UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant (AC) Examination Syllabus 2026
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
The UPSC Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Assistant Commandant (AC) Examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for recruitment of Assistant Commandants in BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB. The written examination consists of Paper-I (Objective) and Paper-II (Descriptive), followed by the Physical Standards Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Medical Examination, and Personality Test (Interview). Paper-II is evaluated only for candidates who secure the minimum qualifying marks in Paper-I. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Duration
Paper-I: 2 Hours Paper-II: 3 Hours
Marking
* Paper-I: 125 objective questions carrying 250 marks. * Paper-II: Descriptive paper carrying 200 marks. * Total Written Examination: 450 marks. * Candidates qualifying the written examination are called for PST/PET, Medical Examination, and Personality Test (150 Marks).
Negative marking
One-third (1/3) of the marks assigned to a question are deducted for every incorrect answer in Paper-I. There is no negative marking in the descriptive Paper-II.
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper | Subject | Questions |
| Paper-I | General Ability & Intelligence | 125 |
| Paper-II | General Studies, Essay & Comprehension | Descriptive |
Subject-wise Syllabus
Paper-I: General Ability & Intelligence
### General Mental Ability, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, Numerical Ability, Data Interpretation, ### General Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Information Technology, Biotechnology, Scientific Temper, Everyday Science, ### Current Events, National Current Affairs, International Current Affairs, Sports, Awards & Honours, Government Schemes, Economy & Business, Defence, Science & Technology, Environment, International Relations, ### Indian Polity & Economy, Constitution of India, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Parliament, Judiciary, Union & State Government, Public Administration, Economic Development, Human Rights, Internal Security, ### History of India, Ancient India, Medieval India, Modern India, Indian National Movement, Freedom Struggle, Social & Political Developments, ### Indian & World Geography, Physical Geography, Indian Geography, World Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Population, Economic Geography
Paper-II: General Studies, Essay & Comprehension
### Essay Writing, Candidates may write essays in English or Hindi on topics related to:, Modern Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Security Issues, Human Rights, Environment, Science & Technology, National & International Affairs, Social Issues, ### Comprehension, Reading Comprehension, Passage-based Questions, Vocabulary, Understanding & Interpretation, ### Precis Writing, Precis Writing, Summarization, Report Writing, ### Communication Skills, Grammar, Sentence Correction, Vocabulary, Usage, Language Skills, ### Other Language Skills, Counter Arguments, Short Notes, Paragraph Writing, Analytical Writing
Preparation Tips
- Strengthen General Science, Polity, History, Geography, and Current Affairs, as they form the core of Paper-I.
- Practice Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning daily.
- Read newspapers regularly to improve current affairs and essay content.
- Practice essay writing, précis writing, and comprehension for Paper-II.
- Solve previous years' UPSC CAPF AC question papers to understand the exam pattern.
- Attempt full-length mock tests to improve speed, accuracy, and time management.
- Begin physical fitness preparation early for the PST/PET stage alongside written exam preparation.