UPSC CAPF Notification 2021: The UPSC CAPF Notification 2021 is released now and the total number of vacancies notified under the CAPF exam 2021 is 209. The Official Notification will inform you about the number of vacancies, eligibility criteria, important dates and more.
To know about the UPSC CAPF Notification 2021 in detail, read the whole blog.
UPSC CAPF Notification 2021 | Overview
| Exam | Central Armed Police Forces Examination |
| Conducted By | Union Public Service Commission |
| Name of the Post | Assistant Commandant |
| Number of Vacancies | Approximately 250 |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Age Limit | 20-25 years |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| Application mode | Online |
| Application fee | INR 200 |
| Gender | Males and females are eligible |
| Selection Procedure | Written, physical test, and interview |
| Number of Applications | Approximately 3 lakh |
| E-Admit card | 3 weeks before the exam |
| Website | https://www.upsc.gov.in/ |
UPSC CAPF 2021 Notification | Exam Dates
| Date of Notification | 15/04/2021 |
| Date of Commencement of Examination | 08/08/2021 |
| Duration of Examination | One Day |
| Last Date for Receipt of Applications | 05/05/2021 – 6:00pm |
| Date of Upload | 15/04/2021 |
UPSC CAPF Notification 2021 | Vacancies
| Security Forces | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Border Security Force (BSF) | 78 |
| Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | 13 |
| Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | 69 |
| Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) | 27 |
| Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) | 22 |
| Total | 209 |
UPSC CAPF Notification 2021 | Eligibility
To be able to apply for the UPSC CAPF 2021 Exam, you must fulfil the eligibility criteria.
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| Age Limit | The lower age limit for the CAPF exam is 20 years and the upper age limit is less than 25 years. The age of the candidate is calculated from August 1 of the exam year. For the candidates appearing in the UPSC CAPF exam 2021, the candidates must have been born not earlier than August 2, 1996, and not later than August 1, 2001. |
| Educational Qualification for CAPF 2021 | As given in the official CAPF notification, “the candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree from any recognized university”. The candidates who are in the final year of their degree course can also apply for the exam but they have to produce the final year mark sheet of the qualifying exam with the detailed application form. Possession of NCC ‘B’ or ‘C’ Certificates: Candidates in the possession of NCC ‘B’ or ‘C’ certificate will be given preference at the time of Interview. It should be noted that these qualifications will be given consideration only at the time of the Interview/Personality Test. |
Physcial Standards For CAPF Applicants
| Physical Standards | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 165 cm | 157 cm |
| Chest(unexpanded) | 81 cm (with 5 cm minimum expansion) | (Not applicable) |
| Weight | 50 kg | 46 kg |
Medical Standards For CAPF Applicants
| (a) Eyesight: | ||
| Better eye (corrected vision) |
Worse eye (corrected vision) |
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|---|---|---|
| Distant vision | 6/6 OR 6/9 |
6/12 OR 6/9 |
| Near Vision | N6 (corrected) | N9 (corrected) |
UPSC CAPF Notification 2021 for Application Form
Step 1 – Visit the UPSC CAPF Official Website, www.upsconline.nic.in.
Step 2 – There are 2 stages of the application process.
Step 3 – Fill in all your details in the form, upload the scanned signature and photographs.
Step 4 – You must apply online well in time without waiting for the last date for submission of Online Applications.
CAPF Application Fee
- The application fee is INR 200.
- You can deposit the application fee in any Branch of SBI by cash, or by using the net banking facility of the State Bank of India, or by using Visa/Master/RuPay/Credit/Debit Card.
- Reserved category candidates such as SC/ST are exempted from paying the application fee. All female candidates are also exempted from the application fee.
UPSC CAPF Notification 2021 | Exam Centres
| Agartala | Dharwad | Kolkata | Sambalpur |
| Ahmedabad | Dispur | Lucknow | Shillong |
| Aizawl | Gangtok | Madurai | Shimla |
| Bengaluru | Hyderabad | Mumbai | Srinagar |
| Bareilly | Imphal | Nagpur | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Bhopal | Itanagar | Panaji (Goa) | Tirupati |
| Chandigarh | Jaipur | Patna | Udaipur |
| Chennai | Jammu | Port Blair | Visakhapatnam |
| Cuttack | Jorhat | Prayagraj (Allahabad) | |
| Dehradun | Kochi | Raipur | |
| Delhi | Kohima | Ranchi |
UPSC CAPF Notification 2021 | Exam Pattern
There are 3 stages in the UPSC CAPF 2021 Exam Pattern:
- Written Examination
- Physical Standards / Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Medical Test
- Interview/Personality Test
UPSC CAPF Notification 2021 | Selection Process
Stage 1 – Written Exam (450 Marks)
| Paper Name | Time Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper- I – General and Mental Ability | 2 hours | 250 marks |
| Paper-II – General Studies, Essay and Comprehension | 3 hours | 200 marks |
Paper I is an objective type paper and Paper II is the conventional essay type question paper having two parts.
Stage 2 – Physical Standards/Physical Efficiency Tests and Medical Standards Tests
| Event | 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 | – |
Stage 3 – Interview/Personality Test (150 marks)
Candidates who will clear the second stage of the CAPF exam will be called for the interview/personality test. It will be conducted on the UPSC premises in New Delhi. After the interview/personality test, the final result will be declared.
UPSC CAPF Notification 2021 | Admit Card
The UPSC CAPF Hall Ticket 2021 is expected to be released 2 weeks before the exam.
UPSC CAPF Notification 2021 | Result
The result of UPSC CAPF 2021 Exam will be released after the exam is conducted successfully.
This is the complete blog on the UPSC CAPF Notification 2021. To know more about the UPSC CAPF Exam, ask in the comments.
FAQs on UPSC CAPF Notification 2021
What is the date for UPSC CAPF Notification 2021?
It is 15th April 2021.
How many stages are there in the UPSC CAPF 2021 Selection Process?
There are 3 stages in the selection process. Read about them in detail in the above blog.
What is the number of vacancies as per the UPSC CAPF Notification 2021?
The number of vacancies is 209.
When will the UPSC CAPF Admit Card 2021 be released?
The UPSC CAPF Hall Ticket 2021 is expected to be released 2 weeks before the exam.