UPSC CAPF

The UPSC CAPF exam timetable 2025 has been released by the Commission. Have a look at the CAPF AC timetable below:

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.

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 UPSC CAPF exam is conducted in a total of 47 cities across India. The allocation of UPSC CAPF exam centre is at the discretion of the Commission. Candidate should carefully fill in his/her choice for the Centre for the Examination in the UPSC CAPF application form. Candidates get to know the allotted exam centre through their UPSC CAPF admit cards. The admit card informs candidates about the name and address of their centres.

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.

No, a Class 12 pass candidate cannot apply for the UPSC CAPF exam. To appear for the UPSC CAPF (AC) exam, candidates should have a Bachelors degree from any recognised university. Moreover, candidates appearing in the final year of graduation can also apply for the exam but these candidates need to produce the final year mark sheet of graduation along the detailed application form. at the time of document verification.

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:

Have a look at the detailed UPSC CAPF syllabus for Paper 1 below: