UPSC CAPF recruitment 2015 for 304 posts: Application process starts today

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited applications for the Central Armed Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination, 2015. The UPSC will hold a written examination on  July 12, for recruitment of Assistant Commandants (Group A) in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). The examination further recruits for Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). 

Posts details:

Name and number of posts: 

• Total number of posts: 304 (tentatively)

Name of posts: 

1. BSF: 28
2. CRPF: 94
3. CISF: 37 
4. ITBP: 107
5. SSB: 38

• Eligibility criteria: Candidates must ensure their eligibility for the examination. Candidates may check the details in the official notification on the UPSC website. 
• Selection procedure: The selection procedure/scheme of the exam will be as follows: 

Phase I. Written Examination: 

1. The written examination to be conducted by Union Public Service Commission will be held on 12th July, 2015 and will comprise two papers.
2. Paper I : General Ability and Intelligence - 250 Marks
3. Paper II : General Studies, Essay and Comprehension - 200 Marks
4. Phase II. Physical Standards/Physical Efficiency Tests and Medical Standards Tests: The candidates who are declared qualified in the written examination will be summoned for the Physical Standards/Physical Efficiency Tests and Medical Standards Tests. The candidates who meet the prescribed Physical Standards, will be put through the Physical Efficiency Tests.
5. Phase III. Interview/Personality Test: The 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. The Interview/Personality Test will carry 150 marks.
6. Final Selection/Merit: The merit list will be drawn on the basis of marks obtained by the candidates in the written examination and Interview/Personality Test
7. How to apply:  The candidates are required to apply online only by using the official website of UPSC.www.upsconline.nic.in 
8. Important dates: Last date for submission of applications: The online applications can be filled up to May 15, 2015 till 11:59 pm, after which the link will be disabled.

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Directorate General Border Security Force to recruit at 80 posts

Directorate General Border Security Force has invited applications for recruitment at the post of constables. Candidates can apply latest by September 22.

Post details:

• Total posts: 80 posts

Post names:

1. Head constable (Pioneer): 23 posts
2. Head constable (Welder): 1 post
3. Head constable (Plumber): 1 post
4. Head constable (Carpenter/Mason):2 posts
5. Head constable (Technical): 27 posts
6. Head constable (Fitter/Blacksmith): 5 posts
7. Constable (Carpenter): 6 posts
8. Constable (Mason): 6 posts
9. Constable (Plumber): 6 posts
10. Constable (Welder): 3 posts

Eligibility criteria:

Educational qualification: The candidates applying for either of the posts should have qualified Class 10. Also, they should have an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) certificate.

Age limit: Candidates applying for the posts should be between 18 and 25 years.    

How to apply: In order to apply, candidates are required to log in to the official website and fill in the application forms.

Pay Scale:

1. Head constable (Pioneer): Pay Band-I Rs 5, 200- 20, 200+ GP Rs 2, 400
2. Head constable (Welder): Pay Band-I Rs 5, 200- 20, 200+ GP Rs 2, 400
3. Head constable (Plumber): Pay Band-I Rs 5, 200- 20, 200+ GP Rs 2, 400
4. Head constable (Carpenter/Mason): Pay Band-I Rs 5, 200- 20, 200+ GP Rs 2, 400
5. Head constable (Technical): Pay Band-I Rs 5, 200- 20, 200+ GP Rs 2, 400
6. Head constable (Fitter/ Blacksmith): Pay Band-I Rs 5, 200- 20, 200+ GP Rs 2, 400
7. Constable (Carpenter): Pay Band-I Rs 5, 200- 20, 200+ GP Rs 2, 000
8. Constable (Mason): Pay Band-I Rs 5, 200- 20, 200+ GP Rs 2, 000
9. Constable (Plumber): Pay Band-I Rs 5, 200- 20, 200+ GP Rs 2, 000
10. Constable (Welder): Pay Band-I Rs 5, 200- 20, 200+ GP Rs 2, 000

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Border Security Force (BSF) to recruit for 1670 constable-level posts

Border Security Force (BSF) has invited applications from male candidates for recruitment at the post of 'constables'. The interested and eligible candidates can apply.

Post details:

• Total posts: 1, 670 posts
• Post name: Constable (Tradesman)

Eligibility criteria:

Educational qualification:

The candidates are required to have passed class 10th. Also, the candidates should have acquired two years of work experience in the respective trade or they should have done one year of certificate course from industrial training institute/ vocational institute having at least one year of experience in the respective trade. Or the candidates should have obtained two year of diploma in the trade from industrial training.

1. Age limit:  The candidates are required to age between 18 and 23 years as on August 1, 2014.
2. Pay Scale:  Rs 5, 200-20, 200 with grade pay Rs 2, 000 and usual and admissible allowances

Selection process:

The candidates will be selected on the basis of their performances in the 

1. Documentation
2. PET- Physical Efficiency Test
3. PST- Physical Standard Tests
4. Written examination
5. Technical Test (Trade Test)
6. Medical examination

How to apply:

• In order to apply, the candidates are required to send their duly filled application forms to the concerned headquarter/ RA, under which their state falls. The candidates need to send recent passport size photographs, attested copies of all required certificates/ documents and one self addressed envelopes of size 23X10 cms with postal stamp with Rs 27 along.

Application fee:

• The candidates are required to pay an application fee of Rs 50 in favour of concerned IG/ DIG/ Commandant payable at bank or post office of concerned Headquarter, under which their state falls through postal order or demand draft.

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UPSC CAPF Exam 2014: Recruitment for 136 vacant posts

The Union Public Service Commission has invited application for Central Armed Police Force (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2014. Last date to apply for the same is May 12, 2014.

The examination is held to test the eligibility of candidates seeking recruitment to the post of Assistant Commandants (Group A) in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) viz. Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial security Force (CISF), Indo -Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).

Vacancy details:

Name of Post: Assistant Commandant

• BSF: 68 Posts
• CRPF: 28 Posts
• CISF: 40 Posts

Total Number of Post: 136

Eligibility criteria:

• Educational Qualification: Applicants should have a degree from a recognized university.
• Age Limit (as on 1 August 2014): Applicant's age should be between 20 to 25 years. Age relaxation as per government norms is applicable.

How to apply:

• Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the UPSC website: www.upsconline.nic
• Applicants have to pay an application fee of Rs 200 in any SBI branch through cash or through online payment mode.

Important dates:

• Opening date for registration: April 12, 2014
• Closing date for registration: May 12, 2014
• Date of examination: July 13, 2014

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