UPSC Central Armed Police Forces – Assistant Commandants (ACs) Examination 2026 – 349 Posts

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2026 notification for recruiting Assistant Commandants (Group A) in various CAPF forces. A total of 349 vacancies have been announced (tentative and subject to change). This is a prestigious opportunity for graduates to join forces like BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB as Assistant Commandants.

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Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 20 February 2026
• Starting Date for Online Application: 20 February 2026
• Last Date for Online Application: 12 March 2026 (till 18:00 hours)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 12 March 2026
• Date of Written Examination: 19 July 2026
  • Paper-I (General Ability and Intelligence): 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
  • Paper-II (General Studies, Essay and Comprehension): 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
• e-Admit Card Download: Last working day of the preceding week of the exam date
• Physical Standards Tests (PST) / Physical Efficiency Tests (PET): After written exam result declaration
• Interview / Personality Test: After qualifying PST/PET
• Medical Standards Tests (MST): After Interview

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Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS (Male candidates): Rs. 200/-
• SC / ST / All Female candidates: Nil (Exempted)
• Payment Mode: Online through Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI only (No other modes accepted; fee non-refundable)

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Vacancy Details

Total Posts: 349 (Tentative, liable to alteration; 10% earmarked for Ex-servicemen)

• 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

Post Name: Assistant Commandants (Group A) in Central Armed Police Forces Reservation: As per Government norms.

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Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)

• Minimum Age: 20 years (born not later than 01 August 2006)
• Maximum Age: 25 years (born not earlier than 02 August 2001)
• Age Relaxation:
  • SC/ST: Up to 5 years
  • OBC: Up to 3 years
  • Civilian Central Government Servants / Ex-Servicemen: Up to 5 years (cumulative for reserved categories in service)

Date of birth must be as per Matriculation/Secondary School certificate; no changes allowed post-submission.

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Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University incorporated by an Act of Central/State Legislature, or equivalent institution under UGC Act, or deemed University.
• Candidates appearing in final year exams of 2026 are eligible but must produce passing proof later.
• Degrees from distance learning/part-time/correspondence not accepted.
• Professional/technical qualifications recognized as equivalent by Government may be considered if from approved institutions.

Nationality: Indian citizen (or subjects of Nepal/Bhutan with Government consent). Both Male and Female candidates are eligible.

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How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online only at https://upsconline.nic.in. Follow these steps:

• Visit the official UPSC website or upsconline.nic.in.
• Complete registration (create account if needed, generate Universal Registration Number – URN).
• Fill the Common Application Form (CAF) and Exam Specific Module.
• Upload required documents: Recent passport-size photo (20-200 KB .jpg), signature (20-100 KB .jpg), live photo, Photo ID, DOB proof, educational certificates, category certificates (OBC/EWS valid dates apply), etc.
• Pay the fee (if applicable) via online modes.
• Select exam centre (first-apply-first-allot basis) and force preferences (BSF/CRPF/CISF/ITBP/SSB).
• Review, submit, and take printout of the application.
• Apply early to secure preferred exam city; no withdrawal allowed.
• After written result, update additional details within 15 days if required.

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Important Links

• Official Notification & Details: https://thesarkarinaukri.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/UC26.pdf
• Apply Online: https://upsconline.nic.in
• UPSC Official Website: https://upsc.gov.in