UPSC CAPF Cutoff 2021- Previous Years' Cutoff and Qualifying Marks
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Jan 20, 2021
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UPSC CAPF Cutoff is the minimum marks that candidates must obtain in order to qualify for the next stages and final selection. UPSC CAPF 2020 Cutoff will be released in April 2020. The cutoff is declared after announcing UPSC CAPF Final Result.
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A total vacancy of 323 Assistant Commandants is announced out of which 10% (47) is reserved for Ex-servicemen. Check Selection Process
- Candidates except Ex-servicemen have to score a minimum of 25% (50 marks) in Paper-II.
- Ex-servicemen candidates have to score a minimum of 15% (30 marks) in Paper-II.
- A reserve list of 100 candidates has also been made.
UPSC CAPF 2018 Cutoff
UPSC has released CAPF Assistant Commandant 2018 Final Cutoff as mentioned below:
| Category | Paper I (Out of 250) | Paper I + II (Out of 450) | Final Selection (Out of 600) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 95.04 | 166 | 282 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 93.66 | 163 | 281 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 78.51 | 142 | 255 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 76.45 | 136 | 251 |
| Ex-Servicemen (Ex-S) | 25.48 | 58 | 169 |
UPSC CAPF 2017 Cutoff
Candidates can check the category-wise cutoff for UPSC CAPF 2017 Cutoff:
| Category | Paper I (Out of 250) | Paper I + II (Out of 450) | Final Selection (Out of 600) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 123.65 | 206 | 316 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 123.65 | 206 | 316 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 111.55 | 189 | 295 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 109.54 | 189 | 299 |
| Ex-Servicemen (Ex-S) | 38.31 | 84 | 183 |
UPSC CAPF 2016 Cutoff
The detailed cutoff score for UPSC CAPF 2016 is provided below:
| Category | Paper I (Out of 250) | Paper I + II (Out of 450) | Final Selection (Out of 600) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 114 | 188 | 290 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 113 | 187 | 288 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 97 | 167 | 266 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 97 | 166 | 261 |
| Ex-Servicemen (Ex-S) | 38 | 80 | 163 |
UPSC CAPF 2015 Cutoff
The category-wise cutoffs for Assistant Commandant exam 2015 are summarised in the table below:
| Category | Paper I (Out of 250) | Paper I + II (Out of 450) | Final Selection (Out of 600) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 111 | 172 | 275 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 110 | 170 | 270 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 95 | 153 | 251 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 95 | 149 | 245 |
| Ex-Servicemen (Ex-S) | 38 | 68 | 204 |
UPSC CAPF 2014 Cutoff
UPSC CAPF 2014 cutoff score for various categories except ex-servicemen is provided below:
| Category | Paper I (Out of 250) | Paper I + II (Out of 450) | Final Selection (Out of 600) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 115 | 190 | 294 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 114 | 190 | 296 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 101 | 180 | 253 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 101 | 174 | 262 |
UPSC CAPF 2013 Cutoff
UPSC CAPF 2013 Cutoff statistics are provided below:
| Category | Paper I (Out of 250) | Paper I + II (Out of 450) | Final Selection (Out of 600) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 107 | 171 | 279 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 106 | 165 | 283 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 90 | 151 | 253 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 91 | 143 | 253 |
Factors Affecting UPSC CAPF Cut off
The cutoff marks depend on various factors and can be indicative of the overall performance of candidates. Some of the factors are discussed in detail here. UPSC CAPF Cutoff marks will depend on the number of candidates who appear for the exam. It will also depend on the number of vacancies available. The reservation applicable for different categories affects the cutoff for an exam as well.
The level of difficulty of the UPSC CAPF Question Paper plays a role in defining the UPSC CAPF cutoff score. Easier the paper, higher the cutoff, tougher the paper, lower the cutoff.
Other miscellaneous factors may also contribute to deciding the cutoff figure. UPSC will declare the cutoff at the time of announcing UPSC CAPF Final Result. Candidates must accept the decision as the cutoff score cannot be contested.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.