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🎖 UPSC CAPF AC · Written Exam Coaching

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Delhi's most trusted CAPF AC coaching since 2001. Expert faculty, comprehensive PYQs, and proven strategies to crack Paper I & Paper II.

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📋 About CAPF AC Exam

What is the CAPF AC Exam?

The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Assistant Commandant exam is conducted by UPSC to recruit officers for India's five central para-military forces. It is one of the most sought-after defence service entries for graduates across India.

The selection process consists of a written exam, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), medical examination, and a personality test (interview). The Cavalier offers specialised coaching for the CAPF written exam with special emphasis on English and Essay writing for Paper II.

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🎓 Our Courses

CAPF Written Coaching Programme

Comprehensive 5-month programme covering both Paper I and Paper II. Next batch: 3rd May 2026.

🎖 UPSC CAPF AC
CAPF Written Course
Complete written exam preparation
Duration
5 Months
Course Fee
₹42,000
+ GST  |  Discounts available
📅 Next Batch: 3rd May, 2026 · Rajouri Garden, Delhi
  • Extended curriculum with deeper subject coverage
  • Advanced essay writing & précis techniques for Paper II
  • Current affairs integration across all papers
  • More mock tests, full-length papers & detailed reviews
  • Personality development & interview preparation guidance
  • One-on-one mentorship sessions with senior faculty
💡 Why The Cavalier

What Makes Our CAPF Coaching Different

More than just classes — a complete preparation ecosystem by those who know defence exams from the inside.

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Comprehensive Curriculum

Covers all CAPF subjects — General Ability, Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, English Grammar, Essay, and General Studies. No topic left uncovered.

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Experienced Instructors

Expert faculty with decades of experience coaching defence aspirants. Personalised coaching addresses each student's strengths and weaknesses individually.

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Strategic Preparation

Effective exam strategies, time management, and question-selection skills critical for both Paper I (objective) and Paper II (descriptive).

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Practice Tests & PYQs

Frequent mock exams and year-wise PYQ sessions (2017–2025) to track progress, identify weak areas, and build exam-day confidence.

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Free Spoken English

Complimentary spoken English classes to boost communication — essential for Paper II essay writing and the CAPF personality test.

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Holistic Approach

Beyond academics — focuses on overall personality development and the leadership mindset required of a CAPF officer.

📊 Exam Pattern

CAPF AC Written Exam Pattern

Two papers on the same day. Know the structure to plan your preparation.

Paper I — Objective
General Ability & Intelligence
⏳ 2.5 Hours 📋 250 Marks ✓ Bilingual
General Mental AbilityMCQ
Quantitative AptitudeMCQ
Elementary MathematicsMCQ
English / Hindi LanguageMCQ
General ScienceMCQ
History, Polity, Economy, GeographyMCQ
Current Affairs & DefenceMCQ
Paper II — Descriptive
English Language & Essay
⏳ 3 Hours 📋 200 Marks ✓ English Only
Essay Writing80 Marks
Reading Comprehension60 Marks
Précis Writing40 Marks
Translation (Hindi → English)20 Marks
⚠️ Important: Paper I has negative marking — ⅓ mark deducted per wrong answer. Paper II is qualifying but marks count for final merit. Both papers must be attempted.
✓ Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Apply for CAPF AC?

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    Educational Qualification Graduate Degree in any stream from a recognised university. Final year students appearing in their final exams are also eligible to apply.
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    Age Limit 20 to 25 years as on 1st August of the exam year. Age relaxation for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), and ex-servicemen as per UPSC norms.
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    Nationality Must be a citizen of India. Candidates from Nepal, Bhutan, and specific migrant categories may also be eligible per UPSC guidelines.
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    Physical Standards Must meet prescribed height, weight, and chest measurements. Medical fitness per CAPF standards. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is mandatory after written exam.
📌 Note: The Cavalier provides free spoken English classes to bridge the language gap for Paper II.
🔄 Selection Process

