UPSC CAPF AC PYQs are available for both Paper I and Paper II from the official UPSC website. Since CAPF AC has a distinct syllabus (Reasoning-heavy Paper I + Essay-based Paper II), solving past papers is essential to understand the exact question style.
Why CAPF AC PYQs Are Critical
- Paper I GK questions show clear topic-wise patterns – Polity, Geography, and Science appear every year
- Paper II Essay topics from past years reveal UPSC's preferred themes (security, governance, technology, social issues)
- Reasoning question types are highly repetitive in structure year over year
- Understanding Paper I cutoff benchmarks helps set realistic target scores
CAPF AC PYQ Papers – Year Wise Availability
| Year | Paper I (Objective) | Paper II (Descriptive) | Answer Key |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Available | Available (Essay Topics) | Official (upsc.gov.in) |
| 2023 | Available | Available | Official (upsc.gov.in) |
| 2022 | Available | Available | Official (upsc.gov.in) |
| 2021 | Available | Available | Official (upsc.gov.in) |
| 2019–2020 | Available | Available | Official (upsc.gov.in) |
| 2015–2018 | Available | Available | upsc.gov.in / Sarkari247 Archive |
CAPF AC Paper II – Essay Topics From Previous Years
| Year | Sample Essay Topics Asked |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Internal Security Challenges; Digital India and Cybersecurity |
| 2023 | Border Management; Women in Paramilitary Forces |
| 2022 | Left-Wing Extremism; Role of CAPF in Disaster Management |
| 2021 | COVID-19 and National Security; Smart Cities and Urban Governance |
How to Access CAPF AC Official PYQs
- Visit upsc.gov.in → Examinations → CAPF (ACs) Examination → Previous Question Papers
- Download year-wise PDFs for Paper I and Paper II
- Official answer keys are available for Paper I (objective); Paper II has no official model answer
- Access Sarkari247's CAPF AC PYQ section for topic-tagged question analysis