The UPSC CAPF AC 2026 admit card was released on 10 July 2026, nine days ahead of the written exam on 19 July 2026, and that exam has since been held. The written result followed on 25.08.2026, with 1,614 candidates qualified for the physical tests. The Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination fills 349 vacancies across BSF, CRPF, CISF, SSB and ITBP.
UPSC CAPF AC 2026 Admit Card – Download Hall Ticket, live updates
Important Links
| Link | Status |
|---|---|
| Official website (upsconline.nic.in) | Click here · Live |
Note: Checked on 25.09.2026.
CAPF AC 2026 admit card status
| CAPF AC 2026 | UPSC record |
|---|---|
| Exam name | UPSC’s Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination, 2026. |
| Total vacancies | There are 349 posts across BSF, CRPF, CISF, SSB and ITBP. |
| Admit card date | UPSC released the e-admit card on 10 July 2026. |
| Written exam date | The written exam was held on 19 July 2026. |
| Admit card download | Download it from UPSC’s e-Admit Card Portal. |
| Exam time table | The UPSC CAPF 2026 Time Table gives the paper timings. |
Note: The 349 posts split as BSF 108, CRPF 106, CISF 70, SSB 53 and ITBP 12.
No hard copy came by post. The e-admit card was the only one issued, so keep the printed copy with your application records.
Retrieving the admit card
- Go to upsconline.nic.in, the Commission’s online portal.
- Look for the “e-Admit Card” link under the Examinations section, or open the “Active Examinations” list.
- Select “Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination, 2026” from the list of active e-admit cards.
- Log in using your Registration ID or Roll Number, along with your date of birth.
- Your CAPF AC hall ticket opens as a PDF. Save a digital copy before you print it.
- Print a clear colour copy on A4 paper. A faded or black-and-white printout has caused problems for candidates at the centre before, so don’t risk it.
Written result is out, 1,614 qualified for PST and PET
UPSC declared the written result on 25.08.2026 by press note, for the examination held on 19.07.2026. We counted the roll numbers in the Commission’s own PDF: 1,614 candidates have qualified for the Physical Standards Test and Physical Efficiency Test. Some reports put that figure at 1,286 or 1,826. The list itself has 1,614 roll numbers, with no duplicates. Against 349 Assistant Commandant vacancies that is roughly 4.6 shortlisted candidates per post at this stage. The urgent part is not the list. It is the 15-day login window that runs out on 09.09.2026.
| CAPF written result | Press note, 25.08.2026 |
|---|---|
| Qualified candidates | 1,614 candidates qualified, counted from UPSC’s own result PDF. |
| Next stage | They go on to the Physical Standards and Physical Efficiency Tests. |
| Mandatory login deadline | Qualified candidates had to log in by 09.09.2026. |
| Details to update | Update qualification status with proof, address and higher qualifications. |
| Missed deadline | Missing the login shuts you out of all further stages. |
| Certificate date | Reservation certificates must be dated on or before 12.03.2026. |
Note: Candidature is provisional. The login at upsconline.nic.in had to happen within 15 days of 25.08.2026, and no correspondence is entertained after that. Keep original age, education, community, EWS and other certificates for the Personality Test. 12.03.2026 was the application closing date.
CAPF AC 2026 exam pattern on 19 July
Both papers run the same day, offline, pen-and-paper mode:
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Ability and Intelligence | 250 | Objective (MCQ) |
| Paper II | General Studies, Essay and Comprehension | 200 | Descriptive |
Paper I covers general science, current affairs, Indian polity, economy, history and geography. Paper II tests essay writing, précis and analytical writing in English or Hindi. Candidates who clear both papers move to the physical and medical stages, and finally a Personality Test worth 150 marks before the merit list is drawn.
Last updated: 29.09.2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
How was the UPSC CAPF AC 2026 admit card downloaded?
From the e-Admit Card section of upsconline.nic.in, using the registration ID or roll number with the date of birth. It was released on 10 July 2026.
When was the CAPF AC 2026 written exam held?
On 19 July 2026, with Paper I and Paper II on the same day. The answer key followed on 22 July 2026.
When was the written result declared?
On 25.08.2026, by press note. Counting the roll numbers in the result PDF gives 1,614 candidates qualified for the physical tests.
How many candidates are there per vacancy now?
About 4.6. The 1,614 qualified candidates compete for 349 Assistant Commandant posts across BSF, CRPF, CISF, SSB and ITBP.
What did qualified candidates have to do after the result?
Log in at upsconline.nic.in and update their qualification details within 15 days of the result, that is by 09.09.2026. Missing it shuts a candidate out of the further stages.
Was the admit card sent by post?
No. The e-admit card was the only copy issued, and it was not sent by post or as an email attachment.
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