CAPF AC preparation requires balancing Paper I (objective GK + Reasoning) and Paper II (Essay + Comprehension) alongside physical fitness development for PET. A structured 6-month plan ensures coverage of all components.
Phase 1: Foundation (Month 1–2)
- GK Static: Complete NCERTs (History Class 6–12, Geography 9–12, Polity, Science). One chapter per day alongside Lucent GK.
- Polity: Complete Laxmikanth (2 chapters/day). Make brief notes on constitutional articles, committees, and institutions.
- Reasoning: Complete R.S. Aggarwal Verbal Reasoning sections (Analogies, Classification, Blood Relations, Syllogism).
- English: Start Wren & Martin grammar review. Read The Hindu editorial daily.
- Physical Fitness: Begin running (start with 2 km, build to 5 km over 2 months). Add pull-ups and push-ups.
Phase 2: Advanced Preparation + Essay Practice (Month 3–4)
- Economy: Complete Ramesh Singh's Indian Economy (focus on budget, fiscal policy, schemes, banking).
- Non-Verbal Reasoning: Complete R.S. Aggarwal Non-Verbal sections (Space Visualization, Figure Classification).
- Essay Writing: Write 2 essays per week. Topics: national security, governance, social issues, economy, technology.
- Comprehension & Précis: Practice 2 comprehension passages daily from The Hindu. Write précis of editorials (100-word summaries).
- Current Affairs: Maintain a monthly current affairs notebook from PIB + The Hindu. Cover last 12 months.
Phase 3: Mock Tests + Final Revision (Month 5–6)
- Take 2 full Paper I mock tests per week (125 questions, 2 hours timed). Target: 160+ consistently.
- Write 1 full Paper II mock per week (Essay + Comprehension, 3 hours). Get peer or mentor feedback on essays.
- Revise all GK static notes; update current affairs to the current month.
- Physical fitness: By Month 5, achieve PET standards: 5 km run, 100m sprint, long jump, high jump targets.
Daily Schedule Template
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 6:00–7:00 AM | Physical training (running + strength) |
| 7:30–9:30 AM | GK / Reasoning (Paper I subject) |
| 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | The Hindu reading + current affairs notes |
| 2:00–4:00 PM | Essay writing / Comprehension practice (Paper II) |
| 5:00–7:00 PM | PYQ practice / Mock test analysis |
| 8:00–9:30 PM | Revision of today's topics |