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UPSC Central Armed Police Forces Assistant Commandant (CAPF AC Exam 2026)

Official Commission / Board: Union Public Service Commission

🚫 Applications Closed on 14 May 2026
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Recruitment Lifecycle Progress

Stage 01

Official Notification

Gazetted & Published

Stage 02

Online Application

Till 2026-05-14

Stage 03

Admit Card

Announcing Soon

Stage 04

Written Exam

August 2026

Stage 05

Final Result & Cutoff

Post-Exam Verification

Applications Closed for This CycleClosed Date: 14 May 2026

Online Application Window for UPSC CAPF AC (506 Posts) Has Concluded

New registrations are no longer accepted for this recruitment cycle. This master gazette page remains permanently accessible as an authoritative reference for eligibility criteria, post-wise qualification mappings, detailed syllabus, and historical cut-offs. Registered candidates can check Admit Card, Answer Key, and Result stages using the lifecycle tabs above.

Age Reckoning Date
As on 01 January 2027Base: 20 to 25 YearsBetween 02-08-2001 and 01-08-2006 (both dates inclusive)
Application Window
Closed
Closed: 14 May 2026Opened: 24 Apr 2026
Registrations Ended |Official PDF
Total Vacancies
506 Posts1 Distinct CadresAll-India Central Drive
Pay Scale & In-Hand
₹56,100 Basic₹85,000 - ₹1,05,000 / month7th CPC 53% DA + HRA
Official Examination & Recruitment Schedule
Gazette Verified
Applications Open24 Apr 2026
Last Date to Apply14 May 2026
Admit Card ReleaseTo be released on portal
Exam Date / WindowAugust 2026

Post-Wise Vacancy & Educational Qualification Breakdown

Official mapping of which degree, diploma, or certificate qualifies for which designated post

1 Distinct Cadres
Designated Post NameDepartment / CadreEligible Qualification RequirementsVacanciesAge BracketPay Level
UPSC CAPF AC (506 Posts)Union Public Service CommissionBachelor's Degree in any discipline50620 to 25 YearsPay Level 10

Category-Wise Statutory Fees & Age Relaxation Matrix

Government prescribed fees, age concessions, and certificate verification requirements

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CategoryCodeStatutory FeeUpper Age RelaxationMaximum AgeStatutory Concession Note
General / UnreservedUR / GEN₹200No Age Relaxation25 YearsStandard fee applies
Economically Weaker SectionsEWS₹200No Age Relaxation (Merit Quota 10%)25 YearsValid Income & Asset Certificate required
Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy)OBC-NCL₹200+3 Years Upper Age Concession28 YearsCentral Government format certificate required
Scheduled Castes & Scheduled TribesSC / STExempted (₹0)+5 Years Upper Age Concession30 Years100% Application Fee Exemption
Persons with Benchmark DisabilitiesPwBD / DivyangExempted (₹0)+10 Years (PwBD-UR) / +13y (OBC) / +15y (SC/ST)35 to 40 YearsDisability Certificate (>40%) required
Female Candidates (All Categories)FemaleExempted (₹0)+3 Years in select state drives25 to 30 YearsFull Fee Waiver in Central Drives (UPSC/SSC)

Official Selection Process Stages

Sequential evaluation hurdles from initial screening to final gazette appointment

1Written Exam (Paper 1 Objective 250M + Paper 2 Descriptive 200M)
Mandatory Screening
2PST & PET Running Test
Qualifying Stage
3Interview / Personality Test (150 Marks)
Final Merit Stage
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Official Scheme of Examination

Detailed Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Standards

Stage-wise marks breakdown, negative marking rules, topic list, physical efficiency criteria, and historical cut-offs.

1

Written Exam (Paper 1 Objective 250M + Paper 2 Descriptive 200M)

Mode: Offline (OMR Sheet) / CBTDuration: 90 Minutes
Negative Marking:1/4th (0.25) or 1/3rd (0.33) per incorrect response
Criteria:Standard qualifying marks: 40% for UR, 35% for OBC/SC/ST
Subject / SectionQuestionsMaximum MarksTiming
General Awareness & Current Affairs3030Composite
Reasoning & Mental Ability3030Composite
Quantitative Aptitude4040Composite
Total Scheme100 Qs100 Marks90 Minutes
2

PST & PET Running Test

Mode: Physical Field EvaluationDuration: Standard on-ground test
Criteria:Must qualify all physical norms (Running, Height, Chest measurements)
Subject / SectionQuestionsMaximum MarksTiming
Physical Standards Test (PST) Verification1QualifyingComposite
Physical Efficiency Test (PET Race / Endurance)1QualifyingComposite
3

Interview / Personality Test (150 Marks)

Mode: Document Verification & Medical FitnessDuration: Designated Centers
Criteria:Verification of original academic degrees, category certificates and biometric identity

Official Commission Directives & Candidate Instructions

Crucial conditions, verification rules, and examination hall mandates published in the official circular:

✓Direct entry as Assistant Commandant (Company Commander) in BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB
✓PET: 100m sprint in 16s, 800m run in 3m 45s, Long jump 3.5m, Shot put (7.26kg) 4.5m

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