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After CRPF recruitment, the salary provided by UPSC for Assistant Commandant is one of the primary reasons that candidates prefer this job.
There has been an increase in salary for a CRPF Assistant Commandant after the 7th Pay Commission.
Details about the salary of Assistant Commandant in CRPF are given below:
| CRPF Post | CRPF Salary |
|---|---|
| Assistant Commmandant | Rs. 40000/- to Rs. 60000 (Approx) |
You must check out some of these Posts/services having the same salaries or better than this post.
➼ CRPF recruitment Process
CAPF recruitment for Assistant Commandant in CRPF is organized in a planned manner.
The exam is done through various stages.
Three stages of CRPF exam:
- CRPF Written Examination (Objective and subject)
- Physical Efficiency Test and Medical Standard Test
- Interview or personality test
➼ CRPF recruitment Exam Pattern
The written exam is the first stage for the process of CRPF recruitment. Here we have discussed two topics, first is the Written exam pattern and the second one is the personality test.
The merit for BSF exam is calculated based on marks scored in the written test and personality test, which is mentioned below.
| CRPF Exam Pattern | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Written Test Paper I General Ability or Intelligence Paper II General Studies, Essay and Comprehension) | 2 hours 3 hours | 250 Marks 200 Marks |
| Personality Test | --- | 150 Marks |
➼ CRPF Recruitment Syllabus
The syllabus for the written examination is largely divided. Written test and personality test scores are calculated for the final merit list to select candidates.
Physical aptitude test is equally necessary to pass the examination.
The BSF result is dependent on the merit of both written and physical / medical standards.
Given below is a brief description about the syllabus of BSF Assistant Commandant Written Examination.
| CRPF Exam Pattern | CRPF Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Paper I: General Ability/ Intelligence (objective) | Indian History General science (Including environmental science) Indian Economy and Politics Current National and International Events Logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude and data interpretation Geographical Aspects |
| Paper-II | Long and narrative essay |
| Paper A Paper B | Comprehension, Precis writing Communication/language skills |
➼ CRPF Assistant Commandant Preparation
As a gradual increase in the applicant, CRPF recruitment is getting more popular, the competition for the entrance exam is also increasing, due to this the toughness level of the paper is also increasing.
Hence, we suggest some books you should prefer for the preparation of the exam, which will definitely help you to clear the entrance exam.
| Preparation Books |
|---|
| India’s Ancient Past by R.S. Sharma |
| Our Constitution by Subhash Kashyap |
| NCERT Class XI- Political Science |
| NCERT Class XI -Economics |
| Compulsory English by A.P. Bharadwaj |
➼ Physical efficiency
The Physical efficiency test or PET is also a major part of the selection procedure.
A candidate has to clear the below mentioned physical efficiency test, based on the number gained by the applicant, merit list prepares.
The requirement for male and female candidates are different as mentioned below:
| Physical Test for CRPF Exam | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Test for Exam | In 16 seconds | In 18 seconds |
| 800 meters race | In 3 minutes 45 seconds | In 4 minutes 45 seconds |
| Long Jump | 3 meters (3 chances) | 3 meters (3 chances) |
| Shot Put | --- | 4.5 meters |
➼ Personality test
The interview is one of the most important parts of the CRPF Assistant Commandant exam. It is vital for you to convey your thoughts clearly to the interviewers.
So, focus on polishing your communication and body language skills. Some candidates are blessed with such skills.
Some need to practice to become excellent communicators in their field. Candidates without communication skills can approach those, who have already taken the civil service exams, to get useful advice from them.
The interview portion of the civil service exams is not designed to judge one’s experience on a topic.
However, a candidate has to speak from the heart or answer all questions honestly.
There is a common misunderstanding among candidates that if they tell lies about their hobbies just to end the interview, it will never help them.
Interviewers from CRPF Assistant Commandant are there not only to ask questions but also to assess a candidate’s personality and ability to have a clear understanding that a “no” is a “no”, it cannot be replaced with a “yes” and vice versa.
