UPSC CAPF AC Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

UPSC Recruitment 2026 - CAPF

UPSC has released an official notification for the recruitment of CAPF posts. Eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment before 25 Mar 2025. Read the full details below including eligibility criteria, important dates, and how to apply.

UPSC CAPF AC Syllabus 2026 CAPF - Overview

Organization	UPSC
Post Name	CAPF
Qualification	Any Bachelors Degree
Location	Cuttack, Kerala,Maharashtra,Odisha,Tamil Nadu,Delhi
Job Type	Full Time
Application Start Date	05 Mar 2025
Last Date to Apply	25 Mar 2025
Official Website	upsc.gov.in/

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for UPSC CAPF recruitment must possess the following educational qualification: Any Bachelors Degree. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for detailed eligibility requirements.

Age Limit

The age of the candidate should be between 20 years and 25 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules for reserved categories. Please refer to the official notification for details.

Application Fee

The application fee for UPSC CAPF recruitment is: For Female/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability Candidates: NIL For Other Candidates: Rs. 200/- Payment Mode: Branch of State Bank of India by cash or by using Net Banking facility of any bank or by using Visa/ Master/ RuPay/ Credit/ Debit Card/UPI Payment.. Please refer to the official notification for category-wise fee details and payment methods.

Important Dates

Application Start Date	05 Mar 2025
Last Date to Apply	25 Mar 2025

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates can apply for UPSC CAPF recruitment 2026 by following these steps:

Visit the official website: upsc.gov.in/
Look for the CAPF recruitment notification
Read the eligibility criteria and ensure you meet all requirements
Fill in the application form with accurate details
Upload the required documents and photograph
Pay the application fee as applicable
Submit the application and save the confirmation for future reference

Important Links

Official Notification	Download PDF
Apply Online	Click Here
Official Website	upsc.gov.in/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the exam pattern for UPSC CAPF AC 2026?

The UPSC CAPF AC 2026 exam has a written stage with two papers (Paper I – General Ability & Intelligence, 250 marks, 2 hours; Paper II – General Studies, Essay & Comprehension, 200 marks, 3 hours), followed by Physical Standards/Physical Efficiency Tests & Medical Tests and a 150‑mark Interview/Personality Test, and the final merit list is based on 600 marks (450 written + 150 interview).

Is there negative marking in the CAPF AC written exam?

The official pattern specifies that Paper I is an objective‑type paper with multiple‑choice questions, and UPSC applies a penalty for wrong answers in such papers; candidates are advised to attempt only those questions for which they are reasonably sure, as incorrect answers attract negative marks.

Which subjects are included in the UPSC CAPF AC syllabus?

The CAPF AC syllabus includes General Mental Ability, General Science, Current Events, Indian Polity & Economy, History of India, and Indian & World Geography in Paper I, and General Studies, Essay (on topics like history, geography, polity, economy, security and human rights) plus English comprehension, precis, counter‑argument writing and basic grammar in Paper II.

How many questions and marks are there in the CAPF AC written exam?

Paper I carries 250 marks with objective‑type questions (number of questions is not the key parameter, marks are), and Paper II carries 200 marks with descriptive questions, making the written stage worth 450 marks in total.

What happens after clearing the CAPF AC written exam?

Candidates who obtain the minimum qualifying marks in the written exam are called for Physical Standards/Physical Efficiency Tests and Detailed Medical Examination, and those who are found fit are then summoned for a 150‑mark Interview/Personality Test conducted by UPSC; the final selection is based on the combined marks of the written exam and interview.