UPSC CAPF AC 2026 Registration Closes on 12 March as the Union Public Service Commission ends the application process for Assistant Commandant recruitment. Candidates interested in the examination must complete their registration through the official UPSC website before the deadline. The CAPF Assistant Commandant 2026 examination is tentatively scheduled for 19 July 2026.
UPSC CAPF AC 2026 Vacancy Details
The recruitment drive has been announced for multiple Central Armed Police Forces. The total number of posts notified for this recruitment cycle is 349 vacancies. The force-wise vacancy distribution is listed below.
|
Force |
Vacancies |
|
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) |
106 |
|
Border Security Force (BSF) |
108 |
|
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) |
70 |
|
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) |
53 |
|
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) |
12 |
|
Total |
349 |
These positions are offered for the Assistant Commandant (Group A) role in the Central Armed Police Forces.
UPSC CAPF AC 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for the CAPF Assistant Commandant exam must meet the prescribed educational and age requirements. The key eligibility conditions are listed below:
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 25 years
Candidates must be born not earlier than 02 August 2001 and not later than 01 August 2006. Age relaxation will be provided for reserved categories as per government rules.
UPSC CAPF AC 2026 Application Fee
Candidates must pay the application fee during the online submission of the form. The category-wise application fee is provided below.
- General and OBC candidates: INR 200
- Female candidates and other reserved categories: No fee
The fee can be paid through online payment methods such as debit card, credit card or internet banking.
UPSC CAPF AC 2026 Physical Test Requirements
Candidates who qualify in the written examination must undergo physical efficiency tests. The physical standards vary for male and female candidates.
For Male Candidates:
- Height: 165 cm
- Chest: 81–86 cm
- 100 metre race: 16 seconds
- 800 metre race: 3 minutes 45 seconds
- Long jump: 3.5 metres (3 chances)
- Shot put (7.5 kg): 4.5 metres
For Female Candidates:
- Height: 157 cm
- 100 metre race: 18 seconds
- 800 metre race: 4 minutes 45 seconds
- Long jump: 3 metres (3 chances)
Steps to Apply for UPSC CAPF AC 2026
Candidates must complete the application process through the official UPSC online portal. The steps to apply are listed below:
- Visit the official website – upsc.gov.in
- Click on the CAPF Assistant Commandant 2026 notification
- Read the instructions carefully
- Select Apply Online and complete the registration process
- Fill the application form and upload required documents
- Pay the applicable application fee
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page
Candidates are advised to complete the application process before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.