Recruitment Examinations

UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandants

UPSC; Entry: Recognised bachelor degree or equivalent; Subjects: General ability/intelligence, general studies, essay, comprehension.

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Examination overview

Conducting authorityUPSC
FrequencyAnnual calendar; dates can be revised
Reference scheme2025/2026 published scheme
Syllabus and subjectsGeneral ability/intelligence, general studies, essay, comprehension
Additional details and verification notes
VerificationRecorded stages: Written examination; Physical standards / efficiency and medical assessments; Interview / Personality Test; Final recommendation.
Important notesEntry qualification: Recognised bachelor degree or equivalent. Recorded subjects/scope: General ability/intelligence, general studies, essay, comprehension. Selection sequence: Written examination; Physical standards / efficiency and medical assessments; Interview / Personality Test; Final recommendation.
How to check official noticesUPSC examination notifications / archives, calendars, written results and final results. PIB: All Releases, filter ministry / department or search exam name. PIB is supplementary and does not publish every advertisement.

Eligibility and qualifications

Required educationRecognised bachelor degree or equivalent.
Marks or subjectsPass; final-appearing provision as notified.
Reference minimum age20
Reference maximum age25
Additional details and verification notes
NationalityIndian citizenship; specific government-consent exceptions if notified.
Age conditions20–25 at notified examination-year cut-off.
Skills or registrationNo universal separate licence or skill requirement. See post-specific notes.
Other requirementsPST/PET and medical fitness mandatory. Previously finally selected/recommended CAPF AC candidates face reappearance restrictions.
Current-notice verificationExam-specific baseline; service/post annexures and current notice control

Selection and examination stages

The selection sequence and what happens at each stage. Written-paper structure and marking are shown separately below.

01Written examinationWritten examinationDetails
02Physical standards / efficiency and medical assessmentsPhysical / medicalDetails
03Interview / Personality TestInterview / assessmentDetails
04Final recommendationOutcome / verificationDetails

Examination pattern and paper components

Written papers only: subjects, available question counts, marks, duration and marking rules. Physical, medical and final-selection stages are described above, not repeated here.

Paper-IQ 125Marks 250Min 120Details
Subjects / sectionsGeneral ability and intelligence
Questions125
Maximum marks250
Duration (minutes)120
Negative markingOne third of question marks
Paper formatMCQ

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Paper-IIMarks 200Min 180Details
Subjects / sectionsGeneral studies, essay and comprehension
Maximum marks200
Duration (minutes)180
Negative markingNo MCQ penalty
Paper formatDescriptive

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Examination documents and reference resources

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UPSC Civil Services Examination scheme reference
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Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2026 / General Ability and Intelligence
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Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2026 / General Studies, Essay and Comprehension
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Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2025 / General Ability and Intelligence
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Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2025 / General Studies, Essay and Comprehension
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Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2024 / GENERAL ABILITY AND INTELLIGENCE
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Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2024 / GENERAL STUDIES, ESSAY AND COMPREHENSION
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UPSC official previous-year papers (select this examination and year)
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Official sources and current-notice checks

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Catalogue verification notes (2)
  • Fixed school-standard range is provisional; not an official syllabus
  • School-foundation question bank disabled: Catalogue entry qualification includes a degree-level or professional degree route: Recognised bachelor degree or equivalent.

Source review: automated catalogue checks on 4 November 2026, plus selected publisher-page checks. This is not confirmation that every listed URL or examination detail is current.

Official examination / application dates

Dates can change between recruitment or admission cycles. Results are unverified until checked against the official notice.

Frequently Asked Questions about UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandants

Who conducts UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandants?

UPSC. Confirm the current conducting authority and registration portal on the official notice.

What is the eligibility for UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandants?

Recognised bachelor degree or equivalent. Apply the latest official notice for age, nationality, reservations, professional registration and qualification details.

Which subjects should I prepare?

General ability/intelligence, general studies, essay, comprehension The PDF syllabus guide presents the available register information, not an independently certified syllabus.

What is the selection or paper pattern?

Written examination. View the listed selection stages and examination pattern records on this tool; verify paper format and marking rules with the authority.

How can I download UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandants materials?

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Where are the latest UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandants dates?

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Disclaimer — UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandants

This UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandants recruitment overview is for educational preparation only. The current official notification from UPSC controls eligibility, age limits and relaxations, reservations, examination stages, syllabus, marks, negative marking, fees, application dates, documents and final selection or admission. Historical reference schemes and indicative stages may not match the current cycle.

Latest and updated information should always be obtained from the concerned official website. GSETOOLS is not the recruiting authority, examination board, admission office or scholarship provider.