Defence & policeUsual cycle
SSC CPO
Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination
- Age
- 20–25
- Qualification
- Graduate
- Usually
- Notified around March–June
Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination
UPSC CAPF AC · also known as CAPF AC
Overview
Recruits Assistant Commandants (Group A officers) for the BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB.
Posts: Assistant Commandant in BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB.
Important dates
| What | Date | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Notification | 17 Feb 2027 | Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2027 |
| Last date to apply | 9 Mar 2027 | Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2027 |
| Exam | 4 Jul 2027 | Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2027 |
From the UPSC calendar (source). Dates can change.
Usual yearly cycle
| Notification | February–April |
|---|---|
| Applications | March–May |
| Exam | July–August |
| Result | Written result 2–3 months later |
Eligibility
Age
20–25 years. Counted on 1 August of the exam year.
| Category | Upper age limit | Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| General | 25 years | No limit |
| EWS | 25 years | No limit |
| OBC | 28 years (+3) | No limit |
| SC | 30 years (+5) | No limit |
| ST | 30 years (+5) | No limit |
| PwBD (General) | 35 years (+10) | No limit |
PwBD candidates from OBC/SC/ST get their category relaxation on top (central government rules). Ex-servicemen and some departmental candidates get further relaxation as per the notice.
Qualification
A bachelor's degree in any subject. Physical and medical standards apply.
Nationality
Citizen of India (some posts also accept subjects of Nepal or Bhutan and certain persons of Indian origin, as the notice states).
Exam pattern
1. Written exam
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I: General Ability & Intelligence | — | 250 | 2 hours | ⅓ |
| Paper II: General Studies, Essay & Comprehension (descriptive) | — | 200 | 3 hours | — |
2. Physical & medical tests
Physical standards, physical efficiency test and medical exam (qualifying).
3. Interview
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personality test | — | 150 | — | — |
Syllabus
An outline of the main topics. The official notification has the full syllabus.
Paper I
- General mental ability
- General science
- Current events
- Indian polity and economy
- History of India
- Indian and world geography
Paper II
- Essay writing
- Comprehension, précis writing
- Arguments for and against
- Language skills
Selection process
Written → physical and medical → interview. Merit out of 600.
Salary and vacancies
Pay: Pay Level 10 (₹56,100 basic) at the start (approx.).
Vacancies: About 250–500 posts a year.
Latest notices
No recent notices found for this exam. Check the official website.
This page summarises the most recent official notification and is approximate: age limits, pattern, fees and vacancies change from year to year. Always read the official notification on upsc.gov.in before applying.