Welcome to Sarkari Naukri. The official notification for UPSC CAPF AC Answer Key 2026 (Unofficial): Paper 1 and Paper 2 Solutions, Download Steps & Official Key Date has been announced. Below you will find comprehensive coverage of the eligibility criteria, important dates, vacancy details, and direct official application channels.
UPSC CAPF AC Answer Key 2026 – Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination, 2026 |
| Exam Date | 19 July 2026 (Sunday) |
| Total Vacancies | 349 Assistant Commandant posts |
| Forces Covered | BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB |
UPSC CAPF AC Answer Key 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| UPSC CAPF AC Exam 2026 | 19 July 2026 |
| Paper 1 (General Ability and Intelligence) | 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon |
| Paper 2 (General Studies, Essay and Comprehension) | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
UPSC CAPF AC 2026 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
The written examination has two papers with a combined total of 450 marks.
- Paper 1 – General Ability and Intelligence: Objective type (MCQs), 125 questions, 2 marks per correct answer, duration 2 hours.
- Paper 2 – General Studies, Essay and Comprehension: Descriptive type, 200 marks, duration 3 hours. Candidates may attempt the essay component in Hindi or English.
- Negative Marking (Paper 1 only): 1/3rd (0.66 marks) is deducted for every wrong answer.
How to Download the UPSC CAPF AC Answer Key 2026
Official Answer Key (Once Released by UPSC)
- Go to the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in.
- Click on the “Examinations” tab in the main menu.
- Select “Answer Keys” from the dropdown.
- Find the entry for “Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2026.”
- Open the Paper 1 answer key PDF for your set and download it.
- Match it against your response sheet, once UPSC publishes that separately.
Important Instructions
- Treat all currently available answer keys as unofficial until UPSC confirms its own version unofficial keys can contain errors.
- UPSC usually also releases candidates’ response sheets separately; check your recorded answers against that before finalizing your score estimate.
- If you spot a discrepancy in the official answer key once released, UPSC typically allows objections through its Question Paper Representation Portal (QPRep), where candidates log in with roll number and date of birth, select the disputed question, and submit justification with references before the deadline.
- Only objections submitted with valid academic references are considered; UPSC reviews them before finalizing the answer key used for results.
- Qualifying Paper 1 is only the first step candidates must also clear Paper 2, followed by the Physical Standards Test/Physical Efficiency Test (PST/PET), Medical Standards Test, and an Interview.
What Comes After the Answer Key
Based on your Paper 1 score estimate, the typical next stages of the CAPF AC selection process are:
- Paper 2 evaluation (only for candidates meeting the Paper 1 qualifying standard)
- Physical Standards Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Medical Standards Test
- Interview/Personality Test
Exact qualifying marks and cut-offs for 2026 have not been released and will only be confirmed by UPSC after evaluation.
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official UPSC Website | upsc.gov.in |
| Unofficial Answer Key | Check Unofficial Answer Key PDF |
