UPSC CAPF 2026 Provisional Answer Key Released at upsc.gov.in

Published: Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 16:53 [IST]

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the provisional answer key for the Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination held on July 19, 2026 (Sunday) can now download the answer key from the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.

The provisional answer key enables candidates to compare their responses with the official answers and estimate their probable scores before the declaration of the final result. UPSC has published the answer keys for the written examination conducted for recruitment to the posts of Assistant Commandants in various Central Armed Police Forces.

UPSC CAPF 2026 Provisional Answer Key Released

The answer key has been made available in PDF format on the official UPSC portal. Candidates can access it without any login credentials by visiting the examination section of the website.

The written examination consisted of Paper I (General Ability and Intelligence) and Paper II (General Studies, Essay and Comprehension). The provisional answer key released by the commission primarily helps candidates evaluate their performance in the objective-type Paper I examination.

Candidates are advised to carefully verify the official answers and calculate their expected marks using the prescribed marking scheme.

How to Check UPSC CAPF 2026 Provisional Answer Key

Candidates can follow these simple steps:

1. Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.

2. Go to the "Examinations" or "Answer Keys" section on the homepage.

3. Click on the UPSC CAPF (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2026 Provisional Answer Key link.

4. Open the PDF file containing the answer key.

5. Match your responses with the official answers.

6. Download and save the PDF for future reference.

Why the Answer Key is Important

The provisional answer key allows candidates to:

Estimate their probable score.
Analyse their overall performance.
Assess their chances of qualifying for the next stage.
Identify any discrepancies before the final answer key and result are announced.

Candidates should remember that the final result will be prepared based on the officially accepted answer key after the evaluation process is completed.

Selection Process

The UPSC CAPF (Assistant Commandants) recruitment process includes:

Written Examination
Physical Standards Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Medical Examination
Interview/Personality Test
Final Merit List

Only candidates who qualify in the written examination will be shortlisted for the subsequent stages of the selection process.

Conclusion

The release of the UPSC CAPF 2026 Provisional Answer Key is an important step for candidates awaiting the examination results. Aspirants can now download the answer key from the official UPSC website and evaluate their performance. Candidates should regularly visit upsc.gov.in for updates regarding the final answer key, written examination result, and the schedule for the Physical Efficiency Test and subsequent selection stages.