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UPSC releases online application for 253 CAPF Assistant Commandant posts. Apply by 10 May 2022. Fee Rs 200 (General/OBC). Age 20‑25. Check eligibility, dat...
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the recruitment of 253 Assistant Commandant (AC) officers for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). The recruitment covers the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indo‑Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). Candidates possessing a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university are eligible to apply.
| Total Vacancies | 253 Posts |
| Post Name | Assistant Commandant (CAPF) |
| Conducting Authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Online Registration Start | 20 April 2022 |
| Last Date for Registration & Fee Payment | 10 May 2022 |
| Examination Date | 07 August 2022 |
| Admit Card Release | To be updated |
| Result Announcement | To be updated |
| General / OBC | Rs 200 |
| SC / ST / All‑Category Female | Rs 0 (exempted) |
Fee can be paid via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking or E‑Challan.
| Minimum Age | 20 years |
| Maximum Age | 25 years |
Read the full notification for any age relaxations applicable to reserved categories.
| Gender | Male / Female |
| Height | Male: 165 cm, Female: 157 cm |
| Chest (Male only) | 81‑86 cm |
| Long Jump | Male: 3.5 m, Female: 3 m |
| Shot Put | Male: 4.5 m, Female: NA |
| 100 m Run | Male: 16 sec, Female: 18 sec |
| 800 m Run | Male: 3 min 45 sec, Female: 4 min 45 sec |
| BSF | 66 Posts |
| CRPF | 29 Posts |
| CISF | 62 Posts |
| ITBP | 14 Posts |
| SSB | 82 Posts |
Assistant Commandants hold key leadership positions in India’s premier paramilitary forces, ensuring internal security, border management, and disaster response. The role offers a prestigious career, attractive salary, pension benefits, and opportunities for rapid advancement.
The UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant recruitment offers 253 coveted posts across India’s major armed police forces. Candidates meeting the age, educational and physical criteria should complete the online application before 10 May 2022 and prepare for the August exam. For the latest updates, regularly visit the official UPSC links and stay informed through our related categories: