The marking scheme for the UPSC CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces) examination varies slightly depending on the specific paper. Here’s a general overview of the marking scheme for each paper:
- Paper I: General Ability and Intelligence:
- Total Marks: 250
- Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Each correct answer typically carries +2 marks.
- There is a penalty for wrong answers, with a deduction of -0.33 marks for each incorrect answer.
- Unanswered questions do not result in any penalty.
- Paper II: General Studies, Essay, and Comprehension:
- Total Marks: 200 (Essay: 80 marks, Comprehension and other communication/language skills: 120 marks)
- The essay section is generally marked based on content, coherence, and clarity of expression.
- In the comprehension and other communication/language skills section, marks are awarded based on comprehension, precis writing, and language proficiency.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
- The PET is generally qualifying in nature, and no marks are allotted for this stage.
- Candidates must meet the prescribed physical standards to qualify for further stages of the selection process.
- Interview/Personality Test:
- Total Marks: 150
- The interview/personality test evaluates candidates’ mental caliber, critical powers of assimilation, communication skills, leadership, and other qualities.
- Marks are awarded based on the candidate’s performance during the interview.
Candidates must clear both Paper I and the subsequent stages (PET, Medical Standards Test, and Interview/Personality Test) to be considered for final selection. The final merit list is prepared based on the cumulative marks obtained by candidates in Paper I, Paper II, and the Interview/Personality Test, subject to meeting the prescribed physical standards.
