UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a recruitment notification for filling up vacant posts of Assistant Commandants in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) viz. Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), INDO – Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) vide Advt. No. 08/2026–CAPF. Eligible candidates can apply online from 20.02.2026 to 12.03.2026 Upto – 06:00 P.M using given link below. Other details like educational qualification, age limit, selection process & how to apply are given below……..
Total No. of the Posts: 349
Name of the Exam: Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2026
Name of the Post: Assistant Commandants
Name of the Forces:
- BSF: 108 Posts
- CRPF: 106 Posts
- CISF: 70 Posts
- ITBP: 12 Posts
- SSB: 53 Posts
Age Limit (20 to 25 years as on 01.08.2026):
- For General / EWS: Born not earlier than 02.08.2001 and not later than 01.08.2006. (both dates inclusive)
- For OBC: Born not earlier than 02.08.1998 and not later than 01.08.2006. (both dates inclusive)
- For SC / ST: Born not earlier than 02.08.1996 and not later than 01.08.2006. (both dates inclusive)
Qualification: Appearing / Passed Bachelor Degree in any Stream / Discipline.
Fees: Rs. 200/- for General / OBC / EWS candidates. There is no fee for SC / ST / PwD / Female candidates. Fees should be paid through Online via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI.
Selection Process: The Selection will be based on for the posts of CAPF Assistant Commandant through UPSC Recruitment 2026 are given below:
- Written Test (450 Marks) [Paper – I: 250 Marks + Paper – II: 200 Marks]
- Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Medical Examination
- Personality Test / Interview (150 Marks)
- Merit List (Out of 600 Marks)
- Document Verification
UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2026 Paper – I Exam Pattern
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd
- Mode of Exam: Objective type
- Duration of Exam: 02 hours
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Mental Ability, General Science, Current Events of National and International Importance, Indian Polity & Economy, History of India, Indian and World Geography | 125 | 250 |
UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2026 Paper – II Exam Pattern
- Mode of Exam: Subjective Type
- Duration of Exam: 03 hours
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Essay (Hindi / English) | 80 |
| Comprehension (English) | 120 |
| Total | 200 |
UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2026 Physical Standards Tests (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Pattern
| Type | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 165 Cms. | 157 Cms. |
| Chest | 81 – 86 Cms. | NA |
| 100 Mtrs Race | 16 Seconds | 18 Seconds |
| 800 Mtrs Race | 3 Minutes 45 Seconds | 4 Minutes 45 Seconds |
| Long Jump | 3.5 Meters | 3 Meters |
| shot Put (07.26 Kgs.) | 4.5 Meters | NA |
Pay Scale: Rs. 56100 – Rs. 177500/-.
How to Apply: Eligible / Interested candidates can apply online from 20.02.2026 to 12.03.2026 Upto – 06:00 P.M using given link below. The applicants need not to be sent their filled application form to concerned department.
- Candidates are advised to read the Official Detail carefully before applying.
- Click on the Apply Online Link given below
- Fill the Application Form Carefully
- Upload the Required Documents Online
- Pay Online / Offline Fees
- Print the Application Form / Save PDF Format.
Important Dates of UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Recruitment 2026:
- Starting Date: 20.02.2026
- Closure Date: 12.03.2026 (Upto – 06:00 P.M)
- Date of Uploading Exam Admit Card: July, 2026
- Date of Examination: 19.07.2026
- Date of Uploading Exam Result: To Be Announced
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