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UPSC CAPF 2026 - Exam Dates, Notification, Vacancies, Syllabus, Eligibility
Edited By Meghana Mohana Krishnan | Updated on May 19, 2025 04:08 PM IST | #UPSC CAPF
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Union Public Service Commission is expected to release the UPSC CAPF notification 2026 on February 18, 2026 at upsc.gov.in. Along with the notification, the commission will also release the UPSC CAPF 2026 application form. The last date to fill the UPSC CAPF application form 2026 is March 10, 2026.
The UPSC CAPF 2026 exam is scheduled to be conducted on July 19, 2026. Those who clear the UPSC CAPF exam will be appointed as assistant commandants in various CAPF’s. The exam is conducted once a year. Check the below article to know more about the UPSC CAPF exam 2026 -
UPSC CAPF 2026 - Overview
Exam Name | UPSC Central Armed Police Forces exam |
Short Name | UPSC CAPF |
Conducting Authority | Union Public Service Commission |
Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Level of Exam | National |
Stages of exam |
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Application mode | Online |
Exam mode | Offline |
Application fee | Rs 200 |
CAPF posts | Assistant Commandants |
Age limit | 20 - 25 years |
UPSC CAPF 2026 Exam Dates
Candidates will be able to check all the important UPSC CAPF exam dates 2026 in the official notification. Check the below table to refer the up to date UPSC CAPF exam dates -
UPSC CAPF Exam Dates 2026
Event | Date |
UPSC CAPF notification date 2026 | February 18, 2026 |
UPSC CAPF application start date | February 18, 2026 |
UPSC CAPF 2026 application form last date | March 10, 2026 |
CAPF Application correction window | To be announced |
UPSC CAPF Admit card date 2026 | To be announced |
UPSC CAPF 2026 Exam date | July 19, 2026. |
CAPF Written exam result date | To be announced |
UPSC CAPF PET date 2026 | To be announced |
PET admit card date | To be announced |
PET result date | To be announced |
CAPF 2026 Final Result | To be announced |
UPSC CAPF 2026 Notification
The UPSC CAPF notification 2026 will be released on February 18, 2026 on the official website, upsc.gov.in. All the essential details related to the exam will be available in the UPSC CAPF notification. Before applying, candidates are recommended to go through the UPSC CAPF 2026 notification.
UPSC CAPF 2026 Application Form
The commission will activate the UPSC CAPF application form 2026 on February 18, 2026. Candidates will be able to submit the UPSC CAPF application form until March 10, 2026. Before applying, the applicant needs to register themselves on the UPSC website. They need to also check if they meet the eligibility before filling the CAPF 2026 form.
Steps to fill the CAPF application form 2026 -
Visit the UPSC official website - upsc.gov.in.
Click the OTR link and complete the UPSC CAPF 2026 registration.
Under CAPF, click the application form link on the homepage.
Fill the UPSC CAPF application form 202.
Upload the required documents.
Pay the application fee.
Review and submit the UPSC CAPF 2026 application form.
Download for future reference.
This Story also Contains
- UPSC CAPF 2026 - Overview
- UPSC CAPF 2026 Exam Dates
- UPSC CAPF 2026 Notification
- UPSC CAPF 2026 Application Form
- UPSC CAPF 2026 Eligibility
- UPSC CAPF 2026 Exam Pattern
- UPSC CAPF 2026 Syllabus
- UPSC CAPF 2026 Preparation Tips
- UPSC CAPF 2026 Admit Card
- UPSC CAPF 2026 Question Paper
- UPSC CAPF 2026 Answer Key
- UPSC CAPF 2026 Result
- UPSC CAPF 2026 Cut Off
- UPSC CAPF Selection Process
- UPSC CAPF 2026 Salary
UPSC CAPF 2026 Eligibility
It is mandatory for candidates to meet the UPSC CAPF eligibility criteria 2026 at every stage of the selection process. The detailed UPSC CAPF 2026 eligibility will be available in the official notification. Candidates might get disqualified if they fail to meet the UPSC CAPF eligibility criteria. Check the eligibility from the table below -
UPSC CAPF Eligibility 2026
Nationality | Indian |
Age limit | 20 - 25 years |
Minimum educational qualification | Must hold a Bachelor’s degree |
UPSC CAPF 2026 Exam Pattern
The UPSC CAPF exam pattern 2026 consists of a written exam, PET/PST and an interview. Before starting the exam preparation, candidates are recommended to go through the UPSC CAPF exam pattern. Check the detailed CAPF 2026 exam pattern in the below table -
CAPF Exam Pattern 2026 of Written exam
Paper | Total Marks | Language | Duration | Timings |
Paper 1 - General Ability and Intelligence | 250 marks | English and Hindi | 2 hours | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon |
Paper 2 - General Studies, Essay and Comprehension | 200 marks | Part A can be in any language, Part B will only be in English | 3 hours | 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m |
CAPF Exam Pattern of PET/PST
Physical Efficiency Test | Male | Female |
100 metre race | In 16 seconds | In 18 seconds |
800 Meters race | In 3 minutes 45 seconds | In 4 minutes 45 seconds |
Long Jump | 3.5 Meters (3 chances) | 3.0 meters (3 chances) |
Shot Put (7.26 Kgs.) | 4.5 Meters (3 chances) | - |
Those who clear the PET/PST will be called for the interview. The UPSC CAPF interview will hold a total of 150 marks. The CAPF final selection is based on the marks scored by the candidate in the written test and interview.
