UPSC CAPF AC Answer Key 2026 Out: Download Set-Wise Paper 1 PDF, Objection Process

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Updated July 22, 2026 03:16 PM
by Abisha Muthukumar
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC CAPF AC Answer Key 2026 on 22 July 2026 for the Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2026. The provisional answer key covers Paper 1 (General Ability and Intelligence) and is available set-wise for Set A, Set B, Set C, and Set D on the official website, upsc.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the written exam on 19 July 2026 can now match their responses, estimate their marks, and raise objections within the prescribed timeline before the final key is issued.

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UPSC CAPF Answer Key 2026: Quick Overview

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name	Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination, 2026
Post Name	Assistant Commandant (AC)
Total Vacancies	349
Exam Date	19 July 2026
Answer Key Release Date	22 July 2026
Answer Key Status	Provisional (Released)
Paper Covered by This Key	Paper 1 (General Ability and Intelligence) - Objective Type
Total Questions in Paper 1	125 (1 question dropped; 124 considered for scoring)
Paper 1 Marks	250 Marks
Paper 2 Marks	200 Marks (Descriptive)
Negative Marking	Yes, 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer in Paper 1
Number of Sets	4 (Set A, Set B, Set C, Set D)
Official Website	upsc.gov.in

UPSC CAPF AC Answer Key 2026: Important Dates

CAPF AC Written Exam Date: 19 July 2026
Provisional Answer Key Release Date: 22 July 2026
Objection Window: Open for a limited period as specified in the official notice (candidates should check the exact closing date on the official answer key page, as UPSC has not published a separate date for this on the answer key PDF itself)
Final Answer Key: To be released after examination of objections; exact date not yet announced
Note: UPSC has not specified the objection deadline within the Paper 1 answer key document referenced for this article. Candidates should confirm the exact last date to raise objections from the official notice accompanying the answer key on upsc.gov.in.

How to Download UPSC CAPF AC Answer Key 2026?

Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
Click on the "Examinations" tab on the homepage and select "Answer Keys."
Locate and click the link for "Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2026."
Open the Paper 1 (General Ability and Intelligence) answer key PDF link.
Identify your question booklet set (A, B, C, or D) and match it with the corresponding key.
Download and save the PDF for future reference and score calculation.

UPSC CAPF Marking Scheme 2026: How to Calculate Your Score

Component	Detail
Total Questions (Paper 1)	125 (124 considered for scoring after 1 question dropped)
Marks for Correct Answer	As per official marking scheme in the exam notification
Penalty for Wrong Answer	1/3 mark deducted
Unattempted Questions	No penalty

Paper 1 of the CAPF AC exam carries 250 marks across 125 objective-type questions, with 1 question dropped and 124 questions considered for final scoring. A negative marking scheme of one-third mark applies for every wrong answer, so candidates should calculate their expected scores carefully rather than simply counting correct responses.

How to Raise Objections Against the UPSC CAPF Answer Key 2026

If candidates find a discrepancy in the provisional answer key, UPSC allows them to submit a representation with valid justification before the objection window closes. The exact process typically involves:
Visiting the official UPSC representation/objection portal linked from the answer key page.
Logging in with the required exam credentials (such as registration/roll number and date of birth, as specified by UPSC).
Selecting the specific question(s) being challenged.
Providing supporting reference material or justification, if required by UPSC.
Submitting the objection before the deadline mentioned in the official notice.
UPSC reviews all objections and issues the final answer key only after this process is complete. The final answer key is the one used for preparing results and cannot be challenged further.

UPSC CAPF AC 2026 Selection Process at a Glance

Stage	Nature
Paper 1 - General Ability and Intelligence	Objective, 250 Marks
Paper 2 - General Studies, Essay and Comprehension	Descriptive, 200 Marks
Physical Standards Test / Physical Efficiency Test	Qualifying
Medical Standards Test	Qualifying
Interview / Personality Test	Merit-based
Document Verification	Final stage

Important Links

UPSC CAPF AC Answer Key 2026 PDF (Official)
UPSC Official Website
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Q9. What is the total number of vacancies in UPSC CAPF AC 2026?

UPSC CAPF AC 2026 recruitment is being conducted for 349 Assistant Commandant vacancies.

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