UPSC CAPF (AC) Previous Year Question Papers with Solutions
The Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandant) Examination, conducted annually by the Union Public Service Commission, recruits Assistant Commandants for the BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB. Solving UPSC CAPF previous year papers is the most reliable way to understand the Commission's question pattern across General Ability, Intelligence and General Studies.
On this page you will find a year wise collection of CAPF Paper I (General Ability and Intelligence) and Paper II (General Studies, Essay and Comprehension) question papers, each available as a free PDF download with detailed solutions and the official answer key.
Why UPSC CAPF Previous Year Papers Matter
Paper I is objective and covers reasoning, general science, current affairs, history, geography and polity at a fairly predictable difficulty band year on year, while Paper II tests written expression through essay and precis writing. Candidates who solve several years of Paper I build speed and accuracy, while practicing previous Paper II questions helps develop the structured writing style the Commission rewards.
How to Use These Papers
Attempt Paper I as a strict two-hour timed test and review it against the official key. For Paper II, actually write full-length essays and précis under time pressure rather than only reading sample answers, since examiners mark on structure and clarity as much as content. Since CAPF also has a Physical Efficiency Test and medical exam, keep your fitness preparation running alongside your written revision.