UPSC CAPF 2025 Last Date to Apply for 357 Assistant Commandant Posts is 25 March
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has opened applications for 357 posts in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) through the Assistant Commandants (ACs) Examination 2025. The online application window will close on 25th March 2025 at 6:00 PM. Interested and eligible candidates must complete the application process before the deadline.
The recruitment drive includes vacancies across various forces such as BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB. The selection process involves a written exam, physical and medical tests, and a personality test. The written examination is scheduled to be held on 3rd August 2025.
To apply, candidates must visit the official website upsconline.gov.in and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) before submitting their application. Important details related to eligibility, age limit, application fee, and selection stages are mentioned below—
Important Dates:
The registration process for UPSC CAPF 2025 will close on 25 March 2025 at 6:00 PM.
- Notification Release Date: 5 March 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 25 March 2025 (till 6:00 PM)
- Written Exam Date: 3 August 2025
Vacancy Details:
Union Public Service Commission has invited applications from candidates fulfilling the required criteria to fill up the following vacant positions:
Post Name: Assistant Commandant (Group A)
No. of Posts: 357
Post-wise vacancy details:
- Border Security Force (BSF): 24
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF): 204
- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF): 92
- Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP): 04
- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB): 33
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates interested in applying can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, and other essential details below.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. Candidates who are in the final year of their degree program can also apply, provided they submit proof of qualification before the final selection.
The minimum age limit is 20 years and the maximum is 25 years as of 1 August 2025. Candidates must have been born between 2 August 2000 and 1 August 2005. Relaxations are applicable as per government rules: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 5 years for Ex-servicemen and Government employees.
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply through the UPSC official portal.
How to Apply:
Candidates must visit upsconline.gov.in, register using One Time Registration (OTR), and fill out the application form. Upload required documents, pay the applicable fee, and submit the form before 6:00 PM on 25 March 2025.
Application Fee:
The application fee for the recruitment process is structured according to categories:
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹ 200
- SC/ST/Female Candidates: No fee
Payment can be made via SBI branch cash deposit, debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking.
Selection Process:
The selection of candidates will be on the basis of the following stages:
Candidates will first appear for a written examination consisting of objective and descriptive papers on 3 August 2025. Those who qualify will move to the next stages which include a Physical Standards and Efficiency Test (PST/PET), a medical examination, and finally an interview or personality test carrying 150 marks. The final merit list will be prepared based on the performance in the written exam and interview.
Candidates who wish to apply for the UPSC CAPF ACs 2025 exam must download the official notification pdf. The official notification contains all the detailed information about eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, and selection procedure.
Official Notification PDF
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