CAPF Exam Pattern 2023 - Check Written Exam, PET & Medical Standards
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Download PDFCAPF Exam Pattern 2023: The Union Public Service Commission prescribes the CAPF 2023 exam pattern which is mentioned in the official notification. The CAPF exam pattern 2023 consists of the subjects on which the question paper will be based, the marking scheme, stages, mode of the exam etc. Candidates planning to participate in the UPSC CAPF exam, must refer to the CAPF exam pattern 2023 to know all the aspects related to the examination.
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Along with the exam pattern of CAPF 2023, aspirants are also advised to check the syllabus, and to plan and streamline the preparation strategy. In this article on CAPF exam pattern 2023, candidates can check the detailed CAPF 2023 exam pattern, preparation tips and more details to prepare for the CAPF 2023 efficiently.
UPSC CAPF Exam Pattern 2023 - Overview
Selection |
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Negative Marking | Only for Paper 1 of first-round; (0.33) marks deducted for each wrong answer |
CAPF exam pattern 2023 - Stages
CAPF written test
CAPF PET & Medical Standards Tests
CAPF Exam Pattern 2023: Written Test
The first stage of the CAPF exam consists of two papers. The CAPF paper 1 has multiple choice questions while paper 2 has descriptive size questions. From the following table, aspirants can check the CAPF 2023 exam pattern for written tests.
Exam pattern of CAPF 2023 - Paper 1
Particulars | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
Number of Questions | 200 | 6 |
Type of Questions | MCQ | Descriptive |
Duration | 2 hours | 3 hours |
Total Marks | 250 marks | 200 marks |
CAPF Exam Pattern 2023: PET & Medical Standards Tests
Aspirants who qualify in the first stage are eligible to appear in the second stage. The second stage of the CAPF exam consists of the physical tests. The physical test will have a race, long jump and various other physical activities. From the following table, aspirants can check the CAPF 2023 exam pattern for the physical tests.
CAPF 2023 exam pattern - Physical tests
Particulars | Male | Female |
100 Meters Race | In 16 seconds | In 18 seconds |
800 Meters Race | In 3 minutes 45 seconds | In 4 minutes 45 seconds |
Long Jump | 3.5 Meters (3 Chances) | 3.0 meters (3 chances) |
Shot Put (7.26 Kgs.) | 4.5 Meters | - |
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CAPF syllabus 2023
The Union Public Service Commission prescribes the latest CAPF syllabus in its official CAPF notification. The syllabus of CAPF 2023 consists of the subject, topics and sub topics on which the exam will be based. Aspirants preparing for the exam can go through the detailed CAPF syllabus. The CAPF paper 1 accordingly consists of General Ability and Intelligence, while the paper 2 as consists of General Studies, Essay and Comprehension.
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CAPF preparation tips 2023
UPSC CAPF exam is one of the most toughest and prestigious exams in India as approximately 3 lac candidates appear for the UPSC CAPF exam for the Assistant Commandant post. From this article, candidates can check the CAPF preparation tips 2023 -
Plan the CAPF preparations around the exam pattern and the syllabus.
Refer to the previous year CAPF question papers and solve them on a regular basis.
Give mock tests to know preparation level and work on strong and weak sections.
Refer to the best books of CAPF and don't shift books and study materials randomly.
Focus on time management skills as there is a specific time duration for the exam.
Follow a healthy routine.
Eat healthy food, meditate and take short breaks to rejuvenate.
Read topper interviews to get an idea about their preparation levels and study materials.
CAPF question papers 2023
UPSC releases the official CAPF question papers 2023 for both papers a few days after the exam is conducted at upsc.gov.in. Candidates can download the question papers to prepare for the future attempts of the exam. With the help of the question papers they will be able to know the important questions and topics on which the question paper will be based.
CAPF answer key 2023
UPSC releases the answer key in online mode however, various coaching institutes release the offline answer key on the same day of the exam. Union Public Service Commission releases the official UPSC CAPF answer key after the recruitment process is over on the official website upsc.gov.in. Candidates appearing in the exam can download the answer key to check the correct and incorrect responses. Based on the correct and incorrect answers candidates can calculate their probable score.
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CAPF books 2023
Candidates preparing for the exam must refer to the best books of CAPF to enrich their knowledge and preparation. Before selecting the best books they must also know the subject wise books, best authors and publishers.
CAPF best books 2023
CAPF Books | Authors/ Publishers |
UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Exam Practice Workbook | Kiran Prakashan |
CAPF Assistant Commandant (AC) Exam | Arihant Books |
UPSC CAPF (AC) Examination | Lucent Publication |
Sachchidananda Books | UPSC Portal |
CAPF Commandants (AC) Examination | Ramesh Publishing House |
History | Spectrum |
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - CAPF Exam Pattern 2023 - Check Written Exam, PET & Medical Standards
Question: Is there negative marking in the CAPF exam?
Answer:
Yes, there is negative marking in the CAPF exam, paper 1 written test.
Question: How many stages are there in the CAPF exam?
Answer:
There are three stages in the CAPF exam - written test, physical test and interview.
Question: Is Ncert enough for CAPF?
Answer:
Yes, but aspirants will also require some supplementary books as well.
Question: Is the CAPF exam tough?
Answer:
Yes, it is a bit tough, but if aspirants have prepared for the exam efficiently, they can qualify the exam easily.
Question: What type of questions are asked in the CAPF interview?
Answer:
There are various questions asked in the CAPF interview like - personal details, current events etc.
Question: How many parts are there in Paper II of CAPF syllabus?
Answer:
There are two parts in the paper 2 of CAPF syllabus - General Ability and Intelligence.
Question: Do questions repeat in the CAPF exam?
Answer:
Yes, it can repeat but the chances are very less.
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Questions related to UPSC CAPF
hii mera 1 question hai ki kai jane 18-18 hours study krte hai kya ye baat sahi hai kyoki kai bar ye baat me suna thaa ?
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!!
Answer laterHi my DOB is 15/09/1997. Am I eligible for UPSC CAPF AC 2022 exam?
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 !
My farsighted vision is -4.5 or 5.5 in both eyes, can i eligible for upsc capf exam?
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!!!
iam asthmatic patient before 3or 4 years back, after the treatment i have no symptoms of asthama, can i eligible for upsc capf and my vision farsighted is -4.5 or -5.5, am i eligible for upsc capf
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!!
What is the age relaxation for OBC category ?
Hi, age relaxation for OBC is 3 years, for SC/ST it is 5 years and for PWD it is 10 years. What you need to know is any candidate above 35 years of age is not allowed for UPSC exam in OBC category. For SC/ST it is 37 years and for PWD it is 40 years. These all are upper limits for age of a candidate. Hope this helps.
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