Union Public Service Commission has released the notification for Combined Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Assistant Commandant Recruitment 2026. A total of 349 vacancies have been announced for the post of Assistant Commandant (AC) in various CAPFs.
Interested candidates can submit their online applications from 20 February 2026 to 12 March 2026 through the official UPSC portal.
Applicants are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying. The notice includes complete details regarding eligibility criteria, age limit, selection process, physical standards, pay scale, exam pattern, and other important instructions related to the UPSC CAPF AC 2026 recruitment.
Union Public Service Commission – UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Start Date | 20/02/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 12/03/2026 |
| Exam Date | 19/07/2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Before Exam |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC | ₹200/- |
| SC / ST | ₹0/- |
| All Female Candidates | ₹0/- |
Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / UPI)
Post Details
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
| Assistant Commandant (CAPF) | 349 Posts |
Age Limit (As on 01/08/2026)
| Criteria | Age |
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 25 Years |
| Age Relaxation | As per recruitment rules |
Union Public Service Commission – CAPF AC Recruitment 2026
Vacancy Details & Eligibility
| Department | Total Posts | Age Limit | Eligibility |
| Border Security Force (BSF) | 108 | 20–25 Years | Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university |
| Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | 106 | 20–25 Years | Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university |
| Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | 70 | 20–25 Years | Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university |
| Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) | 12 | 20–25 Years | Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university |
| Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) | 53 | 20–25 Years | Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university |
Note: Age will be calculated as per the official notification, and relaxation is applicable for reserved categories according to government rules.
Union Public Service Commission – CAPF Physical Eligibility 2026
| Details | Male | Female |
| Height | 165 cm | 157 cm |
| Chest | 81–86 cm (with expansion) | Not Applicable |
| 100 Meters Race | 16 Seconds | 18 Seconds |
| 800 Meters Race | 3 Minutes 45 Seconds | 4 Minutes 45 Seconds |
| Long Jump | 3.5 Meter | 3 Meter |
| Shot Put (7.26 Kg) | 4.5 Meter | Not Applicable |
Note: Physical standards and PET requirements must be fulfilled as per official guidelines. Relaxations, if any, are applicable according to category rules mentioned in the notification.
Union Public Service Commission – CAPF AC Selection Process 2026
| Stage | Exam / Test Name | Details |
| Stage 1 | Written Examination | Paper I: General Ability & Intelligence Paper II: General Studies, Essay & Comprehension |
| Stage 2 | Physical Standards Test (PST) | Measurement of Height, Chest, and Weight as per CAPF norms |
| Stage 3 | Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | 100m Race, 800m Race, Long Jump, Shot Put |
| Stage 4 | Medical Examination | Detailed medical checkup as per CAPF medical standards |
| Stage 5 | Interview / Personality Test | Conducted by UPSC |
| Final Stage | Final Merit List | Prepared on the basis of Written Exam + Interview marks |
Union Public Service Commission – How to Fill CAPF Assistant Commandant Online Form 2026
Follow these steps to complete the UPSC CAPF AC 2026 online application:
- Visit the official UPSC website.
- Click on “Online Application for Various Examinations” and choose CAPF Assistant Commandant 2026.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new user. Existing users can log in directly.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, address, and preferred exam centre carefully.
- Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-size photograph, signature, and valid photo ID in the prescribed format.
- Review all entered details before moving ahead.
- Pay the application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page. Take a printout for future reference.
Union Public Service Commission – CAPF AC 2026 Important Links
| Link Name | Access |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |