Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination
| Conducted by | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
|---|---|
| Exam type | Recruitment examination (written test, physical tests, interview) |
| Field | Police & Security |
| Who can apply | A bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent. Final-year students may sit the written part but must show proof of passing later. Men and women may apply. Indian citizens, with limited exceptions for subjects of Nepal or Bhutan. Physical and medical standards apply. |
| Age / class | Minimum 20 and below 25 years for the general category, relaxed for reserved categories, ex-servicemen and others. Check the current official notification. |
| How often | UPSC's annual calendar lists this examination once a year. |
| Stages | Written examination (Paper-I General Ability and Intelligence; Paper-II General Studies, Essay and Comprehension), Physical Standards and Physical Efficiency Tests, Interview/Personality Test, Medical Standards Tests. |
| What it leads to | Assistant Commandant (Group A) posts in the BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB. |
| Recognition | Government |
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