The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Assistant Commandant Examination 2026. Eligible candidates holding a Bachelor’s Degree can apply online for recruitment in BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB. A total of 349 vacancies have been announced under the CAPF AC Examination 2026.
Overview
Particulars
Details
Organization Name
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name
CAPF (Assistant Commandant) Examination 2026
Post Name
Assistant Commandant (Group A)
Total Vacancies
349 Posts
Job Location
Across India
Application Mode
Online
Category
Defence Jobs
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
20 February 2026
Application Start Date
20 February 2026
Last Date to Apply Online
12 March 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment
12 March 2026
Application Correction Window
As Per Schedule
Admit Card Release Date
July 2026
Written Examination Date
19 July 2026
Result Declaration
Notify Later
Application Fee
Category
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS (Male)
₹200/-
SC / ST Candidates
₹0/-
Female Candidates
₹0/-
Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, and SBI Challan.
Age Limit (As on 01 August 2026)
Criteria
Age
Minimum Age
20 Years
Maximum Age
25 Years
Candidates must be born between 02 August 2001 and 01 August 2006.
Age relaxation is applicable as per UPSC rules.
Vacancy Details
Force
Total Posts
BSF
24
CRPF
204
CISF
92
ITBP
04
SSB
25
Grand Total
349 Posts
Educational Qualification
Post Name
Eligibility
Assistant Commandant (CAPF)
Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized University in India. Final-year candidates may also apply subject to fulfilling eligibility requirements.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
Written Examination
Physical Standards Test (PST)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Medical Examination
Interview / Personality Test
Final Merit List
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
For Male Candidates
Test
Requirement
100 Meters Race
16 Seconds
800 Meters Race
3 Minutes 45 Seconds
Long Jump
3.5 Meters
Shot Put (7.26 Kg)
4.5 Meters
For Female Candidates
Test
Requirement
100 Meters Race
18 Seconds
800 Meters Race
4 Minutes 45 Seconds
Long Jump
3.0 Meters
Required Documents
Graduation Mark Sheet & Degree Certificate
Class 10th Certificate
Aadhaar Card / Photo ID Proof
Passport Size Photograph
Scanned Signature
Category Certificate (If Applicable)
EWS Certificate (If Applicable)
Domicile Certificate (If Required)
Exam Pattern
Paper
Subject
Marks
Paper-I
General Ability & Intelligence
250
Paper-II
General Studies, Essay & Comprehension
200
Total
450 Marks
How to Apply for UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026?
Visit the official UPSC website.
Complete One-Time Registration (OTR).
Open the CAPF Assistant Commandant Examination 2026 application link.
