Union Public Service Commission UPSC has released CAPF Assistant Commandant Recruitment 2026 under Notification No. 08/2026-CAPF. Total vacancies are 349. Online application starts on 20 February 2026 and the last date is 12 March 2026 at 6:00 PM. Candidates must apply through the official website upsconline.nic.in.

This recruitment is for BSF CRPF CISF ITBP and SSB forces. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and age between 20 to 25 years as on 1 August 2026. The written exam will be held on 19 July 2026 across total 57 zonal centres in India.

The selection process includes Written Exam Physical Standard Test Physical Efficiency Test Medical Test and Interview. Paper I is 250 marks MCQ with 1 by 3 negative marking. Paper II is 200 marks descriptive. The interview carries 150 marks. Minimum height required is 165 cm for males and 157 cm for females. Salary starts from Rs. 56100/- under Level 10 plus allowances. Application fee is Rs. 200/- for General and OBC male candidates. SC ST and female candidates are fully exempted from fee payment.

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) CAPF Assistant Commandant (Group A) Written Exam Admit Card 2026-Out Advt No. 08/2026-CAPF: Full Details of Notification www.indiasarkarinaukri.com
Important Dates	Application Fees
• Apply Start Date: 20 February 2026 • Apply Last Date: 12 March 2026 (18:00 Hrs) • Written Exam Date: 19 July 2026 • Written Exam Admit Card Out Date: 10 July 2026	• UR / OBC / EWS (Male): Rs. 200/- • SC / ST: Rs. 0/- • Female Candidates Rs. 0/- • Apply Mode Net Banking Visa/Master/RuPay/Credit/Debit Card/UPI
UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Notification 2026: Age Limit
• Minimum Age: 20 Years • Maximum Age: 25 Years • Age Calculated as On: 1 August 2026 • Note: Candidate born not earlier than 2 August 2001 and not later than 1 August 2006.

Age Relaxation

· SC / ST Candidates: 05 Years

· OBC Candidates: 03 Years

· Civilian Central Govt Servants: 05 Years

· Ex-Servicemen: 05 Years

UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Recruitment 2026: Vacancy & Qualification Details
Force Name	Total Posts	Qualification
BSF	108	• Candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognized University or equivalent qualification to be eligible for the post.
CRPF	106	• Aspirants must have graduated from a recognized University. Possession of NCC 'B' or 'C' certificate is a desirable qualification for the interview.
CISF	70	• Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree. Both male and female candidates are eligible for appointment to the post of Assistant Commandants.
SSB	53	• A bachelor’s degree from a university incorporated by an Act of Central or State Legislature or a deemed university is mandatory.
ITBP	12	• Candidate must hold a graduation degree. Applicants appearing in the final year of the qualifying exam in 2026 are also eligible to apply.

UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Vacancy 2026: Selection Process

· Written Examination: 02 papers (General Ability & Intelligence and General Studies Essay & Comprehension).

· Physical Standards Test (PST): Verification of height chest and weight as per prescribed standards.

· Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Includes 100m race 800m race Long Jump and Shot Put (for men).

· Medical Standards Test

· Interview / Personality Test

· Final Merit List

UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Recruitment 2026: Salary

Force	Pay Scale (7th CPC)	Pay Level	Starting Basic Pay	Approx. Gross Salary (Monthly)
BSF	Rs. 56100/- – Rs. 177500/-	Level 10	Rs. 56100/-	Rs. 75000/- – Rs. 90000/- (depends on location & posting)
CRPF	Rs. 56100/- – Rs. 177500/-	Level 10	Rs. 56100/-	Rs. 75000/- – Rs. 90000/- (depends on location & posting)
CISF	Rs. 56100/- – Rs. 177500/-	Level 10	Rs. 56100/-	Rs. 75000/- – Rs. 90000/- (depends on location & posting)
SSB	Rs. 56100/- – Rs. 177500/-	Level 10	Rs. 56100/-	Rs. 75000/- – Rs. 90000/- (depends on location & posting)
ITBP	Rs. 56100/- – Rs. 177500/-	Level 10	Rs. 56100/-	Rs. 75000/- – Rs. 90000/- (depends on location & posting)

UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026: Exam Pattern & Physical Standards

1. Stage 01: Written Examination (Bilingual)

Paper	Timing & Duration	Subject & Type	Total Marks	Qualifying Criteria
Paper-I	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 Hrs)	General Ability & Intelligence (Objective/MCQ)	250 Marks	Minimum qualifying marks as fixed by UPSC; 1/3rd Negative marking applies.
Paper-II	02:00 PM - 05:00 PM (3 Hrs)	General Studies Essay & Comprehension (Descriptive)	200 Marks	Evaluated only if candidate clears Paper-I qualifying cut-off.
Sub-Total	5 Hours Total	Combined Written Score	450 Marks

