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UPSC CAPF AC 2026 – 349 Assistant Commandant Posts in BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB

Union Public Service Commission — Ministry of Home Affairs
📋 349 Vacancies 💰 Pay Level 10 (7th CPC) — Basic Pay: Rs. 56,100/month. Gross salary with DA, HRA & allowances: approx. Rs. 70,000–85,000/month. 👁️ 28 views
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📅 Important Dates

Application Start Date 20 Feb 2026
Application End Date 12 Mar 2026
Exam Date 2026-07-19

📋 Vacancy & Pay Details

Total Vacancies 349
Category-wise Vacancies

The Union Public Service Commission has announced 349 vacancies for the post of Assistant Commandant (Group A) in the Central Armed Police Forces through the CAPF AC Examination 2026. Ten percent of the vacancies are earmarked for ex-servicemen.

ForceVacancies
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
Total349

Reservations for SC/ST/OBC/EWS are as per central government norms. Candidates with ex-serviceman status get preference in 10% of vacancies.
Pay Scale Pay Level 10 (7th CPC) — Basic Pay: Rs. 56,100/month. Gross salary with DA, HRA & allowances: approx. Rs. 70,000–85,000/month.
Location —
Department Union Public Service Commission
Ministry Ministry of Home Affairs

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institution. There is no minimum percentage requirement specified. Final-year degree students are not eligible — the degree must be complete.

Candidates must be Indian nationals. Citizens of Nepal, Bhutan, and persons of Indian origin from specified countries can also apply subject to a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India.
Age Limit 20 – 25 years
Age Relaxation General / EWS: 20–25 years. OBC: up to 28 years (+3 years). SC/ST: up to 30 years (+5 years). Civilian Central Govt. employees (5+ years continuous service): up to 30 years. Ex-servicemen: as per notification. PwBD: +10 years (General), +13 years (OBC), +15 years (SC/ST).
Nationality Indian

💳 Application Fee

General / OBC ₹200
SC / ST / PH ₹0
Payment Mode Online – Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card

🏆 Selection Process

  1. Paper I — Written Exam (Objective): General Ability and Intelligence test. 250 marks, 2 hours. Multiple-choice questions testing analytical reasoning, aptitude, and awareness.
  2. Paper II — Written Exam (Descriptive): General Studies, Essay, and Comprehension. 200 marks, 3 hours. Tests language skills and knowledge of current affairs, governance, and social issues.
  3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST): Conducted for candidates who qualify the written exam. Height, chest, and physical tasks are assessed. Qualifying in nature.
  4. Medical Standard Test: Physical fitness and medical standards check at an approved Armed Forces / CAPF Medical Centre.
  5. Personality Test / Interview: 150 marks. Assessed by a UPSC board for leadership traits, communication, and suitability for paramilitary command roles.
  6. Final Merit List: Based on Written Exam (450) + Personality Test (150) = 600 marks total.

📝 How to Apply

  1. Visit upsconline.nic.in — the official UPSC online application portal.
  2. Click on "Online Application for Various Examinations of UPSC" and select the CAPF (AC) Examination 2026 link.
  3. Complete Part I of the application form with personal, educational, and communication details.
  4. Upload a recent passport-size photograph and specimen signature in the specified format and dimensions.
  5. Complete Part II and pay the application fee of Rs. 200 via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI. Female and SC/ST candidates are exempted.
  6. Print or save your final application form with the registration number for future reference.
  7. Download the admit card from the UPSC website approximately 10 days before the exam date (July 19, 2026).

📊 Exam Pattern

Paper I — General Ability & Intelligence (Objective):

  • Total Marks: 250 | Duration: 2 hours (Morning: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
  • Negative marking: 1/3 of marks per wrong answer
  • Covers: Reasoning, analytical ability, quantitative aptitude, current affairs, and general knowledge

Paper II — General Studies, Essay & Comprehension (Descriptive):

  • Total Marks: 200 | Duration: 3 hours (Afternoon: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
  • No negative marking
  • Covers: Essay writing, précis/comprehension, and questions on Indian polity, society, economy, history, and internal security

Personality Test / Interview: 150 marks.

PET Qualifying Standards:

TestMale StandardFemale Standard
100 metres race16 seconds18 seconds
800 metres race3 min 45 sec4 min 45 sec
Long Jump3.5 metres3.0 metres
Shot Put (7.26 kg / 4 kg)4.5 metres—

🔗 Important Links

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Official Website 🌐 https://upsc.gov.in

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Age must be between 20 and 25 years as on the closing date of application (OBC: up to 28; SC/ST: up to 30 years). Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply.

The 349 vacancies are distributed across five CAPFs: BSF (108), CRPF (106), CISF (70), SSB (53), and ITBP (12). Candidates are allotted a force based on merit and preference.

An Assistant Commandant in CAPF is placed at Pay Level 10 (7th CPC) with a Basic Pay of Rs. 56,100 per month. With DA, HRA, and various paramilitary allowances, the gross monthly salary ranges from Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 85,000 depending on posting location.

Yes. Candidates who qualify the written examination (Paper I and Paper II) must appear for a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST). Males must run 100m in 16 seconds and 800m in 3 minutes 45 seconds. The test is qualifying in nature.

The UPSC CAPF AC Written Examination 2026 is scheduled for July 19, 2026. Applications were open from February 20 to March 12, 2026. The final stage — Personality Test / Interview — is held after PET/PST results are declared.

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UPSC CAPF AC 2026 – 349 Assistant Commandant Posts in BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB
Vacancies
349
Last Date
12 Mar 2026
Pay Scale
Pay Level 10 (7th CPC) — Basic Pay: Rs. 56,100/month. Gross salary with DA, HRA & allowances: approx. Rs. 70,000–85,000/month.
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