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राष्ट्रीयसरकारी2026 चक्र

UPSC CAPF (AC)

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

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12 मार्च 2026, 6:00 pm IST

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परीक्षा सारांश

अवलोकन

आयोजक संस्था

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

आपको क्या मिलेगा

Assistant Commandant in BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, NSG, Assam Rifles

नवीनतम सामग्री चक्र

2026

आवेदन अवधि

20 फ़र॰ 2026 → 12 मार्च 2026, 6:00 pm IST

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Complete exam guide

Eligibility, pattern, syllabus, dates and official resources in one structured view.

Eligibility

Planning reference — verify the current detailed notice

A degree alone is not sufficient. Candidates must also clear the notified physical standards, PET events and medical standards before final selection.

Entry / academyAgeDate-of-birth windowSex / marital condition
Assistant Commandant20–25 years on 1 August 20262 August 2001–1 August 2006Not stated

Nationality

Citizen of India · A subject of Nepal or Bhutan may be appointed under the conditions stated in the rules

Final-year candidates

Yes

Physical standards

PST, PET and detailed medical standards are mandatory. PET includes 100 m race, 800 m race and long jump for men and women, plus shot put for men. Use Appendix V of the current notice for measurements, vision and medical rules.

Post / scopeMinimum educationStreams / conditionsFinal year
Assistant CommandantBachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognised institutionAny recognised bachelor's degree or equivalentAllowed
Exam pattern

Qualification pathway

Clear each applicable stage in order

Final selection or admission still depends on the published cutoff or merit list and any applicable counselling, document, medical, preference and vacancy rules.

Selection sequence

  1. 1

    Written Examination

    Required

    Paper I is evaluated first. Paper II is evaluated only for candidates meeting the Paper I qualifying standard.

  2. 2

    Physical Standards and Physical Efficiency Tests

    Required
  3. 3

    Interview / Personality Test

    Required
  4. 4

    Medical Standards Tests and Review

    Required
  5. 5

    Final Merit and Force Allocation

    Required

    Final ranking uses written plus interview marks, subject to PST/PET and medical fitness, force preferences, category and vacancies.

Paper and stage details

What each stage contains

5 records

Written Examination

objective and descriptive written

Questions

Not stated

Maximum marks

450

Duration

300 min

Subject distribution

  • Paper I — General Ability and Intelligence · 250 marks
  • Paper II — General Studies, Essay and Comprehension · 200 marks

Paper I is evaluated first. Paper II is evaluated only for candidates meeting the Paper I qualifying standard.

Physical Standards and Physical Efficiency Tests

physical

Questions

Not stated

Maximum marks

Not stated

Duration

Not stated

Interview / Personality Test

interview

Questions

Not stated

Maximum marks

150

Duration

Not stated

Medical Standards Tests and Review

medical

Questions

Not stated

Maximum marks

Not stated

Duration

Not stated

Final Merit and Force Allocation

merit

Questions

Not stated

Maximum marks

600

Duration

Not stated

Final ranking uses written plus interview marks, subject to PST/PET and medical fitness, force preferences, category and vacancies.

Syllabus

सभी 7 विषय और 10 अध्याय शामिल हैं — पूरे 44 टॉपिक यहाँ दिखाए गए हैं।

General Mental Ability1 अध्याय · 3 ट्रैक करने योग्य टॉपिक
  • Reasoning and Aptitude

    3 टॉपिक

    • Logical reasoning
    • Quantitative aptitude including numerical ability
    • Data interpretation
General Science2 अध्याय · 6 ट्रैक करने योग्य टॉपिक
  • Scientific Awareness

    3 टॉपिक

    • General awareness
    • Scientific temper
    • Comprehension and appreciation of scientific phenomena of everyday observation
  • New Areas of Importance

    3 टॉपिक

    • Information technology
    • Biotechnology
    • Environmental science
General Awareness1 अध्याय · 11 ट्रैक करने योग्य टॉपिक
  • Current Events of National and International Importance

