UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2026: Union Public Service Commission has issued an official notification for the post of 349 Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2026.
UPSC CAPF Recruitment Overview
| Force Name | BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP & SSB |
| Post Name | Central Armed Police Forces – Assistant Commandant |
| Total Posts | 349 Vacancy |
| Board | Union Public Service Commission |
| Salary | Rs. 56,100/- Per Month |
| Qualification | UG/Graduated |
| Application Date | 20th Feb – 12th March 2026 |
UPSC CAPF Eligibility Criteria
The candidate must hold the required educational qualification, age limit to be eligible for applying for Assistant Commandant in Union Public Service Commission – UPSC CAPF.
UPSC CAPF Qualification
To apply for the UPSC CAPF AC exam 2026, you must have a bachelor’s degree which is recognized by the central government.
- Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section-3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 or possess an equivalent qualification
- If the candidate is waiting for his/her results, he/she may apply for the UPSC CAPF exam. However, the application will be considered provisional until the candidate doesn’t produce the final results to the UPSC.
- It will be advantageous to have an NCC ‘B’ or ‘C’ Certificate. These qualifications will only be taken into account during the interview/personality test.
UPSC CAPF Age Limit
The candidate should be of age group 20 to 25 years (for the general candidate) to apply for UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2026.
UPSC CAPF Vacancy Details
The UPSC CAPF AC vacancy 2026 includes 349 positions distributed across five Central Armed Police Forces. The number of vacancies mentioned is tentative and liable to alteration by the Government. Reservation will be given effect to as per Government policy, with 10% of the total vacancies earmarked for Ex-servicemen.
| Force Name | Number of Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Border Security Force (BSF) | 108 |
| Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | 106 |
| Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) | 12 |
| Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) | 53 |
| Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | 70 |
| Total | 349 |
Note: Both Male and Female candidates are eligible for appointment to the post of Assistant Commandants in all the above forces.
UPSC CAPF Physical Details
| Details | Male | Female | |||||
| Height | 165 CM | 157 CM | |||||
| Chest | 81-86 CM | NA | |||||
| 100 Meters Race | 16 Second | 18 Second | |||||
| 800 Meters Race | 3 Min 45 Second | 4 Min 45 Second | |||||
| Long Jump | 3.5 Meter | 3 Meter | |||||
| Shot Put 7.26 Kg | 4.5 Meter | NA | |||||
UPSC CAPF Recruitment Application Fee
Candidates have to pay the application fee to complete their online application process, the fee may vary according to the category of the candidates. The complete details regarding the fee are given below.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General | Rs. 200/- |
| SC/ST | Excepted |
| PwD | Exempted |
Payment Method: Candidates can pay their application fee through an online payment gateway. Candidates should have any one of the following options to make the online payment: debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
Important Dates of UPSC CAPF Recruitment
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 20th February 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 20th February 2026 |
| Last Date | 12th March 2026 (Till 6:00 PM) |
| Written Examination | 19th July 2026 |
| Paper I Timing | 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
| Paper II Timing | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| Window for Question Paper | 3rd – 7th day after examination (till 6:00 PM) |
How To Apply UPSC CAPF Recruitment
The stages of the online application are given below and candidates can follow these steps to complete the application process.
- Visit the official website of Union Public Service Commission – UPSC Recruitment Portal.
- Click on the UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2026.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form with accurate details.
- Upload necessary documents, including a passport-size photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
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