The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the detailed recruitment notification (Notice No. 08/2026-CAPF) for the selection of eligible candidates for UPSC Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF – AC) Examination 2026 Notification. Interested candidates who fulfill the eligibility conditions can review the detailed breakdown of vacancies, educational qualifications, age criteria, salary package, and application procedure below.
Recruitment Fast Facts
- Conducting Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Post / Role: UPSC Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF – AC) Examination 2026 Notification
- Advertisement Ref: Notice No. 08/2026-CAPF
- Total Vacancies: 506 Posts (Assistant Commandants in BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB)
- Educational Criteria: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University
- Age Limit: 20 to 25 Years as of 01 Aug 2026 (Relaxation: OBC 3 yrs, SC/ST 5 yrs)
- Remuneration / Pay Scale: Pay Level 10 (₹ 56,100 to ₹ 1,77,500) Group A Gazetted Officer
- Job Location: Central Armed Police Forces establishments across India
- Employment Type: Regular Group A Central Police Officer Service
- Selection Process: Written Examination (Paper I General Ability & Intelligence, Paper II General Studies, Essay & Comprehension), Physical Standards/Efficiency Test (PET/PST) and Interview/Personality Test
Key Deadlines and Schedule
Candidates must take note of the crucial dates below to ensure timely submission before the registration portal closes:
| Notification Release Date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 May 2026 (06:00 PM IST) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 14 May 2026 |
| Examination / Selection Schedule | 02 Aug 2026 |
Application Fee Details
- General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹ 200/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates: Nil (Female / SC / ST candidates exempted)
- Payment Mode: Online via Net Banking, UPI, Cards
Selection Procedure & Stages
The recruitment process strictly follows the official recruitment rules outlined by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC):
- Stage 1 (Screening / Prelims): Computer-Based Test (CBT) or preliminary written examination to assess foundational aptitude.
- Stage 2 (Mains / Technical Examination): Subject-specific or comprehensive examination evaluating core competency.
- Stage 3 (Interview / Skill Evaluation): Personality test, document verification, and physical/skill assessment where applicable.
- Stage 4 (Final Merit & Medical): Preparation of category-wise merit list followed by mandatory medical fitness verification.
Required Documents for Application
- Valid Aadhaar Card or Government Identity Proof
- Recent Passport-Size Color Photograph and Scanned Signature
- Educational Mark Sheets and Degree Certificates (Matriculation onward)
- Category / Caste / EWS / PwD Certificate (if claiming reservation)
- Active Mobile Number and Email ID for OTP verification and correspondence
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