About CAPF AC (LDCE) Exam
The CAPF AC LDCE exam is designed to recruit Assistant Commandants (Group A) in various Central Armed Police Forces—such as BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, and CISF—through a departmental promotion mechanism. The exam is exclusively open to serving Sub-Inspectors (GD), Inspectors (GD), and Assistant Commandants (Temporary) of the CAPFs who fulfill the required eligibility criteria, including service length, age, physical fitness, and medical standards.
The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Assistant Commandant Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) is conducted by the Nodal Agency.
Selection Process
This examination provides deserving CAPF personnel an opportunity to enter the Group A officer cadre, thereby strengthening leadership within the forces and ensuring career progression. The selection process typically consists of
- 1.Written Examination
- 2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- 3. Medical Examination
- 4. Interview/Personality Test
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Assistant Commandants are the entry-level officers in the CAPF, leading and managing
personnel in various operational and administrative roles.
They are selected through the competitive Central Armed Police Forces
(Assistant Commandants) Examination conducted by the Union Public Service
Commission (UPSC).
Assistant Commandants serve in different CAPFs, including the
BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB.
They are responsible for the operational effectiveness of their units, maintaining
discipline, and ensuring the security of their assigned areas.
They are responsible for the operational effectiveness of their units, maintaining
discipline, and ensuring the security of their assigned areas.
In the CAPF hierarchy, they are immediately below the Deputy Commandant rank.
As Grade A gazetted officers, they have significant authority and responsibilities
in the CAPF.
Exam Date
The Written Examination is usually held in August every year and notification come out usually in Feb/March every year.
Application Process
The Written Examination is usually held in August every year and notification come out usually in Feb/March every year.
- The application process is different from the direct entry CAPF AC exam.
- It is not open to the general public, but only to serving personnel of CAPFs (BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB,) who meet the eligibility criteria.
- Eligible candidates must apply through their Head of Office/Department, who verifies service records and forwards the applications to UPSC.
- The notification is usually released by UPSC in March every year.
- Applications are generally submitted in offline mode (through proper departmental channel), unlike the direct CAPF AC exam where candidates apply online via UPSC website.
Eligibility Criteria
The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CAPF AC 2026 to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Assistant Commandant. The candidate must first fulfil the CAPF AC exam eligibility before applying for the CAPF exam 2026. The Eligibility include the candidate’s educational qualification, age limit, and physical standards. The candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any government-recognized board.
- Must be a serving CAPF personnel: Sub-Inspector (GD) / Inspector (GD) / Assistant Commandant (Temporary) of BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, or SSB.
- Service : Minimum 4 years of regular service as on 1st January of the exam year.
- Age Limit : Not more than 35 years (relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates).
- Attempts : You Will Get 3 Attempts In This Exam.
- Education : Must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
- Standards : Should meet the physical and medical requirements prescribed by UPSC.
- Record : Must have a clean service record (no major penalties or disciplinary action).
- Application : Must apply through proper departmental channel after verification by the Head of Office.
Attempts…
You Will Get 3 Attempts in this Exam.
Written Exam Pattern
Objective Type Exam (Paper 1, 2 & 3)
Paper I: General Ability and Intelligence: 100Q – 100 Marks
This will include General Awareness, General Intelligence, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Current Events, Matters of every day observation and experience. This paper would be objective type (Multiple choice question & bilingual i.e. English and Hindi).
Paper II: Professional Knowledge (Departmental): 100 Q – 100 Marks
Objective Type Exam (Paper 2): Professional Skills related to your force.
Paper III: Descriptive Type Exam: 4Q – 100 Marks
Essay: 40 Marks
Precis: 30 Marks
Comprehension: 30 Marks.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – CAPF AC LDCE
| Parameter / Event | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
|
100 Meters Race |
In 16 seconds |
In 18 seconds |
|
800 Meters Race |
In 3 min 45 sec |
In 4 min 45 sec |
|
Long Jump |
3.5 meters, 3 chances |
3.0 meters, 3 chances |
|
Shot Put (7.26 kg) |
4.5 meters |
3 chances |
Physical Standards (PST) – CAPF AC LDCE
| Sex | Category | Height | Chest (Unexpanded) | Chest Expansion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Male |
General / SC / OBC |
165 cm |
81 cm |
+5 cm |
|
Male |
ST |
162.5 cm |
81 cm |
+5 cm |
|
Female |
General / SC / OB |
157 cm |
_______ |
_______ |
|
Female |
ST |
154 cm |
_______ |
_______ |
Medical Standards – Eyesight (CAPF AC LDCE)
| Specification | Better Eye (Corrected Vision) | Worse Eye (Corrected Vision) |
|---|---|---|
|
Distant Vision |
6/6 or 6/9 |
6/9 or 6/12 |
|
Near Vision |
N6 (corrected) |
N9 (corrected) |
|
Color Vision |
Color Vision High-grade (CP-III) — |
_______ |
|
Binocular Vision |
Required |
_______ |
|
Other Eye Conditions |
Other Eye Conditions No pathology in retina, cornea, lens, etc. |
_______ |
General Medical Standards
- Candidate must fall in SHAPE-1 category (psychiatric, hearing, appendages, physical capacity, eyesight).
- Not Allowed: Knock knees, flat foot, varicose veins, or other deformities.
- Must be of sound mental and physical health.