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CAPF Eligibility Criteria 2024 - Age Limit, Nationality, Education Qualification

CAPF Eligibility Criteria 2024 - Age Limit, Nationality, Education Qualification

Edited By Soujanya K | Updated on Apr 24, 2024 12:59 PM IST | #UPSC CAPF

UPSC has publish the CAPF 2024 eligibility criteria in online mode in the official notification. The UPSC CAPF notification is available for download at upsc.gov.in. Candidates interested in attempting the UPSC CAPF 2024 exam can find more details pertaining to the eligibility criteria and physical standards below.

The UPSC CAPF exam is held annually to recruit candidates to various posts under the Central Armed Police Force. Candidates who are interested in applying must check if they fulfil the CAPF 2024 eligibility criteria. Candidates who are eligible for the exam can fill out the CAPF application form 2024

CAPF Eligibility Criteria 2024 - Age Limit

A candidate must have attained the age of 20 years and must not have attained the age of 25 years.

CAPF 2024 Eligibility Criteria - Age Relaxation

Category

Upper age limit relaxation

Scheduled Caste (SC)

Maximum of 5 years

Scheduled Tribe (ST)

Maximum of 5 years

Other Backward Classes (OBC)

Maximum of 3 years

Civilian Central Government Servants

Maximum of 5 years

Ex-Servicemen

Maximum of 5 years

Those domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir during the period from January 1, 1980 to December 31, 1989

Maximum of 5 years

Quick links:

CAPF exam pattern 2024

CAPF question papers 2024

CAPF Eligibility Criteria 2024 - Nationality

As per the eligibility criteria of CAPF 2024, candidates must be of Indian nationality. Apart from that, candidates with citizenship of Nepal and Bhutan are also deemed eligible to apply for the CAPF exam.

CAPF Eligibility Criteria 2024 - Education Qualifications

As per the CAPF 2024 eligibility criteria, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree. Those candidates who have appeared in the qualifying examination and are awaiting their results can also apply for the CAPF exam however before the final selection they will have to. produce their passing certificates.

CAPF Eligibility Criteria 2024 - Physical Standards and Medical Fitness

Apart from the physical standards and medical fitness, aspirants also require to have met the physical and medical fitness. From the following table, aspirants can check the Physical Standards and Medical Fitness required to meet as part of the CAPF eligibility criteria 2024.

Physical Standards and Medical Fitness

Aspect

Men

Women

Height

165 cm

157 cm

Chest (unexpanded)

81 cm (with 5 cm minimum expansion)

Not applicable

Weight

50 kg

46 kg

CAPF AC 2024 Medical Standards

EyeSight

Better Eye (Corrected Vision)

Worse Eye (Corrected Vision)

Distant Vision

6/6

6/12

6/9

6/9

Near Vision

N6

N9

Limits of Refractive errors permitted

-4.00 D (including cylinder) Myopia +4.00 D (including cylinder) Hypermetropia

It must be noted that if an applicant has undergone LASIK surgery correction, then it must have been according to prescribed criteria as mentioned below:

  • Age – 18 to 35 years

  • Axial-length – 21 to 26 mm.

  • Corneal-thickness 425 micron

  • Pre-LASIK error - 6 D

  • Post-operative - Should be stable period refractive flap

  • Interval - 06 months (post-operative period mandatory

Candidates must have completed 06 months after LASIK surgery to be considered for recruitment in CAPFs.

Carrying angle

The Carrying angle should not be more than 15˚ for male applicants and 20˚ for female applicants.

Hearing Power

  • No degree of deafness or persistent ear discharge should be present.

  • No other conditions (congenital or acquired) such as atresia of the meatus, exostosis, neoplasm which may cause obstruction of ear passage.

  • No history of recurrent earache, tinnitus and vertigo.

Nose

  • No DNS, atrophic rhinitis, tuberculous ulceration or chronic sinusitis.

Neck

  • Aspirants should not have enlarged lymph nodes, thyroid or other swellings of the neck.

  • Inability to extend the neck fully or any evidence of disease of spine or cervical vertebrae.

Teeth

  • Aspirants must have a sufficient number of sound teeth for efficient mastication.

  • Aspirants must not have severe pyorrhoea.

Venereal Disease

  • Aspirants must not have active signs of clinical VD.

Chronic skin diseases

  • Aspirants must not have chronic skin diseases like extensive Pityriasis Versicolor, Leprosy, chronic dermatitis, psoriasis and SLE.

General Standards:

  • No stammering

  • No indication of chronic diseases like TB, arthritis, high blood pressure, Diabetes, heart disease, and Bronchial Asthma.

  • No perceptible and visible glandular swelling anywhere in the body.

  • Chest should be well-formed, devoid of any abnormality like flat chest, Pigeon chest, with rickety rosary defects.

  • Heart and lungs should be sound.

  • Limbs, hands and feet should be well-formed and fully developed.

  • The perfect motion of all joints should be seen.

  • Should not have any old /malunited fracture of bones.

  • Should not have congenital malformation or defects.

  • Should not bear traces of previous acute or chronic disease pointing to an impaired constitution.

  • Should have no disease of the genitourinary tract.

  • No inguinal, scrotal swelling or any type of Hernia.

  • Both the testicles are in the scrotum and of normal size.

  • No knock knees, flat foot, varicose veins.

  • Good mental and bodily health

  • Should not suffer from TACHYCARDIA (more than 100 pulse rate per minute) or BRADYCARDIA (Less than 50 per minute).

