UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant 2026: Admit Card, Exam Date, Answer Key, Syllabus, Cut Off
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UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant — Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination · केंद्रीय सशस्त्र पुलिस बल (Assistant Commandants) परीक्षा — is conducted by Union Public Service Commission. As of , applications for UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant 2026 closed on . Source: upsc.gov.in.
UPSC's annual examination for recruitment of Assistant Commandants (Group A) in the BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB; men and women graduates are eligible.
Applications closed 12 Mar 2026.
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Checked today on upsc.gov.inUPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant 2026 quick answers
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UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Exam Date 2026
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online application | 20 Feb – 12 Mar 2026 Till 18:00 hours on 12.03.2026. PDF p.1 | Done |
| e-Admit Card | Not announced Uploaded on upsconline.nic.in, per press note of 10.07.2026. | Done |
| Written exam | 19 Jul 2026 PDF p.13 | Done |
| Written result | 25 Aug 2026 PDF p.1 | Done |
| Detailed application window for PST/PET-qualified candidates | 7 Sept – 21 Sept 2026 PDF p.1 | Done |
| PST/PET, Medical and Interview | Not announced | Not yet |
UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Result 2026 and result date
Result declared 25 Aug 2026. Written result
| Cycle | Last exam | Result | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 Jul 2026 | 25 Aug 2026 | 37 days |
UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Vacancy 2026: 349 posts
UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Age Limit and Eligibility 2026
20–25 years on 1 Aug 2026
Born not earlier than 2 August 2001 and not later than 1 August 2006.
| SC/ST | 5 years |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 years |
| Civilian Central Government servants and Ex-Servicemen | up to 5 years |
Qualification: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. Candidates appearing in the qualifying exam in 2026 may apply. Fee: ₹200. Female, SC and ST candidates are exempted; OBC and EWS pay the full fee. PDF p.7
UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern
| Subject | Qs / Marks |
|---|---|
| Paper-I: General Ability and Intelligence | — / 250 |
| Paper-II: General Studies, Essay and Comprehension | — / 200 |
Selection process: Written exam (Paper-I and Paper-II) → Physical Standards / Physical Efficiency Tests and Medical Standards Tests → Interview / Personality Test.
UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Cut Off by year
| Year | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Ex-Servicemen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 173 | 172 | 173 | 162 | 156 | 60 |
| 2024 | 182 | 167 | 182 | 164 | 168 | 66 |
| Year | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Ex-Servicemen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 285 | 282 | 292 | 265 | 260 | 125 |
| 2024 | 311 | 292 | 308 | 283 | 286 | 155 |
Official cut-off documents
- CAPF AC 2018 CutOffMks HnOutUPSC
- CAPF AC 2018 CutOffMksOutUPSC
UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Answer Key 2026
No 2026 answer key on upsc.gov.in yet.
UPSC official website and login
UPSC’s only official website is upsc.gov.in (old address: upsconline.nic.in). Every PDF link here opens there directly.
UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant 2026: questions people ask
Is the UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant 2026 notification out?
Yes, the UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant 2026 cycle is under way. Latest: Applications closed 12 Mar 2026.
What is the age limit for UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant?
20–25 years on 1 Aug 2026, as per the official notification. Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, Civilian Central Government servants and Ex-Servicemen up to 5 years.
How many vacancies are there in UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant 2026?
349 posts as per the official notice (BSF 108, CRPF 106, ITBP 12, SSB 53, CISF 70).
Where can I find previous UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant cut-offs?
UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant cut-offs from 2018–2025 are listed by year on this page: 4 official documents, each linked to the PDF on upsc.gov.in.
What is the full form of UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant?
UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant stands for Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination, conducted by Union Public Service Commission.
What is the official website of UPSC?
The only official website of UPSC is upsc.gov.in. Always apply and download there; other sites asking for money are not official.
More UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant updates
- CAPF AC 2018 CutOffMksOutCut-offUPSC
- CAPF AC Exam 2017 NoticeNoticeUPSC
- UPSC CAPF ac Admit Card 2014CAPF ac exam 2014OutAdmit cardUPSC
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