UPSC CAPF AC Exam 2022 - Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus, Vacancies, Selection & Result

UPSC CAPF AC Exam 2022 Important Dates

The UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant exam 2022 important dates are as under:

UPSC CAPF AC Exam 2022 Pattern & Syllabus

CAPF Assistant Commandant 2022 Exam Pattern -

The UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Exam comprises three parts, whose patterns are explained below in a tabular form:

Physical Test

Medical Test

Candidates will be medically tested for their vision, ear, neck, teeth and skin diseases.

Interview/Personality Test

Candidates, who qualify for the medical test, will be called for the interview. They are advised to dress up formally on the day of the interview and stay cool and composed.

CAPF AC Exam 2022 Syllabus

There are two papers in the UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Written Exam, whose syllabi are mentioned below:

Paper-I  General Ability and Intelligence

Questions are designed to test candidates in the following areas:

General Mental Ability

Logical Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and Data Interpretation.

General Science

General awareness,  scientific temper, comprehension and appreciation of scientific phenomena of everyday observation, including new areas of importance like Information Technology, Environmental Science, and Biotechnology.

Current Events of National and International Importance

Current events of National and International importance in arts, culture, music, sports, literature, governance, industry, developmental issues, globalization, business, and interplay among nations.

Indian Polity and Economy

Country’s Political System, Constitution of India, Social System, Economic Development in India, Public Administration, Regional and International Security Issues, Human Rights and its Indicators.

History of India

Economic, Social, and Political aspects of Indian History. Freedom Movements and Growth of Nationalism.

Indian and World Geography

Economic, physical, and social aspects of geography for India and the World.

Paper-II  General Studies, Essay and Comprehension

• Part A - Essay questions on Indian history, freedom struggle, polity, geography, economy, knowledge of human rights, etc.
• Part B - Comprehension, precis writing, language skills, and simple grammar.

UPSC CAPF AC Exam 2022 Eligibility

Candidates need to fulfil the following eligibility criteria in order to be fit for the post of Assistant Commandant:

• Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India.
• Sex: Both male and female candidates are eligible for this post in BSF, SSB, CISF and CRPF.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have completed graduation in any discipline from any recognized college or university.

Age limits

The age limits for different categories of candidates are tabulated below:

Physical Standards

UPSC CAPF AC Exam 2022 Application Process

The application process for the UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant exam will start on 20th April 2022. Candidates were required to fill the form latest by 10th May 2022. Applications for the CAPF AC exam are only accepted through online mode. Candidates must follow the steps provided here to fill the application form:

• Go to the official website.
• Click on the ‘Apply Online’ button on the home page.
• Click on the ‘Online Application for various examinations’ link.
• Again click on the link for various examinations
• Start with part-I of the registration process.
• Click the link in front of the CAPF exam.
• The Application Process comprises two parts – Part I and Part II.
• Complete both parts as required for the registration process.
• Make sure to pay the application fee before the last date. The application fee is ₹ 200 for Unreserved category candidates. SC/ST and female candidates are exempted from fee payment/
• Once the application fee is submitted successfully, take a print of the confirmation page.

The application process is self-explanatory, with instructions for candidates at different stages. Candidates must read the instructions carefully to fill out an error-free application.

Application Fee -

All candidates except Female/ SC/ ST are required to pay ₹ 200 (Two hundred) as application fee. Female candidates and those belonging to SC/ ST categories are exempted from fee payment. Candidates must note that the CAPF AC exam fee is non-refundable.

Mode of Fee Payment - The application fee can be paid in any Branch of State Bank of India or by using SBI Internet Banking or using Master/ Visa/ RuPay Credit/ Debit Card.  Those who opt to ‘Pay by Cash’ must generate the Pay-in-slip during the second part of registration and pay at the branch on the next day.

The application fee must be paid only through the prescribed mode. Fees paid via any other mode will not be accepted.  And applications submitted without the fee will be rejected.

UPSC CAPF AC Exam 2022 Other Details

UPSC CAPF AC 2022 Vacancies -

The vacancies details for the year 2022 are not yet announced. The number of vacancies to be filled through this recruitment in 2021 is as below mentioned:

“Reservation will be given effect to as per the policy of the Govt. 10% of the vacancies are earmarked for ex-servicemen,” as per official notification. It further states, “In case the vacancy(ies) reserved for Ex-servicemen remain unfilled due to nonavailability of eligible or qualified candidates, the same shall be filled by candidates from non-ex-servicemen category.”

UPSC CAPF AC Exam Centres -

The examination will be conducted at centers in the following cities:

UPSC CAPF AC Admit Card 2022

The UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Admit Card is now available to candidates online at upsc.gov.in. They will be able to download it from the official website by considering the following steps:

• Go to the official website - upsc.gov.in.
• Look for the link ‘UPSC CAPF AC Admit Card 2022’ and click on it.
• A new page will appear on the screen.
• Read the instructions carefully.
• Click on the option ‘have you read the instructions regarding the download of the e-admit card?’
• The admit card will appear on the screen.
• Check all the details and download it.
• Take a printout of your admit card for your exam.

Note: It is essential for candidates to bring admit cards to the examination center. Without it, they will not be allowed to take the exam.

Items prohibited inside the examination center

• Pencil/Geometry Box or any other stationery
• Handbag
• Purse
• Any kind of paper or printed material
• Eatables and Water (loose or packed)
• Electronic items and instruments such as Mobile Phone, Ear Phone, Microphone, Pager, Calculator
• Instruments such as DocuPen, Slide Ruler, Log Tables, Camera, Tape Recorder
• Any type of watch including electronic watches with a calculator, any metallic item or electronic gadgets/ devices in the examination hall/room

UPSC CAPF Admit Card – Written Exam

UPSC issues the CAPF admit card for each phase of the exam via a separate form. Each time the candidates need to download the admit card from the official website. The CAPF admit card for the written exam is issued three weeks before the exam date. The CAPF exam centers are situated across the nation and the candidates need to appear in the exam in one of these exam centers.

UPSC CAPF Admit Card –Physical Standard Test

The UPSC conducts the written exam and the qualified candidates are called for the physical standard test/ Medical examination. Each year this physical test is conducted by CRPF. The admission card for the physical and medical test is issued by CRPF. It conducts the exam on behalf of the Ministry of Home.

CAPF admit card – Personality Test

UPSC issues the CAPF admit card for the personality test to the candidates who qualify for the physical and medical test conducted by CRPF. The UPSC CAPF personality test is conducted in the UPSC Office, New Delhi.

What To Do If There Is Any Discrepancy In The Admit Card – Click Here

CAPF AC Selection Process 2022

A merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks scored by candidates in the written examination and Interview/ Personality Test. The written test will be of 450 marks and the interview of 150 marks. Thus, the final selection will depend on the addition of marks obtained by candidates during these two phases of the exam.

UPSC CAPF AC Result 2022

As of now, no certain date has been announced for the declaration of the UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant result 2022. The results for each stage will be out separately. Candidates must keep a check on the official website for the result update.

How to check the UPSC CAPF AC Result?

The candidates can check the UPSC CAPF exam result by following the given steps

• Go to the official website - upsc.gov.in
• Click on the CAPF Result appearing in the "What's New" section on the right-hand side
• A new page will appear showing the PDF link of the CAPF written result
• Click on the link given under the "Documents" column, the written result pdf will open
• Search the roll number
• Download the CAPF result pdf for future reference.

The candidates, who qualify for the written exam, are called for the physical and medical examination. UPSC designates an authority for this stage of examination.

UPSC CAPF AC Exam Frequently Asked Questions