  • Should not suffer from Hernia, haemorrhoids, condylomas prolapse rectum.

Quick links:

CAPF syllabus 2024

CAPF answer key 2024

CAPF AC 2024: NCC ‘B’ or ‘C’ Certificates

Along with meeting CAPF 2024 eligibility criteria candidates will also be required to have the possession of NCC ‘B’ or ‘C’ Certificate. However, these qualifications will be considered at the time of the Interview/Personality Test. They will have no effect at the time of application.

CAPF Eligibility Criteria 2024 - Non-Eligible Candidates

Candidates who are already employed in a Government Service, or Public Enterprise will have to submit a Non-Objection certification during the document verification process. This undertaking must be included in writing that they have applied for the examination. The NOC should be sent to their Head of Office / Department. In case the said department withholds permission to candidates applying for the examination, their application will be rejected. The decision of UPSC regarding the acceptance of the application and eligibility of the candidate will be final.

Number of attempts allowed for UPSC CAPF 2024

There are no limitations in the number of attempts to apply for the CAPF 2024 exam. Candidates can apply for the CAPF exam as many times as they wish until attaining the maximum age limit.

Quick links:

CAPF cut off 2024

CAPF result 2024

UPSC CAPF application form 2024

UPSC has released the application form of CAPF 2024 in online mode on April 24, 2024. Candidates who meet the CAPF 2024 eligibility criteria are eligible to fill the application form from the official website. While filling out the application form, candidates had to fill in all the details along with uploading scanned documents and paying the application fee in online mode. Candidates who successfully submit their application form will be issued the CAPF 2024 admit card to appear in the exam.


Quick links:

CAPF preparation tips 2024

CAPF books 2024

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

1. What are the restrictions for government employees on UPSC CAPF eligibility?

There are no restrictions as such, candidates will have to submit an NOC from their current employer in order to appear in the exam.

2. What is the number of attempts allowed for UPSC CAPF?

There are no limitations to the number of attempts in the UPSC CAPF 2024 exam. Candidates can apply for the CAPF exam till they reach the maximum age limit.

3. Are there any eligibility conditions for the CAPF exam based on candidates’ gender?

No, there are no separate eligibility conditions based on the candidate's gender in the UPSC CAPF 2024 exam.

4. What is CAPF eligibility?

The CAPF eligibility is the minimum requirement that candidates need to meet in order to apply for the UPSC CAPF exam.

5. Is the UPSC CAPF exam tough?

Yes, the exam is very tough due to the competitiveness as a lot of candidates apply for it.

6. Can married people apply for the UPSC CAPF exam?

Yes, there is no such condition related to the marital status in the CAPF AC notification.

7. What is the CAPF salary?

The salary of CAPF AC is approximately INR 56,100/- - INR 1,77,500 along with additional allowances such as DA, HRA, MD, TA, etc. The in-hand salary is Rs. 44,135/-.

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Questions related to UPSC CAPF

Have a question related to UPSC CAPF ?

Hello aspirant,

UPSC CAPF 2024 eligibility criteria is given below.

Candidates must be between the age group of 20 to 25 years. They must complete their Graduation. The candidates must be Indian Citizens.

Age relaxation is given to reservation categories. So, you are eligible for UPSC CAPF 2024 because you'll be in your 20's by then.

You can get more information about UPSC CAPF eligibility criteria using below mentioned link.

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/upsc-capf-2024

You can check the syllabus for UPSC CAPF using below given link.

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/upsc-capf-2024#toc_7

Hope this information helps you.

Thank you

Sree 05 September,2023

Hello,

Human body needs adequate amount of rest to keep it functioning well for  a longer period of time. It requires high maintenance.
When we exhaust it more than its capacity we are damaging it and studying for 18 hours out of 24 hrs is exhausting our body. But there are few students who claim that they study for 18 hrs, but it is not meant for everyone.

Everyone has different strategy and brain. Some people get thorough with the concepts even in just one go but there might be people who need more than a day to get through the topic. So the duration for how long you study does not matters, what matters is that you get well to the concept you read.

So it is not important to study for 18 hrs.

Hope it helps.

All the Best!!

Dear Student ,

Age criteria for UPSC CAPF AC 2022 exam is between 20-25 years and as per your DOB you'll be nearly 25 years of age at the time of openings of application forms which is mostly in April, 2022(Tentative) .

But , be aware to check the age criteria more accurately as per the required date .

For more details, you may refer this and can get latest updates about this exam :

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/capf-notification

Hope this helps !


Hi!!!

Hope you are doing well.

Sorry to say but you are not eligible for UPSC CAPF exam. The limits of refractive errors permitted is -4.00 D (including cylinder) Myopia +4.00 D (including cylinder) Hypermetropia.

Hope you are clear now. Feel free to ask if you have any other queries. All The Best!!!

Dear aspirant !

Hope you are doing great ! Asthma now has become a very common disease ,it can be due to pollution or genetic problem or whatever is the cause is not our topic of today ,our topic is that you will be eligible for that upsc or not ,then don't worry ,ashtma is a very injurious to health ,neither it spread ,also you don't have any symptoms now ,so after a test which you know for asthma testing ,then you will eligible ,don't be panic and take stress ,you are surely eligible . Focus on your preparation now instead of taking stress

For more information about upsc cafc visit our link given below -;

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/capf .

Hopefully it helps you!!

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