CAPF AC Exam 2026 notification released. Check vacancy, eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, PET details, fee and last date. Apply online before 12 March 2026

CAPF AC Exam 2026 notification:

Notification Date: 20 Feb 2026

Last Date: 12 March 2026 (6 PM)

Exam Date: 19 July 2026

Total Vacancies: 349

Vacancy Details:

• BSF – 108

• CRPF – 106

• CISF – 70

• SSB – 53

• ITBP – 12

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Eligibility:

Age: 20–25 years (as on 1 Aug 2026)

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Gender: Male & Female eligible

Nationality: Indian (Nepal/Bhutan allowed as per rules)

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST – 5 years

• OBC – 3 years

• Govt servants/Ex-servicemen – as per rules

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Application Fee:

• ₹200 – General/OBC/EWS

• Free – Female, SC, ST

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Selection Process:

1. Written Exam

2. Physical Standards Test (PST)

3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

4. Interview/Personality Test (150 marks)

5. Medical Test

6. Final Merit

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 Exam Pattern & Syllabus:

Paper-I: General Ability & Intelligence:

Marks: 250 | Type: Objective (MCQ) | Medium: English & Hindi

Syllabus:

• Logical reasoning

• Quantitative aptitude

• Data interpretation

• General Science

• Current events (national & international)

• Indian Polity & Economy

• History of India

• Indian & World Geography

Negative marking: Yes (1/3 deduction)

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Paper-II: General Studies, Essay & Comprehension:

Marks: 200 | Type: Descriptive

Part-A: Essay (80 marks):

Essay in English or Hindi on topics like:

• Modern Indian history

• Geography

• Polity & economy

• Security & human rights

• Analytical topics

Part-B: English (120 marks):

(English only)

• Comprehension passages

• Precis writing

• Counter arguments

• Grammar

• Language skills

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 Physical Efficiency Test (PET):

For Men:

• 100 m – 16 sec

• 800 m – 3 min 45 sec

• Long jump – 3.5 m

• Shot put – 4.5 m

For Women:

• 100 m – 18 sec

• 800 m – 4 min 45 sec

• Long jump – 3.0 m

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 Key Instructions:

• Apply online only

• No correction after submission

• Mobile phones banned

• Reach exam centre 30 minutes early

• Meet physical & medical standards