UPSC CAPF (AC) 2026 - Exam Pattern: Paper-I 250, Paper-II 200, PST/PET and Interview 150

Published 15 Nov 2026 · Updated 15 Nov 2026

As per the UPSC CAPF (Assistant Commandants) Exam 2026 notification, the written exam has two papers: Paper-I General Ability and Intelligence (250 marks, objective, set in English and Hindi) and Paper-II General Studies, Essay and Comprehension (200 marks; the essay may be written in English or Hindi, but precis, comprehension and other language parts are in English only). Each paper has its own minimum qualifying marks, and Paper-II is evaluated only for those who clear Paper-I. Written-qualified candidates are called for Physical Standards and Physical Efficiency Tests. PET: 100 m in 16 seconds (men) / 18 seconds (women); 800 m in 3 min 45 sec (men) / 4 min 45 sec (women); long jump 3.5 m (men) / 3.0 m (women), 3 chances; shot put 7.26 kg, 4.5 m, 3 chances (men only). Those who fail the PET are not called for the Interview/Personality Test, which carries 150 marks. Summary in our own words from the official notice; this is not an official website.

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