UPSC CAPF 2026 Syllabus
UPSC determined the CAPF syllabus 2026. The UPSC CAPD syllabus will be mentioned in the official notification. The UPSC CAPF syllabus 2026 covers a wide range of subjects. The CAPF written examination consists of 2 papers. According to the CAPF 2026 syllabus, the topics covered in paper 1 are General mental ability, General science, Current events (national and international), Indian Polity and economy, History of India, and Indian and world geography.
The UPSC CAPF paper 2 syllabus consists of essays and comprehension. The paper is divided into 2 parts. Part A covers Polity and economy, knowledge of security and human rights issues, and analytical ability. The essays in the CAPF exam can be attempted in Hindi and English. Part B of the second paper should be attempted in English language only and covers comprehension, simple grammar, and other aspects of language testing.
UPSC CAPF 2026 Preparation Tips
Some of the UPSC CAPF preparation tips are as follows-
Keep your sources limited while preparing for the subjects. Refer to standard CAPF books to cover the syllabus.
Have a good grasp on the fundamentals. Choose online sources like mock papers and practice tests to improve.
Develop a study plan and stick to it.
Stay updated with current affairs.
Solve as many previous question papers as possible every week.
Tips for interview and PET
Maintain a straight posture and a fit body during the next stages of the selection.
Be confident and professional.
Give your best.
UPSC CAPF 2026 Admit Card
Candidates will be able to download the UPSC CAPF 2026 admit card on the official website, upsc.gov.in. The UPSC CAPF admit card will be issued at least a week before the exam date. Any issue is getting the UPSC CAPF admit card 2026, the candidate must contact the commission well in advance. No candidate will be allowed inside the exam centre without the CAPF admit card.
Candidate Interactive Cell/Helpdesk number - 011-24041001
UPSC CAPF 2026 Question Paper
The UPSC CAPF question paper 2026 will be released after the exam is conducted. The question paper of UPSC CAPF will be available to download on the official website, upsc.gov.in. There will be a separate section on the website where candidates will be able to check the previous year CAPF question papers as well. The CAPF question paper can be referred by those who want to appear for the upcoming year’s examinations.
UPSC CAPF 2026 Answer Key
The UPSC CAPF answer key 2026 will be released after the final results are released. The UPSC CAPF 2026 answer key will be released in PDF format consisting of the correct answers of all the sets. Certain coaching centres release the UPSC CAPF unofficial answer key right after the conclusion of the exam which they can refer to.
UPSC CAPF 2026 Result
The UPSC CAPF 2026 results will be released on the official website. The CAPF 2026 results of the written exam will be released in 50 to 70 days after the examination. The CAPF exam results 2026 will be released in 3 stages- Written exam, PET, and personal interview.
Steps to download the CAPF results -
Go to the official website, upsc.gov.in.
On the homepage, the link to check the UPSC CAPF results will be available.
Click on it.
Search for the roll number using ‘ctrl +F’
Download for future reference.
