UPSC CAPF AC Admit Card 2026
UPSC Central Armed Police Forces (AC) Examination 2026
Conducted by: Union Public Service Commission
UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Examination 2026 Admit Card
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name | Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination, 2026 |
| Organising body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam cycle/year | CAPF (AC) Examination 2026 — written stage for Assistant Commandant entries in BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB (as per notification) |
| Post(s) | Assistant Commandant (Group A, Gazetted) in the Central Armed Police Forces: Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) |
| Total vacancies (indicative) | As per CAPF (AC) 2026 notification; force-wise and category-wise vacancy details notified with the selection notice |
| Admit card status | Expected — e-admit cards are usually available about two weeks before the written exam |
| Admit card release date | Expected a few weeks before the exam; exact date to be confirmed by the Commission |
| Exam date(s) | July 2026 (as per the UPSC Annual Examination Calendar 2026) |
| Selection stages | Written Exam (Paper I + Paper II) → Physical Efficiency Test (PET) → Medical Standards Test → Interview / Personality Test → Final merit |
| Official website | upsc.gov.in |
The Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission to recruit Group A officers as Assistant Commandants into five Central Armed Police Forces: BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB. The CAPF (AC) 2026 written examination is expected in July 2026 as per the UPSC examination calendar, following the usual two-paper format — a General Ability and Intelligence objective paper and a General Studies, Essay and Comprehension descriptive paper. Every registered candidate downloads the e-admit card from the official UPSC website using registration ID or roll number plus date of birth. The admit card carries the exam centre, reporting time and exam-day instructions, and entry into the hall is not allowed without it. This page gives the indicative admit card timeline, download steps, the written exam pattern, PET and medical stages overview, and what to do while waiting for the release.
Admit card release timeline — CAPF (AC) 2026
| Event | Indicative date |
|---|---|
| CAPF (AC) 2026 notification | As per examination calendar (issued some months before the written exam) |
| Last date for online application | As per notification (typically about three weeks after notification) |
| Application correction window | As per notification |
| CAPF (AC) 2026 e-admit card release | Expected: about two weeks before the written exam |
| Written examination — CAPF (AC) 2026 | July 2026 (as per examination calendar) |
| Written result / PET shortlist | Tentative: within two to three months of the written exam |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and medical standards test | As per schedule notified after written result |
| Interview / Personality Test | As per Commission schedule after PET and medical |
| Final result and joining | As per final schedule of the Commission |
All dates are indicative and track the UPSC Annual Examination Calendar 2026 and the standard CAPF (AC) cycle. Any revision is notified on the official website; confirm from the official exam notice before making travel arrangements.
How to download the CAPF (AC) 2026 e-admit card
UPSC publishes CAPF (AC) admit cards only in electronic form in the Admit Card section of the official website. The download page authenticates each candidate with registration ID (RID) or roll number and date of birth. Follow the steps below:
- Open the official website upsc.gov.in and click the Admit Card link, or open the consolidated listing at upsc.gov.in/admit-card.
- Select the link for Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination, 2026 — Admit Card.
- Read and accept the instructions and declaration displayed on the screen.
- Enter your registration ID (RID) generated during one-time registration at upsconline.gov.in, or roll number if the page asks for it, along with your date of birth.
- Submit the details to fetch your e-admit card.
- Verify every field carefully: name, date of birth, category, gender, exam centre address, reporting time and session timings for Paper I and Paper II.
- Download the admit card PDF and print at least two clean A4 copies.
- If the login fails or details are wrong, use the roll number / RID recovery option, or write to the UPSC help desk quoting your registered email, mobile number and date of birth.
