The UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant (AC) Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to recruit officers for various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) including BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB. This examination provides a prestigious opportunity for graduates who aspire to serve in India’s paramilitary forces.

Key Highlights of CAPF AC Recruitment 2026

• Exam Name: Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Assistant Commandants

• Conducting Authority: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

• Last Date to Apply: 12 March 2026

• Written Examination Date: 19 July 2026

• Salary: Starting pay scale of ₹56,100 per month

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.

  CAPF Assistant Commandant Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process

  The recruitment process consists of three major stages:

  1. Written Examination

  The written exam includes two papers:

  Paper I – General Ability and Intelligence (250 Marks)

  • Objective type questions

  • Topics include:

    • Logical reasoning & numerical ability

    • General science

    • Current affairs

    • Indian polity and economy

    • History of India

    • Indian and world geography 

  Paper II – General Studies, Essay & Comprehension (200 Marks)

  2. Physical Standards Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

  3. Interview / Personality Test

  Candidates who clear PST/PET are called for the Interview / Personality Test, which carries 150 marks.

CAPF AC 2026 Age Limit

• Examination Centres

Candidates from Karnataka can appear for the examination at the Bengaluru examination centre.