The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially published the recruitment notification for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Assistant Commandants (Grade A Officers) Examination 2025. This prestigious nationwide examination invites motivated aspirants to join premier security forces at a supervisory rank. With over 3 lakh+ candidates typically vying for selection, understanding every aspect of the process—from application guidelines and dynamic vacancy distributions to rigorous physical tests and exam patterns—is critical for success.
You can check the schedule alignment via the UPSC Calendar 2025, review detailed guidelines on eligibility criteria for UPSC CAPF 2025, examine the UPSC CAPF Syllabus 2025 & Exam Pattern - Click Here, practice using UPSC CAPF Previous Year Paper PDF - Click to Download, and evaluate career remuneration through the UPSC CAPF Salary Structure (Rank Wise) - Click to Check. For ultimate reference, you can also download the official official notification document via the UPSC CAPF AC Notification 2025 PDF.
UPSC CAPF 2025 Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Forces | Central Armed Police Forces |
| Posts | Assistant Commandants |
| Vacancies | 357 |
| Exam Date | 3rd August 2025 |
| Timings | Paper 1- 10:00 am to 12:00 noon Paper 2- 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Selection Process | 1. Written Test 2. Physical Test/Medical Test 3. Interview/Personality Test |
| Language | English and Hindi |
| No. of Candidates | 3 lakh+ |
| Official website | upsc.gov.in |
Important Dates and Schedule
Candidates must keep track of critical milestones regarding application submissions, admit card releases, and exam evaluations. Below is the structured timeline for the 2025 recruitment cycle:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| UPSC CAPF Notification 2025 | 5th March 2025 |
| UPSC CAPF Apply Online starts | 5th March 2025 |
| Closing date of Registration | 25th March 2025 |
| UPSC CAPF AC Admit Card 2025 | 25th July 2025 |
| UPSC CAPF Exam Date 2025 | 3rd August 2025 |
| UPSC CAPF AC Result 2025 | 10th October 2025 |
Vacancy Distribution Across Forces
A total of 357 positions have been announced for Assistant Commandants (Grade A Officers) across multiple security organizations. The breakdown is outlined below:
| Security Forces | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Border Security Force (BSF) | 24 |
| Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | 204 |
| Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | 92 |
| Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) | 04 |
| Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) | 33 |
| Total | 357 |
CAPF Participating Security Forces Checklist
- Border Security Force (BSF)
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
- Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
Eligibility Criteria & Fee Structure
Before applying, candidates must ensure they meet the rigorous educational, age, and nationality parameters established by the Commission.
Nationality Requirements Checklist
- A citizen of India
- A Subject of Bhutan
- A subject of Nepal
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st Jan 1962 to permanently settle in India
- A person of Indian origin who migrated from Myanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and East African countries to permanently settle in India
Educational Qualification: Applicants must possess a Bachelor's Degree or graduation certificate from a recognized university. There is no restriction on the number of attempts as long as age criteria are met.
Age Limit (as on 01/08/2025): Minimum 20 years, Maximum 25 years (born between August 2nd, 1999, and August 1st, 2004).
Age Relaxations
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe | Five years |
| Other Backward Classes | Three years |
| Civilian Central Government Servants | Five years (Ex-Servicemen will also be eligible for this relaxation.) |
| Domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from January 1, 1980, to December 31, 1989 | Five years |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | Rs. 200 |
| Female/ SC/ ST candidate | No Fee |
How to Apply For UPSC CAPF 2025
Follow the step-by-step application procedure carefully to ensure successful registration via the direct portal link: UPSC CAPF 2025 Online Form Link (Active) - Click to Apply.
- Navigate to the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
- Locate and click on the link designated for 'UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant 2025'.
- Accurately fill in all required personal and academic details in the designated fields and submit the information.
- Proceed to pay the application fee, if applicable, as per the instructions.
- Click on the 'Submit' button to finalize your application.
- Download your CAPF (Assistant Commandant) Application form and retain a printed copy for future reference.
