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Upcoming
Exam: 9 Aug 2026
Union Public Service Commission
UPSC Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) 2026
UPSC conducts the CAPF (AC) Examination for the recruitment of Assistant Commandants (Group A Officers) in the Central Armed Police Forces: BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB.
1. Exam Schedule
- Notification Release: April 15, 2026.
- Last Date to Apply: May 05, 2026.
- Written Examination: August 09, 2026.
2. Selection Process
- Written Exam:
- Paper-I (General Ability and Intelligence): Objective, 250 Marks.
- Paper-II (General Studies, Essay and Comprehension): Descriptive, 200 Marks.
- Physical Standards/Physical Efficiency Tests (PET) & Medical
- Interview/Personality Test: 150 Marks.
3. Official Resources
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Notification | UPSC Notices |
| Apply Online | UPSC Online Application |
| Previous Papers | UPSC Archives |
4. Key Preparation Areas
- Paper I: Focus on Science, Polity, Modern History, and current events (national and international importance), along with quantitative aptitude.
- Paper II: Regular practice of essay writing, precis, and reading comprehension.
Important Dates
Exam Timeline
Notification Released15 April 2026
Application Starts15 April 2026
Application Ends5 May 2026
Exam Date9 August 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
Age Criteria
20 to 25 Years (Relaxations: OBC +3, SC/ST +5)
Qualification
Education
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline
Attempts
Limits
No Limit (Age criteria applies)
How to Apply
Follow this step-by-step guide to fill the UPSC CAPF (Assistant Commandants) 2026 application form correctly.
Documents Required
- Scanned Passport Size Photo (20-50kb, JPG)
- Scanned Signature (10-20kb, JPG)
- Class 10th & 12th Marksheets
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
Syllabus & Pattern
Download Official Syllabus
The detailed syllabus and exam pattern are available in the official notification PDF.
Download Notification PDF