UPSC CAPF (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2026

Board
Organizing Board	Union Public Service Commission
Department/Unit	Central Armed Police Forces
Notification Date	20 February, 2026
Status	Upcoming

Application
Mode	Online
Apply Start Date	20 February, 2026
Apply Last Date	12 March, 2026
Fees	General/OBC/EWS: ₹200; SC/ST/Female: No Fee
Fees Last Date	12 March, 2026

Exam
Exam Mode	Offline
Post Name	Assistant Commandant
Qualification	Bachelor's degree
Skills Required	Leadership, decision-making, physical fitness, communication, analytical ability, mental resilience, teamwork, discipline, problem-solving, general studies and aptitude knowledge
Additional Eligibility	Indian citizen, physical and medical standards
Age Limit	20 to 25 years
Benefits	Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, medical facilities, leave benefits, pension/NPS, risk and hardship allowances, uniform, career progression
Age Relaxation	SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, Civilian Central Government Servants up to 5 years, Ex-Servicemen as per rules
Experience	No prior work experience required
Vacancy	349
Exam Date	19 July, 2026 - 19 July, 2026

Job
Type	Permanent
Mode	Onsite
Level	Group A
Selection Process	Written Examination, Physical Standards Test, Physical Efficiency Test, Medical Standards Test, Interview/Personality Test, Final Merit List
Interview Rounds	1
Salary	₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 plus DA, HRA, TA

Dates to Remember
Admit Card Date	1 July, 2026

Link
Notification Link	https://upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notif-CAPF-2026-Engl-200226.pdf
Apply Online	Click to Apply
Official Website	https://upsc.gov.in