UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 349 Posts

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC Recruitment 2026 notification for 349 vacancies for the post of Assistant Commandants (Group A), with the online application window available from 20th February 2026 to 12th March 2026 on www.upsc.gov.in 

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Assistant Commandants (Group A) Notification 2026 has been released on 20th February 2026 on the official website www.upsc.gov.in. A total of 349 vacancies have been announced through the UPSC Assistant Commandants (Group A) Recruitment 2026.

Candidates aged between 20 and 25 years who have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent qualification are eligible to apply for these Assistant Commandants (Group A) vacancies. The online application process for UPSC Assistant Commandants (Group A) Recruitment 2026 has started on 20th February 2026 and will remain open until 12th March 2026.

Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.

📋 Job Overview

📅 Important Dates

✅ Vacancy Details 

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification:
• A candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree of a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India
• OR from educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament
• OR declared to be deemed as a University under Section-3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956
• OR possess an equivalent qualification
• Candidates who have appeared at an examination the passing of which would render them educationally qualified but have not been informed of the results will also be eligible
• Candidates who intend to appear at such a qualifying examination in the year 2026 will also be eligible
• However, qualified candidates must produce proof of passing the requisite qualifying examination (Degree Certificate/Final Mark Sheet/Provisional Degree Certificate) within the time limit prescribed in the Rules
• Degree/Post Graduate/Diploma qualifications acquired through distance learning/part-time are NOT considered
• Age Limit:
• Minimum Age: 20 years (must have been born not later than 1st August, 2006)
• Maximum Age: 25 years (must have been born not earlier than 2nd August, 2001)

💳 Selection Process

Stage 1: Written Examination (19th July, 2026)

• Paper-I: General Ability and Intelligence – 250 Marks
• Duration: 2 hours (10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon)
• Type: Objective (Multiple Choice) Type questions
• Medium: English as well as Hindi
• Subjects: General Mental Ability (logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, numerical ability, data interpretation), General Science, Current Events of National & International Importance, Indian Polity & Economy, History of India, Indian & World Geography
• There will be penalty (Negative Marking) for wrong answers: One third (0.33) of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each wrong answer
• Paper-II: General Studies, Essay and Comprehension – 200 Marks
• Duration: 3 hours (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM)
• Type: Conventional (Descriptive) Type
• Part-A: Essay questions (80 Marks) – to be answered in long narrative form either in Hindi or English. Topics: modern Indian history especially freedom struggle, geography, polity and economy, security and human rights issues, analytical ability
• Part-B: Comprehension, précis writing, other communications/language skills (120 Marks) – to be attempted in English only. Topics: Comprehension passages, précis writing, developing counter arguments, simple grammar and other language testing aspects
• Candidates must write answers only in the medium allowed. No credit for answers written in other medium
• There will be minimum qualifying marks separately in each Paper as may be fixed by the Commission
• Paper-I will be evaluated first and Paper-II will be evaluated only for those who obtain minimum qualifying marks in Paper-I

Stage 2: Physical Standards Tests (PST) / Physical Efficiency Tests (PET)

• Conducted for candidates qualified in Written Examination
• Physical Standards Requirements:
• Men: Height 165 cm, Chest 81 cm (unexpanded) with 5 cm minimum expansion, Weight 50 kg
• Women: Height 157 cm, Weight 46 kg
• Height and chest measurement will be measured correct to one decimal in centimeter
• Weight should be as per height and age as per prescribed chart
• Physical Efficiency Tests:
• Men: 100 Meter Race in 16 Seconds, 800 Meter Race in 3 Min 45 Sec, Long Jump 3.5 Meters (3 Chances), Shot Put (7.26 Kg) 4.5 Meters (3 Chances)
• Women: 100 Meter Race in 18 Seconds, 800 Meter Race in 4 Min 45 Sec, Long Jump 3.0 Meters (3 Chances)
• Female candidates must submit self-declaration about pregnancy status before PST/PET
• Conducted under supervision of Nodal Authority appointed by Ministry 

Stage 3: Interview / Personality Test

• Only for candidates qualified in PST/PET
• Marks: 150 Marks
• Conducted by Union Public Service Commission
• Candidates declared unqualified in PET will not be called for Interview
• NCC ‘B’ or ‘C’ Certificate holders will be given consideration at Interview stage

Stage 4: Medical Standards Tests (MST)

• Conducted only for candidates who appeared in Interview/Personality Test
• Detailed Medical Standards prescribed for Eye Sight, Ear, Nose, Neck, Teeth, General Health, etc.
• Eye Sight: Better eye 6/6 or 6/9 (corrected), Worse eye 6/12 or 6/9 (corrected), Near Vision N6/N9 (corrected), Colour Perception CP-III by ISIHARA plates
• LASIK surgery correction permitted subject to prescribed criteria
• Candidates declared ‘UNFIT’ can appear before Review Medical Board preferably next day of DME
• Appeals against MST results must be made within 24 hours after declaration of DME results
• Conducted under supervision of Nodal Authority appointed by Ministry of Home Affairs

Final Selection/Merit:

• Merit list drawn on basis of marks obtained in Written Examination and Interview/Personality Test
• Any candidate found not satisfying prescribed Medical Standards after MST will not be appointed
• Tie Breaking Principle: (i) Higher marks in written total, (ii) Higher marks in Paper-I, (iii) Senior in age, (iv) At Commission’s discretion

💳 Application Fee

• For General, EWS & OBC Candidates: Rs. 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred only)
• All Female Candidates / SC / ST Candidates: NIL (Exempted from payment of fee)

📝 How to Apply 

• Candidates are required to apply online only using the Commission’s website: https://upsconline.nic.in 
• No other mode is allowed for submission of application
• Application Process has Four Modules:
• Module 1: Account Creation – Can be filled anytime (common for all exams)
• Module 2: Universal Registration (URN) – Can be filled anytime (common for all exams). URN generated is unique and remains constant for all UPSC exams
• Module 3: Common Application Form (CAF) – Can be filled anytime (common for all exams)
• Module 4: Examination Specific Module – Can be filled only during notification period (includes fees, centres, force preferences, etc.)

🔗 Important Links

• 🔔 Download Notification
• ✅ Apply Online
• 📝 Official Website
• ✔️ Telegram

💬 FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply?

        12-03-2026

Q2. What is the age limit?

        20 to 25  Years

Q3. Where to apply?

        http://www.upsc.gov.in   

Q4. Is there a fee for this job application?

         yes