Question 1

Is the UPSC CAPF mock test on TestCrux really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every UPSC CAPF mock test on TestCrux is 100% free — no paywall, no trial expiry, and no credit-card required. Sign up with your phone number or email to save attempts, view topic-wise analytics, and track your percentile across cycles.

Question 2

What is the UPSC CAPF exam pattern for 2026?

Accepted Answer

UPSC CAPF (Assistant Commandant) 2026 is a paper i (objective) + paper ii (descriptive) + pet/pst + interview test with 125 questions for a total of 250 marks, conducted over 2 hours. The paper is divided into 2 sections — Paper I — General Ability & Intelligence, Paper II — General Studies, Essay & Comprehension. Marking scheme: +2 per Q in Paper I, -1/3 for wrong; Paper II descriptive.

Question 3

Is there negative marking in UPSC CAPF?

Accepted Answer

Yes, UPSC CAPF has negative marking. Exact scheme: +2 per Q in Paper I, -1/3 for wrong; Paper II descriptive. Our mock tests apply the same penalty so your score and percentile reflect the real exam.

Question 4

Can I take the UPSC CAPF mock test in Hindi?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TestCrux offers UPSC CAPF mock tests in English and Hindi. You can toggle the question language mid-test without losing any of your answers — exactly like the real CBT interface used by NTA, SSC and IBPS.

Question 5

What is the age limit for UPSC CAPF?

Accepted Answer

Candidates must be between 20 and 25 years of age as of the notification's cut-off date. Age relaxation applies per the official notification for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD and other reserved categories.

Question 6

What is the educational qualification required for UPSC CAPF?

Accepted Answer

To appear for UPSC CAPF (Assistant Commandant), a candidate typically needs: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university. Final-year students are usually allowed to appear provisionally — refer to the official Union Public Service Commission for the exact cut-off.

Question 7

When will UPSC CAPF 2026 be conducted?

Accepted Answer

The next UPSC CAPF exam is scheduled for 3 Aug 2026. Union Public Service Commission publishes the detailed date sheet in the official notification. TestCrux updates this page as soon as the schedule is revised — bookmark it to stay current.

Question 8

What is the UPSC CAPF application fee?

Accepted Answer

The UPSC CAPF application fee for the general category is ₹200. Free for SC/ST/Women

Question 9

How should I prepare for UPSC CAPF with TestCrux?

Accepted Answer

Start with one full-length UPSC CAPF mock test on TestCrux to get a baseline score and percentile. Review the topic-wise heatmap to find your weakest chapters, then take 10-15 sectional tests focused on those topics. Finish with 3-4 more full-length mocks in the two weeks before the exam to build stamina. Every attempt gives you time-per-question analytics so you can fix pacing issues before the real exam.

Question 10

Who conducts UPSC CAPF?

Accepted Answer

UPSC CAPF (Assistant Commandant) is conducted by Union Public Service Commission. The official notification, answer keys and result are published on https://upsc.gov.in. TestCrux builds its mock tests against the latest official pattern from Union Public Service Commission so your practice always matches what you'll see on exam day.

UPSC CAPF (Assistant Commandant)

About UPSC CAPF

Eligibility

Exam Pattern

Syllabus Outline

Paper I — General Ability & Intelligence

Paper II — Descriptive

Important Dates

Application Fee

Selection Process

Four-stage selection

Official Resources

Practice for UPSC CAPF

Take a free UPSC CAPF mock test

UPSC CAPF — Frequently Asked Questions

UPSC Prelims

UPSC NDA

UPSC Mains

UPSC CDS

Section	Qs	Marks	Time
Paper I — General Ability & Intelligence	125	250	120 min
Paper II — General Studies, Essay & Comprehension	—	200	180 min