Akhilesh Kumar
CAPF AC 2025: Recruitment for Assistant Commandants
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the CAPF AC Exam to recruit candidates for the post of Assistant Commandants in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). The selected candidates will be posted in BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB.
The CAPF AC 2025 Application Process is expected to begin on 22nd April 2025, and candidates with a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution can apply. Below is the detailed information:
CAPF AC 2025 Updates: Dates Released
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Process Starts | 22nd April 2025 |
| Last Date for Registration | 16th May 2025 |
| Admit Card for Paper-1 | August 2025 |
| Paper-1 Exam | 28th Sept – 1st Oct 2025 |
| Paper-1 Result Declaration | November 2025 |
| PST, PET & Medical Test | December 2025 |
| PST, PET & Medical Result | January 2026 |
| Admit Card for Paper-2 | February 2026 |
| Paper-2 Exam | 1st March 2026 |
| Final Result Announcement | April 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Short Form | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Border Security Force | BSF | Will be updated later |
| Central Reserve Police Force | CRPF | Will be updated later |
| Central Industrial Security Force | CISF | Will be updated later |
| Indo-Tibetan Border Police | ITBP | Will be updated later |
| Sashtra Seema Bal | SSB | Will be updated later |
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Candidate must be a citizen of India.
- Gender Restrictions:
- Female candidates are excluded for ITBP posts.
- Both male and female candidates can apply for CRPF, CISF, SSB, and BSF posts.
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
- Age Limit:
- Minimum: 20 years
- Maximum: 25 years (as of 1st August 2025).
- Physical Standards: Candidates must meet specific criteria for height, eyesight, and general health.
Application Process
- The application form will be available on the official UPSC website: www.upsc.gov.in.
- Candidates must provide accurate information, upload a scanned photograph and signature, and pay the application fee.
- Application Fee:
- General: ₹200
- SC/ST and female candidates: Exempted
- Payment via net banking, debit/credit card.
- No need to send a physical copy of the application form; ensure you take a printout for reference.
Selection Procedure
The selection process comprises:
- Written Examination:
- Paper-1: General Ability and Intelligence (Objective Type, 250 Marks)
- Paper-2: General Studies, Essay & Comprehension (Descriptive, 200 Marks)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Medical Test
- Interview/Personality Test
Final merit is based on combined marks of the written exam and interview.
Exam Pattern
Paper-1: General Ability and Intelligence
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Type of Questions | MCQs |
| Total Questions | 125 |
| Marks | 250 |
| Language | Hindi & English |
| Negative Marking | Yes, 1/3rd per wrong answer |
Paper-2: General Studies, Essay & Comprehension
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Type of Questions | Descriptive |
| Total Marks | 200 |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Test | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Metre Race | 16 Seconds | 18 Seconds |
| 800 Metre Race | 3 min 45 sec | 4 min 45 sec |
| Long Jump | 3.5 Meters | 3.0 Meters |
| Shot Put (7.26 kg) | 4.5 Meters | N/A |
Admit Card
- Download from the official UPSC website.
- Contains details like roll number, exam venue, and timing.
- Mandatory for examination and subsequent rounds.
Results
- Results will be published on the official UPSC website.
- Candidates qualifying the written test proceed to the physical and medical tests.
- Final merit list based on written test, PET, and interview.
Cut-Off
- The cut-off varies yearly and is based on exam difficulty and number of vacancies.
- Minimum qualifying marks are required to proceed to the next stage.
Official Website
For more details, visit the official UPSC website: www.upsc.gov.in
