UPSC CAPF AC PET Admit Card 2026 Out - Download Hall Ticket at upsconline.gov.in

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi, in coordination with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) as the nodal authority, has released the Physical Standards Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Medical Standard Test (MST) call letters for the Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2026. Candidates who successfully cleared the CAPF (AC) written examination can download their PET e-Admit Card from the official commission portal at upsconline.gov.in using their Roll Number or Registration ID. The physical tests commence from 14 October 2026 at designated BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB recruitment centres across India.

UPSC CAPF (AC) 2026: Physical Standards and Efficiency Benchmarks

The physical test is conducted strictly under the supervision of Central Armed Police Forces medical boards:

Selection Process and Examination Scheme

Selection to the rank of Assistant Commandant in BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB follows a rigorous 3-stage filtration:

• Written Examination (450 Marks): Paper I (General Ability & Intelligence - 250 Marks) and Paper II (General Studies, Essay & Comprehension - 200 Marks).
• PST / PET & Medical Examination: Qualifying in nature. Failure in any single physical event leads to immediate elimination. Candidates cleared by medical boards are invited to fill the Detailed Application Form (DAF).
• Interview / Personality Test (150 Marks): Conducted at UPSC New Delhi. Final merit rank combines written marks (450) and interview marks (150) out of 600 aggregate marks.

Previous Year Cutoff Marks and Category Standards

In the prior CAPF (AC) examination cycle, the written qualifying cutoff in Paper I (minimum 25% in Paper II required) stood at 138.40 marks for General, 137.90 for OBC, 126.15 for SC, and 122.20 for ST candidates. The final recommendation cutoff out of 600 aggregate marks closed at 345 marks for General and 341 marks for OBC.

Aspirant Suggestions and High-Yield Preparation Strategy

• DAF Submission Protocol: Candidates qualifying PET must promptly log in to upsc.gov.in to submit the Detailed Application Form (DAF) indicating force preferences (CISF, BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB).
• Shot Put Technique: Male candidates must practice the glide technique with a 7.26 kg shot put to clear the 4.50-metre line comfortably within the first attempt.
• Medical Review Appeals: If declared temporarily unfit during MST, candidates can apply for a Review Medical Board (RMB) within 24 hours of receiving the rejection slip.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)