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22 Apr 2026
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2 Aug 2026
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15 Oct 2026
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23 Apr 2025
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23 Apr 2025
Application End
13 May 2025
Written Exam
3 Aug 2025
Written Result
10 Oct 2025
PET / PST & Medical Exam
15 Dec 2025
PET / PST & Medical Result
20 Feb 2026
Interview / Personality Test
10 Apr 2026
Interview Result
25 May 2026
Final Merit List
5 Jun 2026
Final Appointment / Joining
15 Aug 2026
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UPSC CAPF (AC) (2024)

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Notification
20 Apr 2024
Application Start
20 Apr 2024
Application End
10 May 2024
Written Exam
1 Aug 2024
Exam
6 Aug 2024
Result
15 Sept 2024
PET/PST
15 Feb 2025
Final Selection List
20 Jun 2025
Final Appointment
1 Oct 2025
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UPSC CAPF (AC) (2023)

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Notification
20 Apr 2023
Application Start
20 Apr 2023
Application End
10 May 2023
Written Exam
1 Aug 2023
Exam
6 Aug 2023
Result
15 Sept 2023
PET/PST
15 Feb 2024
Final Selection List
20 Jun 2024
Final Appointment
1 Oct 2024
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UPSC CAPF (AC) (2022)

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Notification
20 Apr 2022
Application Start
20 Apr 2022
Application End
10 May 2022
Written Exam
1 Aug 2022
Exam
6 Aug 2022
Result
15 Sept 2022
PET/PST
15 Feb 2023
Final Selection List
20 Jun 2023
Final Appointment
1 Oct 2023
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UPSC CAPF (AC) (2021)

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Notification
20 Apr 2021
Application Start
20 Apr 2021
Application End
10 May 2021
Written Exam
1 Aug 2021
Exam
6 Aug 2021
Result
15 Sept 2021
PET/PST
15 Feb 2022
Final Selection List
20 Jun 2022
Final Appointment
1 Oct 2022
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UPSC CAPF (AC) (2020)

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Notification
20 Apr 2020
Application Start
20 Apr 2020
Application End
10 May 2020
Written Exam
1 Aug 2020
Exam
6 Aug 2020
Result
15 Sept 2020
PET/PST
15 Feb 2021
Final Selection List
20 Jun 2021
Final Appointment
1 Oct 2021
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UPSC CAPF (AC) (2019)

Completed
Notification
20 Apr 2019
Application Start
20 Apr 2019
Application End
10 May 2019
Written Exam
1 Aug 2019
Exam
6 Aug 2019
Result
15 Sept 2019
PET/PST
15 Feb 2020
Final Selection List
20 Jun 2020
Final Appointment
1 Oct 2020
AI Overview • Direct Answer Summary
Verified via Official Gazette & Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

UPSC CAPF (AC) (Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandant) Examination) is a national competitive recruitment examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Candidates appointed receive an estimated in-hand monthly salary of as per 7th CPC standards, with general eligibility requiring ages between 18 to 30/32 years.

Conducting BodyUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Monthly In-Hand7th CPC
Age Limit18-32 Yrs
Official Sourceupsc.gov.in

About UPSC CAPF (AC) (Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandant) Examination)

UPSC CAPF AC recruits Assistant Commandants for BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB.

Conducting Body: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)Official Portal: https://upsc.gov.in

💡 Why Prepare for UPSC CAPF (AC)?

  • ✓Officer rank entry in central armed police forces
  • ✓Fast-track leadership and field postings
  • ✓Strong pay scale with allowances

📋 UPSC CAPF (AC) Exam Pattern & Selection Stages

StageModeSubjects / ModulesDurationTotal MarksNegative MarkingDifficulty
Paper 1Pen & Paper (Objective (MCQ))General Ability & Intelligence2 Hours2500.33 per wrong answerModerate
Paper 2Pen & Paper (Descriptive)General Studies, Essay & Comprehension3 Hours200Not applicableDifficult
PET/InterviewPhysical & Interview (Qualifying + Personality)Physical Efficiency Test and Interview-150Not applicableDifficult

🎯 Who Should Apply / Target Audience

Graduates aiming for officer rank in CAPF

Physically fit and leadership-oriented candidates

Aspirants targeting BSF/CRPF/CISF/ITBP/SSB

🚀 How to Start Preparing for UPSC CAPF (AC)

  1. 1Verify eligibility, age limits and qualification for UPSC CAPF (AC)
  2. 2Review the latest exam pattern and detailed syllabus
  3. 3Collect standard books and solve previous 5-year papers
  4. 4Take section-wise and full-length mock tests regularly
  5. 5Analyze mock test scorecards and revise weak topics

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (UPSC CAPF (AC))

Q: Who conducts UPSC CAPF (AC)?

A: UPSC CAPF (AC) is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission.

Q: Is UPSC CAPF (AC) conducted every year?

A: Yes, UPSC CAPF (AC) is generally held annually as per the official recruitment calendar.

Q: Is there negative marking in UPSC CAPF (AC)?

A: Most objective stages carry negative marking; check the official notification for exact deduction.