CAPF (AC) 2026 Notification Overview
The CAPF Assistant Commandant 2026 examination is conducted by UPSC for recruitment to Group A officer posts in BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB. Graduates from recognized universities can apply subject to the prescribed age, physical standards, and other eligibility conditions. The selection process includes a written examination, Physical Standards/Physical Efficiency Tests, medical examination, and interview or personality test. The written exam covers General Ability and Intelligence, General Studies, Essay, and Comprehension. Effective CAPF preparation should include current affairs, previous-year papers, answer-writing practice, mock tests, and regular physical training. Candidates should refer to the official UPSC notification for the latest eligibility, vacancies, dates, syllabus, and selection details.
| Exam Particular | Details |
| Exam Name | UPSC CAPF (AC) 2026 |
| Exam Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission |
| Post Name | Assistant Commandant |
| Number of Vacancies | 349 |
| Notification Release Date | February 20, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | March 12, 2026 |
| Exam Date | July 19, 2026 |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in / upsconline.nic.in |
Syllabus For CAPF (Assistant Commandant)
Mathematics |
Basic Calculation, Number System, Decimal Fraction, Simplification, Square Roots & Cube Roots, Surds & Indices, HCF & LCM, Time & Work, Pipe & Cistern, Problem on Trains, Time and Distance, Boat & Stream, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Mixture & Allegation, Ratio & Proportion, Average, Partnership, Problem on Ages, Simple Interest, and Compound Interest. |
General English | Verb, Tense, Passive Voice, Narration, Question Tag, Subject-Verb Agreement, Conditional Sentences, Identifying Parts of Speech, Infinitive, Gerund, Participle, Inversion, Mood, Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Conjunction, Article, Preposition, Adverb, Parallelism, Comprehension, Essay Writing, and Precis Writing, Word Often Confused & Misused, Vocabularies from Root, Synonyms & Antonyms, One Word Substitution, Idioms & Phrases, Phrasal Verbs, and Spellings. |
General Studies |
History, Geography, Polity, Economy, General Science, and Current Affairs. |
Exam Conducted – Once in a Year
| Age | General | 20 to 25 Years |
| OBC | 20 to 28 Years | |
| SC / ST | 20 to 30 Years | |
| Qualification | A candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any Stream |
| CAPF (AC) : EXAM PATTERN | |||||
| Paper’s | Subject | Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
| Paper-1 (Objective) | General Ability & Intelligence | 125 | 250 | 2 hours | 0.66 |
| Paper-2 (Discriptive) | General Studies, Essay & Comprehension | 6 | 200 | 3 hours | NIL |
| 450 | 5 hours | - | |||
| PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY TEST (PET) & MEDICAL STANDARDS TEST | |||||
| MALE | FEMALE | ||||
| (a) 100 Meters race | In 16 Sec | In 18 Sec | |||
| (b) 800 Meters race | In 3 minutes 45 seconds | In 4 minutes 45 seconds | |||
| (c) Long Jump | 1.5 Meters (3 Chances) | 3 Meters (3 Chances) | |||
| (d) Shot Put (7.26 Kgs.) | 4.5 Meters (3 Chances) | - | |||
Interview/Personality Test : Candidates who are declared qualified in the Medical Standards Tests, will be called for Interview/Personality Test to be conducted by Union Public Service Commission. Candidates who are declared medically unfit but allowed to appear before the “Review Medical Board” on their appeal by the Appellate Authority will be called for Interview/Personality Tests provisionally. The Interview/Personality Test will carry 150 Marks. Candidates who are short-listed for Interview/Personality Test, including those shortlisted for Interview/Personality Test provisionally will be issued a Detailed Application Form (DAF) in which among other things, they will be required to indicate their preference of Forces.
Why Choose Chanakya College Dehradun for CAPF (AC) Preparation in India?
Chanakya College offers a structured and focused CAPF AC preparation program in Dehradun covering the written examination, physical stages, and personality assessment. The program combines experienced faculty, updated study resources, regular tests, current affairs preparation, answer-writing practice, and personalized mentoring. Its residential learning environment also helps students maintain a disciplined study routine with fewer distractions.
The faculty follows a practical and exam-focused teaching approach rather than simply completing the syllabus. Classes emphasize conceptual clarity, problem-solving techniques, answer writing, time management, and regular doubt resolution. Faculty members also guide students according to the latest UPSC CAPF exam pattern and syllabus, helping them focus on relevant preparation areas.
Yes. Students receive organized and regularly updated CAPF study material covering important topics, practice questions, current affairs, and examination-oriented resources. The material is designed to support classroom learning, revision, and regular practice without making preparation unnecessarily complicated.
Yes. Regular mock tests, sectional assessments, and answer-writing practice form an important part of the preparation program. Students receive feedback on their performance, helping them identify weak areas, improve writing skills, manage examination time, and develop greater confidence for the CAPF written examination.
Chanakya College provides guidance for the physical and personality-assessment stages of the CAPF Assistant Commandant selection process. Students receive support related to fitness preparation, physical standards, interview skills, communication, current affairs, and personality development to help them prepare for the different stages of selection.
Chanakya College has supported aspirants preparing for CAPF and other government competitive examinations through structured classes, regular testing, mentorship, and disciplined preparation. Students' progress is continuously monitored to help them improve throughout the course.
The college provides a disciplined and focused residential learning environment in Dehradun. With dedicated academic support, regular study routines, and campus facilities, students can maintain consistency and concentrate on their CAPF preparation with fewer everyday distractions.