The Central Armed Police Forces publishes the CAPF ASI syllabus for the Assistant Sub Inspector, which defines the specific themes and topics that candidates must extensively study for the recruitment examination. This syllabus is intended to assess skills and knowledge relevant to the function of an ASI, ensuring that candidates are adequately prepared to meet the demands of the position. The main topics include general intelligence and reasoning, general knowledge and awareness, quantitative aptitude, and English language and comprehension. Each segment is designed to assess the candidate’s ability and knowledge, resulting in a strong foundation for pinpoint qualified and competent persons for the CAPF ASI position.
CAPF ASI Syllabus 2024
The CAPF has released the CAPF ASI syllabus and exam pattern for the written exam. Applicants taking the written test should review the CAPF ASI syllabus and test pattern before beginning their exam preparation. The CAPF ASI syllabus is thoroughly described in the official notification issued by the test-regulating organization. Candidates can glance at the syllabus tabulated below.
CAPF ASI Syllabus for General English
| Topic | Description |
| Spot the Error | Identifying grammatical mistakes in sentences. |
| Fill in the Blanks | Completing sentences with appropriate words. |
| Synonyms/Homonyms, Antonyms | Finding words with similar or opposite meanings. |
| Spellings/Detecting misspelled words | Identifying correct spellings and misspellings. |
| Idioms & Phrases | Understanding and using common expressions. |
| One word substitution | Replacing phrases with a single word. |
| Improvement of sentences | Enhancing sentence structure and clarity. |
| Active/Passive Voice of Verbs | Converting sentences between active and passive voice. |
| Conversion into Direct/indirect narration | Changing sentences between direct and indirect speech. |
| Shuffling of Sentence Parts | Rearranging parts of a sentence to make it correct. |
| Shuffling of Sentences in a passage | Reordering sentences to form a coherent passage. |
| Cloze Passage | Filling in blanks within a passage with suitable words. |
| Comprehension | Answering questions based on a given passage. |
| Passage and Miscellaneous | Various tasks involving understanding and interpreting passages. |
CAPF ASI Syllabus for General Intelligence
| Topics for General Intelligence covered in CAPF ASI Syllabus | |
| Semantic Analogy | Drawing inferences |
| Symbolic operations | Figural Classification |
| Symbolic/Number Analogy | Punched hole/pattern-folding & unfolding |
| Trends | Semantic Series |
| Figural Analogy | Figural Pattern-folding and completion |
| Space Orientation | Number Series |
| Semantic Classification | Embedded figures |
| Venn Diagrams | Figural Series |
| Symbolic/Number Classification | Critical Thinking |
| Problem Solving | Emotional Intelligence |
| Word Building | Social Intelligence |
| Coding and decoding | |
CAPF ASI Syllabus for Numerical Aptitude
| Topic | Subtopic |
| Number Systems | Computation of whole number |
| Decimal and Fractions | |
| Relationship between numbers | |
| Fundamental arithmetical operations | Percentage |
| Ratio and Proportion | |
| Square roots | |
| Averages | |
| Interest (Simple and Compound) | |
| Profit and Loss | |
| Discount | |
| Partnership Business | |
| Mixture and Alligation | |
| Time and distance | Time and work |
| Algebra | Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems) |
| Graphs of Linear Equations | |
| Geometry | Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts |
| Triangle and its various kinds of centers | |
| Congruence and similarity of triangles | |
| Circle and its chords | |
| Tangents | |
| Angles subtended by chords of a circle | |
| Common tangents to two or more circles | |
| Mensuration | Triangle |
| Quadrilaterals | |
| Regular Polygons | |
| Circle | |
| Right Prism | |
| Right Circular Cone | |
| Right Circular Cylinder | |
| Sphere | |
| Hemisphere | |
| Rectangular Parallelepiped | |
| Regular | |
| Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base | |
| Trigonometry | Trigonometric ratios |
| Complementary angles | |
| Height and distances (simple problems only) | |
| Standard identities | |
| Statistical Charts | Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency Polygon, Bar Diagram, Pie-chart |
CAPF ASI Syllabus for Clerical Aptitude
| Skill | Description |
| Alphabetic Filing | Assessing the ability to organize and file items in alphabetical order. |
| Attention to Detail | Evaluating the precision and thoroughness in completing tasks. |
