UPSC CAPF 2025 Exam Date: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the final timetable for the 2025 CAPF Assistant Commandant written exam. The test will be held on August 3, 2025, after an earlier tentative date was published on March 5. This recruitment drive will fill 357 vacancies across the five Central Armed Police Forces.

UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant 2025 Exam: Vacancies

Total Posts: 357
Border Security Force (BSF): 24
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF): 204
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF): 92
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP): 4
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB): 33

UPSC CAPF 2025: Exam Details 

The written exam has two papers on the same day.

Paper 1 (10 am-12 pm, 250 marks) will test General Ability and Intelligence with multiple-choice questions in English and Hindi.

Paper 2 (2 pm-5 pm, 200 marks) will cover General Studies, an Essay (in English or Hindi), and Comprehension/Language skills (in English only).

After the written test, candidates must clear the Physical Standards Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), an Interview/Personality Test, and a Medical Examination.

UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant 2025: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must be 20-25 years old as of August 1, 2025 (born between August 2, 2000, and August 1, 2005). Aspirants also need a Bachelor’s degree (final-year students may apply provisionally but must graduate before the PST/PET stage). UPSC may, in special cases, accept equivalent professional or technical qualifications. Anyone already appointed as a CAPF Assistant Commandant from an earlier exam is not eligible to reapply.

Candidates can visit the UPSC website to download the official notification.

Summer Vacation for Colleges Extended Till Sunday: Edu Minister Sakina Itoo

Says, Decision on School Vacations Soon Based on Weather Forecast

Srinagar, July 2 (JKNS): Amid the ongoing heatwave across the Valley, Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Wednesday announced the extension of summer vacations for colleges till Sunday, while adding that a review is underway regarding extension in school vacations.

Speaking at an official function, the Minister Sakina Itoo as per news agency JKNS said, “As summer vacations for colleges are nearing their end, we have decided to extend them till Sunday due to the prevailing heatwave.”

She said the government is actively monitoring weather conditions before taking any final call on reopening schools. “As far as vacations for schools are concerned, we will review the situation soon, keeping the weather forecast in view,” she said.

Summer vacations for colleges were earlier scheduled to end on July 4, while for schools they are set to end on July 7. (JKNS)

As of now, no plans to extend summer vacation: J&K Education Minister Sakina itoo

‘We must understand that our children need to complete their syllabus, schools can’t remain shut every time there’s a spell of hot weather’

Srinagar, July 2: Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Yatoo on Wednesday ruled out any immediate extension of the ongoing summer vacation in schools, stating that the 15-day break is sufficient for students.

She emphasized that reopening of schools after summer break remains our priority and any further decision will depend strictly on the assessment of weather conditions.

Speaking exclusively to news agency KINS over phone, the Minister said, “As of now, we have no plan to extend the summer vacation. Fifteen days are quite enough for students to relax during this hot weather. We have been informed that hot weather conditions are expected to improve after July 4.”

She stressed the importance of striking a balance between comfort and academic responsibility.

“We must understand that our children need to complete their syllabus. We cannot keep schools shut every time there’s a spell of hot weather. Education should not suffer,” she added.

The government had earlier announced summer vacations for all government and private schools in the Kashmir division from June 23 to July 7 following an intense heat wave that made it difficult for students to attend classes.

Before declaring the vacation, authorities had revised school timings due to rising temperatures.

Minister Sakina Yatoo maintained that while the government is sensitive to the wellbeing of students, extending holidays beyond a reasonable period affects the academic calendar. “Post-July 7, we’ll review the weather pattern and, if absolutely necessary, we will take further action. But how much can we really extend? Fifteen days should suffice,” she concluded.

The minister’s remarks come amid ongoing speculation about a possible extension of the break, as temperatures continue to hover above normal in parts of the Valley.–(KINS)

Cluster University Srinagar Admission Notification 2025: Apply Now for UG & IG Programmes (Academic Session 2025)

Cluster University Srinagar has officially released Admission Notification No. 05 CUS of 2025 inviting online applications for admission to various Undergraduate (UG) and Integrated (IG) programmes for the academic session 2025. Interested candidates can apply online through the university’s official website.

📌 Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: July 1, 2025
• Last Date to Apply: July 15, 2025

🎓 Courses Offered

Cluster University Srinagar offers admission to the following programmes for the session 2025:

Undergraduate (UG) Programmes (3-Year)

• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Bachelor of Science (Medical & Non-Medical)
• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
• Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Bachelor of Arts Honours (Economics, English, Journalism & Mass Communication)
• Bachelor of Science Honours (Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Information Technology)

Integrated (IG) Programmes (5-Year)

• Integrated BA-MA in English
• Integrated B.Sc-M.Sc in Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology
• Integrated B.Com-M.Com
• Integrated BCA-MCA
• Integrated BBA-MBA

📝 Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) from a recognized board.
• Minimum 45% marks for Open Category and 40% for Reserved Categories.

📍 How to Apply

1. Visit www.cusrinagar.edu.in
2. Click on the “Admissions 2025” link.
3. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill in the application form and upload the required documents.
5. Pay the application fee online.
6. Submit and download the confirmation page for future reference.

💰 Application Fee

• General Category: ₹250
• Reserved Category: ₹150

📑 Selection Process

• Selection will be based on merit obtained in the qualifying examination (10+2).
• No entrance test will be conducted for UG and IG programmes.

📌 Important Instructions

• Candidates must ensure that all information entered is accurate and complete.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected.
• Admission is provisional and subject to verification of documents.

🏛 Participating Constituent Colleges

• Amar Singh College, Srinagar
• Women’s College, M.A. Road Srinagar
• GDC Bemina
• GDC Nawakadal
• Institute of Advanced Studies in Education (IASE)

📞 Contact Details

For any queries or technical support during the application process, candidates may contact:

• Helpline Email: info@cusrinagar.edu.in
• Phone: Available on the official website

Stay tuned to the official website of Cluster University Srinagar and our platform for updates regarding admit cards, merit lists, counselling, and final admission notices.

🔗 Apply Now: www.cusrinagar.edu.in

No School to Charge Transport Fee by Outsourced Third Party Operators During Vacations: FFRC Issues Corrigendum

Only 50% Fee to be Charged by School-Owned Transport During Breaks

Srinagar, July 1 (JKNS): In a major relief for parents, the Fee Fixation and Regulation Committee (FFRC) of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered that private schools shall charge only 50% of the transport fee during winter and summer vacations, provided the transport is school-owned and operated.

As per a corrigendum directive issued by Chairman FFRC accessed by news agency JKNS reads that, For outsourced or third-party transport services, no transport fee will be charged at all during the break period, the FFRC clarified in a fresh corrigendum issued to its earlier order.

In continuation of the above-referred order, the following addition/modification is made to Point No. 1 of the decisions. Revised Point No. 1 of the corrigendum reads, “On the matter of charging of Transport Fee by private schools during the winter break (Kashmir Division) and summer break (Jammu Division), it has been decided that the private schools will be charging only 50% of the transport fee provided the transport facility is owned and operated by the school itself, it reads.

In cases where the transport facility is outsourced, hired from a third party, or operated under a contractual arrangement, no transport fee shall be charged during the break periods by such outsourced agencies/transporters. This directive shall be effective from the academic session 2024-25 in Kashmir division and 2025-26 in Jammu division onwards,” it reads.

All other terms and conditions of the original order shall remain unchanged, it reads adding that the Director School Education, Kashmir/Jammu, shall ensure strict adherence to this clarification while monitoring of implementation thereof, reads the corrigendum. (JKNS)