UPSC CAPF 2025: Result OUT, Cut Off, Exam Date, Eligibility, Pattern & Syllabus

The UPSC CAPF result 2025 was released on October 10, 2025 for the written exam. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announces the results on its official website- upsc.gov.in. Candidates can check their results using the login details on the link activated on the official website. The direct UPSC CAPF result 2025 link is shared here - https://www.shiksha.com/exams/upsc-capf-exam-results. The CAPF AC exam was held on August 3, 2025.

The Union Public Service Commission will release the UPSC CAPF result pdf on its official website. The Commission will release the names and the roll numbers of the qualified candidates. These candidates will be called for the Physical examinations. The candidates will be required to qualify in the Physical Efficiency Test (PET).

After the PET, the qualified candidates will be called for the interview process.

The UPSC CAPF exam cutoff varies for each stage and category. Here are the key details:

UPSC CAPF Written Exam Cutoff

The written exam consists of Paper 1 (objective) and Paper 2 (descriptive).

The minimum qualifying marks in Paper 2 are 25% for General/OBC/SC/ST candidates and 10% for Ex-Servicemen.

The overall qualifying cutoff for Paper 1 + Paper 2 combined (out of 450 marks) is 25% for all categories.

UPSC CAPF Final Cutoff

The final cutoff is calculated out of 600 marks, combining the written exam and interview/personality test.

No, the CAPF Paper 2 is not qualifying in nature. Candidates need to get into the merit list to get shortlisted for appointment based on their scores in UPSC CAPF Paper 2. The CAPF Paper 1 is qualifying. The CAPF Paper 1 is evaluated first and the evaluation of Paper 2 is done only of those candidates who manage to obtain minimum qualifying marks in Paper 1. Candidates need to obtain the CAPF cut off marks to get shortlisted for next round, PET/ PST. 

The Union Public Service Commission release the UPSC CAPF cutoff after the declaration of final result. Folloiwng factors influence the UPSC CAPF Cutoff :

• Number of Vacancies
• Difficulty Level of the question paper
• Number of Applicants

The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) play a critical role in maintaining internal security, safeguarding borders, and assisting in disaster management in India. The major responsibilities of CAPF include:

• Internal Security
• Border Security
• Disaster Response
• Critial Installations & Industrial Security

The UPSC CAPF (AC) exam is conducted to recruit the candidates for the post of Assistant Commandant in CAPF.

Candidates who get recruited through the UPSC CAPF exam receive salary based on their rank. The CAPF salary includes base pay, grade pay, and additional benefits and perks. The CAPF Assistant Commandants pay scale begins at INR 56,100 during training and can go up to INR 1,77,500 – INR 2,25,000. The CAPF AC post also enjoys additional perks and allowances including DA, HRA, FAA, TPT and others.

The full form of CAPF is the Central Armed Police Forces. CAPF refers to a collective term for various paramilitary forces in India that operate under the Ministry of Home Affairs. The Union Public Service Commission conduct the UPSC CAPF (AC) exam to recruit candidates for the post of Assistant Commandant in the Central Armed Police Forces.

The UPSC CAPF 2024 exam will be conducted on August 4, 2024.

The candidates should note that the written exam in UPSC CAPF exam is folllowed by the Physical Efficiency Test conducted by the designated authority. The Commission mention the physical requirements in the official notification in the following manner:

Physical Standards (PST) for CAPF AC

Height:

For men: 165 cm
For women: 157 cm

Chest:

For men: 81 cm (unexpanded) with a minimum expansion of 5 cm
For women: Not applicable

Weight:

For men: 50 kg
For women: 46 kg

The Union Public Service Commission conduct the CAPF (AC) exam every year to recruit the candidates for the Gazetted post of Assistant Commandant in the CAPF's. The UPSC CAPF exam is conducted for the following key reasons:

• To recruit Assistant Commandants (Group A officers) for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) of India.
• The CAPF includes important security forces like the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB

The Union Public Service Commission conduct the UPSC CAPF written exam and declare the list of qualified candidates as the result. The Ministry of Home designate the authority to conduct the Physical test for these qualified candidates. The Commission will conduct the interviews of such candidates who qualified the physical test.

Candidates can download the UPSC CAPF notification PDF as shared here:

• Go to upsc.gov.in
• Click on CAPF AC notification link
• A new window will appear
• Click on the link against the notice
• Download the notification.

The UPSC CAPF notification is the most important document. It prescribes all the eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern and other important information about the exam. The candidates must refer to the official notification to know all the details about the exam.

In case of any legal interpretation, the notification will be the only document which will be interpreted to find the rules and regulations.

The Union Public Service Commission released the UPSC CAPF notification 2025 on March 5, 2025. The Commission mentions the number of vacancies, eligibility, physical requirements, syllabus and exam pattern in the official notification of the CAPF AC exam. The UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant notification contains exam date and application related dates such as last date to apply online and application correction date.

UPSC CAPF admit card is the authority letter released by the Commission which permits the candidates to appear in the exam. The UPSC CAPF admit card is an extremely important document for candidates appearing for the CAPF exam for the following reasons:

• It is a mandatory document to be carried to the exam center. 
• Candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam hall without a valid UPSC CAPF admit card.
• The admit card contains crucial details like the candidate's name, roll number, exam center address, reporting time, and shift timings.
• It serves as proof of the candidate's eligibility to appear for the UPSC CAPF exam

The Union Public Service Commission conducted the UPSC CAPF exam 2025 on August 3, 2025. The Commission released the UPSC CAPF admit card 2025 on July 25, 2025. Candidates can download the CAPF AC admit card 2025 using the registration ID or roll number by visiting the official website- upsc.gov.in.

