Overview
The UPSC has announced 349 vacancies for Assistant Commandants (Group A) across BSF, CRPF, CISF, SSB, and ITBP. The recruitment is open to Indian citizens aged 20-25 with a bachelor’s degree, with specific age relaxations for SC/ST, OBC, and ex-servicemen. Applications are accepted online from 20 February to 12 March 2026, with a written exam on 19 July 2026. The selection process includes written tests, physical standards, interview, and medical checks.
Key Details
- Organization
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Qualification
- Bachelor's degree from a university incorporated by an Act of Central/State Legislature or deemed university under UGC Act, 1956, or equivalent qualification
- Vacancies
- 349
- Posted
- 20/02/2026
- Last date to apply
- 12/03/2026 (till 18:00 hours)
Important Dates
| notification_date | 20/02/2026 |
| application_start_date | 20/02/2026 |
| application_last_date | 12/03/2026 (till 18:00 hours) |
| written_exam_date | 19/07/2026 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
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
Selection Process
Written Examination → Physical Standards Tests / Physical Efficiency Tests → Interview / Personality Test → Medical Standards Tests → Final Selection/Merit
How to Apply
Create an account on the UPSC portal, Generate a Universal Registration Number (URN), Fill the Common Application Form (CAF), Complete the Examination Specific Module (enter fees, centre, force preferences), Upload required documents (photograph, signature, ID, certificates, category certificates), Pay the application fee via Net Banking/Credit/Debit Card/UPI, Submit the application and keep a printout or soft copy
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026 Notificaion Out - Apply Online for 349 Posts?
notification date: 20/02/2026; application start date: 20/02/2026; application last date: 12/03/2026 (till 18:00 hours); written exam date: 19/07/2026
What is the application fee?
General/OBC/EWS (Male): 200; Female: 0; SC/ST: 0
What is the age limit?
20 to 25 years (as on 01-08-2026) with age relaxation: SC/ST up to 5 years, OBC up to 3 years, Civilian Central Government Servants/Ex-Servicemen up to 5 years
What is the selection process?
Written Examination → Physical Standards Tests / Physical Efficiency Tests → Interview / Personality Test → Medical Standards Tests → Final Selection/Merit