| Name of Post: | UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Recruitment 2026 | Exam Date |
| Post Date / Update: | 17 June 2026 | 06:40 PM |
| Short Info: | The 2026 recruitment drive for Assistant Commandants within India’s Central Armed Police Forces, including departments such as the BSF, CRPF, and CISF. Prospective candidates must hold a university degree and meet specific physical eligibility standards regarding height, endurance, and strength. The Union Public Service Commission oversees this process, with the application window scheduled for early 2026 and the written examination set for July. Interested applicants are required to pay a nominal registration fee, though certain groups, including women and reserved categories, are exempt from payment. Detailed instructions emphasize the importance of early registration to secure preferred testing locations and the necessity of providing a live photograph during the digital application process. |
Union Public Service
Commission
UPSC Combined Central
Armed Police Force (Assistant Commandant AC Exam 2026)
UPSC Advt. NO. :
08/2026-CAPF Short Details of Notification
Sarkari Sewayojan www.sarkarisewayojan.com |
UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Recruitment 2026:
Official Overview
The Union
Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)
Examination for the year 2026. This recruitment drive aims to hire candidates
for the post of Assistant Commandant in various security forces.
1. General Post Information
|
Category |
Details |
|
Organization Name |
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
|
Post Name |
Assistant Commandant (AC) |
|
Exam Name |
Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Exam 2026 |
|
Advertisement Number |
08/2026-CAPF |
• The hiring
body for these positions is the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
• This specific job role is titled Assistant Commandant (AC).
• The official name of the competitive test is the UPSC CAPF AC
Exam 2026.
• Candidates can find more specific details under the official
advertisement number 08/2026-CAPF.
2. Important Dates for Candidates
|
Event Description |
Scheduled Date |
|
Start Date for
Applications |
20 February 2026 |
|
Online Application
Deadline |
12 March 2026 (until 6:00 PM) |
|
Last Date to Pay Fees |
12 March 2026 |
|
Examination Date |
19 July 2026 |
|
Admit Card Release |
To be announced before the exam |
• Candidates
can begin submitting their forms on 20 February 2026.
• The final window to apply online closes on 12 March 2026 at 6:00
PM.
• All registration fees must be cleared by 12 March 2026.
• The written entrance test is scheduled to take place on 19 July
2026.
• Entry cards for the exam hall will be made available shortly
before the test date.
3. Application Fee Details
|
Category of Candidate |
Fee Amount |
|
General / OBC
Candidates |
₹200 |
|
SC / ST Candidates |
₹0 (No Fee) |
|
Female Candidates (All
Categories) |
₹0 (No Fee) |
• Men from
the General and Other Backward Classes (OBC) categories must pay a fee of ₹200.
• Applicants belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled
Tribes (ST) do not have to pay any fee.
• All women applicants are completely exempt from paying the
application charges.
• Payment can be completed using a credit card, debit card, or net
banking services.
• Candidates can also choose to pay offline through the SBI
E-Challan system.
4. Eligibility and Age Requirements
|
Criteria |
Requirement |
|
Minimum Age |
20 Years |
|
Maximum Age |
25 Years |
|
Age Calculation Date |
01 August 2026 |
|
Educational
Qualification |
Bachelor’s Degree in any field |
• Applicants
must be at least 20 years old to apply.
• The upper age limit for the general category is set at 25 years.
• Age will be officially calculated based on the candidate's age on
1 August 2026.
• You must have successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree from a
recognized college or university.
• The degree can be in any subject or stream.
5. Vacancy Distribution (349 Total Posts)
|
Force / Department Name |
Number of Openings |
|
Border Security Force
(BSF) |
108 |
|
Central Reserve Police
Force (CRPF) |
106 |
|
Central Industrial
Security Force (CISF) |
70 |
|
Sashastra Seema Bal
(SSB) |
53 |
|
Indo-Tibetan Border
Police (ITBP) |
12 |
• There are
108 available seats for the Border Security Force (BSF).
• The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has 106 open positions.
• A total of 70 spots are reserved for the Central Industrial
Security Force (CISF).
• The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) is looking to fill 53 posts.
• The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has 12 vacancies available.
6. Physical Fitness Standards
|
Physical Test Detail |
Male Standards |
Female Standards |
|
Minimum Height |
165 CM |
157 CM |
|
Chest (Unexpanded) |
81-86 CM |
Not Applicable |
|
100-Meter Sprint |
16 Seconds |
18 Seconds |
|
800-Meter Race |
3 Min 45 Seconds |
4 Min 45 Seconds |
|
Long Jump Distance |
3.5 Meters |
3 Meters |
|
Shot Put (7.26 Kg) |
4.5 Meters |
Not Applicable |
• Men must
have a minimum height of 165 cm, while women must be at least 157 cm tall.
• Male candidates are required to have a chest measurement between
81 cm and 86 cm.
• The 100-meter dash must be finished in 16 seconds by men and 18
seconds by women.
• Men must complete the 800-meter run in 3 minutes 45 seconds,
while women get 4 minutes 45 seconds.
• The qualifying long jump distance is 3.5 meters for men and 3
meters for women.
• Men are also required to throw a 7.26 kg shot put to a distance
of 4.5 meters.
7. Selection Process and Application Steps
|
Phase |
Action Required |
|
Phase 1 |
Written Examination (Scheduled for July 19) |
|
Phase 2 |
Physical Efficiency and Medical Tests |
|
Step 1 |
Register on the OTR portal and provide a live photo |
|
Step 2 |
Select exam center (First-come-first-serve) |
|
Step 3 |
Upload necessary ID and academic documents |
|
Step 4 |
Review and submit the final form |
• The first
stage of selection involves a written examination on 19 July 2026.
• Candidates must pass physical and medical standards to proceed.
• A live photograph of the candidate is mandatory during the
application process.
• Selection of the exam city is based on a "first come, first
serve" policy.
• Applicants should apply early to get their preferred exam center.
• All personal documents and ID proofs should be scanned and kept
ready for upload.
• It is vital to check all details in the preview section before
the final submission.
• Make sure to print a copy of the completed application for your
records.
8. Useful External Resources
|
Resource Type |
Access Link |
|
Download Exam Schedule |
|
|
Online Application Link |
|
|
Official Notification |
|
|
Sewayojan Tools |
|
|
Official Website |
• The link
to apply online is hosted on the official UPSC website.
• Detailed instructions can be found by downloading the full PDF
notification.
• A video guide is available to help candidates with the One Time
Registration (OTR) process.
• Tools for resizing images and creating resumes are provided for
applicant convenience.
• Official updates are regularly posted on the main UPSC government
portal.
9. Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)
Q. What is the total number of vacancies
available for the UPSC CAPF 2026 recruitment?
There are a total of 349 vacancies across
different armed forces, including BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB.
Q. Is there any application fee for female
candidates?
No, female candidates from all categories are
exempted from paying the application fee.
Q. What are the specific age limits for this
exam?
Candidates must be between 20 and 25 years old
as of 1 August 2026.
Q. When will the written examination be
conducted?
The written exam for the Assistant Commandant
positions is scheduled for 19 July 2026.
Q. How are exam centers assigned to candidates?
Exam centers are assigned on a "first come,
first serve" basis, meaning those who apply earlier are more likely to get
their preferred city.