UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026- How to Apply

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026, Eligibility, Age Limit, Fees, Selection, Apply Online, UPSC has released the official notification for the recruitment of Assistant Commandant Group A posts. There are a total of 349 vacancies. Eligible and interested candidates can fill out the application form online by visiting the official UPSC website.

The application process for UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026 has started from 20 February 2026 and can be applied till 12 March 2026. To apply, the minimum age of the candidate should be 20 years and maximum age should be 25 years.

Vacancy Details

Force Name	Number of Posts
Border Security Force (BSF)	108
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)	106
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)	70
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)	53
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)	12

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality:
  • A candidate must be a citizen of India
  • With the consent of the Central Government signified in writing, subjects of Nepal or Bhutan may also be appointed
• Sex: Both Male and Female candidates are eligible for appointment to the post of Assistant Commandants
• Educational Qualification:
  • A candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree of a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India
  • OR from 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
  • Candidates who have appeared at an examination the passing of which would render them educationally qualified but have not been informed of the results will also be eligible
  • Candidates who intend to appear at such a qualifying examination in the year 2026 will also be eligible
  • However, qualified candidates must produce proof of passing the requisite qualifying examination (Degree Certificate/Final Mark Sheet/Provisional Degree Certificate) within the time limit prescribed in the Rules
  • Degree/Post Graduate/Diploma qualifications acquired through distance learning/part-time are NOT considered.
• For detailed educational requirements, read the official notification.

Salary

• Post : Assistant Commandants (Group A) in Central Armed Police Forces.
• Pay Scale : Details not mentioned in the notification.
• Candidates will receive salary and allowances as per Government of India rules applicable to Group A officers in Central Armed Police Forces.
• The selected candidates will be appointed in BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, or SSB based on their merit rank and force preference.

Selection Process

• Written Examination (19th July, 2026)
• Physical Standards Tests (PST) / Physical Efficiency Tests (PET)
• Interview / Personality Test
• Medical Standards Tests (MST)

UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026: How to Apply

• Visit the official website (https://upsc.gov.in/) of UPSC. Candidate Can Apply Between 20 February 2026 to 12 March2026.
• Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026“.
• Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
• Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, etc.
• Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All details Carefully.
• Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.

Some Useful Important Links

Apply Online	Click Here
Download Notification	Click Here
Official Website	https://upsc.gov.in/
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Home Page	Click Here
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