Union Public Service Commission Recruitment 2026 | Assistant Commandants Examination
UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026: 349 Vacancy Notification Out, Apply Online, Exam Date 19 July
Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination , 2026
Hello friends, welcome to this Rojgar Alert article. Today we are going to discuss the Union Public Service Commission’s recruitment for the Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandant). We are going to provide detailed information about the UPSC CAPF AC 2026 notification issued in relation to the examination.
All applicants who wish to work under this new vacancy should definitely read this. Additionally, as soon as applications for the UPSC CAPF AC 2026 exam open, we will provide you with a direct link to fill in the application form. Moreover, you may Alternatively, you can join the Rojgar Alert Telegram and WhatsApp groups to get the download link for the UPSC CAPF AC 2026 notification PDF file.
Important Dates
Application Fee & Refund Rules
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Notification Release Date :
20 February 2026
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Online Application Start Date :
20 February 2026
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Last Date to Apply :
12 March 2026 (6:00 PM)
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Admit Card Release :
Last week before exam
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Exam Date :
19 July 2026
Category
Fee
UR / OBC / EWS (Male)
₹200
SC
No Fee
ST
No Fee
Female
No Fee
Application fee is non-refundable..
UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026 – Notification Released
Details
Information
Organization
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name
CAPF Assistant Commandants Examination 2026
Post Name
Assistant Commandant (Group A)
Total Vacancies
349
Job Type
Government Job
Official Website
upsconline.nic.in
Accurate category-wise vacancy details for UPSC CAPF AC 2026.
Thank you to all applicants who have obtained all the information regarding the UPSC CAPF 2026 notification through this article! Additionally, those applicants who have completed their graduation will sit the examination on 19 July 2026, which the Commission will conduct for the recruitment of Assistant Commandants (Group A) in the various participating forces.
Force Name
Vacancies
Border Security Force (BSF)
108
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
106
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
70
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
12
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
53
Total
349
UPSC CAPF AC 2026 Educational Qualification
Qualification
Requirement
Graduation
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
Final Year Students
Eligible (must submit proof before physical test)
Additional Qualification
NCC ‘B’ or ‘C’ certificate preferred
UPSC CAPF AC 2026 Age Limit (As on 1 August 2026)
Criteria
Age
Minimum Age
20 Years
Maximum Age
25 Years
Birth Date Range
Between 02 August 2001 and 01 August 2006
Age Relaxation
Category
Relaxation
SC / ST
5 Years
OBC
3 Years
Government Servants / Ex-Servicemen
5 Years
UPSC CAPF AC 2026 Selection Process
Stage
Details
Stage 1
Written Examination
Stage 2
Physical Standards Test (PST)
Stage 3
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Stage 4
Interview / Personality Test (150 Marks)
Final Selection
Based on written exam + interview marks
Step-by-step instructions for filling in the application form for UPSC CAPF AC 2026
Below, we will provide the applicant with all the essential information for completing the UPSC CAPF AC 2026 application form. Before that, the applicant must visit the UPSC online NIC portal.
First, the applicant must understand the Universal Registration Number (URN) registration details for UPSC CAPF AC 2026.
To do this, the applicant must register on the portal and generate a URN. This only needs to be done once.
After that, the applicant must update all the details of their URN profile for UPSC CAPF 2026, and the Commission also provides a one-time edit facility.
Using the URN, the Common Application Form (CAF) must be completed correctly.
Subsequently, the applicant must proceed to the page for uploading their signature after capturing a live photograph for UPSC CAPF AC 2026.
The applicant must now pay the application fee online and select their examination centre.
Finally, candidates must submit the application form after reading the UPSC CAPF AC 2026 notification PDF, keeping an eye on the deadline.
UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
Paper
Subject
Marks
Time
Type
Paper I
General Ability and Intelligence
250
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Objective
Paper II
General Studies, Essay, Comprehension
200
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Descriptive
Negative Marking: 0.33 marks deducted for each wrong answer in Paper I.
UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026 Physical Standards
For Male Candidates
Parameter
Requirement
Height
165 cm
Chest
81 cm + 5 cm expansion
Weight
50 kg
For Female Candidates
Parameter
Requirement
Height
157 cm
Weight
46 kg
Chest
Not applicable
UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026 Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
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
UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026 Important Exam Topics
