UPSC CAPF AC Vacancy 2026: UPSC has announced new recruitment for graduates, applications for Assistant Commandant posts have begun..
UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Recruitment 2026: If you're dreaming of an officer-level government job, a new UPSC recruitment is here for you. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Assistant Commandant Examination 2026. 349 vacancies have been announced, and the online application process has begun on the commission's official website, upsc.gov.in.
This UPSC Assistant Commandant vacancy will select candidates for the BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB. The BSF and CRPF have the largest number of vacancies. The selection process includes a written exam, physical efficiency test, and interview. Candidates interested in applying can complete the application process on the commission's website by the deadline of March 12th.
UPSC Assistant Commandant Recruitment 2026 Details
Recruiting Commission: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Post: CAPF Assistant Commandant (CAPF AC)
Vacancy: 349
Official Website: upsc.gov.in
Advertisement Number: 08/2026-CAPF
Application Start: February 20, 2026
Last Date: March 12, 2026
Age Limit: 20-25 years
Height Round-Off: Men's height: 165 cm, chest: 81 cm, and weight: 50 kg; Women's height: 157 cm, and weight: 46 kg.
Race: Men must complete the 100-meter race in 16 seconds. The 800-meter race must be completed in 3 minutes and 45 seconds. A long jump of 3.5 meters and a shot put throw of 7.26 kg to a distance of 4.5 meters. Women must run the 100-meter race in 18 seconds, the 800-meter race in 4 minutes 45 seconds, and a 3-meter long jump.
The selection process includes a written exam, physical efficiency test, interview, document verification, and a medical test.
Application fee: SC/ST/female candidates are exempted from the application fee; other candidates will have to pay a fee of ₹200.
Exam date: The written exam will be held on July 19, 2026.
What are the qualifications required for the UPSC Assistant Commandant position?
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in any subject from a recognized university.
Both male and female candidates can apply.
Candidates must have attained the minimum age of 20 years but not attained the age of 25. Based on their date of birth, they must have been born no earlier than August 2, 2001, and no later than August 1, 2006. Candidates in reserved categories will be given age relaxation as per the rules.
If you have NCC B and C certificates, you will be given an exemption during the interview.
How to Apply for the UPSC AC Recruitment?
To apply for this recruitment, you must first visit the UPSC's official website, upsc.gov.in.
If you are not already registered on the UPSC portal, complete the OTR process.
After this, a registration number and password will be generated.
Use this to log in to the portal again.
You will then see the Assistant Commandant Recruitment link in the Apply Online section.
Carefully fill in the requested information.
All details must be in accordance with your certificates.
Scan and upload your latest photograph and signature.
Pay the application fee as per your category, and finally submit the form online.
For any other information related to this recruitment, you are advised to visit the official website of UPSC.
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