UPSC CAPF AC 2022: The examination for recruiting the eligible personnel as Assistant Commandants in the Central Armed Police Forces, UPSC CAPF AC Exam is conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Eligible candidates can fill the application form for UPSC CAPF AC 2022 recruitment exam, those who want to join Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Sashstra Seema Bal (SSB) as Assistant Commandant.
UPSC CAPF AC 2022 Important Dates
Online Application Process starts |
3rd week of April 2022 |
Last date to fill the application |
3rd week of May 2022 |
Issue of Admit Card |
July 2022 |
Entrance exam date |
2nd week of August 2022 |
Result Declaration |
September 2022 |
Personal interview/Personality Test |
November 2022 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Candidate must be an Indian citizen.
- Age: Age of the applicants should be between 20 to 25 years as on 1st August 2022. Relaxation in age will be granted to reserved category candidates as per the rules.
- Education: Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Candidates should be physically fit and mentally sound.
UPSC CAPF AC 2022 Application Form Details
UPSC CAPF AC 2022 application form will be available in April 2022. Candidates who are satisfying the above-mentioned eligibility requirements can fill online application. The application form can be submitted via online mode only. All the information should be entered properly in the application form. Before filling the application form, candidates must have to read the instruction carefully. The online application form will be issued from the website. Submit the application and take the printout of the same for future use.
Application Fee
- The fee can be paid via net banking, debit/credit card.
- Candidates have to pay Rs.200/- as application fee.
- For SC/ST category and female candidates, the application fee is exempted.
- The application fee will not be refunded in any case.
Exam Pattern
Part-I: Written Exam
- Paper-I will consist of the multiple-choice questions having four alternatives.
- The question will be based on General Ability and Intelligence will be of 250 marks.
- Paper-II will consist of General Studies, English Language & Comprehension and Essay will be of 200 marks.
Paper 1: General Ability and Intelligence
Exam Duration |
2 hrs |
Number of Questions |
125 |
Total Marks |
250 |
Paper Medium |
MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) |
Question Type |
English & Hindi |
Paper 2: General Studies, Essay & Comprehension
Exam Duration |
3 hrs |
Number of Questions |
7 |
Total Marks |
200 |
Marking Scheme |
1/3rd marks will be deducted for each incorrect response |
Question Type |
Descriptive |
Physical Endurance Test (PET) (For all posts)
- Qualified candidates on the basis of the written exam, will have to go through a physical endurance test and medical test.
Task |
For male candidates |
For female candidates |
100 meter Race |
In 16 seconds |
In 18 seconds |
800 meter Race |
In 3 minutes 45 seconds |
In 4 minutes 45 seconds |
Long Jump |
3.5 meters in 3 chances |
3 meters in 3 chances. |
Shot put (7.26 kg) |
4.5 meters |
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Part-III: Interview/Personality Test
- Candidates who will qualify the Part-I & Part-II exam will be called for interview and personality test.
- The interview will be of 150 marks.
UPSC CAPF AC 2022 Admit Card
- Eligible candidates can download the admit card from the official website of the UPSC.
- Candidates will be able to get the admit card prior to the examination.
- It is essential to bring the admit card to appear in the exam.
UPSC CAPF AC 2022 Result
- The result will be published on the official website of the UPSC.
- The result is expected to announce in the month of September 2022.
- On the basis of the written exam, shortlisted candidates will have to go through the physical endurance test followed by a medical test.
- The final result will be announced accordingly.
Cut Off
- The cut-off will be decided by the commission.
- Selection will be made on the basis of cut off.
- In order to qualify for the next round, candidates need to obtain minimum cut off marks.
Cut off 2017
Categories |
For Paper 1 |
For Paper 1 and 2 |
General |
123.65 |
206 |
O.B.C |
123.65 |
206 |
S.C |
111.55 |
189 |
S.T |
109.54 |
189 |
Ex‐S |
38.31 |
84 |
Cut off 2016
Categories |
For Paper 1 |
For Paper 1 and 2 |
General |
114 |
188 |
O.B.C |
113 |
187 |
S.C |
97 |
167 |
S.T |
97 |
166 |
Ex‐S |
38 |
80 |
Cut off 2015
Categories |
For Paper 1 |
For Paper 1 and 2 |
General |
111 |
172 |
O.B.C |
110 |
170 |
S.C |
95 |
153 |
S.T |
95 |
149 |
Ex‐S |
38 |
68 |
Selection Process
- On the basis of overall performance during the exam, the selection of candidates will be finalized.
- Qualified candidates of written exam will have to attend physical endurance test and medical test.
- Candidates have to go through a personality test/interview.
- On the basis of score obtained in written exam, physical/medical test and interview, the merit list will be prepared.
For more details visit: http://www.upsc.gov.in
Im 30 yrs old female , belonging to ST Category. I have completed 6 years of service in paramilitary force. I want to appear upsc ac exam. Is there any special age relaxation for serving personnels?
Iam 33 years old male belonging to ST category . i have completed 05 years of service in paramilitry service . i want to appear upsc ac exam . is there any special age relaxtion for serving personnels
Is ncc certificate compulsory for capf achi?
Hi,is it true that vacancy falls in April moths every year
Does paper 1 and 2 held on same day