UPSC CAPF 2026 Cut Off
The UPSC CAPF 2026 cut off marks will be released alongside the results so that the candidates can refer to the CAPF cut off marks to move forward with the selection process. The CAPF cut off marks 2026 are the minimum marks that the candidates have to acquire in the exam. The UPSC CAPF cut off varies by category.
UPSC CAPF Selection Process
The UPSC CAPF 2026 examination has 3 stages of selection. The first stage is the written exam. The second stage is the PET/PST and the medical test. The final stage of the CAPF 2026 selection process is the personal interview. Only the candidates who qualified in all the stages will be appointed to various positions of CAPF.
UPSC CAPF 2026 Salary
The UPSC CAPF salary 2026 depends on the rank of the candidate. The role of the assistant commandment is the junior most role.
The following table shows the CAPF Assistant Commandant salary structure -
UPSC CAPF Salary 2026
Particulars | Amount |
Basic Pay | Rs 15,600 |
Grade Pay | Rs 5,400 |
Dearness Allowance (DA) | Rs 26,250 |
In hand Salary | Rs 44,135 |
Total | Rs 51,480 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the age limit for UPSC CAPF 2026?
The UPSC CAPF age limit is 20 to 25 years.
2. Is there SSB in CAPF?
No, the UPSC CAPF has a written test and a PET/PST.
3. What are the UPSC CAPF application form dates?
The UPSC CAPF 2026 application form dates are from February 18 to March 10, 2026.
4. Is CAPF good for females?
Clearing the UPSC CAPF offers a great opportunity for females to work for the nation. Females are eligible to apply for the UPSC CAPF exam 2026.
5. How many CAPF 2026 vacancies have been released?
The UPSC CAPF vacancy number is not known yet.
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Have a question related to UPSC CAPF ?
Hello aspirant,
UPSC CAPF 2024 eligibility criteria is given below.
Candidates must be between the age group of 20 to 25 years. They must complete their Graduation. The candidates must be Indian Citizens.
Age relaxation is given to reservation categories. So, you are eligible for UPSC CAPF 2024 because you'll be in your 20's by then.
You can get more information about UPSC CAPF eligibility criteria using below mentioned link.
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/upsc-capf-2024
You can check the syllabus for UPSC CAPF using below given link.
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/upsc-capf-2024#toc_7
Hope this information helps you.
Thank you
Sree 05 September,2023
Hello,
Human body needs adequate amount of rest to keep it functioning well for a longer period of time. It requires high maintenance.
When we exhaust it more than its capacity we are damaging it and studying for 18 hours out of 24 hrs is exhausting our body. But there are few students who claim that they study for 18 hrs, but it is not meant for everyone.
Everyone has different strategy and brain. Some people get thorough with the concepts even in just one go but there might be people who need more than a day to get through the topic. So the duration for how long you study does not matters, what matters is that you get well to the concept you read.
So it is not important to study for 18 hrs.
Hope it helps.
All the Best!!
Sakshi Singh 20 July,2022
Dear Student ,
Age criteria for UPSC CAPF AC 2022 exam is between 20-25 years and as per your DOB you'll be nearly 25 years of age at the time of openings of application forms which is mostly in April, 2022(Tentative) .
But , be aware to check the age criteria more accurately as per the required date .
For more details, you may refer this and can get latest updates about this exam :
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/capf-notification
Hope this helps !
Sumedha Bhattacharya 06 February,2022
Hi!!!
Hope you are doing well.
Sorry to say but you are not eligible for UPSC CAPF exam. The limits of refractive errors permitted is -4.00 D (including cylinder) Myopia +4.00 D (including cylinder) Hypermetropia.
Hope you are clear now. Feel free to ask if you have any other queries. All The Best!!!
Preetam Bhowmik 31 January,2022
Dear aspirant !
Hope you are doing great ! Asthma now has become a very common disease ,it can be due to pollution or genetic problem or whatever is the cause is not our topic of today ,our topic is that you will be eligible for that upsc or not ,then don't worry ,ashtma is a very injurious to health ,neither it spread ,also you don't have any symptoms now ,so after a test which you know for asthma testing ,then you will eligible ,don't be panic and take stress ,you are surely eligible . Focus on your preparation now instead of taking stress
For more information about upsc cafc visit our link given below -;
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/capf .
Hopefully it helps you!!
Shivanshu 30 January,2022
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