Overview
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the CAPF Assistant Commandant PET/PST Admit Card 2026 on September 30, 2026 for candidates who qualified in the written examination. The Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standards Test will begin on October 13, 2026; the PET notice does not separately restate the total number of vacancies covered by the recruitment drive.
Candidates can download their e-Admit Card from upsconline.gov.in using the required login credentials. The hall ticket contains the candidate’s test date, reporting time, centre address and important instructions.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Commandant in Central Armed Police Forces |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified in the PET admit card notice |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | upsconline.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | February 18, 2026 |
| Last Date | March 10, 2026 |
| Exam Date | PET/PST from October 13, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should rely on the individual date and reporting time printed on their admit cards. The physical tests may be conducted over multiple days at designated centres.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.
- Applicants who appeared in the qualifying degree examination were required to produce proof of passing within the period prescribed by UPSC.
- Candidates must also satisfy the physical and medical standards applicable to the participating Central Armed Police Forces.
Age Limit
- The standard age requirement is 20 to 25 years, calculated on the cut-off date specified in the recruitment notification.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable to SC, ST, OBC, eligible government servants and other notified categories under central government rules.
- Date-of-birth details must match the candidate’s matriculation or equivalent certificate.
Fees
- General and OBC male candidates: ₹200.
- Female candidates: Exempted.
- SC and ST candidates: Exempted.
- The application fee was payable during the online application period; no separate fee is generally required to download the PET/PST admit card.
Selection Process
- Written Examination: Candidates first appear in the UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant written examination, comprising objective and descriptive papers.
- Physical and Medical Tests: Written-exam qualifiers undergo the Physical Standards Test, Physical Efficiency Test and prescribed medical examination.
- Interview and Final Merit: Candidates declared medically fit are called for the interview/personality test. Final selection is based on the applicable written and interview marks, subject to eligibility and medical fitness.
How to Apply
The original application window has closed. Eligible written-exam qualifiers can download the PET/PST admit card by following these steps:
- Visit the UPSC online examination portal at upsconline.gov.in.
- Open the link for the CAPF (AC) Examination 2026 PET/PST e-Admit Card.
- Read the displayed instructions carefully and proceed to the login page.
- Enter the requested credentials, such as registration ID, roll number or date of birth.
- Submit the details and verify the candidate name, photograph, roll number, test date, reporting time and centre.
- Download the admit card and take a clear printout for use on the test day.
- Carry the printed e-Admit Card, an original government-issued photo identity document and any additional certificates or photographs mentioned in the instructions.
- Reach the centre before the reporting deadline in suitable sportswear. Electronic devices, prohibited items and late entry may not be permitted.
Candidates who find an error in their hall ticket should contact the designated examination authority immediately rather than waiting until the physical-test date. They should also preserve an electronic copy of the admit card until the recruitment process concludes.
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FAQs
1. When was the UPSC CAPF AC PET Admit Card 2026 released?
The PET/PST e-Admit Card was released on September 30, 2026.
2. When will the CAPF Assistant Commandant physical test begin?
The physical tests are scheduled to start on October 13, 2026. Candidates must check their individual admit cards for the exact date, shift and centre.
3. What should candidates carry to the PET/PST centre?
Candidates should carry a printed admit card, an original valid photo ID and the documents or photographs specified in the hall-ticket instructions.
