CRPF Syllabus 2020 for Written Exam & PST - Check Subject Wise Syllabus & Pattern

CRPF Syllabus 2020 for Written Exam & PST - Check Subject Wise Syllabus & Pattern

Edited By vikrant.shukla | Updated on Aug 28, 2020 11:49 AM IST

CRPF Syllabus 2020 - The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) syllabus is mentioned in the official notification of the CRPF exam. The CRPF 2020 syllabus consists of all the important topics, sub-topics that candidates need to study in order to prepare for the exam. The syllabus of CRPF 2020 will contain General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Numerical Ability, Professional Knowledge and Language Comprehension and Communication Skill. In this article, candidates can check all the details related to the CRPF syllabus 2020.

CRPF Syllabus 2020 for Written Exam & PST - Check Subject Wise Syllabus & Pattern
CRPF Syllabus 2020 for Written Exam & PST - Check Subject Wise Syllabus & Pattern

CRPF Syllabus 2020 - Stages

The CRPF exam is conducted in four stages given below-

  • Written Exam

  • Physical Standard Test (PST)

  • Interview

  • Medical Test

CRPF Subjects 2020

As per the CRPF 2020 syllabus, there are 4 subjects from where the question paper of CRPF will be based, they are as follows:

  • General Intelligence and Reasoning

  • General Awareness

  • Numerical Ability

  • Professional Knowledge

  • Language Comprehension & Communication Skill

CRPF Syllabus for General Intelligence and Reasoning:

The sections under the General Intelligence and Reasoning are as follows:

General Intelligence and Reasoning Topics

Alphanumeric Series

Blood Relations

Embedded Figures

Logical Reasoning

Seating Arrangement

Coding-Decoding

Puzzle

Input-Output

Tabulation

Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Data Sufficiency

Syllogism

Figurative Series

Coded Inequalities

Download General Intelligence & Reasoning Question Paper - Click Here

Download General Intelligence & Reasoning Answer Key - Click Here

CRPF Syllabus for General Awareness

The sections under the General Awareness are as follows:

General Awareness Topics

General Policy

Scientific Research

Books & Authors

Culture

Economic Sense

Awards and Honours

Geography

History

CRPF Syllabus For Numerical Ability

The sections under the Numerical Ability are as follows:

Numerical Ability Topics

Profit and Loss

Surds and Indices

Percentage

Number Series

Simple and Compound Interest

Simplification

Time, Speed and Distance

Time and Work

Average

Boats and Streams

Piper and Cisterns

Ratio and Proportion

Geometry and Mensuration

Mixture and Allegation

Square Root

Discount

Bar Graph

Linear Graph

Permutation and Combination

Line Graph

Pie Chart

Trigonometry

Number Systems

Probability

CRPF Syllabus For Professional Knowledge

The sections under the Professional Knowledge are as follows:

Professional Knowledge Topics

History of Computer

Operating System

Mobility of Personnel and Retirement

Basic Internet Knowledge and Protocols

Database Management Systems

Computer Abbreviation

Basic Computer Terminology

Functions of RBI

Computer Tools

Number System

Legal aspects of Banking Regulation

Software names and usages

Network basics

Various acts related to banking and financial sector

CRPF Syllabus For Language Comprehension & Communication Skill

The sections under the Language Comprehension & Communication Skill are as follows:

Language Comprehension & Communication Skill Topics

Parts of Speech

Interviews and Group Discussions

Active voice and Passive voice

Homophones

Functional Grammar, Tenses

Functional Grammar, Articles, Prepositions

Business and Personal Correspondence

Style & Importance

Homonyms

Precis Writing

Reading Comprehension and answering the questions

Antonyms

Comprehension: Reading Comprehension

Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension

Comprehension - Textual Grammar

Verbal Ability

Synonyms and List of Synonyms

Functional Grammar Tenses

What is the exam pattern of CRPF?

Apart from the syllabus of CRPF 2020, candidates must also know about the exam pattern. The exam pattern consists of the stages, time duration and total marks allotted to each stage.

Exam Pattern of CRPF 2020

Written Test

Duration of Exam

Marks

Paper 1: General Ability and Intelligence (Objective)


2 hours

250 marks

Paper-2: General Studies, Essay and Comprehension (Subjective)

3 hours

200 marks

Personality Test

-

150 marks

CRPF Physical Tests (Male and Female)

Candidates applying for the CRPF exam must meet some physical criteria in order to qualify the exam. The physical parameters are mentioned below:

Physical Parameters for CRPF Exam 2020

Physical Efficiency for CRPF

Male Candidates

Female Candidates

100 meters race

In 16 seconds

In 18 seconds

800 meters race

In 3 minutes 45 seconds

In 4 minutes 45 seconds

Shot Put

-

4.5 meters

Long Jump

3 meter (3 chances)

3 meter (3 chances)

CRPF LDC Exam Pattern

Written Exam

Marks

Duration

Paper 1 (Intelligence Test and General Knowledge)

100 marks

2 hours

Paper 2 (Professional Skills)

100 marks

2 hours

Paper 3 (Essay, Comprehension, Precis)

100 marks

2 hours

Physical Standard Test

-

-

Interview

100 marks

-

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is there negative marking in CRPF?

Yes, there is negative marking in the CRPF exam.

2. From where can I check the CRPF syllabus?

You can check the CRPF syllabus from this article as well as from the official notification PDF.

3. What does the CRPF syllabus consist of?

The syllabus consists of all the important topics, subtopics, exam pattern and marking scheme of the CRPF exam.

4. How many stages are there in the CRPF exam?

The CRPF exam consists of 4 stages - Written Exam, Physical Standard Test (PST), Interview and Medical Test.

Articles

Upcoming Competition Exams

Application Date:23 October,2024 - 25 December,2024

Application Date:01 December,2024 - 30 December,2024

Application Date:01 December,2024 - 15 January,2025

View All Competition Exams

Certifications By Top Providers

Access to Justice
Via National Law University, New Delhi
Understanding Gender and Law
Via Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi
Human Rights Law and Criminal Justice
Via LMS Law College, Imphal
The Psychology of Criminal Justice
Via The University of Queensland, Brisbane
MPSE 001 India and World Politics Challenges and Opportunities in 21st Century
Via Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi
Library Science
Via Ramakrishna Sarada Mission Vivekananda Vidyabhavan Girls' College, Kolkata
Swayam
 211 courses
Edx
 198 courses
LawSikho
 127 courses
Futurelearn
 89 courses
Coursera
 76 courses
Udemy
 63 courses

Explore Top Universities Across Globe

University of Essex, Colchester
 Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ
University College London, London
 Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT
The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
 Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Post Code EH8 9YL
University of Bristol, Bristol
 Beacon House, Queens Road, Bristol, BS8 1QU
University of Nottingham, Nottingham
 University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD
Top reasons to study in Dubai
6 minApr 26, 2016 08:04 AM IST
Top Universities in Singapore 2024
10 minOct 12, 2023 09:10 AM IST
Top reasons to study in France
12 minSep 14, 2017 06:09 AM IST
Get answers from students and experts
Back to top