UPSC CAPF AC Result 2026 Declared at upsc.gov.in: Check PST, PET Selection Details and Next Steps

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the CAPF Assistant Commandants written result 2026 for candidates who appeared in the examination held on July 19, 2026. The result was officially declared on August 25, 2026, and shortlisted candidates will now proceed to the Physical Standards Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET).

Candidates can check the result PDF on the UPSC website and search for their roll number. Qualification at this stage is provisional and remains subject to eligibility verification and document checks.

Official UPSC Website:
https://www.upsc.gov.in/

UPSC Online Portal:
https://upsconline.nic.in/

UPSC CAPF AC Result 2026: Highlights

Particulars	Details
Examination	Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2026
Conducting Authority	Union Public Service Commission
Written Exam Date	July 19, 2026
Written Result Date	August 25, 2026
Result Status	Declared
Result Format	PDF
Next Stage	PST and PET
Candidature Status	Provisional
PST/PET Nodal Force	Sashastra Seema Bal
Further Updates	UPSC and SSB portals
Official Website	upsc.gov.in

UPSC CAPF AC 2026 Written Result Out

UPSC has released the written result in PDF format containing the roll numbers of candidates who have qualified for the next stage.

Candidates who appeared in the July 19 written examination should download the official PDF and search for their roll number.

The current result only confirms qualification for the physical stage. It does not represent final selection for an Assistant Commandant post.

How to Check UPSC CAPF AC Result 2026

Candidates can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official UPSC website.
2. Open the Written Results section.
3. Find Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2026.
4. Open the written-result PDF.
5. Download the document.
6. Press Ctrl + F on a computer.
7. Enter your roll number.
8. Check whether your roll number appears.
9. Save the PDF for future reference.
10. Monitor further PST/PET instructions.

Official Website:
https://www.upsc.gov.in/

What Happens After UPSC CAPF Written Result?

Candidates whose roll numbers appear in the result PDF will proceed to:

Physical Standards Test (PST)

and

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

The Ministry of Home Affairs has nominated Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) as the nodal force for conducting the physical tests.

The dates, venues and e-admit-card details for PST/PET will be communicated separately.

Mandatory 15-Day Online Update

This is one of the most important instructions for qualified candidates.

UPSC has provided a 15-day window after declaration of the written result during which shortlisted candidates must log in to:

https://upsconline.nic.in/

and update the required details.

UPSC states that candidates who fail to complete this mandatory process will not be allowed to participate in further stages.

Candidates may be required to update or submit information relating to:

• Educational qualification status
• Proof of passing the qualifying examination
• Correspondence address
• Permanent address
• Higher educational qualifications
• Employment or service experience
• Force preferences
• Marital status
• Parental details
• Previous examination details
• OBC/EWS information, where applicable
• Other prescribed application details

UPSC CAPF PST Physical Standards 2026

Candidates moving to the physical stage must satisfy prescribed physical standards.

The commonly specified minimum standards include:

Parameter	Male	Female
Height	165 cm	157 cm
Chest	81 cm with minimum 5 cm expansion	Not applicable
Weight	50 kg, proportionate to height and age	46 kg, proportionate to height and age

Relaxations can apply to specified categories according to the official notification. Candidates should verify their exact eligibility from the 2026 CAPF notification.

UPSC CAPF PET Standards 2026

The Physical Efficiency Test includes running, long jump and, for male candidates, shot put.

PET Event	Male Candidates	Female Candidates
100 Metres	16 seconds	18 seconds
800 Metres	3 min 45 sec	4 min 45 sec
Long Jump	3.5 metres, 3 chances	3.0 metres, 3 chances
Shot Put – 7.26 kg	4.5 metres, 3 chances	Not applicable

These tests are qualifying in nature. Candidates must satisfy the applicable standards to move forward in the recruitment process.

What Happens After PST and PET?

Candidates who qualify the physical stages move through further recruitment stages.

The broad process is:

Written Examination

↓

Written Result

↓

PST

↓

PET

↓

Medical Standards Test

↓

Interview / Personality Test

↓

Final Merit List

UPSC's CAPF selection process provides for a 150-mark Interview/Personality Test after candidates satisfy the applicable physical and medical requirements.

CAPF AC Medical Standards Test

Candidates must also satisfy the prescribed medical standards.

The medical examination is conducted under the supervision of a nodal authority appointed by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Candidates found medically unfit can use the applicable appeal process according to the rules laid down for the examination.

