Union Public Service Commission has released the official notification for recruitment to the post of Assistant Commandants (Group A) in Central Armed Police Forces for the year 2026. A total of 349 vacancies have been announced under this recruitment.
Eligible candidates with a Bachelor’s degree can apply online within the prescribed dates. The selection process includes a written examination, physical tests, interview, and medical examination. Important details related to eligibility, vacancies, application fee, and selection process are given below.
Overview of UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandants Recruitment 2026
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission |
| Advt No. | Examination Notice No. 08/2026-CAPF |
| Post Name | Assistant Commandants (Group A) |
| No. of Posts | 349 |
| Category | Government |
| Type | Permanent |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, PST/PET, Interview, Medical Test |
All important information related to this recruitment is provided below for easy reference.
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important dates.
| Notification Date | 20 February 2026 |
| Start Date of Online Application | 20 February 2026 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 12 March 2026 (till 18:00 hours) |
| Written Examination Date | 19 July 2026 |
Vacancy Details of UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2026
| Force Name | No. of Vacancies |
| 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 |
| Total | 349 |
Eligibility Criteria of UPSC CAPF Vacancies
| Post | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
| Assistant Commandants (Group A) | Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent qualification | 20 to 25 years as on 01 August 2026 |
Candidates must be Indian citizens. Both male and female candidates are eligible. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules for reserved categories.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | Rs. 200 |
| SC / ST / All Female Candidates | Nil |
The fee must be paid through online modes only. The fee once paid is non-refundable.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following stages:
Written Examination
Physical Standards Test and Physical Efficiency Test
Interview / Personality Test
Medical Standards Test
Final selection will be based on written examination and interview marks, subject to medical fitness.
UPSC Official Notification & Apply Details
Official Notification: DOWNLOAD PDF
Apply Online: Online application portal
Official Website: upsc.gov.in and upsconline.nic.in