UPSC CAPF AC Physical Test 2026: Download Admit Card and Essential Exam Day Rules

Physical tests for UPSC Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Assistant Commandant begin tomorrow, 13 October. Candidates shortlisted from the written must download the e‑admit card now. Without the printout, original photo identity proof (ID) and Detailed Application Form print, entry can be denied. Keep a clean backup print to avoid last‑minute surprises.

Physical Standard Test and Physical Efficiency Test run from 13 to 16 October. Reporting time, gate closure and venue are printed on your admit card; follow them exactly. Reach 60–90 minutes early for verification and frisking. Centre changes are not allowed, so plan travel buffers and carry a government‑approved ID.

UPSC CAPF AC PST/PET e‑admit card: where and how to download

Download the e‑admit card from the nodal CAPF or Sashastra Seema Bal portal. Log in using your roll or application number and date of birth. Print on A4 with high clarity; reprint if blurred or cropped. Save a soft copy and an extra print in your bag.

UPSC CAPF AC PST/PET reporting, venue and timing rules

Cross‑check venue, reporting hour and gate closure on the admit card footer. Many centres batch candidates, so expect staggered PET slots through the day. Reach dressed for warm‑up, with laces tied. Keep hydration as permitted by supervisors. Late arrival after gate closure usually means refusal, regardless of distance travelled.

UPSC CAPF AC PST/PET required documents and dress code

Carry without fail: printed e‑admit card, original photo identity proof, and two passport photographs. Add your Detailed Application Form print. Bring valid category, Economically Weaker Section and National Cadet Corps certificates, if claimed. Wear light sportswear and running shoes. Avoid jewellery; tie hair securely for measurements and running.

UPSC CAPF AC PST/PET prohibited items and on-ground checks

Do not carry electronics, fitness bands, smartwatches, earphones, pendrives, or metallic accessories. Power banks, calculators and notes invite frisking delays or denial. Use a transparent water bottle only if allowed at your lane. Cooperate during security checks. Non‑compliance can lead to debarment from the day’s tests.

UPSC CAPF AC PST/PET mistakes to avoid: mismatches, errors and delays

Name or photo mismatch? Use the helpline printed on your admit card immediately. Carry the same identity proof used in applications. Inform the reporting desk on arrival and follow instructions. If the admit print is blurred, reprint before entry. Keep originals accessible to cut verification time in long queues.