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Assistant Commandant — Border Security Force (BSF)
Recruited through the UPSC Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination. Pay, age limit and qualification below are as printed in the official notice.
Pay level
Not printed in the notice (Central Government pay rules)
Age limit
Born 02 Aug 2001 – 01 Aug 2006
Classification
Group A
Vacancies
108
Department
| Ministry / department | Pay level | Group | Age limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Border Security Force (BSF) | Not printed in the notice (Central Government pay rules) | Group A | Born 02 Aug 2001 – 01 Aug 2006 |
Eligibility
Educational qualification
Bachelor's degree of a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature, or equivalent.
Age limit
Born 02 Aug 2001 – 01 Aug 2006, with category-wise relaxation as per the notice.
Exam stages for this post
Paper I General Ability and Intelligence (250) and Paper II General Studies, Essay and Comprehension (200), then Physical Standards / Physical Efficiency Tests and medical, then Interview / Personality Test (150).
See the full UPSC CAPF AC exam pattern →UPSC CAPF AC 2026 important dates
| Notice dated | 20 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online application (last date) | 12 March 2026 (6 pm) |
| Written examination | 19 July 2026 (liable to change at UPSC's discretion) |
| e-Admit Card | On the last working day of the week before the exam |
Source: Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination, 2026 — Examination Notice No. 08/2026-CAPF (published 20 February 2026). Apply only on upsc.gov.in.
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary (pay level) of Assistant Commandant — Border Security Force (BSF) through UPSC CAPF AC?
Not printed in the notice (Central Government pay rules), as printed in the Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination, 2026 — Examination Notice No. 08/2026-CAPF. In-hand pay also depends on allowances such as DA and HRA.
What is the age limit for UPSC CAPF AC Assistant Commandant — Border Security Force (BSF) 2026?
Candidates must be born 02 Aug 2001 – 01 Aug 2006, with upper-age relaxation for reserved categories as per the notice.
What qualification is required for Assistant Commandant — Border Security Force (BSF)?
Bachelor's degree of a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature, or equivalent.
Which exam stages apply to Assistant Commandant — Border Security Force (BSF)?
Paper I General Ability and Intelligence (250) and Paper II General Studies, Essay and Comprehension (200), then Physical Standards / Physical Efficiency Tests and medical, then Interview / Personality Test (150).
How many Assistant Commandant — Border Security Force (BSF) vacancies are there?
108, as per the Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination, 2026 — Examination Notice No. 08/2026-CAPF.