The descriptive paper in the UPSC CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces) examination is part of Paper II and consists of two parts:
- Essay Writing: In this section, candidates are required to write an essay on a given topic. The topics can range from current affairs to socio-economic issues or any other relevant theme. Candidates have to express their thoughts clearly and coherently, presenting arguments and viewpoints in a structured manner.
- Comprehension, Precis Writing, and Other Communication/Language Skills: This part assesses candidates’ comprehension skills, ability to summarize information accurately (precis writing), and proficiency in language. Candidates may be asked to read a passage or article and answer questions based on it, write a precis (a concise summary) of the passage, or demonstrate their proficiency in English through various tasks.
Both parts of the descriptive paper are aimed at evaluating candidates’ communication skills, analytical thinking, and ability to articulate ideas effectively. It is important for candidates to practice writing essays on diverse topics, improve their comprehension skills, and work on precis writing to excel in this section.
To prepare for the descriptive paper, candidates should:
- Practice essay writing regularly on various topics.
- Read newspapers, magazines, and other relevant material to stay updated with current affairs and socio-economic issues.
- Practice comprehension exercises to enhance reading comprehension skills.
- Learn and practice precis writing techniques to summarize information effectively.
- Work on improving language skills, including grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure.
Regular practice, combined with focused preparation, will help candidates perform well in the descriptive paper of the UPSC CAPF examination.
