5-Month Strategy for CAPF AC Exam 2026 (After Notification Dated 20 February 2026)

The notification for the CAPF Assistant Commandant (AC) Examination 2026 has been officially released on 20th February 2026. With approximately 5 months left for the written examination, this phase is no longer about casual preparation—it is about strategic execution, disciplined revision, and exam-oriented practice.

This blog presents a realistic, officer-level 5-month strategy designed for aspirants who want to convert limited time into maximum output.

Understanding the Exam Before Planning

The CAPF AC Exam is conducted by Union Public Service Commission and consists of:

• Paper 1 (Objective – 250 marks)
  General Ability & Intelligence
• Paper 2 (Descriptive – 200 marks)
  Essay, Precis Writing, Comprehension

This means your preparation must balance knowledge + expression + temperament.

Month 1 (20 Feb – 20 Mar): Foundation Tightening Phase

Objective: Strengthen basics and remove weak links

Paper 1 Focus

• Polity (Constitution, governance, internal security)
• History (Modern + Post-Independence)
• Geography (India + World basics)
• Economy (basic concepts, budget awareness)
• Science & Tech (static + applied)
• Current Affairs (last 10–12 months)

Paper 2 Focus

• Understand essay structure (intro–body–conclusion)
• Practice 1 essay per week (security & society themes)
• Basic précis rules and comprehension approach
• Key Action
• Finish one full revision of all static subjects

Start daily answer thinking, even if not writing fully

Month 2 (21 Mar – 20 Apr): Syllabus Completion + Integration

Objective: Complete syllabus once with current affairs integration

Paper 1

• Advanced internal security issues
• Environment & ecology
• Defence, border management, cyber security
• Link current affairs with static topics

Paper 2

• 2 essays per week
• 2 précis per week
• Comprehension every alternate day
• Key Action
• Start sectional tests (subject-wise)

Analyse mistakes deeply (why wrong, how to correct)

Month 3 (21 Apr – 20 May): Test-Oriented Transition Phase

Objective: Shift from learning mode to exam mode

Paper 1

• Full-length tests every 7–10 days
• Revise notes from test analysis
• Improve elimination techniques and time management

Paper 2

• Weekly full Paper-2 mock
• Focus on:
• Content relevance
• Clarity of expression
• Officer-like tone (not emotional, not casual)
• Key Action
• Prepare ready-to-use essay frameworks for:
• Internal Security
• Women & Society
• Technology & Ethics
• Governance & Federalism

Month 4 (21 May – 20 Jun): High-Intensity Revision Phase

Objective: Retain, refine, and repeat

Paper 1

Revise each subject minimum 3 times

Focus on:

• Weak areas identified in mocks
• High-yield current affairs
• Frequently asked themes

Paper 2

• Alternate-day writing practice
• Improve handwriting speed and presentation
• Reduce overwriting and improve precision

Key Action

• Increase mock frequency
• Maintain a mistake notebook (goldmine in last month)

Month 5 (21 Jun – Exam): Final Command Phase

Objective: Peak performance without burnout

Paper 1

• Only revision + mock analysis
• No new sources, no new topics
• Focus on accuracy over attempts

Paper 2

• Revise essay introductions, conclusions, quotes
• Practice 2–3 final full papers only
• Focus on calm, structured writing

Key Action

• Sleep well
• Maintain routine
• Visualise exam day execution
• Daily Time Allocation (Ideal)
• Paper 1: 5–6 hours
• Paper 2: 2–3 hours
• Current Affairs: 1 hour
• Revision/Test Analysis: 1–2 hours

Final Advice for Serious Aspirants

• 5 months are more than enough if used wisely
• CAPF does not select toppers—it selects balanced officers
• Discipline beats motivation in the last lap
• Think like a future Assistant Commandant, not a student

“When preparation becomes routine, selection becomes inevitable.”

Conclusion

The notification on 20 February 2026 is not a reminder—it is a call to command your preparation. A focused 5-month strategy, executed with consistency and seriousness, can decisively place you in the merit list.

Prepare not just to clear the exam,
but to deserve the uniform.

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