The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited online applications for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAFP) Assistant Commandants Examination 2026. The Apply link is available at the bottom of the page.
| Advt. No | 08/2026-CAPF |
| Start Date | 20 February 2026 |
| Last Date | 12 March 2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Commandant |
| Vacancy | 349 |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Age | 20 to 25 years |
| Fee | ₹200/- (for gen cat) |
| Exam Date | 19th July 2026 |
| Selection Process | Written Test – PST & PET -Medical Test & Interview. |
| Salary | ₹60,000 – ₹75,000/-pm |
| Website | www.upsconline.nic.in/ |
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Notification Date: 20-02-2026
UPSC CAPF AC Exam. 2026 Important Dates:
Eligible applicants (Male & female) can apply online for the recruitment of 349 Vacancies for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAFP) Assistant Commandants Examination 2026, under the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) 2026. The online application has started on 20th February 2026 on the Official website of the Union Public Service Commission. The last date for the application as per the notification of UPSC – 2026 is 12th March 2026(till 6:00 PM).
The Union Public Service Commission(UPSC) will hold a Central Armed Police Forces Examination on 19th July 2026.
The date of holding the examination as mentioned above is liable to be changed at the discretion of the Commission.
Applicants are advised to apply before the last date, as the server may have some technical issues due to a lot of traffic on the last date of the application.
UPSC CAPF AC Exam. 2026 Vacancy Breakup:
| SI.NO | Name of Course | Vacancies |
| 01. | Border Security Force (BSF) | 108 |
| 02. | Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | 106 |
| 03. | Indo-Tibetan Border POlice (ITBP) | 12 |
| 04. | Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) | 53 |
| 05. | Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | 70 |
| 06. | Total | 349 |
🎯 Must be a Citizen of India.
🎯 The number of vacancies of Direct Recruitment of the Union Public Service Commission 2026 is PROVISIONAL and may increase or decrease.
🎯 Both Male and Female candidates are eligible for appointment to the post of Assistant Commandants.
UPSC CAPF AC Exam. 2026 Educational Qualification:
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from any recognised university/institute of India.
UPSC CAPF AC Exam. 2026 Age Limit (as on: 01.08.2026)
| Name of Course | Min. Age | Max. Age |
| Unreseved (UR) | 20 years | 25 years |
| OBC | 20 years | 28 years |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen | 20 years | 30 years |
Age relaxation under the guidelines of the UPSC CAPF (Assistant Commandant) Recruitment 2026.
UPSC CAPF AC Exam. 2026 Application Fee / How to Pay:
The applicant pays the application fee online only using a debit card/credit card/Net banking ‘FEE ONCE PAID SHALL NOT BE REFUNDED’
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹200/- |
| SC/ST/Female | Nil |
UPSC CAPF AC Exam. 2026 Selection Process
Stage-I: Written Examination
Stage-II: Physical Standards (PST) & Efficiency Test (PET).
Stage-III: Medical Test & Interview.
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UPSC CAPF AC Exam 2026: Physical Eligibility Details.
| Details | Male | Female |
| Height | 165 CM | 157 CM |
| Chest | 81-86 CM | — |
| 100 Meters Race | 16 Second | 18 Second |
| 800 Meters Race | 03 Min 45 Second | 04 Min 45 Second |
| Long Jump | 3.5 Meter | 3 Meter |
| Shot Put 7.26 Kg | 4.5 Meter | — |
