CAPF

Preparation for the UPSC Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) examination, with a clear written-paper and physical/medical preparation pathway.

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PREPARATION HUB

Everything in one place

Use the resources below to move from syllabus coverage to revision, practice and exam readiness.

Paper I Practice

General Ability and Intelligence objective preparation.

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Paper II

General Studies, Essay and Comprehension practice.

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Current Affairs

National and international issues relevant to CAPF.

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Physical Preparation

Build running, endurance and event-specific readiness alongside written preparation.

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Previous Year Questions

Review UPSC CAPF papers and recurring themes.

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Practice & MCQs

Objective revision and timed practice.

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EXAM STRUCTURE

At a Glance

Stage / Paper	Details	Notes
Paper I	General Ability & Intelligence	Objective paper
Paper II	General Studies, Essay & Comprehension	Descriptive paper
Physical/Medical	Physical standards, efficiency and medical standards	Post-written stage

SYLLABUS

CAPF Syllabus

Organised subject-wise so you can use it as a checklist while preparing.

Paper I — General Ability & Intelligence

General mental ability, logical reasoning and quantitative aptitude
General science
Current events of national and international importance
Indian polity and economy
History of India
Indian and world geography

Paper II — General Studies, Essay & Comprehension

Essay questions on modern Indian history, geography, polity and economy, security and human rights issues
Precis writing, comprehension and language skills
Counter-terrorism, internal security and related contemporary issues

Physical & Medical Readiness

Physical standards and physical efficiency requirements are recruitment-specific
Train progressively for endurance and prescribed events
Check the latest UPSC notification for exact measurements and standards

Syllabus is presented as a preparation-friendly summary. Always cross-check the latest official notification for the recruitment cycle you are applying for.