
Objective |
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Maximum marks |
Paper I - 250 Paper II - 200 |
UPSC CAPF 2021 prelims marking scheme
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Particulars |
Paper I |
Paper II |
Interview |
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Total Marks |
250 |
200 |
150 |
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Marks for each correct answer |
2 |
50 |
- |
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Negative marking |
1/3 |
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- |
UPSC CAPF 2021 syllabus
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UPSC CAPF papers |
Sections |
Topics |
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Paper I |
General Ability |
Analogies, Space Visualization, Analysis, Ranking, Arithmetical Reasoning, Decision Making, Visual Memory, Arrangements, Problem Solving, Syllogisms, Spatial Orientation, Arithmetic Number Series, Figural Classification, Coding and Decoding, Relationship Concepts, Statement Conclusion and others. |
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Intelligence |
General Mental Ability, Indian Polity and Economy, History of India, Indian and World Geography, General Science, Current Events of National and International Importance |
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Paper II |
English Language and Comprehension and Essay |
Essay Writing, Communications, Report Writing, Language Skills, Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Precis Writing, Counter Argument, and others |
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General Studies |
History India, Current Events – National and International, General Polity, Cultural Heritage, Environment General Science, Indian Constitution,Indian National Movement, Geography – India, About India, Eminent Personalities, Economy Science and Technology and others. |
More about UPSC CAPF
The UPSC CAPF exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for the recruitment in Central Armed Force as Assam Rifles (AR), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), National Security Guard (NSG), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).
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