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    UPSC CAPF 2026 - Application Start , Eligibility, Syllabus, Admit card

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    Meghana Mohana KrishnanUpdated on Mar 13, 2026 11:14 AM

    About UPSC CAPF 2026

    The Union Public Service Commission closed the UPSC CAPF application form 2026 on March 12, 2026. The UPSC CAPF 2026 application form was activated on February 20, 2026. Earlier, the commission released the UPSC CAPF 2026 notification on February 20, 2026, on the official websites, upsc.gov.in/ upsconline.nic.in. Candidates can access the UPSC CAPF application form 2026 along with the notification.  The UPSC CAPF exam is scheduled to be conducted on July 19, 2026.

    As per the CAPF eligibility criteria, candidates between 20 and 25 years applied for the CAPF exam. Candidates must have a graduation degree to apply for the CAPF exam 2026. Those preparing for the CAPF exam must check the syllabus for effective preparation. Aspirants can also practise the previous year's CAPF question papers. As per the CAPF exam pattern, the written exam comprises two papers from General Ability & Intelligence and General Studies, Essay & Comprehension. 

    About UPSC CAPF

    UPSC conducts Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) for the recruitment of Assistant Commandants (ACs) in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). The selection process of CAPF exam 2026 comprises written exam, physical efficiency test and personal interview. Candidates who clear the written exam will be called for personal interview.

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    UPSC CAPF 2026 - Application Start , Eligibility, Syllabus, Admit card
    UPSC CAPF 2026 - Application Start , Eligibility, Syllabus, Admit card

    UPSC CAPF 2026 Highlights

    Full Exam Name
    Union Public Service Commission Central Armed Police Forces Exam
    Short Exam Name
    UPSC CAPF
    Conducting Body
    Union Public Service Commission
    Frequency Of Conduct
    Once a year
    Exam Level
    National Level Exam
    Exam Duration
    Paper 1:2 Hours +1 more
    No Of Seats
    349

    UPSC CAPF Important Dates

    UPSC CAPF Union Public Service Commission Central Armed Police Forces Exam (session 2026)

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When will the CAPF 2026 application be released?
    A:

    CAPF 2026 application form link activated from February 20 to March 12, 2026 on the official website.

    Q: When is the CAPF 2026 written exam going to be conducted?
    A:

    The UPSC CAPF written exam will be conducted on July 19, 2026.

    Q: When will the CAPF admit card 2026 be released?
    A:

    UPSC releases the UPSC CAPF admit card 2026 few days before the exam.

    Q: What is the minimum age to apply for the CAPF exam?
    A:

    Minimum age to apply for the CAPF exam is 20 years.

    Q: What are the differnt stages of the CAPF exam?
    A:

    CAPF exam has three stages:

    • Written exam
    • Physical test
    • Personality test
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