UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026: Application Form Link Active Now for 349 Posts at upsconline.nic.in

UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026: The UPSC has invited the online applications from the eligible graduates to conduct the recruitment examination for 349 positions of Assistant Commandants (Group A) in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) viz. Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). UPSC conducts the CAPF AC examination every year and the selection process includes four-stage selection process:

• Written Examination

• Physical Standards Tests/Physical Efficiency Tests

• Interview/Personality Test

• Medical Standards Tests

UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026 Overview

The UPSC CAPF AC exam is conducted to recruit candidates for the Central Armed Police Forces Assistant Commandant position. This recruitment drive recruits Group A Assistant Commandants for five major paramilitary forces under the Government of India. Check the overview of the exam in the table below:

UPSC CAPF AC Application Form Link 2026

Those who are keen on applying for the coveted UPSC CAPF AC posts can apply for the recruitment examination through the direct link provided below:

How to Fill UPSC CAPF Application Form 2026

Candidates are required to apply online by using the website- upsconline.nic.in. Candidates are advised to go through the General instructions, Profile/Module-wise instructions and instructions for uploading of documents before proceeding to fill up the form. Follow the steps provided below after going through the instructions completely.

Step 1: Visit the official UPSC application portal: upsconline.nic.in.

Step 2: Complete the Universal Registration Number (URN) if not already done.

Step 3: Login using URN and password.

Step 4: Go to the ‘Examination’ section and click on ‘Apply for Examination’ after filling the Common Application Form (CAF).

Step 5: Select “CAPF (Assistant Commandant) Examination 2026” from the drop down menu.

Step 6: Fill the application form with all the relevant information accurately.

Step 7: Pay the application fee and submit your application form.

Step 8: Save the application form for future reference.

UPSC CAPF AC 2026 Application Fee

Candidates (except Female/SC/ST, who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay fee of ₹200/- either by using Net Banking Facility of any Bank or by using Visa/Master/RuPay/Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment for appearing in CAPF (ACs) Exam, 2026. 

• General/OBC/EWS male candidates: ₹200/-

• SC/ST/Female/PwBD/Ex-servicemen: Fee exempted

UPSC CAPF AC 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The UPSC CAPF AC eligibility criteria include:

Educational Qualification: A candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree of a University or possess an equivalent qualification.

Age Limit:

• As per the official notification, a candidate must have attained the age of 20 years and must not have attained the age of 25 years on 1st August, 2026, i.e. he/she must have been born not earlier than 2nd August, 2001 and not later than 1st August, 2006.