UPSC CAPF AC Examination 2026 – Apply Online for 349 Posts

The UPSC CAPF AC Examination 2026 offers 349 Assistant Commandant posts at the Union Public Service Commission. Interested candidates can apply online from February 20, 2026, to March 12, 2026, at the UPSC website (upsc.gov.in).

Details for UPSC CAPF AC Examination 2026:

Vacancy Details:

Eligibility Criteria:

Qualification & Experience:

• A candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree from 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 result,s 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 (as on 01-08-2026):

• 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)
• Age Relaxation:
  • SC/ST candidates: Up to a maximum of 5 years
  • OBC candidates: Up to a maximum of 3 years (for those eligible to avail of the reservation)
  • Civilian Central Government Servants/Ex-Servicemen: Up to a maximum of 5 years in accordance with existing Central Government instructions (total relaxation limited to 5 years)
  • SC/ST and OBC candidates who are also Civilian Central Government Servants/Ex-servicemen: Eligible for cumulative age-relaxation under both categories

Application Fee:

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 a 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, especiallythe 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 media
  • 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 the minimum qualifying marks in Paper-I
• Stage 2: Physical Standards Tests (PST) / Physical Efficiency Tests (PET)
  • Conducted for candidates qualified in the 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 measurements will be measured to one decimal in centimetres
    • Weight should be as per height and age, as perthe 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 a self-declaration about their pregnancy status before PST/PET
  • Conducted under the supervision of the Nodal Authority appointed by the Ministry of Home Affairs
• Stage 3: Interview / Personality Test
  • Only for candidates qualified in PST/PET
  • Marks: 150 Marks
  • Conducted by the Union Public Service Commission
  • Candidates declared unqualified in the PET will not be called for Interview
  • NCC ‘B’ or ‘C’ Certificate holders will be considered at the interview stage
• Stage 4: Medical Standards Tests (MST)
  • Conducted only for candidates who appeared in the 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 is permitted, subject tothe prescribed criteria
  • Candidates declared ‘UNFIT’ can appear before the Review Medical Board, preferablythe next day of DME
  • Appeals against MST results must be made within 24 hours after the declaration of DME results
  • Conducted under the supervision of the Nodal Authority appointed by the Ministry of Home Affairs
• Final Selection/Merit:
  • Merit list drawn based on marks obtained in the Written Examination and the 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

Important Dates:

• Application Start Date: 20 February 2026
• Application End Date: 12 March 2026
• Exam Date: 19 July 2026

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