UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 349 Posts

Age Limits (as on 01-08-2026)

• Minimum age: 20 years
• Maximum age: 25 years
• Age relaxation: SC/ST up to 5 years; OBC up to 3 years; Civilian Central Government Servants/Ex-Servicemen up to 5 years (subject to instructions). Cumulative relaxation is possible for candidates belonging to multiple eligible categories.

Educational Qualification

• A Bachelor’s degree from a University incorporated by an Act of the Central/State Legislature in India or an educational institution established by an Act of Parliament, or a deemed university under UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification.
• Candidates who have appeared at an examination the results of which would render them educationally qualified but have not yet been informed of the results will also be eligible. They must provide proof of passing within the time limit prescribed in the Rules.
• Degree/Postgraduate/Diploma qualifications obtained through distance learning/part-time study are NOT considered equivalent qualifications.

Important Notes

• In exceptional cases, the Commission may treat a candidate who does not have the foregoing qualifications as qualified if they have passed an examination of equivalent standard.
• Candidates with professional/technical qualifications recognized by the Government as equivalent to professional/technical degrees are eligible.
• All qualifications must be from UGC-recognised or deemed universities/MHRD-approved autonomous institutions.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 20-02-2026
• Start Date for Online Apply: 20-02-2026
• Last Date for Online Application: 12-03-2026 (till 18:00 hours)
• Written Examination Date: 19-07-2026
• e-Admit Card Download: Last working day of the preceding week of the examination date
• PST/PET, Interview, MST timelines: After respective stages (as stated in notification)

Application Fee

• General/OBC/EWS (Male): Rs. 200
• All Female candidates / SC / ST: Nil (exempted)
• Payment modes: Net Banking or Card (Visa/Master/RuPay/Credit/Debit) or UPI
• Fee once paid is non-refundable; no exemption beyond those listed above.

Selection Process

• Stage 1: Written Examination (Paper-I: General Ability & Intelligence - 250 marks; Paper-II: General Studies, Essay & Comprehension - 200 marks)
• Stage 2: Physical Standards Tests (PST) / Physical Efficiency Tests (PET)
• Stage 3: Interview / Personality Test (100-150 marks as per notification)
• Stage 4: Medical Standards Tests
• Final merit based on performance in Written Examination and Interview

How to Apply

• Online application only via upsconline.nic.in
• Four modules: Account Creation, Universal Registration (URN), Common Application Form (CAF), Examination Specific Module
• Prepare and upload required documents (photo, signature, ID, educational certificates, category certificate if applicable) and pay the fee (if applicable)
• Review all entered information before final submission
• Download e-Admit Card from the official site in time

Job Allocation

• Selected candidates will be allocated to BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, or SSB based on merit and force preference

Notes

• Read all General Instructions and Module-wise Instructions before filling the form
• Ensure eligibility and age relaxations are correctly claimed
• Last date guidance: apply well before 18:00 hours on 12/03/2026 to avoid last-minute issues