The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) exam for Assistant Commandants (AC) on August 3, 2025. While the results for the written exam were announced on October 10, 2025, the official cut-off marks will only be released after the entire selection process is complete.
In the meantime, you can review the expected cut-off for 2025, which has been compiled based on the exam’s difficulty level, past trends, and expert analysis. Comparing these figures with previous years’ cut-offs can help you gauge the competition and evaluate your performance
CAPF Exam Expected Cut Off 2025 Check
The CAPF selection process involves a written exam (Paper 1 + Paper 2) and an interview. Candidates must first clear the cut-off for Paper 1. After that, they must meet the combined cut-off for Paper 1 and Paper 2 to qualify for the interview stage.
Here are the estimated cut-off marks for the 2025 written exam.
CAPF Examination Previous Year Cut Off Marks table
Analyzing cut-offs from previous years provides valuable insight into scoring trends and the level of competition.
CAPF Cut Off 2024
CAPF Cut Off (2021-2023)
The table below shows the category-wise written and final cut-offs for 2023, 2022, and 2021.
Factors that effect the CAPF Cut Off
Several factors determine the annual cut-off marks. Key among them are:
- Exam Difficulty: Tougher papers generally result in a lower cut-off.
- Number of Vacancies: More available posts may lead to a slightly lower cut-off, while fewer vacancies increase it.
- Number of Applicants: A large pool of candidates often raises the cut-off due to increased competition.
- Previous Year Trends: Past cut-off scores serve as a benchmark for setting the current year’s minimum qualifying marks.
How to Check the Official CAPF Cut Off 2025
Once the final results are declared, the UPSC will publish the official cut-off marks. You can find them by following these steps:
- Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in.
- Navigate to the “Examinations” tab.
- Find and click on the link for “CAPF (AC) Examination 2025”.
- A document containing the cut-off marks and list of recommended candidates will be available for download.
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Open the PDF and check the cut-off for your category.
