UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 349 Assistant Commandant Posts
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Last Date: 12/03/2026.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued an official notification for the Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination, 2026 [CAPF (ACs) Exam 2026], announcing a total of 349 vacancies.
UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2026
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Particulars |
Details |
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Organization |
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
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Examination Name |
CAPF (ACs) Examination, 2026 |
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Total Vacancies |
349 Posts |
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Post Name |
Group A (Gazetted Officer) |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Official Website |
upsconline.nic.in |
UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2026
Name of post: Assistant Commandant (Group A)
No of posts: 349 posts
Organization wise vacancy:
- BSF: 108
- CRPF: 106
- CISF: 70
- ITBP: 12
- SSB: 53
Nationality: No person who is not a citizen of India shall, except with the consent of the Central Government signified in writing be appointed or employed under these Rules. Provided that nothing contained in these rules shall debar the appointment, enrollment or employment of a subject of Nepal or Bhutan under these Rules.
Sex: Both Male and Female candidates are eligible for appointment to the post of Assistant Commandants.
Age Limit: A candidate must have attained the age of 20 years and must not have attained the age of 25 years on 1st August, 2026, i.e. he/she must have been born not earlier than 2nd August, 2001 and not later than 1st August, 2006.
Age Relaxation: Category-wise age relaxation is as mentioned below.
- SC/ ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- Civilian Central Government Servant: 5 years
Educational Qualification: A candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree of a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section-3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 or possess an equivalent qualification.
Physical Standards: Candidates must meet the prescribed Physical and Medical Standards for admission to Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants), Examination, 2026 specified in official Notification.
Application Fee:
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Category |
Fee |
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UR/ OBC |
Rs. 200/- |
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Female/ SC/ST/ Persons with Benchmark Disability |
Nil |
Payment Mode: Visa/ Master/ RuPay Credit/ Debit Card or by using Internet Banking of SBI.
How to Apply for Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) CAPF Recruitment 2026?
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for the UPSC CAPF Recruitment by following the steps below:
- Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section.
- Click on the Online Application link.
- A new webpage will open.
- Fill in all the required personal and educational details carefully.
- Upload your recent passport-sized photograph, signature, and any other necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee according to your category.
- Review the form and click on the Submit button.
- Finally, take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Important Dates
Starting date
of online application submission: 20th February, 2026
Last date of online application submission: 12th March, 2026
Important Web-Links
Online Application Form:- Click here
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