Documents Candidates Should Keep Ready

UPSC has advised candidates to keep original documents ready because eligibility claims will be verified at later stages.

Important documents can include:

• Class 10 certificate for date of birth
• Graduation or qualifying-degree certificate
• Marksheets
• Category certificate, where applicable
• OBC certificate, where applicable
• EWS certificate, where applicable
• Ex-servicemen documentation, where applicable
• Government-issued photo ID
• PST/PET e-admit card
• Submitted online application details
• Other documents required by UPSC

UPSC specifically states that certificates relating to eligibility and reservation claims will be required during the Personality Test stage.

CAPF AC Result 2026: Important Dates

Event	Date
CAPF AC Notification	February 20, 2026
Application Deadline	March 12, 2026
Written Examination	July 19, 2026
Written Result	August 25, 2026
Mandatory Online Update	Within 15 days of result
PST/PET	To be announced
Medical Test	After physical stages
Interview	To be announced
Final Result	To be announced

UPSC's examination page confirms that the CAPF AC 2026 written examination was held on July 19, 2026.

UPSC CAPF AC Vacancies 2026

The recruitment is being conducted for Assistant Commandant vacancies across forces including:

BSF

CRPF

CISF

SSB

ITBP

Recent result reporting puts the total notified vacancies at 349.

The force-wise breakup reported is:

Force	Vacancies
BSF	108
CRPF	106
CISF	70
SSB	53
ITBP	12
Total	349

Candidates should verify the official notification for reservation and vacancy details.

Is the PST/PET Result Final Selection?

No.

Clearing the physical stages does not automatically mean a candidate has been selected as an Assistant Commandant.

Candidates still need to satisfy:

Medical Standards + Eligibility Verification + Interview/Personality Test + Final Merit

The final merit list is prepared using the marks obtained in the written examination and Interview/Personality Test, subject to candidates meeting all other requirements.

What Shortlisted Candidates Should Do Now

Candidates who have qualified should first check and save the written-result PDF.

They should then complete the mandatory UPSC online update within the specified 15-day period and start preparing for the physical tests.

Candidates should especially practice:

100-metre sprint

800-metre run

Long jump

and, for male candidates:

Shot put

At the same time, all eligibility and category documents should be organized and kept ready.

UPSC CAPF AC Result 2026: Key Points

• UPSC CAPF AC written result 2026 has been declared.
• The result was officially issued on August 25, 2026.
• The written examination was held on July 19, 2026.
• The result is available as a PDF containing shortlisted roll numbers.
• Qualified candidates proceed to PST and PET.
• Sashastra Seema Bal is the nodal force for the physical stage.
• Candidate qualification remains provisional.
• Shortlisted candidates must complete the mandatory UPSC portal update within 15 days.
• Failure to complete the required online update can make candidates ineligible for further stages.
• The male 100-metre PET standard is 16 seconds.
• The female 100-metre standard is 18 seconds.
• Male candidates must complete 800 metres in 3 minutes 45 seconds.
• Female candidates must complete 800 metres in 4 minutes 45 seconds.
• Long-jump standards are 3.5 metres for men and 3.0 metres for women.
• Male candidates also face a 4.5-metre shot-put requirement.
• Candidates qualifying the physical stage proceed through further medical and interview requirements.
• Final merit uses written examination and interview marks.
• Candidates should monitor both UPSC and the SSB recruitment portal for further updates.

FAQs

Is UPSC CAPF AC Result 2026 out?

Yes. UPSC declared the CAPF Assistant Commandants written result on August 25, 2026.

When was the CAPF AC written exam held?

The examination was conducted on July 19, 2026.

What is the next stage after the written result?

Candidates shortlisted in the written examination will appear for the Physical Standards Test and Physical Efficiency Test.

Where can I check UPSC CAPF Result 2026?

Official Website:
https://www.upsc.gov.in/

What is the UPSC online portal for shortlisted candidates?

https://upsconline.nic.in/

How long do qualified candidates have to update their details?

UPSC has provided a 15-day window from declaration of the written result for shortlisted candidates to complete the mandatory online update.

What are the CAPF PET running standards?

For 100 metres, men must finish in 16 seconds and women in 18 seconds. For 800 metres, men have 3 minutes 45 seconds, while women have 4 minutes 45 seconds.

Who conducts CAPF PST and PET?

Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has been designated as the nodal force for the physical tests.

Does qualifying PST/PET guarantee final selection?

No. Candidates still have to satisfy medical, eligibility and interview requirements before final merit selection.