UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment Notificaion Out 2026 Apply Online for 349 Posts -Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Assistant Commandants (Group a) notification 2026, official website on 20th February 2026 www.upsc.gov.in released on. Through UPSC Assistant Commandants (Group a) recruitment 2026, a total of 349 vacancies have been announced.
Candidates between 20 and 25 years old who have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized university are eligible to apply for These Assistant Commandants (Group a) vacancies. The online application process for UPSC Assistant Commandants (Group a) recruitment 2026 has started on 20th February 2026 and will be open till 12th March 2026.
Candidates can download the official Notification PDF and apply online from the direct link given below in this article.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC Recruitment 249 notification for the post of Assistant Commandant (Group A) for which the online application window is open from 20th February 2026 to 12th March 2026 www.upsc.gov.in available at.

UPSC Assistant Commandants Vacancy 2026ย Details
| S.No | Force Name | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Border Security Force (BSF) | 108 |
| 2 | Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | 106 |
| 3 | Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | 70 |
| 4 | Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) | 53 |
| 5 | Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) | 12 |
| TOTAL | 349 | |
UPSC Assistant Commandants Recruitment 2026ย Overview
| Company Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Commandants (Group A) in Central Armed Police Forces – BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB |
| No of Posts | 349 Posts |
| Advt No | Examination Notice No. 08/2026-CAPF |
| Salary | Group A (Details not mentioned in notification) |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree from a University incorporated by an Act of Central/State Legislature or deemed University under UGC Act, 1956 |
| Age Limit | 20 to 25 Years (as on 01-08-2026) |
| Start Date for Apply | 20/02/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply | 12/03/2026 (till 18:00 hours) |
| Exam Date | 19th July, 2026 |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in, https://upsconline.nic.in |
UPSC Assistant Commandants Vacancy
Important Note
Upar di gayi vacancies final nahi hain. Department ki requirement ke according number badh ya ghat sakta hai. Reservation Government ke rules ke hisaab se apply hoga. Total posts ka 10% quota Ex-Servicemen ke liye fixed hai.
Eligibility Details
Nationality
Applicant ka Indian citizen hona zaroori hai.
Agar Central Government ki taraf se written approval mil jata hai, to Nepal aur Bhutan ke citizens ko bhi appointment mil sakti hai.
Gender Eligibility
Is recruitment mein male aur female dono candidates Assistant Commandant ke post ke liye apply kar sakte hain.
Educational Qualification
Candidate ke paas Bachelorโs Degree honi chahiye jo:
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Central ya State Government ke Act ke under bani University se ho,
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ya Parliament ke Act se established institute se ho,
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ya UGC Act, 1956 ke Section-3 ke under Deemed University ho,
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ya phir koi equivalent qualification ho.
Aise candidates jinhone exam de diya hai lekin result ka wait kar rahe hain, unhe bhi apply karne ka mauka milega.
Saath hi, jo students 2026 mein final qualifying exam dene wale hain, wo bhi eligible maane jayenge.
Lekin final selection ke baad candidate ko degree certificate, final marksheet ya provisional certificate rules ke andar submit karna compulsory hoga.
โ ๏ธ Distance learning ya part-time mode se ki gayi Degree, PG ya Diploma qualification accept nahi ki jayegi.
Education se Related Important Points
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Kuch special cases mein Commission, candidate ki qualification ko equivalent standard ka maan sakti hai.
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Government ke dwara recognized professional aur technical degrees rakhne wale candidates bhi eligible hain.
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Har qualification UGC-recognized / Deemed Universities / MHRD-approved autonomous institutes se honi chahiye.
Salary & Posting
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Post Name: Assistant Commandant (Group-A)
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Department: Central Armed Police Forces
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Salary aur allowances Government of India ke Group-A rules ke according milenge.
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Selected candidates ki posting BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP ya SSB mein unki merit rank aur preference ke basis par hogi.
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Exact pay scale notification mein specify nahi kiya gaya hai.
Age Limit (01 August 2026 ke according)
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Minimum Age: 20 years
(Candidate ka janam 1 August 2006 ke baad nahi hona chahiye) -
Maximum Age: 25 years
(Candidate ka janam 2 August 2001 se pehle nahi hona chahiye)
Age Relaxation Rules
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SC / ST candidates: Maximum 5 years
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OBC candidates: Maximum 3 years (eligible reservation ke saath)
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Central Govt Employees / Ex-Servicemen: 5 years tak
(Total relaxation 5 saal se zyada nahi hogi) -
Agar candidate SC/ST/OBC ke saath Govt Employee ya Ex-Serviceman bhi hai, to combined age relaxation milega.
Age se Related Important Instructions
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Date of Birth wahi valid hogi jo Matric ya Secondary School certificate mein mention ho.
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Age proof ke liye affidavit, horoscope, municipal birth record ya service book accept nahi honge.
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Online form submit hone ke baad Date of Birth change karne ka option nahi milega, chahe reason kuch bhi ho.
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In rules ke alawa kisi bhi condition mein age limit relax nahi ki jayegi.