    11 टॉपिक

    • Culture
    • Music
    • Arts
    • Literature
    • Sports
    • Governance
    • Societal and developmental issues
    • Industry
    • Business
    • Globalisation
    • Interplay among nations
Indian Polity and Economy2 अध्याय · 6 ट्रैक करने योग्य टॉपिक
  • Polity and Administration

    3 टॉपिक

    • Political system of the country
    • Constitution of India
    • Social systems and public administration
  • Economy and Security

    3 टॉपिक

    • Economic development in India
    • Regional and international security issues
    • Human rights including its indicators
History of India1 अध्याय · 5 ट्रैक करने योग्य टॉपिक
  • Social, Economic and Political Aspects

    5 टॉपिक

    • Social aspects
    • Economic aspects
    • Political aspects
    • Growth of nationalism
    • Freedom movement
Indian and World Geography1 अध्याय · 3 ट्रैक करने योग्य टॉपिक
  • Physical, Social and Economic Geography

    3 टॉपिक

    • Physical aspects of geography
    • Social aspects of geography
    • Economic aspects of geography
English2 अध्याय · 10 ट्रैक करने योग्य टॉपिक
  • Essay

    5 टॉपिक

    • Modern Indian history especially of the freedom struggle
    • Geography
    • Polity and economy
    • Knowledge of security and human rights issues
    • Analytical ability
  • Comprehension and Language

    5 टॉपिक

    • Comprehension passages
    • Précis writing
    • Developing counter arguments
    • Simple grammar
    • Other aspects of language testing
Important dates

2026 cycle

Latest confirmed cycle has concluded

Exam Date: 2026-07-19

Concluded

Next examination date has not yet been published in StudyBddy's verified official record. The date above is historical—not an upcoming deadline.

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Exam Date

Completed

2026-07-19

Application Window

Completed

2026-02-20 → 2026-03-12T18:00:00+05:30

Notification Date

Completed

2026-02-20

Job profile & salary

Total Vacancies

349

Notes

Force allocation depends on final merit, preferences, medical suitability, category and available vacancies.

ForceVacanciesPost
Border Security Force108Assistant Commandant, Group A
Central Reserve Police Force106Assistant Commandant, Group A
Central Industrial Security Force70Assistant Commandant, Group A
Sashastra Seema Bal53Assistant Commandant, Group A
Indo-Tibetan Border Police12Assistant Commandant, Group A
Cutoffs

UPSC publishes historical written and final cutoff records. No coaching estimate is presented as an official 2026 cutoff.

Previous-year papers
Books & study sources
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Official & trusted free resources
NamePurposeUrl
CAPF (ACs) 2026 notificationDates, eligibility, vacancies, scheme, syllabus, PST/PET and medical standardsOpen ↗
UPSC previous papersOfficial CAPF question-paper archiveOpen ↗
UPSC cutoff marksOfficial historical cutoff archiveOpen ↗
UPSC application portalOfficial application and candidate servicesOpen ↗
How to apply
Open official application page
  1. 1Verify age, degree and every physical and medical standard in the 2026 notice before applying.
  2. 2Create or use the UPSC Universal Registration Number and complete the Common Application Form.
  3. 3Complete the CAPF examination-specific module, documents, centre, force preferences and fee.
  4. 4Save the submitted form and application number. The 2026 application window closed on 12 March 2026 at 18:00.
  5. 5Prepare for written papers and the PST/PET together; physical readiness is a mandatory selection gate.
FAQs
Is CAPF AC only a written examination?

No. Written-qualified candidates must clear physical standards, PET and medical standards before final selection; the interview carries 150 marks.

Can final-year degree students apply?

Yes, under the appearing-candidate provision, but candidates called for PST/PET must produce valid proof of passing within the prescribed time.

What is the 2026 written date?

UPSC held the written examination on 19 July 2026.

How is final merit calculated?

The final merit total is 600 marks: 450 written plus 150 interview, subject to qualifying physical and medical stages.

Final eligibility and dates are always subject to the latest official notification. Content marked “Pending verification” is not presented as verified advice.