UPSC CAPF Syllabus 2026

If you want to lead forces like BSF, CRPF, and CISF as a gazetted officer, the CAPF Assistant Commandant exam is your entry point. Conducted by UPSC, this selection process has a written test, physical standards check, and an interview. The written part has two papers. Paper I consists of multiple-choice questions on general ability and science. Paper II is a descriptive test for essays, précis writing, and comprehension. Apart from studying, you must maintain your physical fitness to clear the running and jumping tests. Preparing for this role takes around one year of balanced effort. You need to read newspapers daily for descriptive essays. Our checklist below breaks down all Paper I and Paper II topics to help you track your daily study milestones easily.

Detailed topic-wise syllabus