UPSC CAPF admit card 2025 released at upsc.gov.in: Check direct link and how to download here
Union Public Service Commission
(
UPSC
) has announced the release of the CAPF Assistant Commandant Admit Card 2025 on July 25, 2025, available via the official portal
upsconline.gov.in
or
upsc.gov.in
. This latest development is a crucial milestone for candidates preparing for the CAPF written examination scheduled for August 3, 2025.
With approximately 357 vacancies across forces like BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB, aspirants must now download and verify their hall tickets using their Registration ID (or Roll Number) and Date of Birth.
The admit card contains important details including exam centre, shift timings, candidate photograph, and exam-day instructions. Candidates are advised to download early, verify accuracy, and carry a printed copy along with valid photo ID to the exam hall.
How to
download UPSC CAPF admit card
Here is how candidates can download their UPSC hall tickets online:
Visit the UPSC official website: upsconline.gov.in or upsc.gov.in.
Navigate to
'E‑Admit Cards for Various UPSC Examinations'
.
Select 'Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination 2025'.
Read instructions, click Yes, and proceed.
Log in using Registration ID or Roll Number, Date of Birth, and Captcha.
Click Submit to view and download your admit card.
Take multiple printouts for safety.
Direct link to download UPSC CAPF admit card
here
.
Check and verify admit card details
After downloading the UPSC admit card, candidates are advised to cross check all the details mentioned in it carefully. Ensure that the following elements are accurate:
Candidate's Name, Roll Number, Registration ID
Photograph and Signature
Exam Date, Time, Venue and Reporting Time
Exam Centre Code and Instructions for the exam day
In case of discrepancies, immediately contact UPSC via their facilitation counter or helpdesk.
UPSC CAPF 2025 exam day guidelines
Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid government-issued photo ID, such as Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, Passport, or Driving Licence.
They must not bring mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, electronic gadgets, books, notes, or food items (unless medically necessary) to the exam centre.
Candidates are advised to arrive at the exam venue at least 60 minutes before the scheduled time to complete security checks and formalities without delay.
Latecomers may be denied entry even if they have a valid admit card and ID.
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