UPSC CAPF Exam 2025 Schedule
UPSC announced the CAPF AC Exam 2025 date and shared the full schedule. UPSC will take the CAPF AC written test on 3 August 2025. This exam opens the door to leadership roles across India’s Central Armed Police Forces.
UPSC CAPF Exam 2025 Schedule Overview
The UPSC CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces) exam is the gateway to becoming an Assistant Commandant in forces like BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB. This year 2025 exam notification was released on 5 March 2025, with online applications open from 5 to 25 March 2025. The written test for UPSC CAPF will take place on 3 August 2025 at centers across India. Approximately 357 vacancies are there in the official notification. The selection has three phases—written test with two papers, followed by PET/MET and a final interview round.
Paper 1 checks ability in general awareness and logical thinking, while Paper 2 assesses essays, comprehension. The admit card for the exam will be released about 10–15 days before the exam—likely mid to late July.
Conducting Body | UPSC |
Post | Assistant Commandant (Group A) |
Vacancies | 357 |
Notification Date | 5 March 2025 |
Application Window | 5–25 March 2025 |
Written Exam Date | 3 August 2025 |
Exam Mode | Offline |
Selection Stages | Written → PET/MET → Interview |
Admit Card Release | Mid–Late July 2025 |
Official Website |
UPSC CAPF Exam 2025 Exam Day Schedule
The written test will be conducted on 3 August 2025 in two sessions at centers nationwide.
UPSC CAPF AC Exam Schedule 2025 | ||
Paper | Subject | Exam Timing |
Paper 1 | General Ability and Intelligence | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Paper 2 | General Studies, Essay, and Comprehension | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
- Paper 1: General Ability & Intelligence
- Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Objective-type questions (125), carrying 250 marks.
- The written syllabus includes topics like reasoning, maths, English, science, history, geography, politics, and environment.
- Paper 2: General Studies, Essay & Comprehension
- Time: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
- Descriptive questions, total marks 200
- Tests essay writing, comprehension, precise communication.
Important Information:
- Candidates must carry a valid admit card and photo ID.
- Results for the written stage are due in early September, followed by the Physical Efficiency Test (likely the third week of September) and the Medical Exam.
- The final Personality Test interview will follow PET/MET.
FAQs: UPSC CAPF Exam 2025
Q1: What is the UPSC CAPF 2025 exam date?
A1: UPSC will conduct the CAPF 2025 exam on 3 August.
Q2: What stages are part of the UPSC CAPF 2025 selection?
A2: The process includes a written exam, PET/MET, and a final personality interview.
Q3: How many posts are available in UPSC CAPF 2025 recruitment?
A3: There are a total 357 vacancies available for Assistant Commandant roles in 2025 CAPF.
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