UPSC Central Armed Police Forces Assistant Commandant (CAPF AC Exam 2026)
Official Commission / Board: Union Public Service Commission
Recruitment Lifecycle Progress
Official Notification
Gazetted & Published
Online Application
Till 2026-05-14
Admit Card
Announcing Soon
Written Exam
August 2026
Final Result & Cutoff
Post-Exam Verification
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.
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Post-Wise Vacancy & Educational Qualification Breakdown
Official mapping of which degree, diploma, or certificate qualifies for which designated post
| Designated Post Name | Department / Cadre | Eligible Qualification Requirements | Vacancies | Age Bracket | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC CAPF AC (506 Posts) | Union Public Service Commission | Bachelor's Degree in any discipline | 506 | 20 to 25 Years | Pay Level 10 |
Category-Wise Statutory Fees & Age Relaxation Matrix
Government prescribed fees, age concessions, and certificate verification requirements
| Category | Code | Statutory Fee | Upper Age Relaxation | Maximum Age | Statutory Concession Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | UR / GEN | ₹200 | No Age Relaxation | 25 Years | Standard fee applies |
| Economically Weaker Sections | EWS | ₹200 | No Age Relaxation (Merit Quota 10%) | 25 Years | Valid Income & Asset Certificate required |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy) | OBC-NCL | ₹200 | +3 Years Upper Age Concession | 28 Years | Central Government format certificate required |
| Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes | SC / ST | Exempted (₹0) | +5 Years Upper Age Concession | 30 Years | 100% Application Fee Exemption |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | PwBD / Divyang | Exempted (₹0) | +10 Years (PwBD-UR) / +13y (OBC) / +15y (SC/ST) | 35 to 40 Years | Disability Certificate (>40%) required |
| Female Candidates (All Categories) | Female | Exempted (₹0) | +3 Years in select state drives | 25 to 30 Years | Full Fee Waiver in Central Drives (UPSC/SSC) |
Official Selection Process Stages
Sequential evaluation hurdles from initial screening to final gazette appointment
Detailed Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Standards
Stage-wise marks breakdown, negative marking rules, topic list, physical efficiency criteria, and historical cut-offs.
Written Exam (Paper 1 Objective 250M + Paper 2 Descriptive 200M)
| Subject / Section | Questions | Maximum Marks | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 30 | 30 | Composite |
| Reasoning & Mental Ability | 30 | 30 | Composite |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | Composite |
| Total Scheme | 100 Qs | 100 Marks | 90 Minutes |
PST & PET Running Test
| Subject / Section | Questions | Maximum Marks | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Standards Test (PST) Verification | 1 | Qualifying | Composite |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET Race / Endurance) | 1 | Qualifying | Composite |
Interview / Personality Test (150 Marks)
Official Commission Directives & Candidate Instructions
Crucial conditions, verification rules, and examination hall mandates published in the official circular:
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