Exam Pattern Syllabus Eligibility and Salary of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) SI Exam

 Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) is one of the prestigious and highly sought-after job profiles in India. The CAPF recruitment process is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) every year to recruit candidates for the post of Sub-Inspector (SI) in various CAPF organizations, which include the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).

Here are the details regarding the CAPF SI Exam pattern, syllabus, eligibility criteria, and salary:

Exam Pattern:

The CAPF SI Exam consists of two stages:

1. Written Exam
2. Physical Standards/Physical Efficiency Test and Medical Standards Test

Written Exam:

The written exam consists of two papers:

1. Paper I – General Ability and Intelligence (Objective type questions)
2. Paper II – General Studies, Essay, and Comprehension (Descriptive type questions)

Paper I:
Duration: 2 hours
Total Marks: 250
Total Questions: 200
Topics Covered: General Mental Ability, General Science, Current Events of National and International Importance, Indian Polity and Economy, History of India, and Indian and World Geography.

Paper II:
Duration: 3 hours
Total Marks: 200
Topics Covered: Essay Writing, Precis Writing, Comprehension, Counter-Argument, and Communications.

Physical Standards Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET):

Candidates who qualify for the written exam are eligible to appear for the PST and PET. The details of the PST and PET are as follows:

For Male Candidates:
Height: 170 cm
Chest: 80 cm (85 cm after expansion)
Race: 100 meters in 16 seconds, 1.6 km in 6.5 minutes

For Female Candidates:
Height: 157 cm
Race: 100 meters in 18 seconds, 800 meters in 4 minutes

Medical Standards Test:

Candidates who qualify for the PST and PET are eligible to appear for the Medical Standards Test. The medical standards include eyesight, hearing, dental, and general health standards.

Syllabus:

The syllabus for the CAPF SI Exam is as follows:

Paper I:

1. General Mental Ability
2. General Science
3. Current Events of National and International Importance
4. Indian Polity and Economy
5. History of India
6. Indian and World Geography

Paper II:

1. Essay Writing
2. Precis Writing
3. Comprehension
4. Counter-Argument
5. Communications

Eligibility Criteria:

The eligibility criteria for the CAPF SI Exam are as follows:

1. Age Limit: Candidates should be between 20-25 years of age as of 1st August of the exam year.
2. Educational Qualification: Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or institute.
3. Nationality: Candidates should be Indian citizens.

Salary:

The salary of a CAPF SI is as per the 7th Pay Commission. The starting salary is around Rs. 35,000-40,000 per month. The salary may vary depending on the city and organization. Other benefits include medical facilities, accommodation, and other allowances.