CAPF AC
Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination
The CAPF AC Examination is conducted by UPSC once a year to recruit Group A officers — Assistant Commandants — for the BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB. Selection involves a written examination (two papers), a physical standards and efficiency test, a medical examination, and an interview. Eligibility, pattern, vacancies and dates are set in the official UPSC notification each cycle.
Frequency
Once a year
Duration
See the official notification
Format
Offline
Score range
See the official notification
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree (graduate); age range set officially each cycle. Confirm in the official UPSC CAPF AC notification.
Conducting body
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Source: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Details here are for guidance only — fees, dates and eligibility change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
Verified against: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) — official site.
Last verified: 2026-06-06.
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