UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026 Apply Online For 349 Assistant Commandant Posts

UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2026. A grand total of 349 vacancies have been announced for Assistant Commandant (Group A) posts in forces including BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB. The online application forms process started on 20 February 2026, and the last date to apply is 12 March 2026 through the official website upsc.gov.in. The written exam will be conducted on 19 July 2026 in pen-and-paper mode. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university and meet the prescribed age limit of 20 to 25 years (as on 01 August 2026). The selection process includes a Written Exam, Physical Standards Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Medical Examination, and Interview. Interested candidates should carefully read the notification before applying online.check complete details in below article:-

UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026 Highlights :-

Name of Exam	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Types of exam	Board Level
Level of exam	National Level
Total Posts	349 Posts
Course	Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2026
Exam Conduct By	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Name of Post	Assistant Commandants (Group A)
Mode of application form	Online
Last Date	12.03.2026
Exam Duration	2 hours
Helpline Number	011-23098543 / 23381125 / 23385271 / 23098591
Email Address	feedback-upsc@gov.in
Official Website	www.upsc.gov.in

Age Limit Details as on 01.08.2026 :-

• Minimum Age : 20 Years.
• Maximum Age : 25 Years.
• Born not earlier than 2nd August 2001 and not later than 1st August 2006
• Relaxable up to 5 years for SC & ST, 3 years for OBC
• Please Check the official notification for age relaxation.

Vacancy 2026 Details:-

Name Of Posts	No. of Posts
BSF	108
CRPF	106
CISF	70
ITBP	12
SSB	53
Total Post	349

Documents Required:-

Candidates get ready all the important documents while filling out the application form:

• Active Email ID
• Active Mobile Number
• High School (10th) Certificate
• Intermediate (10+2) Certificate
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Photograph
• Signature
• Original Photo ID proof (such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving License) to be carried to the examination centre for verification.
• Other Additional Documents (If Any)

Important Dates:-

Registration Start Date	20.02.2026
Last Date for Apply Online	12.03.2026
Examination Date	19.07.2026

Education Qualification:- 

• Candidate must have a Bachelor‘s degree (Graduation) in any stream from a recognized University in India.
• Read the full notification for more details.

Application Fee Details:-

Category	Fee
For General/OBC/EWS	Rs. 200/–
For SC/ST/Female	No Fee (Nil)
Payment Mode	Online Mode

Selection Process Details:- 

• Written Test
• Physical Test
• Medical Examination
• Interview

Exam Pattern 2026 :-

The exam will be conducted in pen and paper mode. The exam takers are advised to use a black ballpoint pen to mark answers. There will be negative marking for the wrong answers.

Paper	Paper-I  General and Mental Ability	Paper-II  General Studies, Essay and Comprehension
Max Marks	250 marks	250 marks
Duration	2 hours	3 hours

Physical Standards Test (PST) Details:-

PST	Male	Female
Height	165 cm	157 cm
Chest	81 + 5 cm	NA
Weight	50 Kg	46 Kg

Physical Efficiency Test (PET):-

Male	Female
100 Meter Race (16 Second	100 Meter Race (18 Seconds)
800 Meter Race  (3 Minutes 45 Seconds)	800 Meter Race  (4 Minutes 45 Seconds)
Long Jump  – (3.5 Meter)	Long Jump  (3 Meter)
Shot Put (7.26 Kg) (4.5 Meter)	NA

How to Apply Online Online:-

• Visit the official website upsc.gov.in
• Click the advertisement link to register
• Enter personal details, address and educational qualification and other important details 
• Candidates are also required to choose their preferred branch
• Verify the all details before submitting the registration form
• On successful registration, the registration ID will be generated.

Candidates need to login with the generated registration ID to fill the other details.

Important Links:-

APPLY ONLINE	CLICK HERE
DOWNLOAD NOTIFICATION	DOWNLOAD PDF
JOIN WHATSAPP GROUP	JOIN NOW

FAQs:-

What is the last date to apply for UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026?

 The last date to submit the online application form is 12 March 2026.

What is the exam date for UPSC CAPF AC 2026?

  The written examination will be conducted on 19 July 2026.