UPSC CAPF AC Syllabus 2027
UPSC Central Armed Police Forces Assistant Commandant
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Ability & Intelligence | 21 | 100 |
| 2 | General Studies | 21 | 100 |
| 3 | Essay | 21 | 100 |
| 4 | Précis & Comprehension | 21 | 100 |
| 5 | Physical Standards | 21 | 100 |
| 6 | Interview | 21 | 100 |
| Total | 125 | 600 | |
Syllabus by Subject
General Ability & Intelligence
Key topics covered as per the official UPSC CAPF AC syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for General Ability & Intelligence.
View General Ability & Intelligence Syllabus →General Studies
Key topics covered as per the official UPSC CAPF AC syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for General Studies.
View General Studies Syllabus →Essay
Key topics covered as per the official UPSC CAPF AC syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Essay.
View Essay Syllabus →Précis & Comprehension
Key topics covered as per the official UPSC CAPF AC syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Précis & Comprehension.
View Précis & Comprehension Syllabus →Physical Standards
Key topics covered as per the official UPSC CAPF AC syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Physical Standards.
View Physical Standards Syllabus →Interview
Key topics covered as per the official UPSC CAPF AC syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Interview.
View Interview Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
Graduate degree, age 20-25 years
ANumber of Attempts
No limit till age
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Once a year
Next Exam Date
August 2027
Registration Opens
April 2027
Preparation Tips
- 1Paper 2 (descriptive) is the differentiating factor — practice essay writing on border security, terrorism, and national security topics weekly
- 2Paper 1 preparation overlaps with UPSC CSE Prelims — candidates appearing for both can use the same materials
- 3Physical standards test is mandatory — maintain height, weight, and vision standards throughout preparation
- 4CAPF interview focuses on current affairs, border issues, and leadership qualities — read newspapers daily and form opinions on national security matters
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