Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) 

CAPF AC (Assistant Commandants) Exam 2026 - Advt. No. 08/2026-CPF 

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UPSC Sarkari Job 

Important Dates

  • Application Begin : 20/02/2026
  • Last Date for Apply Online: 12/03/2026 upto 06:00 PM
  • Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 12/03/2026
  • Written Exam Date : 19/07/2026
  • Admit Card Available : To be announced

Application Fee

  • General / OBC : ₹200/-
  • EWS : ₹200/-
  • SC / ST / Female : ₹0/- (No Fee)
  • Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

  • Age Limit: Minimum 20 years and Maximum 25 years (as on 01/08/2026)
  • Selection Process: Written Exam (Paper-I: 250 Marks GS Objective, Paper-II: 200 Marks Descriptive) + Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standards Test (PST) & Medical Test + Interview/Personality Test (150 Marks)
  • Ex-Servicemen Quota: 10% of the total vacancies (approx. 35 seats) are earmarked for Ex-servicemen.
  • Service Preference: You will be asked to fill in your order of preference for these forces during the application process. Your final allocation will depend on your merit rank and your preference.

Vacancy Details - Total 349

Post NameTotalEligibility/Details
Assistant Commandant (BSF) 108
  • Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University
  • Age: 20-25 Yrs as on 01/08/2026
Assistant Commandant (CRPF) 106
Assistant Commandant (CISF) 70
Assistant Commandant (ITBP) 12
Assistant Commandant (SSB) 53

Physical Eligibility Standards

Male Candidates

Female Candidates

CategoryGeneral/OBCCategoryGeneral/OBC
Height165 cmHeight157 cm
Weight50 kgWeight46 kg
Chest (Unexpanded)81 cm--
Chest (Expanded)86 cm--
Note: Weight must be proportionate to your age and height according to the official UPSC medical chart.

Physical Efficiency Test Standards

Test TypeStandards
800 M RaceMale: 3 min 45 sec | Female: 4 min 45 sec
100 M RaceMale: 16 sec | Female: 18 sec
Long JumpMale: 3.5 m (3 chances) | Female: 3 m (3 chances)
Shot PutMale: 4.5 m (7.26 kg, 3 chances) | Female: NA

Salary & Pay Scale Details

  • Assistant Commandant: Level 10 - ₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500 (7th Pay Commission).
  • Initial Gross Salary: Approximately ₹95,000 - ₹1,10,000 per month (varies by city and risk profile).
  • Additional Benefits: DA, HRA, Allowances - Ration Money, Uniform Allowance, Medical Facilities, and Transport Allowance (TA). Risk/Hardship Allowance - Ranging from ₹17,300 to ₹25,000 for difficult terrain or operational areas.
  • Gazetted Status: You are a Group 'A' Gazetted Officer under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
  • Social Security: Benefits include NPS (National Pension System), Gratuity, and Group Insurance.
  • Facilities: Government accommodation (or HRA), Canteen facilities (CSD), and Leave Travel Concession (LTC) for family.

Promotion

  • Assistant Commandant (AC) ➔ Deputy Commandant (DC) ➔ Second-in-Command (2IC) ➔ Commandant (CO) ➔ Deputy Inspector General (DIG) ➔ Inspector General (IG) ➔ Additional Director General (ADG) ➔ Director General (DG)

Detailed Progression Breakdown

  • Assistant Commandant (Entry Level): You start as a Group 'A' Gazetted Officer, commanding a company of 120–150 personnel.
  • Deputy Commandant (4–6 Years): First promotion based on seniority and performance. You handle more administrative and operational planning.
  • Second-in-Command (10–12 Years): Responsible for the logistics and overall administration of a battalion.
  • Commandant (15–18 Years): The Commanding Officer (CO) of a battalion, holding full operational control.
  • Deputy Inspector General (20–23 Years): Moves into a supervisory role over multiple battalions (Sector level).
  • Inspector General (25–28 Years): Heads a Frontier (State-level or region-level command).
  • Director General (Top Rank): The highest position in the force, typically reached after 30+ years of distinguished service.

Exam Pattern

  • Stage 1: Written Examination (450 Marks): The written test is conducted in two sessions on the same day (July 19, 2026).

  • Paper I: General Ability and Intelligence
    • Type: Objective (MCQs)
    • Marks: 250 (125 Questions, 2 marks each)
    • Duration: 2 Hours (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM)
    • Negative Marking: -0.66 (1/3rd of marks) for every wrong answer.
  • Paper II: General Studies, Essay, and Comprehension
    • Type: Descriptive (Subjective)
    • Marks: 200
    • Duration: 3 Hours (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM)
    • Languages: Essay (English or Hindi); Precis & Comprehension (English only).
    • Evaluation Rule: Your Paper II is only checked if you clear the cut-off for Paper I.

  • Stage 2: PST/PET & Medical Test (Qualifying)

  • 100m Race: 16s (Male) | 18s (Female)
  • 800m Race: 3m 45s (Male) | 4m 45s (Female)
  • Long Jump: 3.5m (Male) | 3.0m (Female) - 3 chances given.
  • Shot Put (7.26 kg): 4.5m (Male only) - 3 chances given.
  • Medical Exam: Comprehensive check for eyesight, hearing, and general physical fitness.

  • Stage 3: Interview / Personality Test (150 Marks): Candidates who qualify for the medical round are invited for a personality test at the UPSC office.

  • Final Merit: The final list is prepared based on 600 Marks (Written 450 + Interview 150).

Exam Centers

  • All Major States: Over 50 cities across India including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, etc.
  • Center Allocation: Based on candidate's 1st, 2nd, 3rd preference
  • Candidates must choose centers carefully as requests for change not entertained

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