UPSC CAPF AC Final Result 2026 Out

The recruitment drive for UPSC CAPF AC Examination 2025 aimed to fill a total of 357 vacancies for Assistant Commandants (ACs) across various Central Armed Police Forces. Candidates applied for these positions based on detailed eligibility criteria, which primarily included educational qualifications and specific physical standards.

• Border Security Force (BSF) : 24 Posts
• Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) : 204 Posts
• Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) : 92 Posts
• Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) : 04 Posts
• Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) : 33 Posts
• Educational Eligibility : A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India is a mandatory requirement. Candidates awaiting their final year results were generally permitted to apply provisionally, subject to producing proof of passing the degree examination at the time of the Detailed Application Form submission.
• Physical Standards : Candidates were required to meet rigorous physical and medical standards prescribed by UPSC and the respective forces. These typically include minimum height, chest (for males, expanded and unexpanded), weight proportional to height, visual acuity (eye-sight standards), and overall medical fitness to withstand the demanding nature of service in the Central Armed Police Forces. Specific details are outlined in the official notification.

The selection process for the UPSC CAPF (AC) Examination 2025 is a multi-staged and comprehensive procedure designed to identify and recruit suitable candidates for the challenging role of Assistant Commandants in the Central Armed Police Forces. The key stages involved are:

• Written Examination : This is the initial screening stage, consisting of two papers. Paper-I (General Ability and Intelligence) is an objective type paper, and Paper-II (General Studies, Essay and Comprehension) is a descriptive paper. Candidates must achieve minimum qualifying marks in both papers to be eligible for subsequent stages.
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Standard Test (PST) : Candidates who qualify in the written examination undergo a PET, which includes events like 100-meter race, 800-meter race, long jump, and shot put. Alongside, PST involves measuring height, chest, and weight according to prescribed standards. This stage is qualifying in nature, meaning no marks are awarded, but it is compulsory to pass.
• Medical Examination : Successful candidates from the PET/PST stage are subjected to a thorough Medical Examination. This ensures that candidates meet the stringent health and physical standards required for service in the armed police forces, identifying any disqualifying medical conditions.
• Interview / Personality Test : Candidates who clear the medical examination are called for an interview by the UPSC. This stage assesses the candidate’s personality, communication skills, leadership potential, general awareness, and suitability for a career as an Assistant Commandant. The interview carries significant weightage in the final merit calculation.
• Final Merit List : A final merit list is prepared based on the cumulative marks obtained by candidates in the Written Examination (Paper-I & Paper-II) and the Interview/Personality Test. Candidates are then recommended for appointment to various Central Armed Police Forces based on their overall merit rank and the preferences indicated by them.