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UPSC CAPF exam recruits Assistant Commandants (Group A Gazetted Officers) for BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB. It is the officer-level entry into India's central para-military forces.
Pay Level 10: Basic ₹56,100. In-hand salary with all allowances (MSP, ration, accommodation, uniform, etc.) is approximately ₹85,000–₹1,10,000/month.
Paper-II is a 3-hour descriptive exam (200 marks) covering Essay, Precis Writing, Comprehension and Analytical/Situational questions. It tests written English and analytical thinking.
CDS selects for Army/Navy/Air Force (three defence services) with SSB interviews at age up to 25. CAPF selects for Para-Military forces (BSF, CRPF, etc.) with service conditions more like police than military.