The UPSC released the CAPF (ACs) 2026 notification on February 20, 2026, inviting applications for 349 Assistant Commandant vacancies. The written exam is scheduled for July 19, 2026. Applications must be submitted online at upsconline.nic.in by March 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced a total of 349 vacancies for the CAPF Assistant Commandant (AC) 2026 examination. The force-wise breakdown of the vacancies is as follows:
- BSF: 108
- CRPF: 106
- CISF: 70
- SSB: 53
- ITBP: 12
Key Details for CAPF AC 2026:
- Total Vacancies: 349 across BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB.
- Application Period: Feb 20, 2026, to March 12, 2026.
- Exam Date: July 19, 2026.
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree; Age 20–25 years (born between Aug 2, 2001, and Aug 1, 2006).
- Selection Process: Written Examination (Paper I & II), Physical Standards/Efficiency Test (PST/PET), and Interview/Personality Test.
Exam Structure:
- Paper I (General Ability & Intelligence): 250 Marks (Objective)
- Paper II (General Studies, Essay & Comprehension): 200 Marks (Descriptive)