CAPF Paper II Syllabus

CAPF Paper II: topic-wise syllabus

1. 1

   Essay Writing (Multiple Topics)

   ~80 marks

   • Social Issues — Poverty, Inequality, Caste, Gender, Tribal, Minorities, Disability, Elderly, Children, Youth, Migration, Urbanization, Health, Education, Sanitation, Nutrition
   • Political & Governance — Democracy, Federalism, Secularism, Constitutional Values, Parliament, State Legislature, Judiciary, Election Commission, Local Governance, Civil Services, Police, Military, Reforms, RTI, RTE, Consumer Protection, Digital India, e-Governance, AI in Governance
   • Economic Development — Planning, LPG Reforms, Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, GST, Banking, Capital Markets, Agriculture, Industry, Services, External Sector, Employment, Skill Development, Start-up India, MSME, PLI, Recent Initiatives
   • Science, Technology & Environment — Space, Nuclear, Defence, AI, ML, IoT, Cyber Security, 5G, Electric Mobility, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Health, Vaccines, Climate Change, Pollution, Biodiversity, Sustainable Development, SDGs, Green Energy, LiFE
   • Current Affairs Based — Recent Events, Summits, Reports, Indices, Policy Changes, Important Days, International Relations, Diplomacy, Conflicts, Cooperation, Trade, Aid, Climate, Health, Digital, Space, Energy, Disinformation, Migration, Terrorism, Extremism
   • Philosophical & Ethical — Indian Philosophy, Western Philosophy, Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude, Emotional Intelligence, Work Ethic, Service, Sacrifice, Leadership, Motivation, Teamwork, Discipline, Value Systems, Indian Values, Constitutional Values
   • Security & Defence — National Security, Internal Security, Border Management, Cyber Security, Coastal Security, Air Defence, Counter-Terrorism, Counter-Insurgency, Intelligence, Para-military, CAPF Roles & Responsibilities, Modernization, Defence Production, Indigenization, Defence Diplomacy, Exercises
   • International — India's Foreign Policy, UN, BRICS, G20, G7, SCO, Quad, BIMSTEC, SAARC, ASEAN, Climate Agreements, Trade Agreements, Defence Cooperation, Diaspora, Soft Power, Cultural Diplomacy, Recent Events
   • Descriptive — Culture, Heritage, Arts, Literature, Sports, Tourism, Education, History, Geography, Social Reformers, Freedom Fighters, National Symbols, Constitution, Languages, Indigenous Knowledge, AYUSH, Yoga, Ethics in Public Life
   • Abstract Topics — Leadership, Integrity, Compassion, Innovation, Resilience, Adaptability, Curiosity, Empathy, Perseverance, Humility, Service, Sacrifice, Family, Tradition vs Modernity, Change, Globalization, Local vs Global, Individual vs Society
2. 2

   Reading Comprehension & Précis Writing

   ~60 marks

   • Passages — Factual, Inferential, Literary, Scientific, Social, Discursive, Argumentative, Editorial, News, Reports, Government Documents, Speeches, Constitutional Texts
   • Comprehension Questions — Factual Recall, Inferential, Vocabulary, Central Idea, Tone, Style, Title, Summary, Inference, Drawing Conclusions, Author's View, Critical Appreciation
   • Précis Writing — Summarization in 1/3 length, Title, Central Idea, Maintaining Order, Voice, Avoiding Personal Opinion, Coherence, Cohesion
   • Vocabulary from Context, Reference to Context, Tone, Style, Inference, Connotation, Denotation, Register
   • Answering — Concise, Structured, Point-wise, Underlining Keywords, Logical Order, Coherent Paragraphs, Word Limit, Time Management
   • Comprehensive Comprehension — Long Passages (500+ words), Multiple Questions, Multi-Paragraph, Cross-Reference, Critical Analysis
3. 3

   Communication Skills & English Composition

   ~60 marks

   • Grammar & Usage — Parts of Speech, Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Voice, Narration, Subject-Verb Agreement, Error Spotting, Sentence Correction, Transformation, Modals, Conditionals, Punctuation
   • Vocabulary — Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms, Phrases, One-word Substitution, Foreign Words, Spelling, Pronunciation, Etymology
   • Letter Writing — Formal, Informal, Business, Application, Complaint, Appreciation, Condolence, Invitation, Government, Editor, Memo, Email, Official
   • Report Writing — Report Structure, Headline, Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Recommendations, Data Presentation, Conciseness, Objectivity
   • Note-Making — Skimming, Scanning, Identifying Main Points, Hierarchical Notes, Bulleted List, Abbreviations, Summarization, Diagrammatic
   • Paragraph & Essay Writing — Logical Structure, Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, Transitions, Coherence, Cohesion, Word Choice, Tone, Register, Style, Editing, Proofreading
   • Functional English — Notice, Circular, Agenda, Minutes, Press Release, Brochure, Pamphlet, Advertisement, Greeting, Invitation, Apology, Welcome, Farewell, Speech, Debate, Group Discussion
   • Comprehension Questions — Short Answer, Long Answer, Reference to Context, Vocabulary, Tone, Style, Inference, Application