Union Public Service Commission (UPSC CAPF AC 2026 Notification) has released the official for the Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2026. The exam will be conducted on 19 July 2026 for recruitment in BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB.

As per official notification ExamNotifi_CAPF_AC_Exam_2026_En…, a total of 349 vacancies are announced.

Vacancy Overview

Particular	Details
Exam Name	CAPF (Assistant Commandants) Exam 2026
Conducting Body	Union Public Service Commission
Total Vacancies	349
Application Mode	Online
Last Date to Apply	❌ Application Closed
Exam Date	19 July 2026
Official Website	https://upsconline.nic.in

The application window for UPSC CAPF AC 2026 is now closed. Candidates who applied successfully should wait for the exam date and admit card announcement.

Force-wise Vacancy Details

Force	Vacancies
BSF	108
CRPF	106
CISF	70
ITBP	12
SSB	53
Total	349

(Vacancies liable to change as per notification)

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (As on 1 August 2026)

Criteria	Details
Minimum Age	20 Years
Maximum Age	25 Years
Date of Birth Range	2 August 2001 to 1 August 2006

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST	5 Years
OBC	3 Years
Civilian Central Govt Servants	5 Years
Ex-Servicemen	As per rules

Educational Qualification

• Candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
• Final year candidates can apply but must produce proof at later stage.

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹200
SC / ST / Female	Exempted

Payment Mode: Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI

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Selection Process

1. Written Examination
2. Physical Standards Test (PST)
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
4. Interview / Personality Test
5. Medical Examination
6. Final Merit List

Written Exam Pattern

Paper I – General Ability & Intelligence

• 250 Marks
• Objective Type
• Negative Marking (1/3 deduction)

Paper II – General Studies, Essay & Comprehension

• 200 Marks
• Essay in English or Hindi
• Comprehension in English only

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Test	Men	Women
100 Meter Race	16 sec	18 sec
800 Meter Race	3 min 45 sec	4 min 45 sec
Long Jump	3.5 m	3.0 m
Shot Put	4.5 m	Not Applicable

Documents Required While Filling Form

Document	Required
Matric Certificate (DOB Proof)	Yes
Graduation Degree / Final Marksheet	Yes
Photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID etc.)	Yes
Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)	If applicable
Ex-Servicemen Certificate	If applicable
Recent Photograph	Yes
Signature	Yes

Photo & Signature Specifications

Item	Size Limit
Photograph	20 KB – 200 KB (JPG Format)
Signature	20 KB – 100 KB (JPG Format)
Signature Rule	Sign 3 times on white paper with black ink

Live photo capture during form filling is mandatory.

How to Apply – Step-by-Step Guide

1. Visit https://upsconline.nic.in
2. Create URN (Universal Registration Number)
3. Complete Common Application Form
4. Upload photo and signature
5. Fill Examination Specific Module
6. Pay fee (if applicable)
7. Submit and download confirmation

Note: No correction allowed after submission.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	20 February 2026
Last Date to Apply	12 March 2026
Exam Date	19 July 2026

Important Links

Description	Link
Official Notification PDF	Click
Apply Online	Click
UPSC Official Website	https://upsc.gov.in

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