Exam Pattern & Selection Process
The selection process consists of three rigorous stages:
- Stage 1: Written Examination
- Stage 2: Physical Standards/Physical Efficiency Tests and Medical Standards Tests
- Stage 3: Interview/Personality Test (carrying 150 marks held at UPSC premises in New Delhi)
Stage 1: Written Examination Pattern
| Paper Name | Time Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper- I General and Mental Ability (Objective Type) | 2 hours (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM) | 250 marks |
| Paper-II General Studies, Essay and Comprehension (Descriptive Type) | 3 Hours (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM) | 200 marks |
| Total | - | 450 marks |
Note on Negative Marking: There is a deduction of 1/3rd marks for each wrong answer in Paper 1.
Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Tests (PET)
| Events | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Meters race | In 16 Seconds | In 18 seconds |
| 800 Meters race | In 3 minutes 45 seconds | In 4 minutes 45 seconds |
| Long Jump | 3.5 Meters (3 chances) | 3.0 meters (3 chances) |
| Shot Put (7.26 Kgs) | 4.5 Meters | — |
Salary Structure for Assistant Commandants
Officers selected through the UPSC CAPF exam enjoy attractive government remuneration starting at an impressive basic pay scale:
| Rank | Pay Scale (Basic Pay) |
|---|---|
| Director-General | Rs. 2,25,000 |
| Additional Director General | Rs. 1,82,200 - Rs. 2,24,100 |
| Inspector General | Rs. 1,44,000 - Rs. 2,18,000 |
| Deputy Inspector General | Rs. 1,31,000 - Rs. 2,16,600 |
| Sr. Commandant | Rs. 1,23,000 - Rs. 2,15,900 |
| Commandant | Rs. 78,800 - Rs. 2,09,200 |
| Deputy Commandant | Rs. 67,700 - Rs. 2,08,700 |
| Assistant Commandant | Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 |
Exam Centres Checklist
The UPSC CAPF written examination will be conducted across numerous designated centers nationwide:
| UPSC CAPF Exam Centres List | ||
|---|---|---|
| AGARTALA | GANGTOK | PANAJI (GOA) |
| AHMEDABAD | HYDERABAD | PATNA |
| AIZAWL | IMPHAL | PORTBLAIR |
| ALMORA(UTTARAKHAND) | ITANAGAR | PRAYAGRAJ (ALLAHABAD) |
| BENGALURU | JAIPUR | RAIPUR |
| BAREILLY | JAMMU | RANCHI |
| BHOPAL | JORHAT | SAMBALPUR |
| CHANDIGARH | KOCHI | SHILLONG |
| CHENNAI | KOHIMA | SHIMLA |
| CUTTACK | KOLKATA | SRINAGAR |
| DEHRADUN | LUCKNOW | SRINAGAR(UTTARAKHAND) |
| DELHI | MADURAI | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM |
| DHARAMSHALA (H.P.) | MANDI (H.P.) | TIRUPATI |
| DHARWAR | MUMBAI | UDAIPUR |
| DISPUR | NAGPUR | VISHAKHAPATNAM |
Previous Year Cut-Off Reference
To gauge the competition level, aspirants can review previous years' benchmark scores:
UPSC CAPF Cut-Off 2021
| Category | Paper-1 Cut Off (Out of 250) | Paper-2 Cut Off (Out of 450) | Final Cut Off (Out of 600) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 117.34 | 205 | 325 |
| EWS | 110.00 | 197 | 305 |
| OBC | 117.34 | 205 | 319 |
| SC | 101.34 | 186 | 297 |
| ST | 99.34 | 181 | 293 |
| Ex-S | 25.34 | 59 | 159 |
UPSC CAPF Cut Off 2020
| Category | Paper-1 Cut Off (Out of 250) | Paper-2 Cut Off (Out of 450) | Final Cut Off (Out of 600) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 117.34 | 205 | 325 |
| OBC | 117.34 | 205 | 319 |
| SC | 101.34 | 186 | 297 |
| ST | 99.34 | 181 | 293 |
| ESM | 110.00 | 197 | 305 |
| Ex-Serviceman | 25.34 | 59 | 159 |
Following your application, ensure you prepare for the exam date on August 3rd, 2025. Keep track of the admit card release expected around July 25th, 2025, and check results on October 10th, 2025 via the dedicated UPSC CAPF AC Result 2025 portal.
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