CAPF Full Form

CAPF's full form is Central Armed Police Force. The examination is held at the national level and is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The CAPF examination is conducted in three stages which include Written test, Medical examination and Interview. Candidates interested in getting a post at CAPF can apply for the examination.

What is the Full Form of CAPF?

As mentioned above the full form of CAPF is Central Armed Police Force (CAPF). The examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. CAPF is organized to hire candidates for posts in various departments/ organizations of CAPF which includes Assistant Commandant in CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF and SSB. All these organizations come under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Overview of CAPF

What is the History of CAPF?

• The Central Armed Police Force (CAPF full form) originated during British rule. 
• After independence, the forces made by the British were merged which formed BSF which is part of CAPF.
• During 1968 Indian Govt. formed one more group known as CPRF, which is also part of CAPF.

Which Groups/ Organizations are Included in CAPF?

Below mentioned are the groups/organizations which are included in CAPF

1. Border Security Force (BSF)

BSF established in 1965, is a group among CRPF and is responsible for protecting the borders of India from external threats and they prevent the illegal movement of goods and services.

2. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)

CRPF is recognised as the largest paramilitary force which comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs and was established in the year 1939.

3. Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)

The force was established in 1969 and is responsible for protecting public organizations and government buildings which includes airports, seaports, etc

4. Indo- Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)

It was established in the year 1962 to protect and guard Indo Tibetan border

5. National Security Guard (NSG)

The NSG was formed in the year 1984 and is responsible for protecting and fighting terrorism and other threats. The group is trained to counter-terrorism, rescue hostage and protect VIPs 

6. Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)

It was formed in the year 1963 by the name of Special Service Bureau and later was renamed as Sashastra Seema Bal in the year 2001. They are formed to protect and guard Nepal & Bhutan borders.

Why was CAPF Formed? 

The CAPF, full form of which is Central Armed Police Force, was formed to provide Union Govt. with specially and trained police personnel who could be placed across India to maintain law and order. They are posted during Internal security threats, natural disasters, communal riots, borders, providing protection to VIPs and much more.

What are the Roles and Responsibilities of CAPF?

Mentioned below are the roles and responsibilities of CAPF

• The AC leads a company which includes 150 of armed personnel.
• They have to appoint personnel for guarding and monitoring borders
• They also appoint personnel while the election for conducting smooth voting process
• They are responsible for planning and conducting operations 
• They also have to ensure regularity of job training 

What are the Eligibility Criteria for CAPF?

Before you apply for CAPF, full form of which is Central Armed Police Force, check the eligibility criteria based on certain parameter below:

• Nationality: The candidate must be a citizen of India
• Age: The minimum age to apply for CAPF is 20 years and the maximum age is 25
• Educational Qualification: The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree from any recognised institution 

Age Relaxation

How to Apply for CAPF?

Below mentioned are the steps for filling out the application form

1. Visit the official website: upsc.gov.in
2. Click on the CAPF application link
3. Fill out all the required details 
4. Upload all the required documents 
5. Review the application form
6. Pay the CAPF application fee 
7. Click on submit
8. Download or take a printout of the CAPF application form for future reference

What is the Selection Process for CAPF?

CAPF acts as the most resilient and brave security personnel so, its recruitment is conducted by strictly maintaining certain qualifying parameters. UPSC conducts recruitment examinations to hire these officers. The candidates applying through UPSC have to undergo four significant phases which will be discussed below:

• Written examination

The first phase in UPSC CAPF recruitment is a written examination. Candidates need to send an online application to participate in the test. Candidates need to prepare topics on general awareness, logical reasoning, math, English language and general studies. There will be two papers in CAPF; the first will be objective while the second one is descriptive in nature.

• Physical Efficiency Test 

Candidates, after qualifying the written test, have to undergo a physical standard test. AS CAPF personnel need to possess great physical prowess, physical activities like jumping, running, throwing etc. will be organised at this stage of the selection process.

• Medical Test

This is another crucial stage involved in the CAPF selection process. Those who have qualified for the PET are not only allowed to take part in the medical test. In this test, candidates will be examined and judged based on their mental and physical fitness.

• Interview

This is the last and final round whereby candidates are assessed on their personality, interpersonal skills and presence of mind. A panel of senior officers will take the interview, and the final selection will be based on scores obtained by candidates in each of the four stages.

What is the Pattern of the CAPF Written Examination?

The written examination of CAPF is divided into two papers 

Paper 1

• Total of 200 marks
• The paper is further divided into 6 sections 

Paper 2

• Total of 200 marks
• The paper is divided into two parts 
• Part A consists of questions based on the essay
• Part B includes comprehension, precis writing and communication & language skills 

What is the Syllabus for CAPF?

The syllabus of Central Armed Police Force (CAPF full form) is divided into two parts papers 1 & 2. Find the details below:

Paper 1 

Paper 2

Written By: Deepit Mathur