UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2026 official notification finally out ho gaya hai, dosto! Agar aap defence sector mein as an Assistant Commandant (Group A) officer apna career banana chahte hain, toh yeh ek bohot hi golden opportunity hai. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) ne BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, aur SSB forces mein total 349 vacancies announce ki hain. Is article mein main aapko basic eligibility se lekar selection process, exam date aur salary tak ki puri details ekdum simple aur asaan tarike se btaunga taaki aap bina kisi confusion ke apply kar sakein. Aaiye is All India level job ki complete details table format mein dekhte hain!
UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2026 Overview
Criteria
Details
Exam Name
Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination, 2026
Conducting Body
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Post Name
Assistant Commandants (Group A)
Total Vacancies
349
Participating Forces
BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB
UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
20.02.2026
Application Start Date
20.02.2026
Last Date For Registration
12.03.2026 (till 18:00 hours)
Last Date For Fee Payment
12.03.2026
Admit Card Release Date
Last working day of the preceding week of Exam Date
Exam Date
19th July 2026
Application Fee
Category
Amount
General / OBC / EWS
Rs. 200/-
SC / ST / Female
Exempted (Nil)
Payment Mode
Net Banking, Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card, or UPI
Age Limit Details
Criteria
Details
Minimum Age
20 Years (as on 1st August 2026)
Maximum Age
25 Years (as on 1st August 2026)
Age Relaxation
SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, Central Govt Servants/Ex-Servicemen: Up to 5 Years
UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Criteria
Details
Total Posts
349
Post Name
Assistant Commandants (Group A)
Advt No.
08/2026-CAPF
UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Details
Criteria
Details
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University
Nationality
Citizen of India (Subjects of Nepal or Bhutan also permitted)
Gender
Both Male and Female candidates are eligible
Desirable Qualification
Possession of NCC ‘B’ or ‘C’ Certificate
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
(Note: Official notification force-wise breakdown deta hai)
Force Name
Total Vacancies
Border Security Force (BSF)
108
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
106
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
70
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
53
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
12
State-Wise Vacancy Details
Criteria
Details
Job Location
All Over India
Eligible Candidates
Yeh ek Central Government Job hai, toh isme All India Candidates (Male & Female) apply kar sakte hain!
Important Documents Required
Document Type
Requirement Details
Photo ID
Aadhaar Card, Voter Card (EPIC), PAN, Passport, ya Driving License
Photograph
Scanned Photo (20 KB – 200 KB) in .jpg format & Live Photo Capture portal pe
Signature
Scanned Signature (Plain white paper par black ink se teen baar sign karna hoga, ek ke neeche ek)
Educational Proof
Degree Certificate ya Final Mark Sheet
Category Certificate
SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen valid certificates if applicable
UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2026 Syllabus Overview
Subject/Paper
Topics Covered
Paper-I: General Ability & Intelligence
General Mental Ability, General Science, Current Events, Indian Polity & Economy, History of India, Indian & World Geography
Paper-II: General Studies, Essay & Comprehension
Essay writing (English ya Hindi me), Comprehension, Precis writing, Language Skills (English only)
Exam Pattern
Component
Details
Paper-I
Objective Type (Multiple Choice), 250 Marks (10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon)
Negative Marking
1/3rd (0.33) marks cut honge har wrong answer par (Paper-I me)
What is the last date to apply for UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2026?
The deadline to submit your online application is March 12, 2026, by 18:00 hours. Make sure to complete your registration and fee payment before this cutoff to ensure your eligibility.
What are the age limit requirements for CAPF 2026?
Candidates must be between 20 and 25 years old as of August 1, 2026. This means you must have been born between August 2, 1901, and August 1, 2006. Standard age relaxations apply for SC/ST and OBC categories.
How many vacancies are available in the 2026 notification?
UPSC has announced 349 total vacancies for Assistant Commandant (Group A) positions. These are spread across the BSF (108), CRPF (106), CISF (70), SSB (53), and ITBP (12).
What is the educational qualification for the Assistant Commandant post?
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university. Candidates in their final year can also apply, provided they produce proof of passing during the selection process.
When is the UPSC CAPF 2026 written exam scheduled?
The written examination will take place on July 19, 2026. It consists of two sessions: Paper-I (General Ability & Intelligence) in the morning and Paper-II (General Studies, Essay & Comprehension) in the afternoon.
What is the selection process for these posts?
The selection process consists of four stages: a Written Examination, Physical Standards/Efficiency Tests (PST/PET), a Medical Standards Test, and a final Interview/Personality Test worth 150 marks.
