UPSC Combined All India Examination for Central Armed Police Forces Admit Card 2025: Examine Shift Schedules and Crucial Instructions
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the details for the UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant (AC) Exam 2025. Here's a breakdown of the essential information for candidates preparing for the exam.
Exam Date and Shifts
The UPSC CAPF AC Exam 2025 will be held on 3rd August 2025. The exam will be conducted in two shifts:
- First Shift: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Second Shift: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Admit Card and Document Requirements
Candidates are required to download their admit cards by visiting the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in. It's important to note that the admit card can only be downloaded using the Registration Number or Roll Number and Date of Birth.
On the exam day, candidates must carry a printout of the e-admit card, two recent passport-sized photographs (as per the admit card specifications), original and self-attested photocopies of a government-approved photo ID (such as Aadhaar, PAN, passport, voter ID, or driving licence), a ball-point pen (preferably black ink), and their own clipboard/hardboard with nothing pre-written on it.
Candidates should arrive at their allotted centre well before the gates close, typically before the exam begins to complete entry formalities smoothly. Violating any guidelines may result in non-entry or cancellation of candidature, and missing admission or reporting deadlines will have similar consequences.
Exam Pattern
The UPSC CAPF AC Exam 2025 consists of two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2, with a total of 450 marks.
Paper 1
- Subject: General Ability and Intelligence
- Mark: 250 marks
- Duration: 2 hours
- Question Type: Objective multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- Negative Marking: 0.33 marks for each wrong answer
- Medium: English and Hindi
The syllabus for Paper 1 includes General Mental Ability, General Science, Current events of national and international importance, History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, Indian Polity and Governance, Economic and Social Development, General issues on Environmental ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change, and General knowledge about matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect.
Paper 2
- Subject: General Studies, Essay, and Comprehension
- Mark: 200 marks
- Duration: 3 hours
- Question Type: Descriptive type questions on essay writing, précis, comprehension, and general studies
- Medium: Essay and précis in English or Hindi; comprehension in English only
The syllabus for Paper 2 includes Essay writing on multiple topics, Precis writing, Comprehension passages, and other general studies questions that may cover social issues, current affairs, national security, and internal security challenges.
Please note that Paper 2 will be evaluated only if the candidate clears the Paper 1 cutoff.
Additional Stages
After the written exam, qualifying candidates undergo Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Medical Examination with prescribed physical and medical standards.
For preparation, it is advisable to download the detailed syllabus and exam pattern PDF from the official UPSC website or trusted sources to refer to chapter-wise topics and previous year's question papers.
Stay updated on the UPSC CAPF AC Exam 2025 by regularly checking the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in. Good luck with your preparations!
- Candidates preparing for the UPSC CAPF AC Exam 2025 should utilize online education resources to enhance their learning in areas such as General Ability and Intelligence, current events, and social issues, as these topics form a significant part of the exam syllabus.
- Throughout their self-development journey for the UPSC CAPF AC Exam 2025, candidates should constantly review educational materials on the official UPSC website and access previous year's question papers to gain insight into the exam pattern and improve their performance.
