Central Police Forces Recruitment 2026

 

UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026: Vacancies & Force-Wise Guide

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandant) Examination 2026. This recruitment drive is the primary entry point for candidates wishing to serve as Group A Gazetted Officers in India’s paramilitary forces. Currently, the commission has confirmed a total of 349 vacancies for the 2026 cycle.

Force-Wise Vacancy Distribution 2026

Furthermore, the vacancies are distributed among the five major branches of the Central Armed Police Forces as follows:

  • Border Security Force (BSF): 108 Posts

  • Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF): 106 Posts

  • Central Industrial Security Force (CISF): 70 Posts

  • Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB): 53 Posts

  • Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP): 12 Posts

Eligibility Criteria & Key Dates

Additionally, aspirants must be between 20 and 25 years old as of August 1, 2026. This means candidates must have been born between August 2, 2001, and August 1, 2006. Consequently, age relaxations apply for SC/ST (5 years) and OBC (3 years) candidates. The last date to apply is March 12, 2026, and the written exam is scheduled for July 19, 2026.

Salary Structure (Level 10 Pay Matrix)

Moreover, an Assistant Commandant starts at Pay Level 10 of the 7th CPC. The initial basic pay is ₹56,100, but with Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and specialized risk allowances, the total monthly gross salary often exceeds ₹1,25,000.

Selection Process for CAPF 2026

Therefore, the selection journey consists of three rigorous stages:

  1. Written Examination: Paper I (Objective) and Paper II (Descriptive).

  2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Includes 100m/800m races, long jump, and shot put.

  3. Interview/Personality Test: A final evaluation worth 150 marks.

For official verification, visit the UPSC Online Portal or the National Career Service.

In conclusion, stay tuned to Job Dosth for more updates on CAPF and defense career opportunities.

Exam NamePostQualificationApply Link
UPSC CAPF 2026Assistant CommandantGraduationApply Now
SSC GD 2026Constable10th PassApply Now
SSC CPO 2026Sub InspectorGraduationApply Now
ITBP Recruitment 2026Various10th/12thApply Now

 

Central Police Forces Jobs 2026

Central Police Forces Jobs are government jobs in India under central armed police organizations. These jobs offer good salary, job security, and opportunities to serve the nation.

Forces like Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) regularly release recruitment notifications for Constable, SI, and other posts.

👉 Check this page for the latest Central Police Forces job updates, eligibility, and apply links.