| Data Checking | Testing the ability to verify data for accuracy and completeness. |
| Comparison Ability | Measuring the skill to compare information and identify differences or similarities. |
| Spelling Checking | Assessing the capability to recognize and correct spelling errors. |
| Errors Spotting | Evaluating the ability to identify mistakes or discrepancies in documents or data. |
| Miscellaneous Aptitude | Assessing other various skills necessary for clerical tasks, including problem-solving and basic clerical functions. |
CAPF ASI Syllabus for Computer Knowledge
| Topic | Description |
| Basic computer fundamentals | Understanding the basic components and functions of a computer. |
| History and future of computers | Overview of the development of computers over time and future trends. |
| Operating system and basics of windows | Basics of operating systems, with a focus on Microsoft Windows. |
| Computer abbreviation | Common abbreviations and their meanings in the context of computers. |
| Microsoft office (MS Word and Excel) | Proficiency in using MS Word for word processing and MS Excel for spreadsheets. |
| Short Keys | Knowledge of keyboard shortcuts to improve efficiency in computer usage. |
| Computer communication and the internet | Understanding how computers communicate and basic internet concepts, including email, browsers, and networking. |
| Miscellaneous | Various other topics related to computer usage, maintenance, and troubleshooting. |
CAPF ASI Exam Pattern 2024
To advance to the second step of the selection process, candidates must first pass the written exam. To achieve maximum marks, aspirants must review the CAPF ASI Exam Pattern for all of the stages given below:
Written Examination
- Each portion of the written test earns 20 points.
- The candidates will have one hour and forty minutes to complete the written test.
- The total number of marks for all components is 100.
- The negative marking criteria have not yet been disclosed.
| Paper | Subject | Total Marks | Duration |
| PART-I | Hindi/English Language | 20 | 1 hour 40 minutes |
| PART-II | General Intelligence | 20 | |
| PART-III | Numerical Aptitude | 20 | |
| PART-IV | Clerical Aptitude | 20 | |
| PART-V | Basic Computer Knowledge | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 1 hour 40 minutes | |
Physical Measurement
Candidates who are deemed qualified in the written test (first phase) will participate in the second selection process at various recruitment centers as determined by HQ DG BSF. The second selection phase will be primarily qualifying. The shortlisted candidates will be allowed to take the physical measurement exam. Candidates will be checked, and only those who meet the minimal physical standards, such as height and chest (chest is only applicable to male candidates), will be allowed to take the next exam. Physical standards are listed below by category:
| Category | Minimum Height | |
| Male | Female | |
| For all candidates except the candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes | 165 cms | 155 cms |
| Relaxations | ||
| Candidates falling in the categories of Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the State of Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, and Kashmir, Leh & Ladakh regions | 162.5 cms | 150 Cms |
| Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes categories | 162.5 cms | 150 cms |
| Category | Chest (Male only) | |
| GEN/OBC/SC/EWS Categories | 77 Cms (Un-expanded)82 Cms (Expanded) | |
| ST Category | 76 Cms (Un-expanded)81 Cms (Expanded) | |
Shorthand Test
Candidates for the position of ASI (Steno) who demonstrate eligibility in physical measurements will be permitted to take the stenography speed exam. Candidates who choose to take the test in ‘English’ must transcribe the material in 50 minutes, while those who choose ‘Hindi’ must do it in 65 minutes. Candidates will be asked to transcribe their shorthand notes on a computer. Candidates who make up to 10% (80 words) of the time will be declared “passed.”. Those who make more than 10% (80 words) of the time will be marked as “failed.”
Documentation
Candidates must bring all original documents proving their age, educational qualification, caste certificate, and any other testimonials or certificates necessary for the above positions with them during the documentation process.
Medical Examination
Candidates who complete all of the above stages of the recruitment process will be submitted to a comprehensive medical examination (DME). Following the stenography exam, the detailed medical examination will be conducted at the scheduled locations.
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