UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant 2026 notice, explained
The main rules of the official notice in plain words. Each point gives the page or para, so you can check it in the notice yourself.
In short
| Age | 20–25 years on 01-08-2026 |
|---|---|
| Education | A bachelor’s degree in any subject |
| Final-year students | Can apply (p.7, para 4(IV) Note 1 (proof of passing needed by the PST/PET stage, p.8)) |
Who can apply
Age limit (counted on 01-08-2026)
| Assistant Commandant (all forces) | 20–25 years |
|---|
Age relaxation (upper limit)
| SC | 5 years |
|---|---|
| ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
Education
- all: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university (or equivalent) (p.7, para 4(IV))
Final-year students: can apply, if the qualification is complete by the date the notice sets (p.7, para 4(IV) Note 1 (proof of passing needed by the PST/PET stage, p.8))
Other conditions
- Must be a citizen of India; subjects of Nepal or Bhutan are not debarred (p.6, para 4(I))
- Both male and female candidates are eligible (p.6, para 4(II))
- A candidate already finally selected as Assistant Commandant through an earlier CAPF (AC) exam cannot appear again (p.8, para 4(V))
Syllabus
- Paper I: General Ability and Intelligence (objective): General Mental Ability, General Science, Current Events of National and International Importance, Indian Polity and Economy, History of India, Indian and World Geography (p.15, Appendix-I (B))
- Paper II: General Studies, Essay and Comprehension (conventional): Part-A Essay (80 marks, Hindi or English), Part-B Comprehension, precis writing, communication/language skills (120 marks, English only) (p.15, Appendix-I (B))
Documents
To upload with the form
- Photograph (JPG, 20-200 KB) (p.15, Appendix-II)
- Live photograph captured in the Common Application Form (p.2 / p.9, Note-2)
- Signature, signed three times (JPG, 20-100 KB) (p.2 / p.9, Note-3; p.15)
- Scanned documents for date of birth, category (SC/ST/OBC with OBC Annexure, EWS with EWS Annexure, Ex-servicemen) (p.12, para 9)
- After the written result: proof of passing the degree, and updated details (address, qualifications, service, force preferences, OBC/EWS Annexure) (p.4, para 2.1(b) and Note-1)
Plus 9 documents to bring for verification. See them as a tick list
Photo and signature sizes, with resizers
Source: Examination Notice No. 08/2026-CAPF - Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination, 2026 (20.02.2026). Always confirm in the current notice.
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