UPSC CAPF recruits Assistant Commandants through written papers, physical/medical standards and interview.
CategoryDefence
TypeRecruitment
Conducting authorityUnion Public Service Commission
Department / parent organisationMinistry of Home Affairs
Qualification levelGraduate
Exam modeoffline
UPSC CAPFUPSC CAPF (Assistant Commandants)defencerecruitmentnational examUnion Public Service Commission
Editorial update
UPSC notified CAPF (ACs) Examination, 2026 on 20 February 2026; written result was uploaded on 25 August 2026.
UPSC notified CAPF (ACs) Examination, 2026 on 20 February 2026; written result was uploaded on 25 August 2026.
Latest Updates
UPSC notified CAPF (ACs) Examination, 2026 on 20 February 2026; written result was uploaded on 25 August 2026.
| Date | Event | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2026 | CAPF (ACs) 2026 notification | upsc.gov.in |
| 19 Jul 2026 | CAPF 2026 written examination | upsc.gov.in |
| 25 Aug 2026 | Written result uploaded | upsc.gov.in |
Important Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UPSC CAPF |
| Full Form | Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination |
| Conducting Authority | Union Public Service Commission |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Category | UPSC recruitment examination |
| Purpose | Recruitment of Assistant Commandants in notified Central Armed Police Forces |
| Frequency | Usually annual |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Offline written papers and/or computer-based examination as notified |
| Question Type | Objective, descriptive and/or interview stages as notified |
| Exam Stages/Tiers | Written examination, Physical standards/physical efficiency tests, Medical standards test, Interview/personality test, Final merit |
| Exam Duration | One day written examination; paper-wise duration as notified |
| Total Marks | Written papers and interview/personality test as notified |
| Negative Marking | Objective Paper I carries negative marking as per UPSC rules. |
| Languages/Medium | English and Hindi or other notified language rules depending on paper |
| Official Website | https://www.upsc.gov.in/ |
Important Dates
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| Event | Status / Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Application last date | 12 Mar 2026, 6:00 pm |
| Written exam | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Written result | 25 Aug 2026 |
Eligibility
- Bachelors degree from a recognised university.
- Nationality, age, relaxation and physical standards are notification-specific.
- Both written and physical/medical requirements must be satisfied.
Exam Pattern
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| Stage / Tier | Paper / Section | Questions | Marks | Duration | Question type | Negative marking | Qualifying / merit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Ability and Intelligence | Objective | As notified | As notified | Objective MCQ | Applies | Merit |
| Paper II | General Studies, Essay and Comprehension | Descriptive | As notified | As notified | Written | Not applicable | Merit |
| PET/PST/Medical | Physical and medical standards | Not applicable | Qualifying | As scheduled | Physical/medical | Not applicable | Qualifying |
| Interview | Personality Test | Not applicable | As notified | Interview | Interview | Not applicable | Final merit |
Syllabus
Paper I
- General mental ability, science, current events, polity, economy, history, geography
Paper II
- Essay, precis writing, comprehension, language skills
Physical
- Physical efficiency and measurement standards as notified
Application, Admit Card, Answer Key and Result
Application process
- Register or sign in only on the official application portal.
- Complete the application form, upload required documents, preview carefully and pay the notified fee where applicable.
- Use correction windows only when the official authority opens them.
- Save the application confirmation and official payment acknowledgement.
Admit card
- Download the admit card from the official portal when released.
- Check name, exam city, reporting time, photograph, signature and instructions.
- Carry the printed admit card, valid photo identity proof and any documents listed in the notice.
Answer key
- Use only the provisional and final answer key process published by the exam authority.
- Submit objections, if allowed, within the official window and with the required fee or proof.
- Final scores are based on the authoritys final answer key and normalization rules where applicable.
Result
- Results may be issued as scorecards, roll-number lists, merit lists or stage-wise shortlists.
- Qualified candidates should follow the next stage instructions exactly as published.
- Cutoff and marks should be treated as official only when published by the authority.
Selection Process
- Written examination
- Physical standards/physical efficiency tests
- Medical standards test
- Interview/personality test
- Final merit
Posts, Services or Courses
- Assistant Commandants in BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB or other notified forces.
Preparation Strategy
- Balance objective Paper I speed with Paper II writing practice.
- Prepare for PET/PST from the beginning.
- Track current affairs with defence and internal-security relevance.
MCQ, Mock Tests and Previous Year Papers
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| Product area | Current state |
|---|---|
| MCQ practice | Exam entity is mapped for future MCQ classification; no dedicated verified SaralStudy MCQ set is claimed. |
| Mock tests | No live verified SaralStudy mock test is enabled for this exam yet. |
| Previous-year papers | UPSC publishes previous-year question papers for many examinations on its official website. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is UPSC CAPF?
UPSC CAPF is recruitment of assistant commandants in notified central armed police forces.
Who conducts UPSC CAPF?
UPSC CAPF is conducted by Union Public Service Commission.
How often is UPSC CAPF held?
The usual frequency is usually annual, subject to official notification.
What is the selection process?
The selection process includes Written examination, Physical standards/physical efficiency tests, Medical standards test, Interview/personality test.
Is there negative marking?
Objective Paper I carries negative marking as per UPSC rules.
Where should I check official updates?
Use the official source links listed on this page before acting on dates, fees, vacancies or application instructions.
Are SaralStudy MCQs available for this exam?
Exam entity is mapped for future MCQ classification; no dedicated verified SaralStudy MCQ set is claimed.
Are SaralStudy mock tests available for this exam?
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Official Source References
Last verified: 2026-09-08. Content year: 2026.
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