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UPSC CISF AC (Exe) LDCE Previous Year Question Papers

Central Industrial Security Force Assistant Commandants (Executive) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination

Union Public Service Commission19 papers · 2018–2026Verified 9 Oct 2026
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About UPSC CISF AC (Exe) LDCE

UPSC holds this limited departmental examination to fill Assistant Commandant (Executive) posts in the Central Industrial Security Force from among serving CISF Sub-Inspectors (GD) and Inspectors (GD); it is not open to outside candidates. The 2026 examination was written in New Delhi on 8 March 2026 and UPSC recommended 20 candidates against 20 vacancies. Those who qualify the two written papers take CISF's physical standards, physical efficiency and medical tests, then a 200-mark UPSC interview, and the merit list follows the aggregate marks.

Eligibility (summary)

For the 2026 examination: CISF Sub-Inspectors (GD)/Inspectors (GD) with four years of regular service on 1 January 2026 (including basic training) and a clean service record, holding a graduate degree, and under 35 years of age on 1 August 2026 (up to five years' relaxation for SC/ST); three attempts are allowed. Read the latest notification for exact age limits, relaxations and qualifications.

Stages & subjects

  1. 1

    Written Examination

    Paper I objective (General Ability and Intelligence and Professional Skill, 300 marks) and Paper II conventional (Essay, Précis Writing and Comprehension, 100 marks)

  2. 2

    Physical Standards / Physical Efficiency Test

    Height and chest measurement, then a qualifying PET of races, long jump and shot put conducted by CISF

  3. 3

    Medical Standards Test

    Detailed Medical Examination by CISF, with a Review Medical Examination for those declared unfit who consent to it

  4. 4

    Interview/Personality Test

    200-mark personality test by UPSC for candidates declared medically fit

General Mental AbilityGeneral ScienceCurrent Events of National and International ImportanceGeneral Awareness (History of India, Indian and World Geography, Indian Polity and Economy)CISF Professional Skills (industrial, aviation and VIP security, fire safety, disaster management)Law (BNSS, BNS, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, labour laws, other criminal laws, human rights)Computer Skills and AwarenessService Rules and HR MattersEssay, Précis Writing and Comprehension

Exam pattern

Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.

StagePattern
Written ExaminationPaper I General Ability and Intelligence and Professional Skill: objective multiple-choice paper of 150 questions for 300 marks in 2½ hours, set in English and Hindi, in two parts: Part A General Ability and Intelligence (75 questions, 150 marks) and Part B Professional Skill (75 questions, 150 marks). Paper II Essay, Précis Writing and Comprehension: conventional, 100 marks, 2 hours; the essay may be written in English or Hindi, précis and comprehension in English only. Minimum qualifying marks are fixed separately in each paper. The rules say nothing on negative marking; the 2026 Paper I booklet states there is no negative marking for wrong answers.CISF AC (Exe) LDCE 2026 Rules (Ministry of Home Affairs notification of 03-12-2025), printed with the UPSC notice · source
Physical Standards / Physical Efficiency TestMinimum height 165 cm for men (162.5 cm ST) and 157 cm for women (154 cm ST); chest 81 cm unexpanded with 5 cm expansion for men. Qualifying PET with no marks: 100 m in 16 s (men) / 18 s (women), 800 m in 3 min 45 s / 4 min 45 s, long jump 3.5 m / 3.0 m (3 chances), and shot put (7.26 kg) 4.5 m listed for men (3 chances). Failing any one test disqualifies.CISF AC (Exe) LDCE 2026 Rules, rule 13(4) and Appendix II · source
Interview/Personality TestInterview/Personality Test of 200 marks by a UPSC board for candidates found fit in the medical test; an NCC 'B' or 'C' certificate is considered at this stage as a desirable qualification. Candidates are ranked on aggregate marks.CISF AC (Exe) LDCE 2026 Rules, rules 7, 13(8) and 14(1) · source

Preparing with UPSC CISF AC (Exe) LDCE papers

  • Start with the most recent paper (2026) to see the current style, then work backwards.
  • Practise each stage separately: Written Examination, Physical Standards / Physical Efficiency Test, Medical Standards Test, Interview/Personality Test.
  • Official answer keys are available for some years. Check your answers against them, not against unofficial solutions.
  • Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.

FAQs

Where can I download UPSC CISF AC (Exe) LDCE previous year papers?

PYQSathi lists 19 UPSC CISF AC (Exe) LDCE papers from 2018 to 2026, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.

Who conducts UPSC CISF AC (Exe) LDCE?

UPSC CISF AC (Exe) LDCE is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.

Is this information official?

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