UPSC CAPF Notification 2026 Postponed: Check Official Notice, Revised Dates at upsc.gov.in

UPSC CAPF Notification 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially postponed the release of the UPSC CAPF (AC) Notification 2026. Originally it was scheduled to get released on February 18, 2026 and the notification has been put on hold due to “administrative reasons". However, the commission has not changed the written exam date; it remains fixed for July 19, 2026.
The UPSC CAPF AC Notification 2026 postponement would affect thousands of candidates preparing for Assistant Commandant (Group A) vacancies in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), including BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB.

UPSC CAPF Notification 2026 Postponed Official Notice.

The UPSC CAPF Notification 2026 has been postponed, and the online application link is currently inactive. Candidates will be able to apply online for UPSC CAPF AC 2026 once the notification gets released at upsc.gov.in. Check the official postponement notice.

UPSC CAPF Notification 2026: Major Changes Analysis

The UPSC CAPF Notification's postponement generated a lot of speculation about possible changes to the exam's format. However, it is very much expected that there will be no official change to the syllabus for the 2026 cycle. Candidates will still have to attempt the traditional Paper I (General Ability & Intelligence) and Paper II (General Studies, Essay, and Comprehension).
UPSC has provided the "administrative reason” for the postponement of the CAPF AC Notification, and it is expected that the UPSC might integrate biometric verification in the One-Time Registration (OTR) portal to prevent impersonation.

UPSC CAPF 2026: Key Highlights

The UPSC CAPF Notification 2026 has been postponed, and the fresh dates will be announced soon on the official website, upsc.gov.in. The notification will contain the details of the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, and vacancy distribution. Check the table below for key highlights.

UPSC Notification 2026: Eligibility & Age Calculation Date

For the candidates preparing for the government jobs, “Age” is the make-or-break factor. For the 2026 recruitment cycle, the cutoff date for age calculation is August 1, 2026.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: A candidate must have attained the age of 20 years.
Maximum Age: A candidate must not have attained the age of 25 years.
The Birth Window: Specifically, this means you must have been born not earlier than August 2, 2001, and not later than August 1, 2006.
Educational Qualification
To be eligible, candidates must have completed a bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Final-year students will be eligible to apply only if they can produce proof of passing by the time of the Detailed Application Form (DAF) submission, which is expected around October 2026.