UPSC CAPF (AC) Recruitment 2026: 349 Assistant Commandant Vacancies
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the notification for the Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 349 vacancies for Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officers across India’s premier paramilitary forces.
📝 Recruitment Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Commandant (AC) – Group A |
| Advt No. | 08/2026-CPF |
| Total Vacancies | 349 |
| Exam Date | 19-07-2026 |
📂 Force-Wise Vacancy Details
The vacancies are distributed among the five major forces as follows:
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BSF (Border Security Force): 108
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CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force): 106
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CISF (Central Industrial Security Force): 70
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SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal): 53
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ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police): 12
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
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Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized University. Final year students are eligible to apply provisionally.
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Age Limit (as of 01-08-2026):
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Minimum: 20 Years
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Maximum: 25 Years (Born between 02-08-2001 and 01-08-2006)
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Relaxation: SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), Civilian Central Govt Servants/Ex-SM (up to 5 years).
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Physical Standards:
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Height: 165 cm (Male) | 157 cm (Female)
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Chest (Male): 81 cm (+5 cm expansion)
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📅 Important Dates
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Notification Released: 20-02-2026
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Online Application Starts: 20-02-2026
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Last Date to Apply: 12-03-2026 (till 06:00 PM)
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Written Exam Date: 19-07-2026
💸 Application Fee
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General / OBC: ₹200/-
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SC / ST / Female: NIL (Exempted)
📂 Selection Process
The selection will b-e based on a rigorous three-stage process:
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Written Examination: Two papers (Paper-I: General Ability & Intelligence; Paper-II: General Studies, Essay & Comprehension).
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Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Medical Standards: 100m/800m race, Long Jump, and Shot Put (for males).
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Interview / Personality Test: 150 marks evaluation by the UPSC board.
Important Links
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More Info Link: Notification Link
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Website: Click Here
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WhatsApp Group Link: Click Here
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