Central Police Forces Assistant Commandant 2012 (CPF AC) Exam

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The Central Police Assistant Commandant Entrance test is one of the national level Civil service test conducted in the country. The Union Public Service Commission carry outs the CPF AC exam for filling the assistant commandant vacancies in the different central departments like Central Police Force, Central Industrial Security Force, Border Security Force, Sashastra Seema Bal etc. Only the qualified candidates of the CPF AC exam are considered for filling up the vacancies in these departments. The status associated with the profile and the quality job attracts many Indian youth to take up the exam.

Structure of CPF AC Test

The CPF AC exam consists of two papers with objective and descriptive in nature. The duration of both papers is 120 minutes and they are,

Part 1

General Ability and Intelligence: 125 questions( Include areas of GS, GK, Arithmetic, Geography etc.)

Paper II

Essay Writing and Comprehension: 30 questions

The medium of the examination is English only and the Paper II is evaluated only for those candidates having minimum marks in the Paper I.

Syllabus for CPF AC Test

General Science

Endangered Animals
Endocrine Glands
Extinct Animals
Human Disease
Important Chemical Compounds
India in Space Science
Metal and Alloys
Nutrition
Recent Events in Space Science
Swine Flu and related information
Arithmetic Ability

Area and measurement
Series
Probability
Ratio
Time and Distance
Work and time
Permutation and Combination
History

Indian Independence Movement and British Government
Islam
Jainism
Maratha
Buddhism
Hinduism
Mughal Empire
Religious organizations and related personalities
Sikhism
Geography & Economics

Aviation
Basic knowledge of India
Basic Terms From Economics
Biosphere Reserves
Budget of India
Financial Institutions
Indian Census
Irrigation in India
Islands in India
Major Agrucultural Products
Rivers of India and World
Mangroves
Minerals
Ports
Railway
Tourist Places
Types of Soil in India
Water Falls
Wildlife Parks
Current Affairs and Economics

Current Trend in Economy
Current trends of economic policy
Indian Military and Para Military Forces
Important Government Institutions and their locations
New amendment in the constitution
Organizations related to Para Military and Military Forces
Recent appointments
International conventions
Top Indian Companies and management
Winners of Awards
Eligibility Criteria

The Indian national with age limit 20-25 can take the examination of CPF AC. There will be a relaxation of 5 years for the reservation category. The education requirement is graduation in any stream from the recognized university in the country. They should also meet the medical and Physical requirement as suggested by the central departments of CPF AC exam. The eligibility information is detailed in the notification given by UPSC and the interested candidates can refer the notification for further reference.

How to Apply?

The online applicants should register their application for the exam in the website http://www.upsconline.nic.in. The application form is available in the designated head post offices across the country or can get it through post by sending the request letter. The reservation categories and female applicants need not pay any fee for applying the CPF AC exam. The general male candidates should pay Rs.100/- for the online application and Rs.200/- for offline candidates.

How to fill the Form?

The online applicants can see the instruction there in the UPSC website and should refer the instruction before filling the form. The offline users should fill the form with their handwriting and the needed guidelines for entering data into each column are available in the instruction manual. The candidates must make sure that the information given are correct and match with their official records. The application should reach the UPSC examination center before the final date given for form submission.

Important Dates (Tentative)

Date of online registration: Third Week of July, 2012

Date of offline registration: Last Week of July, 2012

Date of Examination: Second Week of October, 2012

List of CPF AC Test centers

Agartala
Ahmedabad
Aizwal
Allahabad
Bangalore
Bareilly
Bhopal
Chandigarh
Chennai
Cuttack
Dehradun
Delhi
Dharwar
Dispur
Gangtok
Hyderabad
Imphal
Itanagar
Jaipur
Jammu
Jorhat
Kochi
Kohima
Kolkata
Lucknow
Madurai
Mumbai
Nagpur
Panaji (Goa)
Patna
Port-Blair
Raipur
Ranchi
Sambalpur
Shillong
Shimla
Srinagar
Thiruvananthapuram
Tirupati
Udaipur
Vishakhapatnam
Contact Address for the CPF AC Test

Secretary, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi – 110 069
Web URL: www.upsc.gov.in
Reference Books for CPF AC Test

The candidates can refer the NCRT text books for preparing for the objective examination. The Agrawal Books and Kiran’s UPSC Central Police AC Work Books are useful while preparing for the examination.

Coaching Centers for CPF AC Test

Abhimanu IAS Study Group
Achievers IAS Classes
Ambedkar Study Circle
Analog IAS Institute
Anand Institute Of Mathematics
Bengal Institute for Career Training and Fundamental Research
Best Notes
Blaze IAS Academy
Bose Academy
Brain Tree
Caliber IAS Coaching Center
Career Care
Career Plus
Excelsior
Gandhi IAS Study Circle
Hamdard Study Circle
I.A.S. Study Circle
IAS Training Center Presidency College
Infomath
J.T.S. Institute
Jagan Civil Services
K.A.S. & IAS Coaching
Krishna Study Academy
Lakhya IAS Study Circle
Malnadu Institution
Math Centre
Miglani Tutorials
Mitra IAS
Namma IAS
New Delhi IAS
Paradigm IAS
Planet Psychology
Political Science 4 IAS
Rajajinagar Himalai IAS
Study Center for IAS
Swarna Bharath IAS Circle
Target IAS
Trademark I.A.S.
Vikas Coaching Centre (VCC)
 
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Important Dates

Date of Notification: 25 April, 2015
Last Date to Apply: 15 May, 2015
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View CPF Notification
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Academic eligibility: A degree from a recognised University or equivalent
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