UPSC CAPF AC 2026 — Complete Guide: Syllabus, Eligibility, Salary & Cut-off
Last Updated: 23 August 2026 · By SarkariPaper Editorial
UPSC CAPF AC 2026 Overview
UPSC CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces) AC exam recruits Assistant Commandants (Group A Gazetted Officers) in BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB.
CAPF AC 2026 has approximately 506 vacancies. Selection includes Written Exam (Paper 1 & 2), Physical Efficiency Test, Medical, and Interview/Personality Test.
Assistant Commandant is a Group A Gazetted post with Pay Level 10 and in-hand salary of ₹55,000–₹75,000/month plus field allowance and government accommodation.
UPSC CAPF AC 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Opens | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 20 August 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in |
UPSC CAPF AC Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's Degree from recognized university
Age Limit
20–25 years (as on 1st January 2026)
OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years
Nationality
Indian Citizen
UPSC CAPF AC Selection Process
Paper 1 — General Ability & Intelligence (250 marks)
Paper 2 — General Studies, Essay & Comprehension (200 marks)
PET/PST — Physical Test
Interview — 150 marks
UPSC CAPF AC Exam Pattern 2026
Written / Online Test
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English | 25 | 100 |
| General Knowledge | 50 | 100 |
| Mathematics (if applicable) | 25 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | 300 |
UPSC CAPF AC Syllabus 2026
Full Syllabus →General Intelligence / Reasoning
General Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude
English Language
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UPSC CAPF AC Posts — Which is Best?
UPSC CAPF AC offers 1+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
Assistant Commandant As per notification TOP PICK | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 | medium |
UPSC CAPF AC Salary Structure
Salary varies based on post, city tier (X/Y/Z) for HRA, and DA rate. Figures above are indicative for 2026 DA rates.
UPSC CAPF AC Cut-off Marks
All Cut-offs →UPSC CAPF AC 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
Cut-offs vary by post. Detailed post-wise cut-offs (2015–2026) available withSarkariPaper Premium →
UPSC CAPF AC Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: Foundation (Month 1–2)
- ›Study the official syllabus and notification carefully
- ›Solve previous year question papers topic-wise
- ›Read daily current affairs for GK section
- ›Build strong basics in Maths, Reasoning & English
Phase 2: Mock Tests (Month 3)
- ›Attempt full-length mocks under exam time limit
- ›Analyse weak areas from mock test results
- ›Revise formula sheets and short notes weekly
- ›Focus on speed, accuracy and time management