Overview
The Union Public Service Commission has released the UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Final Result 2026 for recruitment to the Central Armed Police Forces. The recruitment drive covers 357 Assistant Commandant vacancies across the BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB, with the final merit list prepared after the written examination, physical and medical tests, and interview.
Candidates who participated in the final selection stage can download the result PDF from the UPSC website and search for their roll number or name. Selection remains subject to verification of eligibility, certificates and other appointment requirements.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Commandant in Central Armed Police Forces |
| Total Vacancies | 357 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | March 5, 2025 |
| Last Date | March 25, 2025 |
| Exam Date | August 3, 2025 |
| Result Date | TBA — final result announced in 2026 |
Candidates should refer to the final result notice for any schedule relating to medical review cases, document submission or appointment formalities. The date of joining will be communicated separately by the respective force or appointing authority.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a university established by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or another recognised educational institution.
- Candidates possessing an equivalent qualification recognised by the competent authority are also eligible.
- Candidates who were awaiting the result of the qualifying degree could apply provisionally, subject to producing proof of passing within the prescribed timeline.
- Possession of an NCC certificate may be considered a desirable qualification at the interview stage but is not an essential requirement.
Age Limit
- The prescribed age limit was generally 20 to 25 years as of August 1, 2025.
- Candidates must have been born within the dates specified in the detailed UPSC examination notice.
- Upper-age relaxation is applicable to SC, ST, OBC, eligible ex-servicemen and other notified categories under Central Government rules.
- Date of birth recorded in the matriculation or secondary school certificate is normally treated as final.
Fees
- General, OBC and EWS male candidates: Rs. 200.
- Female candidates: No fee.
- SC and ST candidates: No fee.
- The fee could be paid through the online payment facilities specified in the application notice.
Selection Process
- Written Examination: Candidates appeared for Paper I covering general ability and intelligence and Paper II covering general studies, essay and comprehension. Qualifying standards applied to each paper and the written examination as a whole.
- Physical and Medical Tests: Written-qualified candidates underwent Physical Standards Tests, Physical Efficiency Tests and medical examination to establish their fitness for service in the CAPFs.
- Interview and Final Merit List: Eligible candidates attended the interview or personality test. Final selection was based on the combined marks obtained in the written examination and interview, subject to medical fitness, vacancy availability and document verification.
How to Apply
The application window for this recruitment cycle is closed. The online application process followed these steps:
- Visit the UPSC website and open the online application portal for the Central Armed Police Forces Assistant Commandants Examination 2025.
- Complete One-Time Registration, where required, using an active mobile number, email address and valid personal details.
- Fill in the application form carefully, including educational qualification, category, examination centre preference and communication details.
- Upload the photograph, signature, identity document and other required files in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the applicable Rs. 200 examination fee, unless covered by a notified exemption, and submit the form before the deadline.
- Download the submitted application and fee receipt for future reference. Candidates checking the result should now visit the UPSC results section, open the CAPF AC final result PDF and use the search function to locate their roll number or name.
Candidates included in the merit list should retain their application form, admit cards, degree certificate, category certificate and identity proof for appointment-related verification.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Is the UPSC CAPF AC Final Result 2026 available?
Yes. The final result has been announced, and candidates can check the merit list PDF through the UPSC website.
2. How many vacancies are covered by the CAPF AC recruitment?
The examination was conducted for 357 Assistant Commandant vacancies across the participating Central Armed Police Forces.
3. What happens after a candidate is named in the final merit list?
Recommended candidates must complete document, eligibility and medical verification requirements. Force allocation and appointment are based on merit, preferences, category, medical status and available vacancies.
