UPSC has released the recruitment notification No: 08/2026-CAPF to fill the 349 Assistant Commandants (Group A) Posts. This online facility will be available on the Official website @ https://upsc.gov.in/ from 20.02.2026 to 12.03.2026. Before submitting an application, candidates must carefully read the UPSC Assistant Commandants (Group A) 2026 notification and verify their eligibility.
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This recruitment drive presents a prestigious opportunity for graduates across India to secure a stable, high-paying career in the Defence sector. 4 to 7 days before the Written Exam. A link to get the Written Exam Hall Ticket will be sent to registered email addresses of eligible applicants.
UPSC Current Notification 2026 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: Union Public Service Commission |
| Notification No: 08/2026-CAPF |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Regular Basis |
| Exam Name: Central Armed Police Forces (Acs) Examination, 2026 |
| Total No of Vacancies: 349 Assistant Commandants (Group A) Posts |
| Place of Posting: All Over India |
| Starting Date: 20.02.2026 |
| Last Date: 12.03.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://upsc.gov.in/ |
Current UPSC Job Openings:
- Assistant Commandants (Group A) – 349 Posts
The tentative number of vacancies to be filled on the basis of results of the examination is as follows:
- BSF – 108 Posts
- CRPF – 106 Posts
- ITBP – 12 Posts
- SSB – 53 Posts
- CISF – 70 Posts
UPSC Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for UPSC:
- Bachelor’s degree in any Steam.
- Candidates who intend to appear at such a qualifying examination in the year 2026 will also be eligible for admission to the examination.
Age Limit for UPSC: (As on 12.03.2026)
- 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.
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- For SC/ ST Applicants: +5 years
- For OBC Applicants: +3 years
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Method of Selection for UPSC:
- Written Examination
- Physical Standards Tests
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Interview/Personality Test
- Medical Standards Tests
Exam Center In Tamilnadu: Chennai, Madurai
Application Fee for UPSC:
- For Female/ST/SC Applicants – Nil
- For Other Applicants – Rs.200/-
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
Interested and qualified to apply, candidates must go to the UPSC website (https://upsc.gov.in/) and complete the online form. Online registration will open on 20.02.2026 and end on 12.03.2026.
Crucial Dates:
- Starting Date for Submission of Application: 20.02.2026
- Last date for Submission of Application: 12.03.2026
- Date of Examination: 19.07.2026
UPSC Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of UPSC: Website Link |
| Advertisement for UPSC: Notification PDF |
| Online Application Form for UPSC: Apply Link |
