The UPSC CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces) examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in India. The CAPF exam is held for the recruitment of Assistant Commandants in various paramilitary forces such as the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). The syllabus for the UPSC CAPF exam typically includes the following subjects:
- Paper I: General Ability and Intelligence
- General Mental Ability
- Logical Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Data Interpretation
- General Science
- Current Events of National and International Importance
- Indian Polity and Economy
- History of India
- Indian and World Geography
- Paper II: General Studies, Essay, and Comprehension
- Part A: Essay questions which are to be answered in long narrative form either in Hindi or English totaling 80 Marks.
- Part B: Comprehension, précis writing, other communications/language skills – to be attempted in English only (Marks 120).
It’s essential for candidates to thoroughly study each topic mentioned in the syllabus and keep themselves updated with current affairs, as questions related to recent events are often included in the exam. Additionally, candidates should focus on developing their comprehension and essay writing skills for Paper II.