UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026 for 349 posts | UPSC Assistant Commandants vacancy notification 2026

UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026 for 349 posts | UPSC Assistant Commandants vacancy notification 2026 | UPSC Sarkari Naukri for 349 Assistant Commandant Posts in BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released its UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026 notification. The UPSC CAPF 2026 notification (Examination Notice No. 08/2026-CAPF) invites online applications for a total of 349 vacancies for the post of Assistant Commandants (Group A) in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF).

Interested candidates looking for the latest UPSC jobs or government jobs in central armed forces should note the application dates and UPSC CAPF eligibility details provided below.

UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026 Details

Name of Posts: Assistant Commandants (ACs) in CAPFs
Total No of Posts: 349

The vacancies are distributed across the following forces:

Name of Force	Total Vacancies
Border Security Force (BSF)	108
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)	106
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)	70
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)	12
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)	53
Total	349

Important Note:

The number of vacancies mentioned is liable to alteration.
10% of the total vacancies are earmarked for Ex-servicemen.
Reservation will be given effect to as per the policy of the Government.

UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026 Eligibility

Candidates must ensure they fulfill all eligibility conditions as per the Rules notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Educational Qualification:

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent.

Age Limit:

The age limit will be as per the Rules for the CAPF (ACs) Examination, 2026 notified by the Government. Candidates are advised to check the detailed notification for exact age criteria and relaxation.

UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026 Centres of Examination

The UPSC CAPF AC written examination will be held at the following centres across India. Candidates can choose their preferred centre while filling out the application form.

SL No.	Centre Name	SL No.	Centre Name
1	AGARTALA	21	JABALPUR
2	AGRA	22	JAIPUR
3	AJMER	23	JAMMU
4	AHMEDABAD	24	JODHPUR
5	AIZAWL	25	JORHAT
6	ALIGARH	26	KOCHI
7	ALLAHABAD	27	KOHIMA
8	AURANGABAD	28	KOLKATA
9	BENGALURU	29	LUCKNOW
10	BAREILLY	30	LUDHIANA
11	BHOPAL	31	MADURAI
12	BILASPUR	32	MUMBAI
13	CHANDIGARH	33	MEERUT
14	CHENNAI	34	NAGPUR
15	CUTTACK	35	PANAJI (GOA)
16	DEHRADUN	36	PATNA
17	DELHI	37	PRAYAGRAJ
18	DHARWAD	38	RAIPUR
19	DISPUR	39	RANCHI
20	GANGTOK	40	SHILLONG

SL No.	Centre Name	SL No.	Centre Name
41	SHIMLA	46	THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
42	SRINAGAR	47	TIRUPATI
43	TEZPUR	48	UDAIPUR
44	HYDERABAD	49	VARANASI
45	IMPHAL	50	VISHAKHAPATNAM

UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026 Mode of Selection

The UPSC CAPF selection process will consist of:

Written Examination to be held on 19th July 2026
Physical Standards Tests (PST) / Physical Efficiency Tests (PET)
Interview/Personality Test

UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026 Examination Fee

Candidates (except Female/SC/ST Candidates who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay fee of Rs.200/- (Rupees Two Hundred only) either by using Net Banking Facility of any Bank or by using Visa/Master/RuPay/Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment for appearing in CAPF (ACs) Exam, 2026.

UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026 online start date: 20th February, 2026
UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026 last date to apply: 12th March, 2026 (up to 18:00 hours)
UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026 Date of Written Examination: 19th July, 2026
UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026 Issue of e-Admit Card: Last working day of the preceding week of the examination date

How to Apply for UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026

Candidates are required to apply online only through the UPSC website. The application process is completely online and involves multiple steps.

Application Process:

Visit the Portal: Go to the official UPSC application website: https://upsconline.nic.in.
Account Creation: If not already registered, create an account to generate a Universal Registration Number (URN).
Fill Common Application Form (CAF): Fill in the required details and upload necessary documents, including photograph and signature as per specifications. A live photograph capture is also required.
Fill Examination Specific Form: Complete the module for CAPF (ACs) Exam, 2026, including selecting exam centres and paying the fee.
Submit Application: After successful submission, note down the Application Number and URN for future reference.

Documents to be uploaded:

Photograph (as per specifications)
Signature (as per specifications)
Supporting documents for date of birth, educational qualification, category claim (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Ex-servicemen), etc.

Important Notes for Application:

Candidates must have a valid Photo ID Card (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, Passport, etc.) details ready.
No correction/alteration in the application form is allowed after submission.
A one-time facility is available to update the URN Profile, but changes will not reflect in already submitted applications.
Candidates qualified for PST/PET will have a 15-day window after the written result to update their educational qualification details online.

Interested and eligible candidates for this UPSC CAPF government job are suggested to read all details from the official links:

UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026 Official Notification: Click here
UPSC CAPF AC Online Application Link: https://upsconline.nic.in
UPSC Official Website: https://upsc.gov.in

Helpline for Candidates

The Commission has established a dedicated helpline to assist candidates during the application process from 20.02.2026 to 12.03.2026.

Helpline No: 011-24041001 (10:00 AM to 5:30 PM on working days)
Email ID: upscsoap@nic.in

Important Instructions for Candidates

Candidates must use black ball point pen only for writing and marking answers in the OMR sheets.
There will be negative marking for wrong answers in the objective type paper.
Mobile phones, pagers, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, or any electronic equipment are strictly prohibited at the examination venue.
Candidates should reach the exam venue at least 30 minutes prior to the commencement of each session.
Face authentication will be mandatory for all candidates at the examination venue.
An online portal (QPRep) will be available for appeared candidates to submit representations on the question paper and answer key for 5 days after the exam.

FAQs – UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026

1. What is the name of the recruitment?
Ans: This is the UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandants Examination, 2026 for 349 posts.
2. What is the total number of UPSC CAPF vacancies?
Ans: There are a total of 349 vacancies for Assistant Commandants in BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB.
3. Which forces are included in this recruitment?
Ans: The recruitment is for BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB.
4. What is the educational qualification required?
Ans: Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
5. Where will the UPSC CAPF examination be held?
Ans: The examination will be held at 50 centres across India including Agartala, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Imphal, Kolkata, Mumbai, and others.
6. How to apply for UPSC CAPF AC posts?
Ans: Eligible candidates must apply online only through the official UPSC website at https://upsconline.nic.in.
7. When is the last date to apply for UPSC CAPF Recruitment?
Ans: The last date for online application is 12th March, 2026 up to 18:00 hours.
8. When will the UPSC CAPF written exam be held?
Ans: The written examination is scheduled for 19th July, 2026.