The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination, 2026. This is a prestigious opportunity for candidates to join as Group A officers in India's paramilitary forces.

UPSC CAPF (AC) Recruitment 2026


​Key Dates to Remember

  • ​Notification Date: February 20, 2026.

  • ​Last Date to Apply: March 12, 2026 (until 6:00 PM).

  • ​Written Exam Date: July 19, 2026.

​Vacancy Details

​A total of 349 vacancies are tentatively scheduled to be filled across various forces:

Force

Vacancies

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

Eligibility Criteria

  • ​Nationality: Must be a citizen of India (subjects of Nepal and Bhutan are also eligible).

  • ​Gender: Both male and female candidates can apply.

  • ​Age Limit: 20 to 25 years as of August 1, 2026 (born between August 2, 2001, and August 1, 2006). Age relaxation applies for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), and Civilian Central Government Servants/Ex-Servicemen (5 years).

  • ​Educational Qualification: A Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Candidates in their final year are also eligible to apply.

​Selection Process

​The recruitment involves a multi-stage process:

  1. ​Written Examination: Two papers (General Ability & Intelligence; General Studies, Essay, and Comprehension).

  1. ​Physical Standards/Efficiency Tests (PET): Includes 100m/800m races, long jump, and shot put.

  1. ​Interview/Personality Test: Carries 150 marks.

  1. ​Medical Standards Test: To ensure candidates meet prescribed health criteria.

​How to Apply

​Eligible candidates must apply online through the official UPSC portal:

  • ​Application Fee: ₹200 (Female/SC/ST candidates are exempted).

  • ​Key Requirement: Candidates must register via the Universal Registration Number (URN) system.

​Note: There is a penalty for wrong answers (negative marking) in the objective-type paper. Mobile phones and electronic devices are strictly banned in the examination hall.

​For more details on exam centers and the detailed syllabus, candidates are advised to download the full notification from the UPSC website.