UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment Exam Date 2026

Sarkari Job, Sarkari; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,060,200 - 1,227,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Government accommodation

Medical facilities

Leave Travel Concession

Job summary

A government recruitment agency is hiring for the position of Assistant Commandant, requiring a Bachelor's degree and age between 20 to 25 years as of 01/08/2026. The role involves physical fitness standards and team leadership responsibilities, with a competitive salary ranging from ₹95,000 to ₹1,10,000 monthly, along with additional benefits. Interested candidates should read the full notification and apply before the deadline of 12/03/2026.

Qualifications

• Age: 20-25 years as of 01/08/2026.
• Comfortable with physical fitness standards.
• Ability to manage teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead a company of personnel.
• Ensure smooth operational planning.
• Participate in various tests and selection processes.

Skills

Physical fitness

Team leadership

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor Degree in Any Stream

Job description

• Last Date for Apply Online: 12/03/2026 upto 06:00 PM
• Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 12/03/2026
• Admit Card Available : To be announced

Application Fee

• SC / ST / Female : ₹0/- (No Fee)
• Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.
• Age Limit: Minimum 20 years and Maximum 25 years (as on 01/08/2026)
• Selection Process: Written Exam (Paper-I: 250 Marks GS Objective, Paper-II: 200 Marks Descriptive) + Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standards Test (PST) & Medical Test + Interview/Personality Test (150 Marks)
• Ex-Servicemen Quota: 10% of the total vacancies (approx. 35 seats) are earmarked for Ex-servicemen.
• Service Preference: You will be asked to fill in your order of preference for these forces during the application process. Your final allocation will depend on your merit rank and your preference.

Post Name

• Assistant Commandant (BSF) 108
  • Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University
  • Age: 20-25 Yrs as on 01/08/2026
• Assistant Commandant (CRPF) 106
• Assistant Commandant (CISF) 70
• Assistant Commandant (ITBP) 12
• Assistant Commandant (SSB) 53

Physical Eligibility Standards

Category General/OBC | Category General/OBC

Height 165 cm | Height 157 cm

Weight 50 kg | Weight 46 kg

Chest (Unexpanded) 81 cm - -

Chest (Expanded) 86 cm - -

Note: Weight must be proportionate to your age and height according to the official UPSC medical chart.

Physical Efficiency Test Standards

Test Type | Standards

800 M Race Male: 3 min 45 sec | Female: 4 min 45 sec

100 M Race Male: 16 sec | Female: 18 sec

Long Jump Male: 3.5 m (3 chances) | Female: 3 m (3 chances)

Shot Put Male: 4.5 m (7.26 kg, 3 chances) | Female: NA

Salary & Pay Scale Details

• Initial Gross Salary: Approximately ₹95,000 - ₹1,10,000 per month (varies by city and risk profile).
• Additional Benefits: DA, HRA, Allowances - Ration Money, Uniform Allowance, Medical Facilities, and Transport Allowance (TA). Risk/Hardship Allowance - Ranging from ₹17,300 to ₹25,000 for difficult terrain or operational areas.
• Gazetted Status: You are a Group 'A' Gazetted Officer under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
• Social Security: Benefits include NPS (National Pension System), Gratuity, and Group Insurance.
• Facilities: Government accommodation (or HRA), Canteen facilities (CSD), and Leave Travel Concession (LTC) for family.

Promotion

• Assistant Commandant (AC) ➔ Deputy Commandant (DC) ➔ Second-in-Command (2IC) ➔ Commandant (CO) ➔ Deputy Inspector General (DIG) ➔ Inspector General (IG) ➔ Additional Director General (ADG) ➔ Director General (DG)

Detailed Progression Breakdown

• Assistant Commandant (Entry Level): You start as a Group 'A' Gazetted Officer, commanding a company of 120–150 personnel.
• Deputy Commandant (4–6 Years): First promotion based on seniority and performance. You handle more administrative and operational planning.
• Second-in-Command (10–12 Years): Responsible for the logistics and overall administration of a battalion.
• Commandant (15–18 Years): The Commanding Officer (CO) of a battalion, holding full operational control.
• Deputy Inspector General (20–23 Years): Moves into a supervisory role over multiple battalions (Sector level).
• Inspector General (25–28 Years): Heads a Frontier (State-level or region-level command).
• Director General (Top Rank): The highest position in the force, typically reached after 30+ years of distinguished service.

Exam Pattern

Stage 1: Written Examination (450 Marks) : The written test is conducted in two sessions on the same day ( July 19, 2026 ).

• Paper I: General Ability and Intelligence
  • Type: Objective (MCQs)
  • Marks: 250 (125 Questions, 2 marks each)
  • Duration: 2 Hours (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM)
  • Negative Marking: -0.66 (1/3rd of marks) for every wrong answer.
• Paper II: General Studies, Essay, and Comprehension
  • Type: Descriptive (Subjective)
  • Marks: 200
  • Duration: 3 Hours (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM)
  • Languages: Essay (English or Hindi); Precis & Comprehension (English only).
  • Evaluation Rule: Your Paper II is only checked if you clear the cut-off for Paper I.

Stage 2: PST/PET & Medical Test (Qualifying)

• 100m Race: 16s (Male) | 18s (Female)
• 800m Race: 3m 45s (Male) | 4m 45s (Female)
• Long Jump: 3.5m (Male) | 3.0m (Female) - 3 chances given.
• Shot Put (7.26 kg): 4.5m (Male only) - 3 chances given.
• Medical Exam: Comprehensive check for eyesight, hearing, and general physical fitness.

Stage 3: Interview / Personality Test (150 Marks)

Candidates who qualify for the medical round are invited for a personality test at the UPSC office.

• Final Merit: The final list is prepared based on 600 Marks (Written 450 + Interview 150).

Exam Centers

• All Major States: Over 50 cities across India including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, etc.
• Center Allocation: Based on candidate's 1st, 2nd, 3rd preference
• Candidates must choose centers carefully as requests for change not entertained

Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply Online.