CAPF (Assistant Commandant) — exam pattern
UPSC · Graduate · Yearly · Age 20–25 · checked 2026-10-19
Paper I
OMR · 2 h · Negative marking: 1/3 of marks per wrong · 125 questions · 250 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Ability & Intelligence | 125 | 250 | 100% |
Paper II
Descriptive · 3 h · Negative marking: None · 200 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies, Essay & Comprehension | — | 200 | 100% |
PET / Medical / Interview
Interview · — · Negative marking: — · 150 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | — | 150 | 100% |
Frequently asked
- How many questions are there in CAPF (Assistant Commandant)?
- Paper I: 125 questions, 250 marks, 2 h. Paper II: descriptive questions, 200 marks, 3 h. PET / Medical / Interview: descriptive questions, 150 marks, —.
- Is there negative marking in CAPF (Assistant Commandant)?
- Paper I: 1/3 of marks per wrong. Paper II: None. PET / Medical / Interview: —.
- Who can apply for CAPF (Assistant Commandant)?
- Graduate, age 20–25. Held yearly by UPSC.