UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2026 Notification Out | Apply Online for 349 Vacancies

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2026. This is a major opportunity for candidates looking for Latest Govt Jobs in defence and paramilitary forces. The written examination will be conducted on 19 July 2026 for recruitment to various Central Armed Police Forces.

This article provides complete details about UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2026, eligibility, exam date, selection process, application fee, important dates, and how to apply online. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website before the last date 12 March 2026 (6:00 PM).

UPSC CAPF 2026 Notification Overview

Particulars	Details
Recruitment Name	Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2026
Recruitment Body	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Posts Name	Assistant Commandant (Group A)
Total Vacancies	349 (Tentative)
Job Type	Central Government Job
Qualifications	Bachelor’s Degree
Application Dates	20 February 2026 to 12 March 2026 (6:00 PM)
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	Across India
Official Website	https://upsc.gov.in

Vacancies Details

The tentative number of vacancies for UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandants Recruitment 2026 is as follows:

Force	Number of Vacancies
BSF	108
CRPF	106
ITBP	12
SSB	53
CISF	70
Total	349

Eligibility Criteria

A) Educational Qualification

• Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
• Candidates appearing in the final year of graduation in 2026 are also eligible, but they must produce proof of qualification during later stages.

B) Age Limit

Minimum Age	20 Years
Maximum Age	25 Years
Date Reference	As on 1st August 2026
Born Between	2nd August 2001 – 1st August 2006

Age Relaxation

Category	Age Relaxation
SC/ST	5 Years
OBC	3 Years
Civilian Central Government Servants	5 Years
Ex-Servicemen	As per rules (maximum 5 years)

Selection Process

The selection process for UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2026 includes multiple stages. Candidates must qualify each stage to proceed further.

Stage	Description
Written Examination	Objective & Descriptive Papers
Physical Standards/Physical Efficiency Test	Mandatory fitness and endurance tests
Medical Examination	Detailed medical check-up
Interview/Personality Test	Conducted by UPSC
Final Merit List	Based on overall performance

Written Examination

Paper	Subject	Marks	Type	Time
Paper I	General Ability & Intelligence	250	Objective	10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Paper II	General Studies, Essay & Comprehension	200	Descriptive	2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Important Points:

• Negative marking of 1/3 marks in Paper I for wrong answers.
• Paper II evaluated only if minimum qualifying marks secured in Paper I.

Physical Standards Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Physical Efficiency Test:

Event	Men	Women
100 Meter Race	16 Seconds	18 Seconds
800 Meter Race	3 Min 45 Sec	4 Min 45 Sec
Long Jump	3.5 Meters	3.0 Meters
Shot Put	4.5 Meters	Not Applicable

Interview / Personality Test

• Total Marks: 150
• Conducted by UPSC
• Only qualified candidates from PST/PET will be called

Medical Standards Test

• Conducted under Ministry of Home Affairs.
• Appeals allowed within 24 hours of DME result.

Final Merit List

• Based on marks obtained in:
  • Written Examination
  • Interview/Personality Test

Salary / Pay Scale

• Pay Scale: As per 7th CPC, Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500).
• Additional allowances: Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, Special Duty Allowances, and other benefits as per CAPF rules

Important Dates for UPSC CAPF Exam 2026

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	20 February 2026
Start of Online Application	20 February 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	12 March 2026 (6:00 PM)
Admit Card Release Date	To be announced later
Written Examination Date	19 July 2026

How to Apply for UPSC CAPF Exam 2026

• Mode of Application: Candidates must apply online only through the UPSC website: https://upsconline.nic.in. No other mode of submission is accepted.
• Application Modules: The UPSC Online Application Portal has four modules:
  1. Account Creation – One-time setup for all exams.
  2. Universal Registration Number (URN) – Permanent ID for all UPSC exams.
  3. Common Application Form (CAF) – General details and document uploads.
  4. Examination Specific Module – CAPF-specific details like exam centre, fee payment, and preferences.

Steps to Apply:

1. Register on the portal to generate your URN.
2. Fill the CAF with personal details, educational qualifications, and upload documents.
3. Complete the Examination Specific Module for CAPF (ACs) 2026, including fee payment and choice of exam centre.
4. Upload:
   • Photograph (live capture + scanned photo as per instructions).
   • Signature (three signatures on plain white paper in black ink, scanned and uploaded).
   • Valid Photo ID details (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, Passport, Driving License, etc.).
5. Submit the application and retain the Application Number for future reference.

The direct apply link is provided in the Important Links section below.

Note:

• No withdrawal of application allowed.
• No correction allowed after submission.
• No hard copy required to be sent.

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS	Rs. 200/-
SC/ST	Exempted
All Female Candidates	Exempted

Important Link

Description	Link
Official Notification PDF	Download
Apply Online Link	Apply
Official Website	https://upsc.gov.in
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