UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandants Recruitment 2026 For 349 Posts, Apply Online

AhmadJunaidJobsFebruary 21, 2026361 Views

Union Public Service Commission has released the official notification for recruitment to the post of Assistant Commandants (Group A) in Central Armed Police Forces for the year 2026. A total of 349 vacancies have been announced under this recruitment.

Eligible candidates with a Bachelor’s degree can apply online within the prescribed dates. The selection process includes a written examination, physical tests, interview, and medical examination. Important details related to eligibility, vacancies, application fee, and selection process are given below.

Overview of UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandants Recruitment 2026

Organisation	Union Public Service Commission
Advt No.	Examination Notice No. 08/2026-CAPF
Post Name	Assistant Commandants (Group A)
No. of Posts	349
Category	Government
Type	Permanent
Job Location	Across India
Application Mode	Online
Selection Process	Written Exam, PST/PET, Interview, Medical Test

All important information related to this recruitment is provided below for easy reference.

Important Dates

Below is the table for the important dates.

Notification Date	20 February 2026
Start Date of Online Application	20 February 2026
Last Date of Online Application	12 March 2026 (till 18:00 hours)
Written Examination Date	19 July 2026

Vacancy Details of UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2026

Force Name	No. of Vacancies
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
Total	349

Eligibility Criteria of UPSC CAPF Vacancies

Post	Educational Qualification	Age Limit
Assistant Commandants (Group A)	Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent qualification	20 to 25 years as on 01 August 2026

Candidates must be Indian citizens. Both male and female candidates are eligible. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules for reserved categories.