Short Info : Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandant) Examination - 2026 (349 Vacancies). Those who are interested in this Recruitment and fulfill the eligibility can apply online from 20 February, 2026 to 12 March, 2026. For the information of eligibility, age limit, selection procedure, pay scale, syllabus in recruitment, read the notification and then apply.

Important Dates
Application Start Date
20 February, 2026
Last Date For Applying Online
12 March, 2026 Till 6:00 PM
Last Date For Paying Exam Fees
12 March, 2026 Till 6:00 PM
Exam Date
19 July, 2026
Admit Card for Exam
Available Soon
Eligibility Details
Age Limit
20-25 Years (As on August, 2026)
Age Relaxation
As Per Rules.
Application Fees Info
General / OBC / EWS Category Candidates
200 Rs./-
Female / SC / ST Category Candidates
0 Rs./-
Payment Mode
Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.
Vacancy Info

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandant) Examination - 2026 (349 Vacancies) - Total Post & Qualification

Post NameTotal PostQualification

Assistant Commandant

349

  • Any Bachelor Degree.

Department Wise Vacancies

BSF

CRPF

CISF

ITBP

SSB

Total

108

106

70

12

53

349

Paper I Exam Pattern

Negative Marking : 1/3rd

Exam Type : Objective Type

SubjectMarksDuration
General Mental Ability, General Science, Current Events of National and International Importance, Indian Polity & Economy, History of India, Indian and World Geography25002 Hours

Paper II Exam Pattern

Exam Type : Subjective Type

SubjectMarksDuration
Essay (English / Hindi) 80 Marks03 Hours
Comprehension (English) 120 Marks
Total 200 Marks03 Hours

Physical Eligibility Details

Type

Male

Female

Height

165 CM

157 CM

Chest

81-86 CM

NA

Weight

50 KG

46 KG

100 Meters Race

16 Second

18 Second

800 Meters Race

3 Min 45 Sec.

4 Min 45 Sec.

Long Jump

03.5 Meter

03 Meter

Shot Put (7.26 Kg)

04.5 Meter

NA

How to Apply

  • Visit the official website : Go to https://upsconline.nic.in to access the online application portal.

  • Register for URN : Complete the account creation and universal registration to generate your unique Universal Registration Number (URN).

  • Fill the Common Application Form (CAF) : Log in and fill the Common Application Form, which includes uploading your photograph, live photo, and signature.

  • Complete the Examination Specific Module : Fill out the examination-specific module, including selection of exam centers and payment of the required fee of Rs. 200 (if applicable).

  • Submit the application : Finalize and submit your application by the deadline of 12th March, 2026, till 18:00 hours.

Selection Process

  • Written Examination
    • Paper-I : General Ability and Intelligence
    • Paper-II : General Studies, Essay and Comprehension
  • Physical Standards Tests/Physical Efficiency Tests
  • Interview/Personality Test
  • Medical Standards Tests
  • Final Selection/Merit
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