Introduction
Time management is vital in obtaining a good score in any competitive exam. Thus, knowledge of the UPSC CAPF Exam Pattern, Exam Syllabus, and primarily UPSC CAPF Exam Duration is very crucial to increase efficiency, accuracy, productivity and primarily to be able to complete the exams in the allotted exam duration.
Duration
The different phases of the UPSC CAPF Exam Duration as described below:
General Ability and Intelligence:
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Type of questions | Multiple choice questions (MCQs) |
| Total marks | 250 |
| Language | Hindi & English |
General Studies, Essay & Comprehension:
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Type of questions | Descriptive Type questions |
| Total marks | 2500 |
| Aspect | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Meters race | In 16 seconds | In 18 seconds |
| 800 Meters race | In 3 minutes 45 seconds | In 18 seconds In 4 minutes 45 seconds |
| Long Jump | 3.5 Meters (3 chances) | 3.0 meters (3 chances) |
| Shot Put (7.26 Kgs.) | 4.5 Meters | - |
| Aspect | Time |
|---|---|
| Interview/Personality Test | 150 Marks |
Note: Candidates who are declared qualified in the Medical Standards Tests, will be called for Interview/Personality Test to be conducted by Union Public Service Commission. Candidates who are declared medically unfit but allowed to appear before the “Review Medical Board” on their appeal by the Appellate Authority will be called for Interview/Personality Tests provisionally.