The UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant exam will be held on August 3, 2025, in two shifts. Recruitments will be done for 357 posts. Admit cards will be released on the website 10 days before the exam.
UPSC CAPF AC 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the exam date for the recruitment of Assistant Commandant posts in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). This exam will be held on August 3, 2025, in two separate shifts. A total of 357 posts will be filled through this recruitment. Admit cards will be released on the official website approximately 10 days before the exam.
Exam Date and Schedule
UPSC, while issuing the official notification for the CAPF (AC) 2025 exam, has stated that the exam will be held on August 3, 2025. This exam will be conducted in two stages, with different papers specified.
First Shift (Code 1): 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — General Ability and Intelligence Paper. This will be an objective type question paper.
Second Shift (Code 2): 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM — General Studies, Essay and Comprehension Paper. This will be a conventional type paper, including essay writing and comprehension-related questions.
When will the Admit Cards be Released?
As per the guidelines issued by UPSC, admit cards will be released approximately 10 days before the exam date. This means candidates can download their admit cards around July 24, 2025.
Admit cards will be available only in online mode. No admit card will be sent to any candidate by post.
How to Download Admit Cards
To download the admit card, candidates need to follow the following steps —
- Go to the official UPSC website upsc.gov.in.
- Click on the admit card link on the homepage (this link will only appear when the card is available).
- Now, log in by entering your registration ID and date of birth.
- Your admit card will open on the screen.
- It is necessary to download and take a printout of the admit card, which is mandatory to carry to the examination center.
How Many Posts will be Recruited?
A total of 357 vacant posts will be filled under this recruitment process. These posts are divided into various forces under the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) —
- BSF (Border Security Force): 24 posts
- CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force): 204 posts
- CISF (Central Industrial Security Force): 92 posts
- ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police): 4 posts
- SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal): 33 posts
All these appointments will be made directly to the post of Assistant Commandant.
When was the Application Process Held?
The application process for this recruitment ran from March 5, 2025, to March 25, 2025. The commission also provided a correction window for candidates to make corrections in their applications from March 26 to April 1, 2025.
What to Prepare Before the Exam
The CAPF exam is conducted in two stages – the first paper is General Ability and Intelligence, which is multiple-choice (MCQ). It includes questions based on general knowledge, current affairs, general science, mathematics, logical reasoning, etc.
The second paper is General Studies, Essay and Comprehension, which includes essay writing, report writing, reading comprehension, grammar, and language-related questions.
Candidates should study previous years' question papers, practice time management, and prepare strategically for both papers.
Medical Test and Physical Efficiency Test
Candidates who pass the written examination will be called for Physical Standards/Physical Efficiency Tests (PET) and Medical Standards Tests. This stage is particularly important because the role of Assistant Commandant demands physically fit and mentally b candidates.
Interview and Final Merit
Candidates who qualify the PET and medical test will be invited for an Interview/Personality Test. The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in both the written examination and the interview.
