The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the CAPF Assistant Commandant (AC) Answer Key 2026 on its website. Candidates who appeared for the CAPF AC Examination held on 19 July 2026 can now download the official answer key PDF and estimate their scores. The direct download link is available below.
UPSC CAPF AC Answer Key 2026: Overview
Particular Details Organization Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Exam Name Combined Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandant) Examination 2026 Post Name Assistant Commandant (AC) Total Vacancies 349 Posts Advertisement No. 08/2026-CAPF Exam Date 19 July 2026 Answer Key Status Released Answer Key Release Date 22 July 2026 Category Answer Key Official Website upsc.gov.in
Important Dates
Event Date Online Application Start 20 February 2026 Last Date to Apply 12 March 2026 Last Date for Fee Payment 12 March 2026 Admit Card Release 10 July 2026 Written Exam 19 July 2026 Answer Key Release 22 July 2026 Result To Be Announced
Important Links Application Fee
Category Fee General / OBC ₹200/- SC / ST ₹0/- Female Candidates ₹0/- PwBD ₹0/-
Age Limit (As on 01 August 2026)
Criteria Age Minimum Age 20 Years Maximum Age 25 Years Age Relaxation As Per UPSC Rules
Vacancy Details
Force Posts BSF 108 CRPF 106 CISF 70 ITBP 12 SSB 53 Total 349 Posts
Educational Qualification
Criteria Details Qualification Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University Physical Standards Candidates must satisfy the prescribed physical eligibility criteria
How to Download UPSC CAPF AC Answer Key 2026
Visit the official UPSC website.
Open the Answer Key section.
Click on CAPF (Assistant Commandant) Answer Key 2026 .
Download the official Answer Key PDF.
Check your answers carefully.
Save or print the PDF for future reference.
Selection Process
Stage Details Stage 1 Written Examination Stage 2 Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Stage 3 Interview / Personality Test Stage 4 Final Merit List
FAQs
Q1. Is the UPSC CAPF AC Answer Key 2026 released?
Ans: Yes, the official Answer Key was released on 22 July 2026 .
Q2. When was the CAPF AC Exam conducted?
Ans: The written examination was held on 19 July 2026 .
Q3. How many vacancies are available?
Ans: A total of 349 Assistant Commandant posts are available.
Q4. How can I download the Answer Key?
Ans: Candidates can download it from the official UPSC website using the Answer Key link.
Q5. What is the selection process?
Ans: Written Exam, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Interview, and Final Merit List.
