UPSC CAPF (AC) — Official Guide

e-Admit Card, Exam Centres
& Helpline Information

Everything you need to know about downloading your e-Admit Card, selecting exam centres, mandatory correspondence details, and reaching UPSC support.

🪪 e-Admit Card
📍 47 Exam Centres
📋 Correspondence Details
📞 Helpline
✉️ Communication Rules
🪪 e-Admit Card — Release & Download Process

All eligible candidates who have successfully submitted their applications will be issued an e-Admit Card for the written examination.

How & When You Receive Your e-Admit Card

  • The e-Admit Card will be released by the Commission on the last working day of the week preceding the exam date
  • Available for download from the official UPSC website
  • No hard copy or physical copy of the admit card will be sent by post under any circumstance
  • Candidates must enter a valid and active email ID to receive alerts related to admit card release, exam schedules, result notifications, and interview calls
  • It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to regularly check their registered email ID and the official UPSC website for updates
  • No claim shall be entertained for non-receipt of communications if incorrect or inactive contact details were submitted
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Download From upsconline.gov.in
📮 No physical / postal copy will be sent
🚨 In Case of Non-Receipt of e-Admit Card

If a candidate does not receive or is unable to download the e-Admit Card or any other official communication from UPSC at least 3 days prior to the examination, they must immediately contact the Commission through one of the following options:

🏢 In-Person Visit

Visit the Facilitation Counter at the UPSC Office in person.

Carry all relevant documents and details related to your application for faster resolution.

📞 Telephonic Assistance

Contact the Candidate Helpdesk:

☎️ 011-24041001

Working hours as per Commission's schedule

🚨 Critical Note: If no such communication is made by the candidate within the stipulated time, UPSC will not be responsible for the non-receipt of the e-Admit Card. The candidate alone will bear all consequences of non-contact.
🔍 Verification of Eligibility — Post Written Exam

Receiving an e-Admit Card does not guarantee final eligibility. The following rules apply at all stages of the selection process.

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e-Admit Card is Provisional

The issuance of an e-Admit Card is not a final approval of the candidate's eligibility or claims made in the application form.

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Document Scrutiny After Written Stage

Only after a candidate qualifies the written stage, UPSC will verify eligibility by examining original documents.

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Status Remains Provisional

Until the verification process is complete, the candidate's status will remain provisional at all stages.

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UPSC Decision is Final

The decision of the UPSC on the eligibility of candidates is final and binding at all times.

🔠 Name Abbreviations on Admit Cards: Candidates may observe that their names might appear in abbreviated forms on the e-Admit Cards due to technical formatting limitations. This is normal and does not affect the validity of the admit card.
📧 Importance of Valid Email ID & Communication Address

Candidates must ensure their contact information is accurate and kept current throughout the entire exam cycle.

📧 Email ID Requirements

The email address provided in the online application form must be valid, active, and accessible throughout the exam cycle.

UPSC may use this email ID to communicate official updates or instructions at different stages of the selection process.

⚠️ Note: Non-receipt due to an inactive or incorrect email ID is the sole responsibility of the candidate.
🏠 Postal Address Requirements

The postal address provided in the application must be current and correct at all times.

If a candidate changes address, they must inform the Commission as soon as possible.

📌 Note: UPSC does not take responsibility if the communication fails to reach due to delay in updating the address.
🚫 No Exam Entry with Wrong e-Admit Card: Candidates are strictly prohibited from attempting to appear in the exam using an e-Admit Card issued to another person. Doing so will lead to immediate disqualification and legal consequences.
✉️ Mandatory Information for Any Correspondence with UPSC

If a candidate needs to contact UPSC regarding their candidature or examination-related issues, every communication must include all of the following details without fail.

  • 1
    Name and Year of the Examination — e.g., CAPF AC (current year)
  • 2
    Registration ID (RID) — generated during online application
  • 3
    Roll Number — if already allotted at the time of writing
  • 4
    Full Name of the Candidate — written in BLOCK LETTERS
  • 5
    Complete Postal Address — exactly as provided in the application form
  • 6
    Valid and Active Email ID — as registered in the application
❗ Warning: Communications that do not include all of the above particulars may be ignored or remain unaddressed by the Commission.
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Pro Tip — Keep a Copy of Your Application: Candidates are strongly advised to retain a printed or digital copy of their submitted online application form. This will be helpful for future references, dispute resolution, or document verification stages.
📍 List of UPSC CAPF Exam Centres & Allotment Policy

The written examination will be conducted at 47 cities across the country. Candidates must indicate their preferred examination centres while filling the online application form.

⚡ No Ceiling Limit
Chennai Dispur Kolkata Nagpur
These 4 centres have no maximum capacity limit. All others have a ceiling.
Agartala
Ahmedabad
Aizawl
Almora (Uttarakhand)
Bengaluru
Bareilly
Bhopal
Chandigarh
Chennai ⚡
Cuttack
Dehradun
Delhi
Dharamshala (HP)
Dharwar
Dispur ⚡
Gangtok
Hyderabad
Imphal
Itanagar
Jaipur
Jammu
Jorhat
Kargil
Kochi
Kohima
Kolkata ⚡
Leh
Lucknow
Madurai
Mandi (HP)
Mumbai
Nagpur ⚡
Panaji (Goa)
Patna
Port Blair
Prayagraj
Raipur
Ranchi
Sambalpur
Shillong
Shimla
Srinagar
Srinagar (Uttarakhand)
Thiruvananthapuram
Tirupati
Udaipur
Visakhapatnam
📏 Key Rules for Centre Allotment
1

Centre & Exam Date Modifications

The UPSC reserves the right to change any exam centre or date at its discretion based on administrative exigencies.

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First-Apply-First-Allot Basis

Centre allotment follows a strictly enforced "first-apply-first-allot" policy. Candidates applying early will have a higher chance of being allotted their preferred centre.

3

Ceiling Limit for Most Centres

All exam centres except Chennai, Dispur, Kolkata, and Nagpur have a maximum capacity. Once a centre is full, it will be frozen — candidates must choose from remaining centres.

4

No Change After Allotment

Once allotted, requests for change of examination centre will not be entertained under any circumstances.

⚠️ Apply Early: Since centre allotment is strictly on a first-apply-first-allot basis, candidates are strongly advised to apply as early as possible to secure their preferred examination centre before it reaches capacity.
📞 Candidate Helpline & Interactive Support Cell

To support applicants during the application and examination process, the UPSC has established a dedicated Candidate Interactive Helpline for the CAPF (Assistant Commandants) Exam.

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UPSC CAPF Candidate Helpline

011-24041001 ⏰ Monday to Friday · 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Excluding government holidays

This helpline can be used for queries related to:

Online registration and One Time Registration (OTR)
Submission of the application form
Fee payment issues
Uploading photograph or document discrepancies
Any other technical or procedural concern regarding the CAPF application process
✅ Recommended: Applicants are encouraged to use this helpline for authentic guidance instead of relying on unofficial or third-party sources.

Key Admit Card & Centre Compliance Checklist

Ensure you have covered all the following steps related to your e-Admit Card, exam centre, and correspondence with UPSC.

Download e-Admit Card from upsconline.gov.in only
Contact UPSC at least 3 days before exam if card not received
Keep email ID and postal address active and updated
Never use another candidate's e-Admit Card
Apply early to secure your preferred exam centre
Include all 6 mandatory details in every correspondence
Retain a printed or digital copy of your application
Use helpline 011-24041001 for authentic guidance only
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