UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 349 Posts

The UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released for 349 Assistant Commandant (AC) posts in Central Armed Police Forces. This is a golden opportunity for candidates who dream of serving the nation as a Group A Gazetted Officer in forces like CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, and SSB.

In this blog, we will cover vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, selection process, salary, exam pattern, and how to apply.

Important Dates (Expected)

• Online Apply Start Date : 20 February 2026

• Online Apply Last Date : 12 March 2026

• Last Date For Fee Payment : 12 March 2026

• Total Post: 349 Posts

About CAPF Assistant Commandant (AC)

The recruitment is conducted by Union Public Service Commission for officer-level posts in the following forces:

• Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)

• Border Security Force (BSF)

• Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)

• Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)

• Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)

Assistant Commandant is a Group A officer post, equivalent to a Lieutenant in the Army.

Total Vacancies: 349 Posts

Department Name	No. Of Post	Eligibility Criteria
BSF	108	A Bachelor’s Degree In Any Stream From A Recognized University In India. Physical Eligibility Requirements Must Also Be Met.
CRPF	106
CISF	70
ITBP	12
SSB	53

The vacancies are distributed among different forces (as per official notification). Category-wise reservation applies as per Government norms.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

• Final-year students can also apply (subject to conditions).

Age Limit

• 20 to 25 years (as per notification year).

• Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC and other categories as per government rules.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of:

1️⃣ Written Examination
2️⃣ Physical Standards Test (PST) / Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
3️⃣ Medical Examination
4️⃣ Interview / Personality Test

Final merit is prepared based on written exam + interview marks.

Exam Pattern

Paper I (Objective Type)

• General Ability & Intelligence

• 250 Marks

• 2 Hours

Paper II (Descriptive Type)

• General Studies, Essay & Comprehension

• 200 Marks

• 3 Hours

Physical Standards (Brief Overview)

• Height requirements (separate for male/female candidates)

• Chest measurement (for males)

• Running test, long jump, shot put etc.

Detailed standards are mentioned in the official notification.

Salary & Benefits

Selected candidates will receive:

• Pay Level 10 (7th CPC)

• Approx Salary: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 + Allowances

• DA, HRA, TA

• Medical facilities

• Pension benefits

CAPF AC officers enjoy high respect, leadership authority, and adventurous career opportunities.

How to Apply?

1. Visit the official website of UPSC.

2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR).

3. Fill the CAPF AC 2026 application form.

4. Upload required documents.

5. Pay application fee.

6. Submit and take printout for future reference.

Why Choose CAPF AC?

• Direct officer-level entry

• Central government job

• Command leadership role

• Opportunities in anti-terror, border security & internal security

If you aspire to wear the uniform and lead from the front, CAPF Assistant Commandant 2026 is a golden opportunity.

Final Words

The UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026 for 349 posts offers a prestigious career in India’s top paramilitary forces. Start your preparation early, focus on physical fitness, and stay updated with official announcements.