UPSC CAPF Eligibility Criteria Age Limit Physical Standard

UPSC CAPF Eligibility Criteria, Age Limit and Physical Standard

UPSC CAPF Eligibility Criteria Age Limit, Educational Qualification is discussed in detail. Candidates must ensure they fulfill all the UPSC CAPF eligibility criteria before applying for the exam.

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UPSC CAPF Eligibility Criteria

As you all know, UPSC CAPF ACs 2023 exam notification has been released on 26th April and Candidates can fill the CAPF Application form now. But before that, you should check whether you are eligible to appear in this Exam or not. So, in this article, we will discuss the eligibility criteria for the CAPF Exam as described by the UPSC. The eligibility conditions are explained below.

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UPSC CAPF Eligibility Criteria

Name of Exam	Central Armed Police Forces
Conducting Body	UPSC
Periodicity	Annually
Exam Level	National
Mode of Application	Online
Mode of Exam	Online (CBT)
Exam Rounds	3 Stages (Written + PFT + Interview)
Exam Dates	Written Test: 6th August 2023 PFT: —- Interview: —–
Expected Candidates	2 lakhs approx.
Available Seats	322
Job Location	Across India
Official Website	https://upsc.gov.in
CAPF 2023 Notification	26th April 2023

UPSC CAPF Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for this exam, one should understand the UPSC CAPF Eligibility Criteria set by the UPSC. The eligibility criteria for UPSC CAPF can be broadly categorized into educational qualification, age limit, and physical standards.

Nationality

The candidate must be a citizen of India.
The candidate who is subject of Nepal and Bhutan are also allowed to apply for the Exam.

UPSC CAPF Age Limit 2023

The lower age limit for the CAPF exam is 20 years and the upper age limit is less than 25 years. The age is calculated from August 1 of the exam year. For appearing in the UPSC CAPF exam 2023, the candidates must have been born not earlier than August 2, 1998, and not later than August 1, 2003.

The upper age limit prescribed above will be relaxable for certain categories.

Age Relaxation	Years
SC/ST	5 years
OBC	3 years
Civilian Central Government Servants	5 years
EX Servicemen of Central Govt.	5 years
Domiciled in the state of Jammu and Kashmir during the period from January 1, 1980 to December 31, 1989	5 years

UPSC CAPF Eligibility Criteria Educational Qualifications

According to the official CAPF Notification, “the candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree from any recognized university”. Also, the candidates who are appearing in their final year of the degree course can apply for this exam. But they should produce the final year mark-sheet with the Detailed Application Form (DAF).

Possession of NCC ‘B’ or ‘C’ Certificates

The candidates having the NCC ‘B’ or ‘C’ Certificate will be a desirable qualification These qualifications will be given consideration at the time of the Interview/Personality Test only.

CAPF AC 2023 Physical Standards

There are certain physical and medical standards prescribed by the UPSC CAPF. The minimum standards that a candidate has to fulfill are given below.

Physical Standards	Men	Women
Height	165cm	157cm
Chest(unexpanded)	81cm (with 5cm minimum expansion)	Not Applicable
Weight	50kg	46kg

Eyesight	Better Eye (corrected vision)	Worse Eye (corrected vision)
Distant Vision	6/6 or 6/9	6/12 or 6/9
Near Vision	N6 (corrected)	N9 (corrected)

Limits of Refractive errors permitted

-4.00 D (including cylinder) Myopia
+4.00 D (including cylinder) Hypermetropia

Colour Perception-III (CP-III) by ISIHARA plates.

UPSC CAPF is a highly competitive exam that requires candidates to meet certain eligibility criteria. Candidates must ensure they fulfill all the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. These were the eligibility criteria for appearing in UPSC CAPF ACs Exam 2023.

FAQs

What is the educational qualification required for UPSC CAPF?

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized university or institution. The degree can be in any discipline.

Can candidates in their final year of graduation apply for UPSC CAPF?

Yes, candidates in their final year of graduation can apply for UPSC CAPF, provided they can produce their degree before the interview round.

What is the age limit for UPSC CAPF?

The age limit for UPSC CAPF is between 20 to 25 years as on 1st August of the examination year. However, certain categories of candidates are granted age relaxation.

Is there any relaxation in physical standards for candidates belonging to certain categories?

No, there is no relaxation in physical standards for candidates belonging to any category. All candidates have to meet the physical standards set by UPSC.