UPSC CAPF AC PET / PST and Exam Pattern Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern

UPSC CAPF AC PET / PST and Exam Pattern Syllabus 2026: Exam Date & Pattern

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UPSC CAPF AC PET / PST and Exam Pattern Selection Process & Exam Details

The stages, in the order they usually take place:

1. Written Examination
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
3. Interview
4. Merit List

Read the Syllabus First

The syllabus usually comes with the notification or soon after. Check its date, because boards sometimes change the pattern between two exams.

CAPF AC PET / PST and Exam Pattern: Written Examination, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Interview and Merit List. Dates for the later rounds are usually announced separately on the official site.

How the Vacancies Are Split

BSF is the largest Sarkari Naukri with 108 of the 349 posts (31% of the total). The smallest lot is ITBP with 12 post(s), so competition per seat differs sharply between posts. There are 5 separate post lines; check each one against your qualification instead of applying for the headline number.

Post-wise Eligibility at a Glance

Post-wise qualification level, subject requirement and minimum marks, where the notice states them:

Preparation Plan From the Dates

• Selection runs through: Written Examination → Physical Efficiency Test (PET) → Interview → Merit List. Prepare for the later stage while the first is still pending, because gaps between stages are usually short.
• Keep a running list of questions you got wrong and re-attempt it every weekend.
• Sleep and revision beat last-week cramming; plan lighter days before the exam.

How to Prepare for UPSC CAPF AC PET / PST and Exam Pattern

1. 1

   Get the official syllabus

   Download it from upsc.gov.in so you study the correct version.

2. 2

   Break it into topics

   Write every subject and topic as a checklist.

3. 3

   Rank by weight

   Give more time to high-mark sections shown in the exam pattern.

4. 4

   Solve previous papers

   They show the real difficulty and repeated topics.

5. 5

   Revise weekly

   Keep one day a week for revision and a timed mock test.

About the UPSC CAPF AC PET / PST and Exam Pattern Syllabus

UPSC has made the syllabus and exam pattern of CAPF AC PET / PST and Exam Pattern available, and this page explains how to use it.

The official syllabus PDF is linked in the Important Links table of this page. Please read it once before you fill any form, because it is the only complete source.

UPSC CAPF AC PET / PST and Exam Pattern and Syllabus at a Glance

The stages mentioned for this exam are: Written Examination → Physical Efficiency Test (PET) → Interview → Merit List. This is how the notice describes the selection.

Exam date as per the facts we have: 19 Jul 2026.

The admit card is expected around 30 Sep 2026.

The subject list below is a general guide to exams of this type. The official syllabus PDF is the final word on topics and marks.

Subject-wise Preparation for CAPF AC PET / PST and Exam Pattern

Exams like this usually test the areas below. Check the marks and the number of questions for each in the official notice.

• Language and comprehension: Reading and grammar at the level asked in the notice.
• Numerical ability and reasoning: Class 10 level mathematics and reasoning questions.
• General studies: History, geography, polity, science and current affairs.
• Subject paper: If the notice mentions a subject paper, give it the largest share of your time.

How to Turn the Official Syllabus into a Study Plan

• Download the latest syllabus PDF from the official link and save it on your phone
• Copy every topic into a notebook or a sheet, one line per topic, with a column for done, revised and tested
• Look at two or three old papers and mark the topics that repeat; give those the first slot
• Check the marking scheme, especially negative marking and sectional time limits, and practise with the same rules
• Re-read the syllabus every month; organisations sometimes revise it between two notices

A Weekly Study Plan for CAPF AC PET / PST and Exam Pattern

Keep the plan simple: new topics on weekdays, tests and revision on the weekend.

A simple pattern works for most students: study three hours of new topics, one hour of practice questions and half an hour of revision of the earlier day. Increase the time only when this feels easy.

Previous Year Papers and Mock Tests

Previous papers are the best free guide. Solve them in one sitting, then spend more time on the mistakes than on the score.

Keep an error notebook. A weekly look at it removes most repeated mistakes.

Common Mistakes While Preparing

• Collecting many books and finishing none. One standard book per subject and the previous papers are enough to begin
• Studying from an old syllabus. Check the year and the exam name on the PDF you use
• Leaving current affairs for the last month. Read a little every week
• Ignoring the exam pattern. Sectional time limits and negative marking change the way you attempt questions
• Depending on videos only and not writing or solving anything yourself

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Other notices of UPSC, such as admit cards, Sarkari Results and answer keys, are on the UPSC page. All syllabus pages are in the syllabus list.

CAPF AC PET / PST and Exam Pattern: In Simple Words

Before the long details, this is what CAPF AC PET / PST and Exam Pattern means for you in short.

The number of posts given for CAPF AC PET / PST and Exam Pattern is 349. The qualification asked is Graduate. The age limit written is 20–25 years, with relaxation as per the rules. Application fee for the general category is ₹200; other categories should check the notice. The last date is 12 Mar 2026. The selection steps given are Written Examination, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Interview, Merit List.

If a detail is missing above, it means the notice did not state it clearly, so do not rely on guesses and check the official notice.

Step-by-Step Plan for CAPF AC PET / PST and Exam Pattern

• Download the official syllabus of CAPF AC PET / PST and Exam Pattern from the website of UPSC and save it. Work from this copy only, not from a third-party summary.
• Divide the syllabus into small parts, one topic per study slot, and mark each topic as strong, average or weak after a first reading.
• Start with the weak topics that carry more marks, then move to the average ones, and keep the strong topics for revision.
• Solve previous papers of CAPF AC PET / PST and Exam Pattern or of similar exams of UPSC in the exam time, and note down the topics from which you lose marks.
• Every week take one full mock test and spend more time analysing it than writing it.
• In the last two weeks do only revision, short notes and mock tests. Do not start any new big book at this stage.

Common Mistakes Candidates Make in CAPF AC PET / PST and Exam Pattern

• Studying from many books and finishing none of them.
• Reading the syllabus of CAPF AC PET / PST and Exam Pattern once and never using it again as a checklist.
• Leaving the weak topics for the end.
• Not giving time to revision and short notes.
• Taking mock tests without analysing mistakes.

Questions Candidates Ask About CAPF AC PET / PST and Exam Pattern

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Study Tips for This Syllabus

• Turn the syllabus into a checklist and tick topics as you finish them.
• Give more time to sections carrying more marks in the exam pattern.
• Note the negative marking scheme and sectional time limits.
• Track your accuracy per topic, not just your total score.
• Prepare short notes and formulas for last-week revision.

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