UPSC CAPF Result 2020: The result of UPSC CAPF 2020 releases on the official website i.e. upsc.gov.in. It is released by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in the format of a merit list. The candidates need their roll number or name to know their UPSC result for every stage of recruitment. The procedure of recruitment consists of 2 papers of written exam, physical efficiency test/ physical standard test and personality test. Candidates have the verification of a document round before the personal interview in the personality test of Central Armed Police Force (CAPF). The final merit list is prepared based on Written exam and personality test. To know more about UPSC CAPF Result 2020, candidates must read the article below.
Latest: UPSC has released public disclosure of scores and other details of CAPF 2018. Check here
UPSC CAPF Result 2020
A merit list consists of the name of all the candidates who qualified the stage and who are called for the next exam. The merit list releases roll number wise as well as name wise for all the qualified candidates. Below are the dates related to UPSC CAPF Result 2020 in the schedule given below:
| Event | Date |
| Date of Exam | |
| Result Date | To be announced |
Download Result Here: Candidates can check UPSC CAPF result 2020 as per the schedule from upsc.gov.in.
Last year, UPSC released CAPF exam result of written exam on January 10, 2019, when the exam was on August 12, 2018, that is 151 days after the exam. So this year also candidates can expect result 151 days after the exam.
The information available on this page is determined by previous year UPSC CAPF notification. As of now, UPSC has not released new notification for UPSC CAPF 2020. As soon as the UPSC CAPF 2020 notification is available, we will update it on our page. Till then, candidates can refer to the information provided below.
UPSC CAPF Result Compilation 2020
Below is the process of compilation of result of all the stages of recruitment and the process of preparation of the merit list:
For written exam:
- The answer sheet of all the candidates is checked and compared with the official answer key.
- Then, the marks of the candidates are calculated.
- For every right answer in paper-1, the candidate gets 2 marks.
- And 2/3 marks are deducted for every wrong answer attended.
- There is no negative marking for unattended question.
- The total marks of the candidates are compared with the cut-off scores.
- A merit list is prepared in decreasing order of marks scored for all the candidates who clear the merit list.
For PET/PST: The candidates who clear the standards set by the commission are considered for the merit list.
For personality test: The candidates are evaluated on the basis of 150 marks in the personal interview. The candidates who clear the document verification round to appear for the interview. The final merit list is prepared in decreasing order of the marks scored by all the candidates concerning the total number of vacancies.
How to check UPSC CAPF Result 2020?
The merit list is published by UPSC on the official website. Candidates need their roll number or name to know their result through the merit list. Following are the steps that the candidates can follow to download the merit list.
1st step: Go to the official website of UPSC or the direct link given in the article can also be used.
2nd step: Further, click on the “Written Result” or “Final Result” link given on the main page of official website.
3rd step: Now, the candidates have to find the link for the PDF of merit list on the page.
4th step: Click on the respective link for UPSC CAPF exam result.
5th step: The merit list appears on the screen. Press “Ctrl+F” and write roll number for the exam in it.
6th step: Click on enter button. If the candidate has qualified, then the name and roll number for the exam is highlighted in the merit list.
Details in UPSC CAPF Result 2020
Here are the details that are available in the merit list of UPSC CAPF 2020:
- Conducting body
- Name of exam
- Number of recommended candidates
- Distribution of selected candidates category wise
- Final number of vacancies
- Number of candidates in the reserve list
- Contact details
- Serial number
- Roll number
- Name of the candidate
UPSC CAPF Selection Procedure
Below is the selection procedure for the recruitment of candidates through CAPF exam of UPSC. A merit list releases after every stage of recruitment:
Written Exam: The written exam consists of 2 papers. Paper-1 is of 250 marks and has 125 questions of 2 marks each. The paper-2 has 200 marks. The candidates have to write an essay and detailed answers in paper-2.
Physical Efficiency Test: The candidates who qualify the written exam are issued admit card for the PET. The PET round consists of physical measurements, short run, long run, long jump and shot put. The pregnant women are disqualified in this round.
Personality Test: Candidate clearing the PET are called for the personality test. Candidates who are shortlisted for the personality test are issued the detailed application form in which they have to indicate their preference for forces. The personality test consists of a document verification round and personal interview. Candidates having all the documents appear in the personal interview. The candidates are judged on a scale of 150 marks in the personal interview. A final merit list is prepared after this test for the recruitment candidates.
Cut-off
Below is the cut-off of previous year (2018) for the written exam. The candidates must refer to the same and make their target to score marks more than the previous year cut-off.
Paper-I (250 Marks):
| Years | Gen | OBC | SC | ST | Ex‐S |
| 2018 | 95.04 | 93.66 | 78.51 | 76.45 | 25.48 |
| 2017 | 123.65 | 123.65 | 111.55 | 109.54 | 38.31 |
| 2016 | 114 | 113 | 97 | 97 | 38 |
| 2015 | 111 | 110 | 95 | 95 | 38 |
| 2014 | 115 | 114 | 101 | 101 | |
| 2013 | 107 | 106 | 90 | 91 |
Paper I & II (450 Marks)
| Years | Gen* | OBC* | SC* | ST* | EX-S** |
| 2018 | 166 | 163 | 142 | 136 | 58 |
| 2017 | 206 | 206 | 189 | 189 | 84 |
| 2016 | 188 | 187 | 167 | 166 | 80 |
| 2015 | 172 | 170 | 153 | 149 | 68 |
| 2014 | 190 | 190 | 180 | 174 | |
| 2013 | 171 | 165 | 151 | 143 |
Vacancies of UPSC CAPF
The vacancy for UPSC CAPF is not yet released. However, candidates can check the previous year UPSC CAPF vacancies to have an idea on the distribution of vacancies amongst different forces. These vacancies are likely to change for the UPSC CAPF exam 2020.
| Post | Vacancies |
| BSF | 100 |
| CRPF | 108 |
| CISF | 28 |
| ITBP | 21 |
| SSB | 66 |
| Total | 323 |
UPSC CAPF 2020
The CAPF exam conducted by UPSC is a recruitment procedure for the post of assistant commandant in the Indian Police Forces. The candidates have to be of age not more than 25 years and not less than 20 years. People applying for this exam must have a graduation degree and should have good physical efficiency. The selection procedure of UPSC CAPF has a written exam with two papers, a physical efficiency test/ physical standard test and personal interview along with document verification round.
About UPSC
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is an agency for the recruitment of vacancies notified by the government of India. It recruits for the post of Group-A and Group-B of central services. The selection procedure for every recruitment varies as decided by the commission. This commission was established with the name “Royal Commission” in the year 1923 to recruit personnel for the British Government.
UPSC CAPF 2020 Result Frequently Asked Questions
Ans : Candidates can check the UPSC CAPF result at upsc.gov.in.
Ans : The cutoff marks for UPSC CAPF 2019 for general category candidates is 282 out of 600.
