UPSC CAPF AC Syllabus 2026

✅ Last Updated: May 2026

UPSC CAPF (AC) 2026 Syllabus covers the written examination for Assistant Commandant posts in BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB. The written exam has two papers — Paper-I (General Ability & Intelligence, 250 marks, objective) and Paper-II (General Studies, Essay & Comprehension, 200 marks, descriptive). Qualifying candidates are called for Physical & Medical Standards Test and Interview.

📊Central Armed Police Forces (AC) Examination 2026 — Highlights

Conducting Body	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Post	Assistant Commandant (Group A) in BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB
Paper-I	250 Marks \| 2 Hours \| Objective
Paper-II	200 Marks \| 3 Hours \| Descriptive
Negative Marking (Paper-I)	-1/3 per wrong answer
Qualification	Any Graduate
Age Limit	20–25 years
Official Website	upsc.gov.in

🗂️Exam Pattern 2026

Exam Tier / Stage	Mode	Subjects	Questions	Marks	Duration	Negative
Paper-I (Written)	Offline (OMR)	General Ability & Intelligence (Objective)	125	250	2 hrs	-1/3
Paper-II (Written)	Offline (Descriptive)	General Studies, Essay & Comprehension	—	200	3 hrs	None
Physical & Medical Test	In-person	Physical Standards Test (PST) + Physical Efficiency Test (PET) + Medical	—	Qualifying	—	None
Interview	In-person	Personality Test	—	150	—	None

📚Subject-wise Detailed Syllabus

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General Ability & Intelligence (Paper-I)

Objective MCQ paper testing GK, reasoning, mental ability and science.

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General Mental Ability (Reasoning, Problem-solving) General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology — applied concepts) Current Events of National & International Importance History of India & Freedom Movement Indian & World Geography (Physical, Social, Economic) Indian Polity & Governance Indian Economy & Social Development Environmental Ecology & Climate Change General English (Vocabulary, Grammar, Comprehension)

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General Studies, Essay & Comprehension (Paper-II)

Descriptive paper testing analytical thinking, opinion writing and English comprehension.

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Essay Writing (Topics: National issues, social problems, administrative challenges) Comprehension (English passage with questions) Precis Writing Counter Argument (Present argument for the opposite view) Formal Letter Writing Current Events Analysis Internal Security & Border Management concepts India's Foreign Policy & Relations Governance & Administration

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Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Qualifying physical fitness standards for CAPF service.

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100 Metre Race 800 Metre Race Long Jump Shot Put (7.26 kg) High Jump Qualifying standards differ for Male and Female candidates

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