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Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2026
Official Exam Code: UPSC-CAPF-2026
Exam Date
To Be Announced
Exam Mode
Offline OMR Sheet Based
Eligibility Criteria
Refer Notification
Selection Stages
Single Stage
1. Examination Overview
| Conducting Body / Commission | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
|---|---|
| Official Examination Name | Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2026 |
| Examination Reference Code | UPSC-CAPF-2026 |
| Examination Delivery Mode | Offline OMR Sheet Based |
| Examination Frequency | annual |
| Jurisdiction | Delhi State |
2. Important Examination Dates
| Examination Notification & Schedule | 21 Aug 2026 |
|---|
3. Latest Examination Updates & Notices
Official Commission Updates
| Date | Update / Announcement | Source Document |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug 2026 | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Implements Mandatory Aadhaar-Based Biometric Verification at Entry Gates Exam Advisory | View Document |
| 20 Aug 2026 | Maharashtra Government Launches 'Ladki Bahin Yojana' & 'Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana' Exam Advisory | View Document |
| 20 Aug 2026 | UPSC & Central Recruiting Bodies Implement Mandatory DigiLocker Integration & Biometric Check at Exam Venues Exam Advisory | View Document |
| 20 Aug 2026 | DoPT Issues Comprehensive Guidelines on Reservation in Promotions for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) Exam Advisory | View Document |
4. Examination Stages & Marking Pattern
Written Examination (450 marks), Physical Standards / Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Interview / Personality Test (150 marks).
Marking Scheme: Negative marking of 1/3rd marks per wrong answer in Paper-I.
7. Application Fee & Payment Details
• SC / ST / FEMALE: Nil (Exempted)
• EWS / OBC / GENERAL: ₹200
Accepted Payment Modes: Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or State Bank of India Challan as authorized by the commission.
8. Important Official Examination Links
| Exam Syllabus & Subject Topics | View Complete Syllabus |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Commission Portal | Union Public Service Commission Portal |
| Admit Card / Hall Ticket | Check Admit Card Status |
| Answer Key & Objections | Check Official Answer Key |
| Examination Results & Cutoff | Check Exam Results |
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10. Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Which authority conducts Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2026?
Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2026 is officially conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Q2. What is the exam pattern and scheme for Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2026?
Written Examination (450 marks), Physical Standards / Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Interview / Personality Test (150 marks).