UPSC CAPF – Assistant Commandant Examination

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Examination annually to recruit candidates as Assistant Commandants (Group A, Gazetted Officers) in forces like BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB. It is a prestigious exam for those aspiring to serve in India’s paramilitary forces.

Application Fee

• General / OBC (Male): ₹200/-
• Female / SC / ST: Exempted (No fee)
• Mode of Payment: Online (Debit/Credit/Net Banking/UPI) or SBI Challan.

Age Limit

• General: 20 to 25 years (as of exam notification date)
• OBC: 20 to 28 years (+3 years relaxation)
• SC/ST: 20 to 30 years (+5 years relaxation)
• Ex-Servicemen / Govt employees: As per UPSC rules.

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen.
• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Physical Standards: Candidates must meet prescribed physical and medical fitness standards (height, weight, vision, chest expansion, endurance tests).
• Number of Attempts: No fixed limit, subject to age eligibility.

Steps to Check UPSC CAPF Result

1. Visit the official UPSC website: https://www.upsc.gov.in
2. Navigate to the Examinations → Active Examinations section.
3. Select Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination result link.
4. Download the PDF containing roll numbers/names of qualified candidates.
5. Search your roll number/name using Ctrl+F.

FAQs

Q1. What are the stages of UPSC CAPF selection?
👉 Three stages: Written Examination (Paper I & II), Physical Standards/Physical Efficiency Test, and Interview/Personality Test.

Q2. Can final year students apply?
👉 Yes, but they must produce proof of graduation before the final selection.

Q3. What is the exam pattern?

👉Paper I: General Ability & Intelligence (Objective, 250 marks).

Paper II: General Studies, Essay & Comprehension (Descriptive, 200 marks).

PET/Medical Test: Qualifying.

Interview/Personality Test: 150 marks.

Q4. Which forces recruit through CAPF exam?
👉 BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB.

Q5. Is there any physical test in CAPF?
👉 Yes, candidates must clear 100m race, 800m race, long jump, and shot put, along with medical standards.