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UPSC CAPF AC Exam Date 2026 Out - Assistant Commandant Notice

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349

Last Date

12-03-2026

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Important Dates

  • Online Application Start Date20-02-2026
  • Online Application Last Date12-03-2026
  • Last Date for Fee Payment12-03-2026
  • Exam Date19-07-2026
  • Admit Card Release DateJuly 2026

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  • General / OBC₹ 200/-
  • SC / ST / PH₹ 0/-
  • Female (All Categories)₹ 0/-

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Exam Pattern

Duration

Paper I: 2 Hours; Paper II: 3 Hours

Neg. Marking

1/3rd (0.33) marks for Paper I only

Exam Mode

Offline (Pen and Paper)

Total Marks

450 Marks (Paper I: 250, Paper II: 200)

Vacancy Details

5 Posts

BSF (Assistant Commandant)

Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized university. Physical standards as per UPSC norms.

Total 108

CRPF (Assistant Commandant)

Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized university. Physical standards as per UPSC norms.

Total 106

CISF (Assistant Commandant)

Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized university. Physical standards as per UPSC norms.

Total 70

ITBP (Assistant Commandant)

Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized university. Physical standards as per UPSC norms.

Total 12

SSB (Assistant Commandant)

Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized university. Physical standards as per UPSC norms.

Total 53

Exam Syllabus

Paper I: General Ability and Intelligence

General Mental Ability, General Science, Current Events of National and International Importance, Indian Polity and Economy, History of India, Indian and World Geography.

Paper II: General Studies, Essay and Comprehension

Part A: Essay writing on topics like Modern Indian History, Freedom Struggle, Geography, Polity, Economy, Security, and Human Rights. Part B: Comprehension, Précis writing, and Other communications/language skills (English only).

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UPSC CAPF (Assistant Commandant) Examination 2026 Schedule

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the exam date for the Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 349 vacancies across various elite forces including the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). As per the latest notification (Advt No. : 08/2026-CAPF), the written examination is scheduled to be conducted on July 19, 2026.

Candidates who successfully submitted their applications between February 20 and March 12, 2026, can now access the exam schedule details via the official portal. The selection process involves a comprehensive evaluation consisting of a Written Examination, Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Medical Standards Test, and a final Interview/Personality Test. To qualify, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. It is mandatory for aspirants to carry a printed copy of their admit card (to be released soon) along with a valid photo ID proof to the designated exam center. Regularly checking the official UPSC website is recommended for the latest updates on admit card availability and shift timings.

FAQs

What is the UPSC CAPF AC 2026 Exam Date?
The written examination for UPSC CAPF (Assistant Commandant) 2026 is scheduled to be held on 19 July 2026.
How many vacancies are released for CAPF 2026?
A total of 349 vacancies have been released across BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB.
Is there any negative marking in the UPSC CAPF AC exam?
Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/3rd (0.33) of the marks assigned to each question in Paper I. There is no negative marking in the descriptive Paper II.
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