How to prepare for the CAPF AC 2021 exam? 

The Central Armed Police Forces recruitment examination for Assistant Commandant is a three-stage process. Candidates are required to appear in a written examination, medical standard and physical efficiency tests, and an interview/personality test. The final selection will be done based on marks scored by candidates in both the written test and personality test.

Conducted by the Union Public Service Commission yearly, the CAPF AC 2021 exam is set to be held on August 8th, 2021. Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) are the special forces that recruit candidates for the CAPF vacancies. In this article, we present a section-wise study plan for CAPF AC exam candidates to shape their preparation procedure perfectly.

CAPF AC 2021: Exam Pattern (Stage-I)

Before jumping into the study plan, let’s understand the exam pattern first. The Stage-I for CAPF AC exam comprises Paper-I and Paper-II. Paper-I will have objective-type questions and is conducted via an online examination mode. Paper-II includes descriptive questions relating to essays, general studies, and comprehension. The given table will clear the marks, time duration, and the number of questions asked from each paper.

CAPF AC 2021 Exam: Underlying Strategy

The paper-I comprises questions on general ability and intelligence. The syllabus is quite vast and requires every candidate to focus minutely on all details. Your strategy should be to cover Paper-I first and then move on to Paper-II. Paper-II comprises descriptive questions on essays, precis writing, comprehension, and general studies.

How to prepare for the CAPF AC Paper-I

• General Ability: This section must be completed within 3-4 weeks.
• Solve exercises on analogies, syllogisms, spatial orientation, space visualization, arithmetic number series, coding and decoding, decision making, and arithmetical reasoning.
• You will also be required to learn concepts of logical reasoning and figural classification.

• General Mental Ability: In this section, logical reasoning, data interpretation, numerical ability, and quantitative aptitude of the candidates will be tested.
• Read books on data interpretation, clocks, calendars, statement and conclusion, reasoning puzzles, and seating arrangements

• General Science: This section will test your knowledge of scientific phenomena occurring in our everyday lives. It will also test your comprehension skills, scientific temper, and general awareness.
• Here, you are required to gain in-depth knowledge of Information Technology, Environmental Science, and Biotechnology.
• You can use the UPSC NCERT notes to get detailed knowledge of these basic concepts.

• Current Affairs: This includes a knowledge of the current affairs of both international and national importance.
• Candidates must know the current events relating to the interplay among nations, industry, business, developmental and societal issues, culture, music, arts, literature, governance, and globalization.
• Candidates are also required to keep themselves updated with the latest developments in sports, discoveries, and inventions.
• Regularly follow newspapers and news channels to keep analyzing the daily news and current affairs.
• Indian Politics and Economy: This section will test your knowledge of the Indian constitution and political system.
• Learn about the Indian public administration, human rights, economic developments, and regional and international level security issues.
• To strengthen your knowledge, read articles on governors in India, the Indian Financial System, Currencies, Countries, Capital, and Members of Parliament.

• Indian History: Indian History is a vast area of knowledge. Here, you are required to understand the major areas of the Indian freedom movement.
• Read books on the growth of patriotism and nationalism in India.
• You must also cover all topics relating to the economic, political, and social aspects of Indian history.

• Indian and World Geography: This section covers questions on Indian and World geography.
• Learn about the longest bridges in India and the world.
• Read about the various languages, landscapes, and climatic conditions of the world.
• Learn about the largest volcanoes and their locations. Prepare a list of the highest mountains and neighboringcountries of India.

How to prepare for the CAPF AC Paper-II

• General Studies: This section is similar to your paper-I.
• Here you are required to brush up your knowledge of the Indian constitution, cultural heritage, science and technology, Indian history, Indian national movement, Indian geography, current affairs of Indian and the world, eminent personalities, general science, general politics, etc.

• Essay, Comprehension, and basic language skills: You will be asked to write essays relating to the topics covered under general studies.
• The language skills test will include precis writing, counter-arguments skills, simple grammar, and comprehension.

How to prepare for the CAPF AC Exam: Key Takeaways

• Schedule a preparation strategy: Read the CAPF AC examination syllabus and find out your weak areas. Work on these areas first and read newspapers every day to stay updated on current affairs.
• Chapter Weightage: General Science in Paper-I carries about 24-25 questions each year. You will also get around 20 questions from current affairs. Read the previous year’s CAPF AC question paper to understand the weightage of each topic. Utilize the gathered information to focus on the core chapters.

• Time Management: You will get 125 questions for 250 marks in Paper-I. The time allotted for paper-I is 2 hours (120 minutes). You will get less than a minute for each question. However, try to set aside 5-10 minutes to scroll and revise the answers before the final submission.
• Integration of textbooks with online tools: To crack your CAPF AC 2021 examination it is essential to integrate textbooks with online resources like mock tests, revision capsules, short notes, puzzles, explainer videos, etc provided at Gradeup. You must regularly revise and opt for online mock tests every 2 to 3 weeks.

Let your hard work and determination be the driving force to sail you through the CAPF AC 2021 examination. Trust your knowledge and abilities without panicking. Believe in yourself and trust the process. Give your best shot.