CISF AC LDCE
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UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE (CISF Assistant Commandants (Executive) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination) is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission to recruit for: Assistant Commandant (Executive) in the Central Industrial Security Force. Selection is through Written Examination, followed by Physical and Medical standards, followed by Interview / Personality Test.
CISF AC LDCE 2026 — Key Facts at a Glance
| Exam name | UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE — CISF Assistant Commandants (Executive) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Government of India |
| Latest cycle | CISF AC (EXE) LDCE 2026 |
| Vacancies | 20 — General 16, SC 3 and ST 1 |
| Posts | Assistant Commandant (Executive) in the Central Industrial Security Force |
| Qualification | Restricted to serving departmental candidates of the CISF who meet the service conditions set out in the Rules notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs. This is a limited departmental examination — it is not open to the general public. |
| Age limit | Must not have attained 35 years as on 1 August 2026 — born not earlier than 2 August 1991. The upper limit is relaxable for SC and ST candidates. |
| Number of attempts | As prescribed in the Rules notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs. |
| Application fee | ₹200. SC and ST candidates are exempted. |
| Selection stages | Written Examination → Physical and Medical standards → Interview / Personality Test |
| Total marks | As notified in the Rules for the cycle |
| Negative marking | Yes — one third of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer in the objective paper. |
| Official website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE (CISF Assistant Commandants (Executive) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination) is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission to recruit for Assistant Commandant (Executive) in the Central Industrial Security Force. The CISF AC (EXE) LDCE 2026 notification declares 20 — General 16, SC 3 and ST 1.
UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE selection process
- Written Examination
- Physical and Medical standards
- Interview / Personality Test
UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE exam pattern
| Paper | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Ability and Intelligence, and Professional Skill | Objective | As notified | As notified |
| Paper-II | Essay, Precis Writing and Comprehension | Descriptive | As notified | As notified |
| Interview | Personality Test | — | As notified | — |
Total marks
As notified in the Rules for the cycle.
Negative marking
Yes — one third of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer in the objective paper.
UPSC does not normalise marks
This is the single most common misconception carried over from SSC. UPSC conducts each paper in one sitting with one question paper, so there are no shifts to equate and no normalisation formula. A published UPSC cut off is a raw mark you could actually have scored on the paper — which is why the figures are clean numbers rather than five-decimal scores.
What is next for UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE
The 2026 examination was held on 8 March 2026. The 2027 notification is due on 25 November 2026 for an examination on 14 March 2027.
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE vacancy for CISF AC (EXE) LDCE 2026?
20 — General 16, SC 3 and ST 1. UPSC states in the notice that the number is liable to alteration.
What is the age limit for UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE?
Must not have attained 35 years as on 1 August 2026 — born not earlier than 2 August 1991. The upper limit is relaxable for SC and ST candidates.. The upper limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC and ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for PwBD candidates.
What qualification is required for UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE?
Restricted to serving departmental candidates of the CISF who meet the service conditions set out in the Rules notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs. This is a limited departmental examination — it is not open to the general public.
How many attempts are allowed for UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE?
As prescribed in the Rules notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
What is the UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE application fee?
₹200. SC and ST candidates are exempted.
Is there negative marking in UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE?
Yes — one third of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer in the objective paper.
What is the UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE selection process?
Selection is through Written Examination, followed by Physical and Medical standards, followed by Interview / Personality Test.
What are the total marks in UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE?
As notified in the Rules for the cycle.
What is the UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE salary?
Pay Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹56,100 basic), plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance.
Does UPSC normalise marks in UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE?
No. UPSC conducts each paper in a single sitting with one question paper, so there are no shifts to equate and no normalisation. Published cut offs are raw marks.
When does UPSC release the UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE answer key?
Only after the final result for that cycle is declared, under the Commission's disclosure policy. There is no post-exam challenge window of the kind SSC runs.
Where do I download the UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE admit card?
From upsc.gov.in. The e-Admit Card appears about two to three weeks before the examination and is not posted to candidates.
Do I need to register separately for UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE?
No. UPSC issues a Universal Registration Number (URN) that is registered once in a lifetime and used for every UPSC examination. Only the examination-specific module is filled per exam.
What is next for UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE?
The 2026 examination was held on 8 March 2026. The 2027 notification is due on 25 November 2026 for an examination on 14 March 2027.