UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026
Published: 20 Jul 2026 · Updated: 22 Jul 2026
349 Total Vacancies
Important Dates
| Application Begin | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Exam Date | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Admit Card Available | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Answer Key Date | 22 Jul 2026 |
Application Fee
| General | ₹200/- |
| OBC | ₹200/- |
| SC / ST | ₹0/- |
| PH / Divyang | ₹0/- |
| Female (All Category) | ₹0/- |
| Payment Mode | Online only — Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, or Cash Card/Mobile Wallet. |
Age Limit & Eligibility
| Minimum Age | 20 years |
| Maximum Age | 25 years |
| Age As On | 01 Aug 2026 |
| Age Relaxation | As per Government of India/UPSC rules for the CAPF (AC) Examination 2026 — generally +3 years for OBC and +5 years for SC/ST candidates. |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university; candidates must also meet the prescribed physical eligibility standards for CAPF Assistant Commandant. |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total | Gen | OBC | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Commandant (CAPF) | 349 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC online application portal at upsconline.nic.in.
- Register with basic details to generate a candidate login for CAPF (AC) Examination 2026.
- Fill in the online application form with personal, educational and category details.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and other documents in the specified format.
- Pay the application fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS or Cash Card/Mobile Wallet (SC/ST, PH and female candidates were exempted).
- Review and submit the form, then save/print the confirmation for future reference.
Selection Process
- Written Examination (Paper I & Paper II)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Interview/Personality Test
- Final Merit List
Force-wise Vacancy Distribution
| Force | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| BSF | 108 |
| CRPF | 106 |
| CISF | 70 |
| ITBP | 12 |
| SSB | 53 |
349 Assistant Commandant vacancies spread across five Central Armed Police Forces.
Current Status (as of 22 July 2026)
The online application window for this recruitment closed on 12 March 2026 and is no longer open for fresh applications. The written examination was conducted on 19 July 2026, admit cards were issued on 10 July 2026, and UPSC released the provisional answer key on 22 July 2026. The result date has not yet been announced by UPSC — candidates should keep checking the official website for updates on PET, medical examination, interview and the final result.
Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here ↗ |
| Apply Online / UPSC Online Portal | Apply Online ↗ |
| Exam Date / Time Table Notice | Click Here ↗ |
| Provisional Answer Key PDF | Click Here ↗ |
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here ↗ |
Important Questions
Q. When does the online application for UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026 start?
Ans. Online applications start on 20 Feb 2026.
Q. What is the last date to apply for UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026?
Ans. The last date to apply online is 12 Mar 2026.
Q. What is the exam date for UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026?
Ans. The exam is scheduled for 19 Jul 2026.
Q. What is the age limit for UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026?
Ans. Minimum age 20 years and maximum age 25 years (as on 01 Aug 2026). See the official notification for age relaxation.
Q. What is the educational qualification for UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026?
Ans. Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university; candidates must also meet the prescribed physical eligibility standards for CAPF Assistant Commandant.
Q. How to apply for UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026?
Ans. Use the official link in the Important Links section on this page, or apply through the official website of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) before the last date.
Q. What is the official website of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?
Ans. The official website link is provided in the Important Links section above.
Disclaimer: SarkariPitara is not an official government website. The information above is aggregated from the official notification for quick reference. Candidates must read the official notification carefully and verify all details from the official website before applying.