UPSC CAPF Syllabus

Paper Paper I (General Ability and Intelligence) Paper II (General Studies, Essay, and Comprehension)
Total Questions 125 (MCQ) 6 (Descriptive)
Marks 250 200
Duration 2 Hours 3 Hours

UPSC CAPF Syllabus for Paper-1{250 MARKS}

Paper Subject Syllabus
Paper 1 General Mental Ability Logical reasoning Quantitative ability including numerical ability and interpretation of data.
Paper 1 General Science Developing a scientific temperament and comprehending and appreciating everyday observations of scientific phenomena, including emerging fields such as information technology, biotechnology, and environmental science.
Paper 1 Current Events of National International Importance National and international events of significance in areas including culture, music, arts, literature, sports, governance, societal and developmental issues, industry, business,globalization, and international relations.
Paper 1 Indian Polity Economy India’s political system and constitution: Understanding of India’s political structure,constitution, social systems, and public administration. Knowledge of India’s economic development, security issues, human rights, and related indicators.
Paper 1 Indian History Nationalism and freedom movement: Topics related to the growth and historical movements for freedom.
Paper 1 Indian World Geography The syllabus will encompass the study of both Indian and global geography, including physical, social, and economic aspects.

UPSC CAPF Syllabus for Paper-2{200 MARKS}

Paper Topic CAPF Syllabus
Paper 2 Essay syllabus includes key topics such as modern Indian history, with a specific focus on thefreedom struggle, as well as geography, politics, economy, knowledge of security and human rights issues, and analytical ability.
Paper 2 Comprehension, précis writing language skills Syllabus includes subjects such as reading comprehension, précis writing, developing counterarguments, basic grammar, and other aspects of language testing.

UPSC CAPF: Interview/Personality Test{150 MARKS}

Candidates who pass the CAPF AC written exam and PET can take the interview and personality
test. The CAPF interview carries 150 points.
The Union Public Service Commission will contact candidates who have passed the Medical
Standard Tests to schedule an interview and personality test. Interviews and personality tests will
be required of c

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