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UPSC CAPF Preparation Tips 2024 - Best Books for CAPF, Preparation Strategy
Updated on Apr 24, 2024 12:42 PM IST | #UPSC CAPF
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Union Public Services Commission holds the UPSC CAPF exam annually to recruit qualified candidates for the post of Assistant Commandant. Around 3 lakh candidates appear for the exam each year. This makes the UPSC CAPF 2024 exam one of the toughest and most competitive exams. Candidates must be very diligent in their preparation. In the article below, we discuss some UPSC CAPF preparation tips candidates can use to boost their preparation.
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Here, we extensively discuss matters pertaining to CAPF 2024 preparation such as important topics in the syllabus, the best books for CAPF, and tips and tricks for preparation. We will go over the best UPSC CAPF 2024 preparation strategies for each stage of the exam. Candidates looking for more ways to improve their preparation of CAPF 2024 are encouraged to go through the tips and tricks on this page.
UPSC CAPF Preparation Tips 2024
Get thorough with the UPSC CAPF exam pattern and the marking scheme.
Go through the detailed UPSC CAPF syllabus, all the sections and topics that need to be covered in order to qualify for the exam.
Make a strict timetable and study schedule and stick to it.
Arrange the best books for UPSC CAPF and study them in detail, you can also refer to summaries and explanatory videos later on. But read the books first for detailed knowledge.
Read newspapers and magazines on a regular basis. Subscribe to English/Hindi as well as regional language newspapers. Don't waste time reading political debates, entertainment news etc. Just stick with the main headlines on the front two pages and head towards the editorial to make notes and read and understand them.
Read sports news and give a brief detail to world news etc.
Download previous years’ UPSC CAPF question papers for at least 10 years and solve them.
Make a subject-wise preparation strategy for UPSC CAPF and allot equal time to the subjects.
Focus on your weak sections and strengthen your stronger sections so you don't miss any questions that come your way in the exam.
Stay in contact with other aspirants preparing for the Assistant Commandant exam and other exams to get an idea and the environment to study. Ask questions and clear queries with them. Don't get involved in long conversations and stick to studies only as time is very precious while preparing.
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UPSC CAPF Preparation Tips Details
General Ability and Intelligence
In this section, candidates must focus on quantitative aptitude and logical reasoning. Give special emphasis to numerical ability and data interpretation questions. Practice questions on profit and loss, analogy, graphs, mathematical tables, pi-charts, time and distance, rigorously.
Current Affairs
The current affairs section is dynamic in nature and candidates must be up-to-date with day-to-day happenings in and around India to excel in this section. Questions from Sporting Events, Inventions and Discoveries, International Events, Events related to Diplomatic Relations, Summits, Meets, Highest, Longest, Award Winners etc can be based on current affairs. Be prepared by reading newspapers and magazines.
History
History is very vast, but the questions in UPSC CAPF will be mainly on the freedom movement and the social and economic changes in India. Remember the rules, different eras, years and dates.
Geography
Questions in Geography will be the geographical aspects related to India and global, global warming, treaties, climate change, Neighbouring Countries, Volcanoes, Mountains, Languages, Rivers etc.
Politics and Economy
Questions from the role of Governor, President, Loksabha, Rajya Sabha, Vidhansabha, President rules, the focus will be on the overall political and economic situation of India, the constitution of India, national and international threats, the role of RBI etc.
Paper-II General Studies, Essay and Comprehension
Prepare an essay on the Geography, Economy and Politics of India and History. Stay up to date with the latest happenings in India. Use dates, trends of various events, and statistical data in your essay and make it factual, complete and informative. Refer to grammar books to brush up on your English, Comprehension and language skills and Practice precis writing daily.
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Best Books for UPSC CAPF Preparation
From the following table, aspirants can check the list of Best Books for UPSC CAPF preparation 2024.
Books for UPSC CAPF
Quantitative Aptitude | Math & Reasoning by R. S. Aggarwal or Arihant publication |
Current Affairs events | Newspapers like The Hindu and Indian Express |
Geography | NCERT books of Class 11th and 12th Human Geography by G.C. Leong |
Polity | M Laxmikant D D Basu |
Economy | NCERT Books of (11th and 12th) std |
History | India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra, Modern India by Spectrum publication, NCERT Book by R.S. Sharma |
Art & Culture | Art and Culture by Spectrum publication |
Environment | Erach Bharucha or Shankar IAS Environment book |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How can I prepare for UPSC CAPF?
The detailed preparation strategy for UPSC CAPF is mentioned in the article above. Refer to it to prepare for the UPSC CAPF exam.
2. Is the CAPF exam tough?
The CAPF exam is both written as well as physically challenging. Be ready in both ways to clear it. It is not easy, but not tough also. If you have prepared well, you can qualify it.
3. Is UPSC CAPF AC a good post?
Yes, it has a lot of scope and great career growth. The salary and the stature is great as well.
4. What are the forces that come under the UPSC CAPF?
Some of the forces are - CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP etc.
5. What is the salary of UPSC CAPF?
The salary starts from Assistant Commandant- Level 10 Rs. 56100 – 177500 Junior Scale and grows to Inspector General Level 14 Rs. 144200–218200.
6. How can I prepare for UPSC CAPF?
The detailed preparation strategy of UPSC CAPF is mentioned in the article above. Candidates can refer to the points mentioned above for preparations of the UPSC CAPF exam 2024.
7. How can I clear my UPSC CAPF?
Candidates can clear the UPSC CAPF with regular preparations, sheer dedication and perseverance.
8. Is CAPF interview tough?
Not, very tough but yes some of the questions might be tricky. The panel will judge the candidates in terms of academics, mental and physical strength, intellectual prowess etc.
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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!!
Sakshi Singh 20 July,2022
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 !
Sumedha Bhattacharya 06 February,2022
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!!!
Preetam Bhowmik 31 January,2022
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!!
Shivanshu 30 January,2022
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