The Union Public Service Commission has officially released the UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2026 Notification for 349 Assistant Commandant (AC) posts. This is a golden opportunity for candidates who wish to serve the nation by joining India’s prestigious Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF).
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official UPSC website once the application link is activated. In this article, you will get complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, selection process, salary, application fee, important dates, and how to apply.
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UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2026 : Overview
| Organization Name | Union Public Service Commission(UPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Commandant(AC) |
| Total Post | 349 Vacancy |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Job Type | Central Government Job |
| Job Location | All India |
| Exam Name | CAPF(Assistant Commandant) Exam 2026 |
| Apply Online Start | 20th February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 12th March 2026 |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Helpline Numbers: 011-23098543 / 23381125 / 23385271 / 23098591
📊 UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
- Border Security Force (BSF) - 108
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) - 106
- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) - 70
- Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) -:12
- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) - 53
Eligibility Criteria of UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2026
🎓 Educational Qualification
- A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university or institution.
- Final-year students may also apply, subject to fulfilling eligibility at the time of selection.
🕑 Age Limit (As Expected)
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 25 Years
Category Wise Age Relaxation
- SC/ST:- 5 Years
- OBC/MOBC:- 3 Years
- PwBD (UR):- 10 Years
- PwBD (OBC/MOBC):- 13 Years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 Years
Category Wise Application Fee
📝 Selection Process
- Paper I: General Ability & Intelligence (Objective Type)
- Paper II: General Studies, Essay & Comprehension (Descriptive)
📅 Important Dates (Tentative)
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official UPSC website for updates.
How to Apply – UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2026
Candidates who wish to apply for UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant 2026 under the Union Public Service Commission can follow the step-by-step process below:
✅ Step-by-Step Application Process
Step 1: Scroll down this page and go to the Important Links section.
Step 2: Click on the “Apply Online” link. You will be redirected to the official UPSC website.
Step 3: Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process if you are a new user.
Step 4: Log in using your registered email ID and password.
Step 5: Fill in all required details such as personal information, educational qualification, and communication address carefully.
Step 6: Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
Step 7: Pay the application fee (if applicable) through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI.
Step 8: Review your application form carefully before final submission.
Step 9: Click on the “Submit” button and take a Printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
💵 Salary Structure:-
Selected candidates will receive salary as per Level 10 of the 7th Pay Commission.
Pay Scale: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month
Additional Allowances: DA, HRA, Medical, Transport Allowance, and other benefits.
UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2026:Exam Pattern
The written exam will be conducted in offline (pen & paper) mode.
Negative marking will apply for incorrect answers. The question paper will be bilingual (English & Hindi).
| Paper | Subjects | Marks | Time |
| Paper-I | General Ability & Intelligence | 250 | 120 Minutes |
| Paper-II | General Studies, Essay & Comprehension | 250 | 180 Minutes |
Physical Standard Test
| Standards | Height | Chest | Weight |
| Male | 165 CM | 81 CM + (5 CM Expansion) | 50 Kg |
| Famale | 157 CM | Not Applied | 46 Kg |
Important Links section
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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