Union Public Service Commission has officially announced the Central Armed Police Forces Assistant Commandants Examination 2026 to fill three hundred forty nine vacancies across various forces like BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB. Eligible candidates holding a bachelor degree from a recognized university can submit their applications through the official UPSC portal starting from February 20, 2026. The recruitment process includes a written examination followed by physical standards tests, physical efficiency tests, and a final personality interview or interview. Applicants must ensure they meet the age criteria of twenty to twenty five years as specified in the notification as on August 1, 2026. Detailed information regarding the selection stages, syllabus, and examination pattern is provided in the official advertisement. Interested candidates should complete their online registration and fee payment before the closing date on March 12, 2026.
Location
All India
Total Vacancy
349 Posts
Advertisement No
08/2026-CAPF
UPSC Assistant Commandants Recruitment
(UPSC) Union Public Service Commission
Important Dates
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 20 Feb, 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 20 Feb, 2026 |
| Last Date | 12 Mar, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | Will Be Notified |
| Exam Date | 19 Jul, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | Will Be Notified |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Commandant (BSF) | 108 |
| Assistant Commandant (CRPF) | 106 |
| Assistant Commandant (ITBP) | 12 |
| Assistant Commandant (SSB) | 53 |
| Assistant Commandant (CISF) | 70 |
| Total | 349 |
| UPSC CAPF AC Examination 2026 Vacancy Details |
| Vacancy Details: The commission has announced a total of 349 vacancies for the post of Assistant Commandants across central forces. |
| Force Distribution: These positions are distributed among BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, and CISF based on the official notification requirements. |
| Official Update: The vacancy numbers mentioned in the advertisement are tentative and liable to alteration by the Union Public Service Commission. |
Application Fee
| Application Fee Details | Category |
|---|---|
| General | ₹200.00 |
| OBC | ₹200.00 |
| EWS | ₹200.00 |
| SC | ₹0.00 |
| ST | ₹0.00 |
| Female | ₹0.00 |
| Application Fee Payment Options |
|---|
| Candidates can pay the application fee online using Net Banking facility of any bank. |
| Fee payment is accepted through Visa, Master, RuPay, Credit, or Debit cards. |
| Applicants can also use UPI payment mode for successful transaction of the examination fee. |
| Applications submitted without the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected by the commission. |
| Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances as per official rules. |
| Female and SC or ST candidates are completely exempted from paying any application fee. |
Age Limit
| Age Eligibility Criteria | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General | 20 - 25 Years |
| UR | 20 - 25 Years |
| OBC | 20 - 25 Years |
| SC | 20 - 25 Years |
| ST | 20 - 25 Years |
| EWS | 20 - 25 Years |
| Age Relaxation As On 01 Aug 2026 |
|---|
| SC: Age relaxation is 5 years. |
| ST: Age relaxation is 5 years. |
| OBC: Age relaxation is 3 years. |
| Civilian Central Government Servants: Age relaxation is 5 years (Applicable to eligible government servants). |
| Ex-Servicemen: Age relaxation is 5 years (Upper age limit extended for ex-servicemen). |
Education Qualification
Important Instructions for Job Seekers
- Never pay any money, fee, or donation for a job.
- Verify details only from the official website/notification.
- Do not trust job offers received via random emails, messages, or calls.
- Never share bank details, OTP, or passwords with anyone.
- If in doubt, contact the official recruiting authority directly.
How to Apply
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Exam Preparation Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
The last date to submit the online application for UPSC CAPF AC 2026 is March 12, 2026, until 18:00 hours.
A total of 349 vacancies have been announced across BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, and CISF for the 2026 cycle.
Candidates must be between 20 to 25 years of age as on August 1, 2026, with age relaxation applicable for reserved categories.
Yes, there is a penalty of one-third (0.33) marks for every wrong answer marked in the Paper I objective type test.
Yes, both male and female candidates are eligible for appointment to the post of Assistant Commandants in CAPF.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in any stream from a university incorporated by an Act of Central or State Legislature.