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The CAPF AC 2027 written exam has two papers — Paper 1: General Ability & Intelligence (250 marks, objective, 2 hours) and Paper 2: General Studies, Essay & Comprehension (200 marks, descriptive, 3 hours) — total 450 marks. Paper 1 has negative marking; Paper 2 is qualifying at 25%. The written stage is followed by PST/PET and a 150-mark interview.
Understanding the CAPF AC 2027 exam pattern and syllabus is what turns study hours into marks — especially Paper 2, where answer writing decides selection. This guide details both papers, marking and the syllabus. For the timeline see the CAPF AC 2027 notification; set a target with the cut off.
CAPF AC 2027 Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Ability & Intelligence | 250 | 2 hours | Objective (with negative marking) |
| Paper 2 | General Studies, Essay & Comprehension | 200 | 3 hours | Descriptive (English/Hindi) |
| Interview | Personality Test | 150 | — | In-person |
Paper 1 has 1/3 negative marking. Paper 2 is qualifying at 25% — you must score at least 25% to have Paper 2 evaluated for merit. Paper 2 essay component must be attempted in English or Hindi; the comprehension/precis part is in English only.
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Paper 1 — General Ability & Intelligence: General Mental Ability (reasoning, quantitative aptitude), General Science, Current Events of National & International importance, Indian Polity & Economy, History of India, and Indian & World Geography.
Paper 2 — General Studies, Essay & Comprehension: Part A — Essay questions (on modern Indian history, freedom struggle, geography, polity, security, human rights, analytical & descriptive topics) in English or Hindi. Part B — Comprehension, precis writing, developing counter-arguments, and other communication/language skills in English.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAPF AC 2027 exam pattern?
Paper 1 — General Ability & Intelligence (250 marks, objective) and Paper 2 — General Studies, Essay & Comprehension (200 marks, descriptive), total 450 marks, followed by a 150-mark interview.
Is there negative marking in CAPF AC 2027?
Yes, Paper 1 has 1/3 negative marking for wrong answers. Paper 2 is descriptive and qualifying at 25%.
What is the qualifying mark for CAPF Paper 2?
Paper 2 is qualifying at 25%. A candidate must score at least 25% in Paper 2 for it to be evaluated and counted towards merit.
In which language is CAPF Paper 2 written?
The essay component can be written in English or Hindi; the comprehension, precis and communication-skills part must be answered in English.
What subjects are in CAPF AC Paper 1?
General Mental Ability, General Science, Current Events, Indian Polity & Economy, History of India, and Indian & World Geography.