CAPF AC Selection Stages

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    Stage 1 — Written ExaminationPaper I (250 marks) + Paper II (200 marks). Conducted by UPSC.
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    Stage 2 — Physical Efficiency Test (PET)100m race, long jump, shot put for men. 100m race and long jump for women. Qualifying only.
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    Stage 3 — Medical ExaminationComprehensive medical board verifying fitness against CAPF standards. LASIK permitted under conditions.
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    Stage 4 — Personality Test / InterviewUPSC board assesses leadership, communication, and personality. Carries 150 marks.
📄 Previous Year Papers

CAPF AC Previous Year Question Papers

Year-wise PYQs for GS (Paper I) and English & Essay (Paper II) — 2017 to 2025.

2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
🏥 Medical & Physical Standards

CAPF AC Medical & Physical Standards

Essential requirements for Assistant Commandant — height, weight, eyesight, and general health criteria.

Basic Physical Requirements

CriteriaMenWomen
Height165 cm157 cm
Chest (unexpanded)81 cm (min. 5 cm expansion)Not applicable
Weight (minimum)50 kg* (see chart)46 kg* (see chart)
PulseNo tachycardia (>100/min) or bradycardia (<50/min)
TattooSmall religious symbols on inner left forearm or dorsum of hands. Size < ¼ of that body part.
*Weight must follow the height–age charts. For heights between rows, add/subtract ~0.71 kg per cm.

Medical Standards — Key Points

Eyesight: 6/6 or 6/9 better eye; 6/9 or 6/12 worse eye. Near vision N6/N9 corrected.
Refractive Error: Myopia up to −4D; Hypermetropia up to +4D (including cylinder).
LASIK: Allowed if 18–35 yrs, axial 21–26 mm, corneal thickness ≥425 µm, error ≤6D, 6+ months post-op.
Ears: No deafness, discharge, tinnitus, or vertigo.
Nose: No DNS, chronic sinusitis, or rhinitis.
Teeth: Enough sound teeth; no severe gum disease.
General: No TB, diabetes, hypertension, asthma, heart disease, knock knee, flat foot, hernia, or old bad fractures.
Male: Both testicles must be normal in scrotum.

♂ Male Average Body Weights (kg)

Grouped by height (cm) and age (years)
HeightAge 18–22Age 23–27Age 28–32Age 33–37
156 cm44–5446–5647–5848–59
160 cm46–5647.5–58.549.5–60.550.5–61.5
165 cm49–6051–6252.5–6454–66
170 cm52–6454–6656–6857.5–70.5
175 cm55.5–6857.5–70.559.5–7361.5–75.5
180 cm59–7261–7563.5–77.565.5–80
For heights between rows, interpolate ±0.71 kg per cm.

♀ Female Average Body Weights (kg)

Grouped by height (cm) and age (years)
HeightAge 18–22Age 23–27Age 28–32Age 33–37
150 cm36.5–44.537.5–45.539–4840.5–49.5
155 cm38.5–47.540–4941.5–50.543–52.5
157 cm40–4941.5–50.543–52.544.5–54
163 cm43–52.544–5446–5647–57
168 cm45–5547–5748.5–59.549.5–60.5
For heights between rows, interpolate ±0.71 kg per cm.
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❓ Frequently Asked

CAPF AC — Common Questions

The CAPF AC exam is conducted by UPSC and recruits Assistant Commandants for BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal).
Yes. Final year students appearing in their graduation examination are eligible to apply. Proof of passing must be submitted before the personality test stage.
Paper I is objective (MCQ), 250 marks, 2.5 hours — General Ability & Intelligence. Paper II is descriptive, 200 marks, 3 hours — English language, essay, comprehension, and précis. Both papers are held on the same day.
Yes. LASIK is allowed if: candidate is 18–35 years old, axial length 21–26 mm, corneal thickness ≥425 µm, pre-surgery refractive error ≤6D, stable post-operative result, and surgery done at least 6 months before the medical board.
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