๐ Application Fee (Step-by-Step)
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male Candidates) | โน200/- (Sirf Do Sau Rupaye) |
| All Female Candidates / SC / ST | โน0/- (No Fee โ Completely Free) |
๐ณ Payment Mode (Kaise Fee Pay Karni Hai)
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Fee sirf online mode se pay hogi
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Allowed options:
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Net Banking (kisi bhi bank ka)
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Credit Card / Debit Card (Visa, Master, RuPay)
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UPI
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โ Note:
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Kisi aur mode (Cash, DD, etc.) se payment valid nahi hogi
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Fee pay nahi ki (jab applicable ho) to application direct reject ho jayegi
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Ek baar fee pay karne ke baad refund nahi milega
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OBC/EWS candidates ke liye koi fee exemption nahi hai, full fee deni hogi
๐ Important Dates (Yaad Rakhne Wali Dates)
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 20 February 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 20 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 12 March 2026 (6:00 PM tak) |
| Written Examination Date | 19 July 2026 |
| Paper-I Exam Timing | 10:00 AM โ 12:00 Noon |
| Paper-II Exam Timing | 2:00 PM โ 5:00 PM |
| e-Admit Card Download | Exam se pehle wali week ka last working day |
| PST / PET | Written Exam Result ke baad |
| Interview / Personality Test | PST/PET ke baad |
| Medical Test | Interview ke baad |
๐ง Selection Process (Poora Step-by-Step)
๐น Stage 1: Written Examination (19 July 2026)
๐ Paper-I Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Subject | General Ability & Intelligence |
| Total Marks | 250 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Type | Objective (MCQ) |
| Language | Hindi & English |
| Negative Marking | Har galat answer par 0.33 marks cut |
Topics Include:
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Reasoning & Aptitude
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General Science
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Current Affairs (National & International)
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Indian Polity & Economy
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History & Geography (India + World)
๐ Paper-II Details
| Details | Information |
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| Subject | General Studies, Essay & Comprehension |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Type | Descriptive |
Part-A (Essay โ 80 Marks)
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Hindi ya English mein likh sakte ho
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Topics: Freedom Struggle, Polity, Economy, Security, Human Rights, Analytical Thinking
Part-B (Language โ 120 Marks)
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Sirf English mein
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Comprehension, Precis Writing, Grammar, Counter Arguments
โ ๏ธ Important Rules:
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Har paper ka separate qualifying marks hoga
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Pehle Paper-I check hoga
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Paper-II sirf un candidates ka check hoga jo Paper-I qualify karenge
๐ Stage 2: PST / PET (Physical Tests)
๐ Physical Standards
| Category | Height | Chest | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 165 cm | 81 cm + 5 cm expansion | 50 kg |
| Female | 157 cm | Not Applicable | 46 kg |
โ Measurement centimeter ke one decimal tak accurate hogi
โ Weight height & age ke chart ke according hona chahiye
๐ Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
For Men
| Event | Standard |
|---|---|
| 100 Meter Race | 16 Seconds |
| 800 Meter Race | 3 Min 45 Sec |
| Long Jump | 3.5 Meter (3 chances) |
| Shot Put (7.26 Kg) | 4.5 Meter (3 chances) |
For Women
| Event | Standard |
|---|---|
| 100 Meter Race | 18 Seconds |
| 800 Meter Race | 4 Min 45 Sec |
| Long Jump | 3.0 Meter (3 chances) |
๐ Female candidates ko pregnancy self-declaration deni hogi
๐ฃ Stage 3: Interview / Personality Test
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Conducted By | Union Public Service Commission |
| Eligible | Sirf PST/PET qualified candidates |
โญ NCC โBโ ya โCโ certificate holders ko extra consideration milega
โ PET fail candidates ko interview nahi milega
๐ฅ Stage 4: Medical Standards Test (MST)
| Check | Details |
|---|---|
| Eye Sight | 6/6 ya 6/9 (better eye) |
| Near Vision | N6 / N9 |
| Colour Vision | CP-III (Ishihara) |
| LASIK | Allowed (rules ke under) |
โ ๏ธ UNFIT candidates Review Medical Board ke liye next day appear kar sakte hain
โ ๏ธ MST appeal 24 hours ke andar karni hoti hai
๐ Final Merit & Selection
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Final merit = Written Exam + Interview Marks
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Medical unfit candidate select nahi hoga
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Tie-breaking order:
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Written exam total marks
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Paper-I marks
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Age (Senior ko preference)
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Commission ka decision
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๐ How to Apply (Online Apply Process)
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Visit official website: https://upsconline.nic.in |
| Step 2 | Account Creation |
| Step 3 | Universal Registration Number (URN) |
| Step 4 | Common Application Form (CAF) |
| Step 5 | Exam-specific form (fee, centre, force preference) |
| Step 6 | Fee payment (if applicable) |
| Step 7 | Final submit & print/save form |
๐ Required Documents (Ready Rakhein)
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Passport size photo (.jpg, 20โ200 KB)
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Signature (.jpg, 20โ100 KB, black pen)
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Live photograph (form ke time)
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Photo ID (Aadhaar/Voter/PAN/Passport etc.)
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Date of Birth proof
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Educational certificates
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Category certificate (if applicable)
๐ OBC & EWS Certificates prescribed dates ke beech hi valid honge
โ ๏ธ Important Instructions (Last Mein Dhyan Rakhein)
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Last Date: 12 March 2026 (6 PM)
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Last day ka wait na karein
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Admit Card online download hoga
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Post ya email se admit card nahi aayega
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Written result ke baad 15 days ke andar details update karni hongi
UPSC Assistant Commandants Important Links
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