UPSC Combined Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) Assistant Commandant (AC) Recruitment 2026

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Job summary

CareerCue reports UPSC CAPF AC 2026 notification inviting male and female graduates to apply for 349 Assistant Commandant posts across BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB via the UPSC portal.

Eligibility requires a Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized Indian University; age 20-25 as of 01/08/2026; height and physical standards apply with region-specific relaxations.

Fee details, dates and the complete vacancy breakdown are available in the official UPSC notification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized University in India.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in any stream

Job description

UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant (AC) 2026: Apply Online for 349 Posts

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) Examination 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 349 vacancies for the post of Assistant Commandant (AC) in various security forces including BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB. Eligible male and female candidates can apply online through the official UPSC portal. This is a prestigious opportunity to serve as a Gazetted Officer in India's elite paramilitary forces.

UPSC CAPF 2026 Important Dates

• Application Start Date: February 20, 2026
• Online Application Last Date: March 12, 2026 (06:00 PM)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: March 12, 2026
• UPSC CAPF Exam Date: July 19, 2026
• Admit Card Release: July 2026

Application Fee Details

• General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹200/-
• SC / ST / All Female Candidates: ₹0/- (Exempted)

Fee can be paid online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards (Visa/Master/RuPay), or through SBI Challan.

Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria

• Post Name: Assistant Commandant (AC)
• Total Posts: 349
• Eligibility Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized University in India.

Force-wise Vacancy Breakdown

• Border Security Force (BSF): 108
• Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF): 106
• Central Industrial Security Force (CISF): 70
• Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP): 12
• Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB): 53
• Grand Total: 349

Age Limit Details (As of 01/08/2026)

• Minimum Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Age: 25 Years
• Candidates must have been born not earlier than 2nd August 2001 and not later than 1st August 2006.
• Age relaxation is applicable as per UPSC recruitment rules for reserved categories.

Physical Eligibility Standards

• Height – Male: 165 CM, Female: 157 CM
• Chest – Male: 81 – 86 CM, Female: N/A
• 100 Meter Race – Male: 16 Seconds, Female: 18 Seconds
• 800 Meter Race – Male: 3 Min 45 Sec, Female: 4 Min 45 Sec
• Long Jump – Male: 3.5 Meters, Female: 3.0 Meters
• Shot Put (7.26 KG) – Male: 4.5 Meters, Female: N/A

Disclaimer: CareerCue is an informational resource. While we strive for accuracy, candidates must cross-check all details with the official UPSC notification before applying.