The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will close the online application window for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Assistant Commandant Examination 2026 today, 12 March 2026. Candidates who wish to apply for the recruitment must complete the registration process through the official portal upsconline.nic.in before the deadline. The recruitment drive aims to fill 349 Assistant Commandant (Group A) vacancies in several central armed police forces including the BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB.
UPSC CAPF 2026 Important Dates and Exam Schedule
Candidates interested in appearing for the CAPF examination should note the key dates related to the recruitment process. The important dates are listed below:
- Notification Release Date: 20 February 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 20 February 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 12 March 2026
- Application Fee Payment Deadline: 12 March 2026
- Written Examination Date: 19 July 2026
Applicants are advised to complete the application process before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
UPSC CAPF 2026 Vacancy Distribution
The Assistant Commandant posts are distributed across various central armed police forces. The force-wise vacancies include:
- Border Security Force (BSF): 108 posts
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF): 106 posts
- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF): 70 posts
- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB): 53 posts
- Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP): 12 posts
These positions are Group A officer-level posts responsible for leading and managing operations within paramilitary forces.
UPSC CAPF 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for the Assistant Commandant recruitment must satisfy the prescribed eligibility requirements. The basic criteria include:
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university
- Age Limit: 20 to 25 years as per the notification
- Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories according to government rules.
Applicants must ensure that they meet all eligibility conditions before submitting the application form.
UPSC CAPF 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for the Assistant Commandant posts involves multiple stages. The recruitment stages include:
- Written examination
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Medical Standards Test
- Interview or personality test
- Final merit list preparation
Candidates who qualify in the written exam will be shortlisted for the physical tests and further evaluation rounds.
How to Apply for UPSC CAPF 2026?
Candidates can submit the application form through the official UPSC portal before the deadline. Steps to apply:
- Visit the official UPSC application portal upsconline.nic.in.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process.
- Fill in the CAPF Assistant Commandant 2026 application form.
- Upload required documents and photographs.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
Candidates are advised to review all information carefully before final submission, as applications will not be accepted after the deadline today.
