UPSC CAPF ACs Overview
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released official notification for the recruitment of 349 Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) vacancies. Online applications start from 20th February 2026 and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official UPSC website. The last date to submit the application form is 12th March 2026.
| Company | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Commandants (Group A) in Central Armed Police Forces - BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB |
| Advertisement No. | 08/2026-CAPF |
| Total Posts | 349 |
| Age Limit | 20-25 years (as on 01/08/2026) |
| Salary | Not Mentioned |
| Category | Group A |
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree from a University incorporated by an Act of Central/State Legislature or deemed University under UGC Act, 1956 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Start Date of Apply | 20/02/2026 |
| Last Date of Apply | 12/03/2026 |
| Application Fee | General/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹200/- SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Female Candidates: No Fee Payment Mode: Online (BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay) |
| Website | https://upsconline.nic.in/ |
UPSC CAPF ACs Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of vacancy |
|---|---|
| BSF | 108 |
| CRPF | 106 |
| ITBP | 12 |
| SSB | 53 |
| CISF | 70 |
| Total | 349 |
UPSC CAPF ACs Eligibility Criteria
| Nationality | Indian |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 20-25 years (as on 01/08/2026) |
| Qualification | A candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree of a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section-3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 or possess an equivalent qualification. |
| Gender | Both Male and Female candidates are eligible for appointment to the post of Assistant Commandants. |
UPSC CAPF ACs Age Limits and Relaxation
A candidate must have attained the age of 20 years and must not have attained the age of 25 years on 1st August, 2026, i.e. he/she must have been born not earlier than 2nd August, 2001 and not later than 1st August, 2006.
The upper age limit prescribed above will be relaxable:
- upto a maximum of five (05) years if a candidate belongs to a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe.
- upto a maximum of three (03) years in the case of candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes who are eligible to avail of reservation applicable to such candidates.
- upto a maximum of five (05) years for Civilian Central Government Servants in accordance with the existing instructions of the Central Government. Ex-Servicemen will also be eligible for this relaxation.
UPSC CAPF ACs Selection Process
- Written Examination
- Personality Test (Interview)
- Document Verification
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
UPSC CAPF ACs Important Dates
| Official Notification Date | 20/02/2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Start Date | 20/02/2026 |
| Online Form Apply End Date | 12/03/2026 - 6:00pm |
| Last Date of Online Fee Payment | 12/03/2026 |
| Date of Commencement of Examination | 19/07/2026 |
| Age limit as on | 01/08/2026 |
| Duration of Examination | One Day |
UPSC CAPF ACs How to Apply
- Step 1: Go to official website https://upsconline.nic.in
- Step 2: Create Account and generate Universal Registration Number (URN)
- Step 3: Fill the Application Form carefully
- Step 4: Upload Photo, Signature & Certificates
- Step 5: Select Examination Centre from available options
- Step 5: Pay Application Fee (if applicable)
- Step 6: Submit the Application Form
- Step 7: Take Printout of Application
UPSC CAPF ACs Important Links
| Official Website Link | Click Here → |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Link | Apply Here → |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF → |