UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant exam syllabus and pattern
This subject-wise outline follows the recruiting authority’s published scheme. Paper names and topic coverage can change by recruitment cycle, post or corrigendum; always use the current official notification for final details.
Paper I — General Ability & Intelligence
- General mental ability; general science; current events of national and international importance; Indian polity and economy; history of India; Indian and world geography
Paper II — General Studies, Essay & Comprehension
- Essay in English or Hindi; comprehension, précis, counter-arguments, grammar and language skills in English
Physical and interview stages
- Physical Standards / Efficiency Test and Interview / Personality Test as prescribed in the notification
UPSC official syllabus / notification ↗ · Check the latest notification and amendments before preparing.
UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant previous-year question tests
- Attempt available previous-year questions online
- Review your score, correct answers and explanations after submitting
- Save attempts and retake tests during active access
- Download the question paper after your test