The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for appointing Assistant Commandants (ACs) in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).Interested candidates can read the entire article carefully and apply through official website.
Important dates:
- Application start date:24 April 2024
- Application end date:14 May 2024
- Exam date:04 August 2024
- Last date to make modifications in OTR:21 May 2024
- Application correction date:15 -21 May 2024
Overview:
| Name of conducting body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Name of post | Assistant Commandant |
| Number of vacancies | 506 |
| Location | All over India |
| Application mode | Online |
| Official website | upsc.gov.in |
Vacancy details:
The vacancy details of UPSC CAPF posts are listed below
| Name of vacancy | Number of posts |
| Border Security Force (BSF) | 186 |
| Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | 120 |
| Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | 100 |
| Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) | 58 |
| Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) | 42 |
| Total | 506 |
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates who are interested must fulfill the below mentioned eligibility criteria as per the notification released by the UPSC in its official website.
- Candidate who are applying must be an Indian citizen.
- Both Male and Female can apply.
Educational qualification:
Candidates applying for UPSC CAPF post must have completed their Graduation degree in any recognized university or institution either technical or Non technical degree.
Age limit:
Candidates age must be in between 20 to 25 years.Age relaxation is provided for SC/ST/OBC and civilian central government servants of 3 to 5 years depending on their categories.
Application fees:
| Categories | Application fees |
| General/OBC | Rs.200/- |
| SC/ST/Female | NIL |
Application process:
Candidates can apply in online in its official website by following the below mentioned steps,
Step 1:Visit the official website https://upsconline.nic.in/.
Step 2:Candidates registering for the first time have to complete their ‘One Time Registration (OTR) with their active email Id,mobile number and some important details mentioned in the registration form.
Step 3:Enter the captcha appearing on the screen and then OTR profile. And then password and OTD registration Id will be sent to registered email Id/mobile number.
Step 4:Candidates can now login in the login window with their OTR Id and password.
Step 5:Candidates can now fill the application form by entering the details asked and can upload photo and signature in the required fields.
Step 6:Pay the application fees if any through online mode of payment and preview the application form and download the form for further reference.
Selection process:
The selection process takes places in 4 different steps for UPSC CAPF post. They are
- Written Exam
- PET/PST & Medical Standards Tests
- Interview/Personality Test
- Final Merit.
Note:The final selection or the order of merit will be decided based on marks obtained in the Written Test and Interview only.
Exam pattern:
The UPSC CAPF written test will be conducted on 04 August 2024 with 2 papers .the details are mentioned below
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
| Paper 1 | General Ability and Intelligence | 250 |
| Paper 2 | General Studies, Essay and Comprehension | 200 |
Note :
Paper 1 :Objective
Paper 2:Subjective
Syllabus for paper 1:
- General Mental Ability:Logical reasoning, Quantitative aptitude, Numerical ability, Data interpretation
- General Science:General awareness, Scientific temper, Comprehension and appreciation of scientific phenomena of everyday observation, including new areas like Information Technology, Biotechnology, Environmental Science
- Current Events of National and International Importance :Current events of national and international importance, Areas of culture, music, arts, literature, sports, governance, societal and developmental issues, industry, business, globalization, and interplay among nations
- Indian Polity and Economy:Knowledge of the Country’s political system and the Constitution of India, Social systems and public administration, Economic development in India, Regional and international security issues, Human rights, including its indicators
- History of India:social, economic, and political aspects, Growth of nationalism and the freedom movement
- Indian and World Geography:Physical, social, and economic aspects of geography pertaining to India and the World.
Syllabus for paper 2:
- Part-A:Essay on topics like modern Indian history (especially the freedom struggle), Geography, Polity and economy, Knowledge of security and human rights issues, Analytical ability.
- Part-B:Reading Comprehension passages, Précis writing, Developing counter-arguments, Simple grammar and other aspects of language testing.
Salary Details:
Director-General:Rs. 2,25,000
Additional Director General:Rs. 1,82,200 – Rs. 2,24,100
Inspector General:Rs. 1,44,000 – Rs. 2,18,000
Deputy Inspector General:Rs. 1,31,000 – Rs. 2,16,600
Sr. Commandant:Rs. 1,23,000 – Rs. 2,15,900
Commandant:Rs. 78,800 – Rs. 2,09,200
Deputy Commandant:Rs. 67,700 – Rs. 2,08,700
Assistant Commandant:Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500