The CAPF AC 2026 syllabus covers two written papers. Paper I is objective and tests General Ability & Intelligence. Paper II is descriptive and tests Communication Skills, Comprehension, and Essay writing. Both papers are at graduate level.
Paper I Syllabus – General Ability & Intelligence (Objective)
| Topic Area | Sub-Topics |
|---|---|
| General Mental Ability | Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning, Analogies, Classification, Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Logical Deduction, Visual Memory, Space Visualization, Discrimination, Observation |
| General Science | Physics (Mechanics, Heat, Optics, Electricity), Chemistry (Atoms, Molecules, Reactions, Materials), Biology (Human body, Diseases, Nutrition, Genetics basics) |
| Current Events of National & International Importance | Recent news in Polity, Economy, Science & Technology, Sports, Defence, Environment, Governance, International Relations |
| Indian Polity & Economy | Constitution, Parliament, Judiciary, Federalism, Fundamental Rights, DPSP, Panchayati Raj, Economic Planning, Budget, Fiscal & Monetary Policy, Government Schemes |
| Indian History | Ancient & Medieval India, Indian National Movement, Post-Independence India, Important personalities & events |
| Indian & World Geography | Physical Geography, Indian Geography (Rivers, Soil, Climate, Natural Resources), World Geography (Continents, Oceans, Geopolitical regions) |
Paper II Syllabus – General Studies, Essay & Comprehension (Descriptive)
| Section | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Two essays on socio-economic, political, science & technology, or current affairs themes. Approx. 400–500 words each. | 80 |
| English Comprehension & Précis Writing | Reading passages followed by comprehension questions; précis of a given passage | 120 |
Paper II Key Skills Tested
- Clarity and precision of expression in English
- Ability to summarize and condense information (Précis)
- Analytical thinking and multi-dimensional essay writing
- Current affairs integration in essay responses
- Grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary