The UPSC CAPF AC Notification 2025 has been released on March 05, 2025. Individuals who want to work as Assistant Commandant for the Border Security Force, Central Reserve Police Force, Central Industrial Security Force, Indo-Tibetan Border Police, and Sashastra Seema Bal may apply.
UPSC CAPF AC Notification 2025
The Union Public Service Commission has released the notification brochure each and every single individual who meets the certain eligibility criterias to participate in the UPSC CAPF AC Exam 2025 may apply between 5 and 24 March 2025 by visiting the official website, https://upsc.gov.in/. Stay tuned to check for more details about this exam.
| Country | India |
| Exam Name | UPSC CAPF AC Exam 2025 |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Purpose | Recruitment of Assistant Commandants in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) |
| Post Name | Assistant Commandant (AC) |
| Number of Vacancies | 357 |
| Eligibility Criteria | Nationality: Indian citizen Education: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university Age Limit: 21-25 years (Relaxation: OBC – 3 years, SC/ST – 5 years, PwBD – 10 years) Physical Standards: Male – Height: 165 cm, Chest: 81 cm (+5 cm expansion) Female – Height: 157 cm |
| Application Fee | ₹200/- (UR/OBC-NCL males); Exempted for females, SC/ST candidates |
| Selection Process | 1. Written Exam:
2. Physical Efficiency Test & Medical Examination 3. Interview/Personality Test (150 marks) |
| Notification PDF | Check Here |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in |
UPSC CAPF AC 2025 Important Dates
The important dates for the UPSC CAPF AC Exam 2025 are disclosed by the Union Public Service Commission with the release of the notification brochure. You may check the complete schedule from below.
- Notification Release: March 5, 2025
- Application Start Date: March 5, 2025
- Last Date to Apply: March 25, 2025
- Admit Card Release: July 2025
- Written Exam Date: August 3, 2025
- Written Exam Result Date: TBA
- Physical Efficiency Test & Medical Examination Date: TBA
- Interview/Personality Test: TBA
- Final Result Declaration: TBA
UPSC CAPF AC 2025 Vacancy
The number of vacancies for the UPSC CAPF AC Exam 2025 is disclosed by the Union Public Service Commission, there are a total number of 357 vacancies. You may check the organization-wise number of positions by going through the listed points.
- Border Security Force (BSF): 186 vacancies
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF): 120 vacancies
- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF): 100 vacancies
- Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP): 58 vacancies
- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB): 42 vacancies
UPSC CAPF AC 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who are interested in applying for the UPSC CAPF AC Exam 2025 for appointment of Assistant Commandant under the CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, or AC may check the eligibility criterias from below.
- Nationality: A candidate must be a permanent resident of India.
- Educational Qualification: An individual must have pursued a Bachelor’s degree in any subject from a university recognised by the UGC.
- Age Limit: One’s age shouldn’t be below 21 years and above 25 years as of August 01, 2025.
- Physical Requirement:
- Male: Height – 165 cm, Chest – 81 cm (with 5 cm expansion).
- Female: Height – 157 cm, Chest – not applicable.
- Vision Standards: Without glasses: 6/6 or 6/9 in the better eye and 6/12 or 6/9 in the worse eye.
Note: The upper age relaxation is applicable for 3 years for OBC-NCL, and 5 years for SC and ST. Additionally, the upper age relaxation is applicable for 10 years for PwBD.
UPSC CAPF AC 2025 Application Fee
In order to apply for the UPSC CAPF AC Exam 2025, a male candidate who belongs to Unreserved or Other Backward Class (Non-Creamy Layer) is required to pay ₹200/-. All female aspirants, and male individuals who belong to Scheduled Tribes or Scheduled Caste are exempted from the payment of the application fee.
UPSC CAPF AC 2025 Selection Process
The selection process for recruitment of Assistant Commandant for the Border Security Force, Central Reserve Police Force, Central Industrial Security Force, Indo-Tibetan Border Police, and Sashastra Seema Bal consists of multiple stages, which are Written Exam, Physical Endurance Test & Medical Examination and Interview.
1). Written Exam:
Paper 1: General Ability & Intelligence
- Mode: Offline (OMR-Based)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Total Questions: 125
- Maximum Marks: 250
- Question Type: Objective
- Marking Scheme: +2 for correct answer, -0.66 for incorrect answer (1/3rd negative marking)
- Sections: General Mental Ability, General Science, Current Events, Indian Polity & Economy, History, Geography
- Medium: English & Hindi
Paper 2: General Studies, Essay & Comprehension
- Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper)
- Duration: 3 hours
- Maximum Marks: 200
- Question Type: Descriptive (Essay Writing, Precis, Comprehension, and Grammar)
- Marking Scheme: No negative marking
- Sections:
- Part A: Essay (English/Hindi)
- Part B: Comprehension, Precis Writing, and Grammar (English only)
- Medium: Part A (English/Hindi), Part B (English only)
2). Physical Endurance Test & Medical Examination:
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- 100m Sprint: Male – 16 sec | Female – 18 sec
- 800m Run: Male – 3 min 45 sec | Female – 4 min 45 sec
- Long Jump (3 chances): Male – 3.5m | Female – 3m
- Shot Put (7.26kg) (Only for Males): 4.5m
Medical Examination
- Vision: 6/6 or 6/9 (better eye), 6/12 or 6/9 (worse eye)
- Hearing: Normal
- Blood Pressure: Within normal limits
- Disqualifications: Knock Knee, Flat Foot, Varicose Veins
- BMI & Weight: Proportionate to height & age
- Tattoos: Allowed on inner forearm/non-saluting hand (cultural acceptance)
3). Interview:
- Mode: Face-to-face
- Duration: Around an hour
- Total Marks: 150
- Assessment Areas:
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills
- General awareness
- Decision-making ability
- Logical reasoning
- Personality traits
- Language: English or Hindi