➼ CRPF Limited Departmental Competitive Exam
Recruitment for the post of Assistant Commandant is conducted for new applicants and currently serving staff.
The examination for serving employees is done through Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE).
➼ LDC Exam Pattern
The exam is conducted in four stages:
- Written exam
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- The interview
- Medical examination
The eligibility criteria for LDCE are as follows:
- The upper age limit should be less than 35 years. Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST.
- The candidate should have provided force for at least four years
- The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree from any university under the state and central government act.
The exam pattern for CRPF LDC Exam is given below:
| CRPF LDC Exam Pattern | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Written Test Paper I General Ability or Intelligence Paper II Professional Skills Paper III General Studies, Essay and Comprehension) | 2 hours 2 hours 2 hours | 100 Marks 100 Marks 100 Marks |
| Personality Test | --- | --- |
| Interview | --- | 100 Marks |
➼ CRPF Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for UPSC CRPF Assistant Commandant are required to fulfil the eligibility criteria stated by the Commission in the official notification issued. Only one candidate meeting the eligibility criteria can apply for the exam.
To apply for the CRPF Assistant Commandant Exam, the following criteria need to be met:
- Nationality– The candidate should be a citizen of India, except with the consent of the Central Government. A candidate who is a subject of Nepal or Bhutan can also apply for the examination.
- Age Limit: A candidate should less than 20 years in age. And should less than 25 years of age. 5 years relaxation in age for SC / ST candidates and up to three years relaxation for OBC candidates
- Gender: Both men and women can apply aspirants
- Educational Qualification: The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree from any university mentioned under the state or central government act. Candidates from Deemed University can also apply for the examination.
➼ CRPF Physical Standard
The eligibility criteria also involve the physical standards of the candidate.
Any candidate willing to join the Force needs to meet or surpass the below mentioned physical standards which are different for male and female candidates:
| CRPF Physical Standards | CRPF Male Candidates | CRPF Female Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 165 cm | 157 cm |
| Chest | 81 cm | Not Applicable |
| Weight | 50 kg (As per Height) | 46 kg (As per Height) |
➼ CRPF Interview
The interview is one of the most important parts of the CRPF exam. It’s very necessary for you to clearly state your thoughts to the interviewers.
As a result, you need to focus on brightening your communication skills and body language. Some candidates are blessed with such skills.
Some require practice to become excellent communicators of their ideas. Candidates with no communication skills can contact those who have already appeared in the Civil Services Examinations, to get useful suggestions from them.
Because this portion of the Civil Services Examination is not designed to judge someone’s expertise on a subject.
However, a candidate must speak from the heart or answer all questions honestly.
There is a common misconception among the candidates that if they lie about their hobby just to get through the interview, it will never help them.
Interviewers are not just to ask questions, but to evaluate a candidate’s personality and ability to evaluate whether a ‘no’ is a ‘no’, it cannot be changed to a ‘yes’ and vice versa.
➼ How to apply for UPSC-CRPF?
Candidates can check eligibility criteria and then apply for UPSC CRPF exam. Following the details given, the recruitment body charges a minimum fee for the recruitment process and the candidate can apply for the post:
- To apply for the exam go to the official site (https://www.upsc.gov.in/)
- Candidates may fill only one application form, and multiple forms will not be accepted.
- The list of examination centres is given in the official notification and candidates should carefully select the examination centre as no changes can be made after submission of the form.
- The last step to apply is the payment of the application fee. However, the fees vary for different people. Candidates belonging to general or OBC category will have to pay Rs 200/- for the form. SC / ST / Women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.
➼ Important Dates
Below mentioned are some important dates you should know before proceeding toward exam form.
| UPSC CRPF Exam 2020 | April 22, 2020 |
|---|---|
| UPSC CRPF Notification | April 22, 2020 |
| Last Date to Apply | May 12, 2020 |
| Admit Card | July 17, 2020 |
| APF Written Exam | August 9, 2020 |
| Personality Test | November 2020 |
For more information regarding CRPF, you can also visit the official website of the Central Reserve Police Force crpf.gov.in.