UPSC ACS Exam Date 2025 Out! Schedule, Admit Card and Prep Guide

Good news for all UPSC ACS aspirants! The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has formally declared that the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Assistant Commandants (ACs) exam will be conducted on August 3, 2025, in a two-shift pattern

What’s the ACS Exam?

Understanding CAPF vs ACS

ACS stands for the Assistant Commandant Services—an elite cadre in India’s CAPF: BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB.

Why It Matters for Aspirants

Getting an ACS job translates into becoming a gazetted officer in key security organizations. The exam date determines your study timeline.

Official Exam Dates Announced

Exam Scheduled for August 3, 2025

UPSC announced the ACS written exam to be held on Sunday, August 3, 2025

Two-Session Timing Breakdown

Morning Shift (Paper 1): 10 AM–12 Noon — General Ability & Intelligence (Objective)

Afternoon Shift (Paper 2): 2 PM–5 PM — General Studies, Essay & Comprehension (Descriptive)

How We Received the News

Official UPSC Notice

Your browser does not support the audio tag. UPSC issued Exam Notice No. 09/2025 (dated March 5, 2025) together with a timetable PDF numbering August 3, 2025 specifically as exam day

Media & Coaching News

Known media sources such as Times of India, Hindustan Times, FreeJobAlert, Testbook, and PW Live repeated the date and information uniformly

In-depth Time Table Summary

Morning Shift (10 AM–12 Noon)

Paper I: General Ability & Intelligence (Objective, 250 marks)

Areas of focus: quant, reasoning, general awareness

Afternoon Shift (2 PM–5 PM)

Paper II: General Studies, Essay & Comprehension (Descriptive, 200 marks)

Comprehension passages in Hindi/English, essays, news analysis

Selection Process Described

Written Exam Pattern and Marks

Paper I: 250 marks, objective multiple-choice questions

Paper II: 200 marks, descriptive assessment

Total = 450 marks

Physical & Medical Tests

Candidates passing written stage take physical efficiency, standards, and medical examinations.

Interview Stage

Final merit list on the basis of written, physical, and interview stage scores.

Application & Admit Card Info

Application Timeline Recap

Starting: March 5, 2025

East Date: March 25, 2025

Correction Window: March 26–April 1, 2025

Admit Card Release Schedule

Hall tickets issued approximately mid-to-late July 2025. Usually available 7–10 days prior to exam.

Where & How to Download

Go to upsc.gov.in, click “Admit Card” link, provide registration details, download PDF.

Preparation Tips Based on Dates

Study Schedule Until August

July: emphasis on complete mock tests and prep for specific papers

Sprint: two-week, revise main subjects, practice writing skills

Mock Tests & Shift Prep

Imitate two-shift exam day: objective in the morning, break, followed by essay-based afternoon.

Conclusion

Mark your calendars for August 3, 2025—the day that can launch your ACS career! With the exam officially confirmed and the Admit Card around the corner, now’s the time to fine-tune your knowledge, boost your writing skills, and get test-day-ready. All the best!