UPSC CAPF AC Notification 2026: Recruitment, Vacancy, Dates, Fee and How to Apply

Applications closed on 12 March 2026.

Source: Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination, 2026 — Examination Notice No. 08/2026-CAPF (published 20 February 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.

Vacancies: 349 (tentative: BSF 108, CRPF 106, CISF 70, SSB 53, ITBP 12)

• Assistant Commandant (Group A) in BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB
• Force allocation by merit position and the force preferences given in the online application

Source: Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination, 2026 — Examination Notice No. 08/2026-CAPF (published 20 February 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.

Age limit: 20–25 years (born 2 Aug 2001 – 1 Aug 2006) (as on 1 August 2026).

• Bachelor's degree of a university incorporated by an Act of the central or a state legislature in India
• Candidates appearing in (or intending to appear in) the qualifying examination in 2026 may apply, and must later prove they passed within the time limit
• Both men and women are eligible

₹200

All women and SC/ST candidates are exempted from the fee. OBC and EWS candidates get no exemption and must pay the full fee.

Source: Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination, 2026 — Examination Notice No. 08/2026-CAPF (published 20 February 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.

1. Written examination: Paper-I (objective) and Paper-II (descriptive), both on 19 July 2026
2. Physical Standards Tests (PST) and Physical Efficiency Tests (PET)
3. Interview / Personality Test (150 marks)
4. Medical Standards Tests (for candidates who appeared in the interview)

1. 1

   Create your Universal Registration Number

   Apply online at upsconline.nic.in. The Universal Registration Number (URN) is registered only once in a lifetime.

2. 2

   Keep a photo ID ready

   UPSC strongly advises using your Aadhaar card as the ID document; a voter card, PAN card, passport, driving licence or another government photo ID is also listed.

3. 3

   Upload photograph and signature

   The photograph must be a JPG file of 20–200 KB and the signature a JPG file of 20–100 KB. For the signature, sign three times one below the other on plain white paper in black ink. A live photo is also captured while you fill the form.

4. 4

   Fill force preferences carefully

   Your order of preference among BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB is taken from the online application form and, with your merit position, decides your allocation.

5. 5

   Pay the fee and submit

   The fee is ₹200, payable by net banking, Visa/MasterCard/RuPay credit or debit card, or UPI; no other mode is accepted. Women and SC/ST candidates are exempt; OBC and EWS candidates pay the full fee. The form can be filled until 12 March 2026, 6 pm.

6. 6

   Check before you submit

   No correction is allowed in any field after submission, and applications cannot be withdrawn. UPSC's helpline is 011-24041001 (10 am – 5:30 pm on working days).

7. 7

   Download the e-Admit Card

   The e-Admit Card is issued on the UPSC website on the last working day of the week before the exam. It is not sent by post or email. The exam is held at 57 centres listed in the notice.

• Official notice (PDF): Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination, 2026 — Examination Notice No. 08/2026-CAPF (published 20 February 2026)
• Official website: upsc.gov.in (the only place to apply)

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