2. Stage 02: Physical Standards (PST) & Efficiency Test (PET)

Category	Physical Standard / PET Event	Male Candidates	Female Candidates	Attempts allowed
PST	Minimum Height	165 cm	157 cm	N/A
PST	Chest (Unexpanded)	81 cm	Not Applicable	5 cm min. expansion (Men)
PST	Minimum Weight	50 kg	46 kg	As per age-height chart
PET	100 Meter Race	In 16 Seconds	In 18 Seconds	Single Attempt
PET	800 Meter Race	In 03 Min. 45 Sec.	In 04 Min. 45 Sec.	Single Attempt
PET	Long Jump	3.5 Meters	3.0 Meters	03 Chances
PET	Shot Put (7.26 Kg)	4.5 Meters	Not Applicable	03 Chances

Medical Standards (Summary):

· Distant Vision: 6/6 or 6/9 (Better Eye) 6/12 or 6/9 (Worse Eye) - Corrected.

· Near Vision: N6 (Better) N9 (Worse).

· LASIK: Permitted (Must be stable and at least 6 months post-operative).

3. Stage 03: Final Selection & Interview

Component	Assessment Criteria	Maximum Marks
Interview/PT	Assessing personal suitability social traits and moral integrity.	150 Marks
Grand Total	Written Score (450) + Interview Score (150)	600 Marks

Note: Final Merit is drawn exclusively based on the 600 Marks score. PET and Medical tests are qualifying in nature.

UPSC CAPF Notification 2026: Examination Centres

S.No	Center Name	S.No	Center Name	S.No	Center Name
1	Agartala	20	Ghaziabad	39	Meerut
2	Ahmedabad	21	Gurugram	40	Mumbai
3	Aizawl	22	Hyderabad	41	Nagpur
4	Almora	23	Imphal	42	Panaji (Goa)
5	Bengaluru	24	Indore	43	Patna
6	Bareilly	25	Itanagar	44	Port Blair
7	Bhopal	26	Jaipur	45	Prayagraj
8	Bhubaneswar	27	Jammu	46	Pune
9	Chandigarh	28	Jodhpur	47	Raipur
10	Chennai	29	Jorhat	48	Ranchi
11	Cuttack	30	Kanpur	49	Sambalpur
12	Dehradun	31	Kargil	50	Shillong
13	Delhi	32	Kochi	51	Shimla
14	Dharamshala	33	Kohima	52	Srinagar
15	Dharwar	34	Kolkata	53	Srinagar (UK)
16	Dispur	35	Leh	54	Thiruvananthapuram
17	Faridabad	36	Lucknow	55	Tirupati
18	Gangtok	37	Madurai	56	Udaipur
19	Noida (G.B. Nagar)	38	Mandi	57	Visakhapatnam

Documents Required

· Photo ID Proof: Aadhaar Card/Voter Card/PAN Card/Passport/Driving License.

· Educational: Class 10th (DOB proof) and Graduation Degree/Final Marksheet.

· Caste Certificate: SC/ST/OBC (NCL) or EWS certificate in the prescribed format.

· Physical Proof: Discharge certificate for Ex-servicemen or NOC for Government servants.

· Digital Assets: Scanned signature and live photograph during registration.

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How to Apply UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the UPSC official website at https://upsconline.nic.in.

2. Complete the OTR (One-Time Registration) process to generate Universal Registration Number (URN).

3. Log in with credentials and navigate to the Latest Notification tab for CAPF 2026.

4. Fill Common Sarkari Naukri Application Form (CAF) with personal and educational details.

5. Upload a scanned copy of signature and perform the Live Photo Capture as required.

6. Select preferred exam centre from the available list on a first-apply-first-allot basis.

7. Pay application fee of Rs. 200 (if applicable) through online payment modes.

8. Preview application to ensure all data especially the Photo ID details are correct.

9. Submit the final form and save a soft copy or printout of the application for future reference.

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FAQs

Q. What is the last apply date for UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Recruitment 2026?
A. The last date to apply online is 12 March 2026 till 6:00 PM.

Q. What is the age limit for CAPF Assistant Commandant 2026?
A. The age limit is 20 to 25 years as on 1 August 2026.

Q. What is the required qualification for UPSC CAPF 2026?
A. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

Q. What is the selection process for UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2026?
A. The selection process includes Written Exam Physical Test Medical Test and Interview.

Q. What is the salary of CAPF Assistant Commandant 2026?
A. The salary starts from Rs. 56100/- under Level 10 plus allowances.

Q. What is the application fee for UPSC CAPF 2026?
A. The fee is Rs. 200/- for General and OBC male candidates. SC ST and female candidates are exempted.

Q. How many exam centres are available for UPSC CAPF 2026?
A. The written exam will be conducted across total 57 zonal centres in India.

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