Official admit card links
The links below are the only genuine sources for the CAPF (AC) 2026 admit card. UPSC does not distribute admit cards through third-party websites, and unofficial downloads may expose your personal data:
- UPSC Admit Card section (all ongoing examinations)
- Official website of the Union Public Service Commission
- UPSC Online Application Registration portal (registration and application status)
Exam pattern and exam day instructions
CAPF (AC) 2026 written exam pattern
The written examination has two papers conducted on the same day in two sessions. Paper I is objective with negative marking (one-third of the marks of a question for each wrong answer); Paper II is descriptive.
| Paper | Content | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Ability and Intelligence — General Mental Ability, General Science, Current Events, Indian Polity and Economy, History of India, Indian and World Geography | 250 | 2 hours |
| Paper II | General Studies, Essay and Comprehension — essay writing, comprehension, report / letter writing and general studies (English + Hindi medium) | 200 | 3 hours |
| Total written | Both papers combined for written merit | 450 | 5 hours total |
Candidates who qualify the written exam are called for the Physical Standards and Physical Efficiency Test — 100 metres race, 800 metres race, long jump, high jump and shot put (as per the prescribed standards, with relaxation for female candidates) — followed by the medical standards test and the interview / personality test of 150 marks.
Mandatory documents and exam day rules
- Printout of the e-admit card (carry a spare copy).
- Original government photo identity proof with matching name and date of birth: Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID or driving licence.
- Two passport-size photographs identical to the one on the admit card.
- Blue or black ballpoint pens for marking the OMR sheet and writing the descriptive answers.
- Reach the centre well before the reporting time printed on the admit card; late entry beyond the stipulated time is not permitted.
- Mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, Bluetooth devices and any written material are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall.
- Candidates appearing for later-stage PET should carry the same set of original identity documents when called for physical tests.
What to do if the CAPF (AC) 2026 admit card is not yet released
CAPF (AC) admit cards are usually activated only about two weeks before the written exam, so it is normal that the link is not visible at longer horizons. While waiting:
- Monitor the Admit Card section and the What's New section on the official website; the e-admit card link appears there first along with a release notice.
- Keep your one-time registration ID (RID) and date of birth saved safely, since these are exactly what the admit card portal asks for.
- Confirm your preferred exam city during the application window, because centres are allotted on a first-come-first-served basis within city capacities and no change is allowed after allotment.
- Start physical preparation for the PET stage early, since the gap between written result and physical test is often short.
- If the admit card link is live but you cannot download after several attempts, try during off-peak hours and then contact UPSC through the official contacts only.
- Never enter your registration details on unofficial websites claiming to provide the admit card.
Frequently asked questions
Q: When will the CAPF (AC) 2026 admit card be released?
A: UPSC typically hosts the e-admit card about two weeks before the written exam, which is expected in July 2026 as per the examination calendar. Watch the Admit Card section of the official website.
Q: Which credentials are required to download the CAPF admit card?
A: The download page asks for the registration ID (RID) generated during one-time registration at upsconline.gov.in, or the roll number, together with your date of birth. Keep your registration confirmation details handy.
Q: What if my date of birth or photo is printed incorrectly on the admit card?
A: Bring the mismatch to UPSC's notice immediately through the contacts on the official website, quoting your roll number and registration ID. Carry the original identity proof to the exam centre and, if still unresolved, report to the centre superintendent on exam day.
Q: Can I get the CAPF admit card on my phone and enter the hall with it?
A: No. Mobile phones and electronic devices are not allowed inside the examination hall. Only a printed copy of the e-admit card is accepted at the entry point.
Q: Is there negative marking in Paper I?
A: Yes. In the objective Paper I (General Ability and Intelligence), one-third of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for every wrong answer.
Q: What sports tests come in the PET stage?
A: The PET generally includes the 100 metres race, 800 metres race, long jump, high jump and shot put throw, with different standards for male and female candidates as specified in the notification, followed by the medical standards examination.
Disclaimer
The information on this page is indicative and based on the UPSC Annual Examination Calendar 2026, the usual CAPF (AC) examination cycle and published norms of the Commission. Dates, vacancy figures, PET standards and admit card release timing are governed by the official CAPF (AC) 2026 notification, exam notices and website notifications. Always verify on the official website of the Union Public Service Commission before appearing for the examination. This is an independent informational website and is not associated with UPSC or the Central Armed Police Forces.