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

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 Name												Total Post	Qualification
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
Subject	Marks	Duration
General Mental Ability, General Science, Current Events of National and International Importance, Indian Polity & Economy, History of India, Indian and World Geography	250	02 Hours
Paper II Exam Pattern

Exam Type : Subjective Type
Subject	Marks	Duration
Essay (English / Hindi)	80 Marks	03 Hours
Comprehension (English)	120 Marks	03 Hours
Total	200 Marks	03 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