UPSC CAPF admit card is the authority letter to appear in the exam. The UPSC CAPF admit card contains important details like the candidate's name, roll number, exam center, reporting time, and other instructions. Candidates must carry a printed copy of the UPSC CAPF admit card to the examination hall. Candidates may also be required to carry a valid government-issued photo ID proof along with the admit card.

The UPSC CAPF application correction date 2025 has been announced by the Commission. The CAPF application form correction window will be active from March 26 to April 1, 2025.  Candidates who want to make change in their OTR profile or application form, they can do so during this period. No change will be allowed in the UPSC CAPF registration profile after the closing of the online correction window.

The Union Public Service Commission released the UPSC CAPF 2025 application form online on March 5, 2025. The last date to apply online for the UPSC CAPF (AC) exam was March 25, 2025. The Commission provided 20 days time for candidates to fill out the UPSC CAPF application form 2025 to appear for the exam. 

The Commission will conduct the UPSC CAPF 2025 exam on August 3, 2025.

The Union Public Service Commission mention the UPSC CAPF application fee in the officail notification. The candidates can check their category application fee in the official notification. The candidates can submit the application fee in offline or online mode. 

The UPSC CAPF exam application fee is INR 200 for the written exam.

The Union Public Service Commission conduct the UPSC CAPF exam to recruit the candidates for the post of Assitant Commandant in the Central Armed Police Forces. It is a Gazetted post and the eligibility criteria for this post is mentioned in the official notification.

The educational qualification required to apply for the UPSC CAPF exam is a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university

The UPSC CAPF eligibility states:

• Candidates must citizen of India or subject of Nepal and Bhutan.
• The minimum age limit is 20 years and upper age limit is 25 years. 
• Candidate must hold a Bachelors degree from any recognised university

Yes, there is upper age limit relaxation in the UPSC CAPF (AC) exam for the reserved category candidates. Have a look at the UPSC CAPF age limit relaxation norms below:

The Union Public Service Commission releases the official notification in April. The preliminary exam is conducted in August and its result is announced in the same month. After the written exam result, the Commission conduct the physical efficiency teat (PET). The result of PET is released in March next year and after it the interviews are conducted.

The final result is released in June/July next year. So it will be take more than a year to complete the exam process.

The selection process for the UPSC CAPF involves three stages- written exam, PET/ PST and Interview/ Personality Test round. Candidates who clear all the three stages are shortlisted for appointment in the CAPFs. The final selection and allocation of forces in the UPSC CAPF exam will be done based on the merit of candidates in the written exam and preferences of forces submitted in the CAPF application form. The PET/ PST and Interview rounds are qualifying in nature.

In the CAPF selection process, the interview round typically lasts for a specific duration. According to the provided sources, the interview round in the CAPF AC selection process is conducted for a total of 150 marks. Candidates must perform well in this round to enhance their chances of being selected for the subsequent stages and ultimately securing a position as an Assistant Commandant in the Central Armed Police Forces.

There is no limit to the number of attempts to the candidates in the UPSC CAPF exam, provided they should confirm to the age limit criteria prescribed in the official notification. However, candidates who have been posted in the forces through the CAPF AC exam cannot appear for the exam again. The candidates should note that the candidates must refer to the official UPSC CAPF notification to know all the details about the educational and other criteria.

Yes, the Paper 1 of the UPSC CAPF written exam is qualifying in nature. The UPSC CAPF Paper 1 is evaluated first. The CAPF Paper 2 will be evaluated of those candidates who are able to clear the Paper 1 by obtaining the CAPF qualifying marks. Candidates need to obtain the minimum qualifying marks in each paper separately. The UPSC prepares the final merit list of the CAPF exam based on the marks obtained by the candidates in the Written Examination and Interview/Personality Test.

The UPSC CAPF exam comprises two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. The UPSC CAPF Paper 1 is General and Mental Ability and Paper 2 is General Studies, Essay and Comprehension. The Paper 1 is objective in nature comprising multiple-choice questions (MCQs). However, Paper 2 is descriptive in nature. Both the papers are conducted offline in pen and paper mode.

The UPSC CAPF syllabus comprises topics from Paper 1 and Paper 2. The Paper 1 is General and Mental Ability and Paper 2 is General Studies, Essay and Comprehension. Have a look at the subjects of both the papers below:

The UPSC CAPF exam is competitive in nature. Though it is a bit difficult in terms of the selection process, it is possible to clear the UPSC CAPF exam with good preparation. Generally, candidates find the difficulty level of the CAPF Assistant Commandant exam moderate. Candidates can find some subjects challenging such as Quantitative Aptitude, Current Affairs and others. However, with in-depth studies and preparations, candidates can clear the exam.

The UPSC CAPF Paper 2 syllabus is as follows:

There is penalty of negative marking in the UPSC CAPF AC exam for wrong answers marked by candidates in the written papers. For each wrong answer given by the candidate, one-third marks or 0.33 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as negative marking. If a candidate marks more than one answer, that will also be treated as wrong answer and will invite negative marking.

The Union Public Service Commission has not stated any minimum qualifying marks for the UPSC CAPF AC exam. The qualifying marks are the UPSC CAPF cut off marks which are released along with the results. There is minimum qualifying marks or cutoff marks in each Paper of the UPSC CAPF exam and these are fixed by the Commission in their discretion.

The Union Public Service Commission mention the age consideration date in the official notification. The candidates should note that the UPSC CAPF age limit will be considered on August 1 of the exam year. The Commission mention that the age limit to apply for the UPSC CAPF Exam is between 20 to 25 years.