DefenceAll IndiaChecked 16 Jul 2026

UPSC Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Assistant Commandant 2026 – Advt No. 08/2026 Recruitment 2026

UPSC's annual Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Assistant Commandant exam for 349 Group A gazetted officer vacancies across BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, and CISF — India's five central paramilitary forces. This is UPSC's dedicated route into CAPF officer ranks, distinct from the Combined Defence Services (CDS) and NDA exams already listed, which lead to the Army/Navy/Air Force instead. The written exam is scheduled for 19 July 2026, making this a live, currently-running recruitment cycle even though online applications have closed.

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Recruitment Summary

Organization
UPSC
Post Name
Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Assistant Commandant 2026 – Advt No. 08/2026
Total Vacancies
349
Qualification
Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university
Last Date
12-03-2026
Location
All India
Age Limit
20 to 25 years (born between 02 August 2001 and 01 August 2006). Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years as per government norms.
Salary / Pay
Pay Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500 basic) + Military Service Pay + DA, HRA, ration and other CAPF allowances.
Application Fee
Rs. 200 for General/OBC/EWS male candidates. Nil for SC/ST/Female candidates.

Vacancy Details

PostVacancies
Assistant Commandant – BSF~100
Assistant Commandant – CRPF~100
Assistant Commandant – ITBP/SSB/CISF~149

Exam / Selection Pattern

  • Paper I: General Ability and Intelligence. 250 marks, 2 hours, objective type.
  • Paper II: General Studies, Essay and Comprehension. 200 marks, 3 hours, descriptive type.
  • PET: Race, long jump, high jump, shot put as per force-specific physical standards.
  • Negative marking in Paper I: 1/3 mark per wrong answer.

Selection Process

  1. 1Written Examination – Paper I (General Ability & Intelligence) and Paper II (General Studies, Essay & Comprehension)
  2. 2Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Medical Standards Test
  3. 3Interview / Personality Test
  4. 4Final merit: Written + Interview

How to Apply

  1. 1.Applications were accepted via upsconline.nic.in between 20 February and 12 March 2026.
  2. 2.Applications are now closed; the written exam is scheduled for 19 July 2026.
  3. 3.Admit cards and further stage details are released on upsc.gov.in for registered candidates.

Important Notes

  • Application stage has closed, but the written exam on 19 July 2026 is imminent — listed for candidates already registered and tracking the cycle.
  • CAPF AC is a distinct UPSC exam from CDS/NDA — it leads to central paramilitary forces (BSF/CRPF/ITBP/SSB/CISF), not the Army/Navy/Air Force.