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UPSC CAPF ACs 2025: 357 Assistant Commandant Vacancies Open for Application
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the recruitment notification for 357 Assistant Commandant positions across the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). If you’re eyeing a career in one of India’s premier paramilitary forces, now’s your chance to apply through the official UPSC portal at upsconline.nic.in.
Available Posts and Vacancies
The recruitment drive covers multiple forces with specific vacancies:
- BSF: 24 posts
- CRPF: 204 posts
- CISF: 92 posts
- ITBP: 4 posts
- SSB: 33 posts
These positions are available across India, offering a prestigious career opportunity in the nation’s security apparatus.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
You need a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in India. This includes degrees from institutions established by Central or State Legislature Acts, or deemed universities under the UGC Act, 1956.
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 20 and 25 years old. Specifically, you should have been born between August 2, 1999, and August 1, 2004. Age relaxations are available for reserved categories as per government norms.
Application Fee
The application fee is Rs. 200 for all candidates except female, SC, and ST applicants who are exempted. You can pay through State Bank of India branches, Visa/Master/RuPay cards, UPI, or internet banking.
Selection Process
The recruitment involves four stages:
- Written examination
- Physical Standards/Physical Efficiency Tests
- Medical Standards Tests
- Interview/Personality Test
How to Apply
Follow these simple steps to complete your application:
- Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in
- Find and click on the ‘UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant 2025’ link
- Fill in all required details accurately
- Pay the application fee if applicable
- Submit your application
- Download and save the completed form for future reference
Important Dates
- Notification Release: March 5, 2025
- Application Start: March 5, 2025
- Application Deadline: March 25, 2025 (6:00 PM)
- Correction Window: March 26 – April 4, 2025
- Admit Card Release: July 2025
- Exam Date: August 3, 2025
Exam Pattern
The written examination consists of two papers:
- Paper 1: General Ability and Intelligence (250 marks) – Objective type in English and Hindi
- Paper 2: General Studies, Essay and Comprehension (200 marks) – Essay in English/Hindi, other components in English
Physical Standards
Physical Standards Test (PST)
- Height: Men – 165 cm, Women – 157 cm
- Chest: Men – 81 cm
- Weight: Men – 50 kg, Women – 46 kg
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- 100 Metre Race: Men – 16 seconds, Women – 18 seconds
- 800 Metre Race: Men – 3 minutes 45 seconds, Women – 4 minutes 45 seconds
- Long Jump: Men – 3.5 meters (3 chances), Women – 3.0 meters (3 chances)
- Shot Put (7.26 kg): Men – 4.5 meters, Women – Not applicable
Application Links
Don’t miss this opportunity to join the CAPF as an Assistant Commandant. Apply before the March 25 deadline and prepare for the rigorous selection process that awaits!
