CAPF Recruitment 2024: Exciting Opportunities with 1500+ Positions in BSF and Other Forces

The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) have announced an extensive recruitment drive for 2024, with over 1500 vacancies in various positions, including Assistant Sub Inspector (Stenographer/Combat Stenographer) and Head Constable (Ministerial/Combat Ministerial).

This recruitment campaign offers a great opportunity for candidates aspiring to serve in the Border Security Force (BSF) and other CAPFs. Here are the complete details of the recruitment process.

Key Dates:

• Start Date for Application: June 9, 2024
• Last Date for Application: July 8, 2024
• Official Website: rectt.bsf.gov.in

Vacancy Details:

The recruitment covers multiple positions across different forces. Below is a detailed breakdown:

Assistant Sub Inspector (Stenographer/Combat Stenographer) and Warrant Officer (Personal Assistant):

Head Constable and Havildar (Clerk):

Eligibility Criteria:

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the Intermediate or Senior Secondary School (10+2) examination or its equivalent from a recognized board or university.
• Age Limit: Candidates must be between 18 to 25 years as of August 1, 2024. Age relaxations are applicable as per government rules for reserved categories.

Application Fee:

• General/OBC Male Candidates: ₹100
• Female Candidates and SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen: Exempted from the fee
• All candidates must pay applicable service charges.

Selection Process:

The selection for Head Constable (Ministerial/Combat Ministerial), Havildar (Clerk), and Assistant Sub Inspector (Stenographer) involves three stages:

1. Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
2. Computer-Based Test (CBT): This will consist of 100 objective-type questions, each carrying one mark. The duration of the CBT will be 1 hour and 40 minutes, covering subjects like Hindi/English language, General Intelligence, Numerical Aptitude, Clerical Aptitude, and Computer Knowledge.
3. Skill Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination

Physical Standards:

• Male Candidates: Height – 165 cm, Chest – 77 cm (unexpanded), 82 cm (expanded)
• Female Candidates: Height – 155 cm

Specific relaxations apply for candidates from various regions and reserved categories as per the official notification.

How to Apply:

1. Visit the official website: rectt.bsf.gov.in
2. Click on ‘Apply Now’ for the respective post.
3. Fill in the required details, upload necessary documents, and pay the application fee.
4. Submit the application form.
5. Download and print the application form for future reference.

Important Links:

• Download Official Notification PDF: BSF Head Constable ASI Recruitment 2024 Official Notification

Exam Syllabus

The CAPF exam consists of two papers:

1. Paper 1: General Ability and Intelligence
   • Logical Reasoning
   • Quantitative Aptitude
   • General Science
   • Current Events of National and International Importance
   • Indian Polity and Economy
   • History of India
   • Indian and World Geography
2. Paper 2: General Studies, Essay, and Comprehension
   • Part A: Essay (topics related to current events, polity, economy, etc.)
   • Part B: Comprehension, précis writing, other language skills (only in English)

Recruitment Process

The recruitment process involves multiple stages:

1. Written Examination
   • Paper 1 (250 marks, 2 hours)
   • Paper 2 (200 marks, 3 hours)
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standards Test (PST)
   • For Male Candidates:
     • 100-meter race in 16 seconds
     • 800-meter race in 3 minutes 45 seconds
     • Long jump of 3.5 meters (3 chances)
     • Shot put (7.26 kg) throw of 4.5 meters
   • For Female Candidates:
     • 100-meter race in 18 seconds
     • 800-meter race in 4 minutes 45 seconds
     • Long jump of 3 meters (3 chances)
3. Medical Standards Test
   • Candidates must meet the physical and medical standards specified.
4. Interview/Personality Test
   • 150 marks
5. Final Merit List
   • Based on the combined scores from the written examination and the interview.

Exam Pattern

• Paper 1: Objective type with questions in English and Hindi. Total of 250 marks.
• Paper 2: Descriptive type with Part A in English/Hindi and Part B in English only. Total of 200 marks.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the eligibility criteria?
   • Candidates must be graduates from a recognized university.
   • Age must be between 20 to 25 years as of August 1, 2024. Age relaxation is provided for reserved categories.
2. What is the application fee?
   • Male candidates need to pay ₹100.
   • Female candidates and those from SC/ST categories are exempted from the fee.
3. How to apply?
   • Applications can be submitted online through the official CAPF recruitment website.
4. What is the salary structure?
   • Selected candidates can expect a salary in the pay scale of Level 6 and above, along with various allowances as per government norms.
5. What is the cut-off for the written examination?
   • The cut-off varies each year based on the number of vacancies and the difficulty level of the exam.