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UPSC CAPF(AC) Interview Transcript

Dear All,   Myself, Assistant Commandant Amol Patil. I have secured AIR 39 in UPSC CAPF 2018 Examination. I am currently serving as an Assistant Commandant in Central Industrial Security Force. Personality Test I was called for UPSC CAPF interview  for the batch of CAPF 2018 exam. My interview was held on 3rd Jully 2019 in the morning session. I went on time and all the candidates were taken to a building where primary document verification process was completed. I was second candidate to be interviewed by board of B. B. Vyas Sir. A person escorted me to interview room and I came to know that it was board of Bharat Bhushan Vyas Sir which was going to take my interview. I entered the room after taking the formal permission saying "May I come in Sir ?" I was invited with smile on members face. I greeted all the members good morning with a smile on my face. My smile is my strong point is what I believe. Chairman asked me to sit and I obligued. The first question came from the...

LASIK Procedure for CAPF(AC)

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Hello Friends, I have seen people having numerous doubts regarding LASIK surgery while applying for various government jobs. I, myself had doubt regarding the procedure while preparing for Central Armed Police Force(Assistant Commandant) Examination. I am writing this post as I have gone through the Medical Fitness Test and qualified for CAPF(AC) interview in 2019. Though this post is written from my experience of CAPF(AC), same will also be helpful for doubts related to LASIK for Indian Police Service. After successfuly qualifying Physical Standard Test and Physical Efficiency Test candidates are sent for medical examination. For medical examination, candidates are provided a form in which they have to mention few details regarding their medical history. There is a separate mention of LASIK surgery where you have to click in Yes or No box.  I would suggest to be truthful and tick the Yes box if you have undergone LASIK surgery. Good doctor can easily make out that you have ...

Build your own home air purifier at affordable cost.

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          Life is a journey where each day is a milestone if we learn from it. We should gather experiences and share them. Knowledge is power and power when shared brings empowerment. It holds potential to bring changes in lives of other. I am staying in Delhi and had often made local trips which tought me few lessons. This trip was for buying air purifier for my home.          Air quality in delhi is the worst. PM 2.5 particles level is always above 350 for which healthy level recommended by WHO is 60. While State and central government will take their time to come up with solution, we residents of delhi are inhaling the toxic air helplessly.  Note: We have tried household experiment. We dont sale this product. We do not claim any quality of air.              Companies like MI, Philips have come up with local level solution in the name of air purifiers which cost atl...

The Other day at Dargah

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We look for special day or special event to learn things which are very obvious.  Many of us look for books or television to become aware of our basic life principles.  For instance one of the biggest yet very well entrenched feature of our country is secularism.  It means equal respect for all religions.             You can see people in India practicing it without knowing the word SECULARISM. Indian secularism differs from Western.  In India all religions are recognised  by the government, Where as in western countries  you need to keep you religion as your private affairs.  When I was sitting on Dashaswamedh Ghat on the banks of Ganges  in Varanasi, I met a young man from Spain,  William .  He said "in Spain, people  respect each other's religion but they are very formal in doing so".  Here in India William  found that people from different  religions intermingle...

Shrivardhan Beach

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"An adventurous life does not necessarily mean climbing mountains, swimming with sharks, or jumping off cliffs. It means risking yourself by leaving a little piece of you behind in all those you meet along the way."  -  Shawna  Grapentin Shrivardhan Beach, Konkan Coast, Maharashtra.          Shrivardhan is one of the oldest towns in Maharashtra(State in India). A holiday in Shrivardhan comes with several bonuses. It is hopping distance from other beach destinations like Diveagar, Kondivali and Harihareshwar. If you get bored of beach hopping you could visit the several shrines located around. Though less on magnificence and splendor, Shri Laxminarayan Temple has been associated with the Peshwas. The Suvarna Ganesh temple and the Harihareshwar temples situated not far off from Shrivardhan are also famous and of high religious importance.         Shrivardhan offers activities like boating and sailing. The beach is also id...

Diveagar Beach

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"A Mile long walk will teach you more than a mile long text"        Diveagar is one of the most scenic beaches located on western coast of India. It is just 4 hours of journey from Pune or Mumbai and you will get to beach which is preserved in its natural form. Clear water and free from modern pollution, Diveagar offers you taste of coastal habitation at very affordable cost. If you happen to visit any of the beaches in India, you can not afford to miss the regional fish dishes and Diveagar offers you in home food with tasty spices and coconut flavour that too at the cheapest prices. How to get their ? Your own car will help you to reduce travelling cost and you can stop in between to enjoy hills and waters around. Even from Pune or Mumbai, roads are well maintained and full of picturesque geographical features like hills, plateaus, plains, waterfalls etc. While travelling from Pune, you can opt to go via Tamhini ghat road.       ...