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Great news for defence job aspirants! The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the notification for 349 Assistant Commandant (Group A) vacancies across five Central Armed Police Forces. If you’ve been waiting for a prestigious central government defence role, this is your chance. Applications are already open — don’t miss the deadline!
Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Total Vacancies: 349 Posts
Post Type: Group A (Gazetted Officer)
Job Type: Permanent Government Job — Central Armed Police Forces (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB)
Application Mode: Online Only
Official Website: upsc.gov.in | upsconline.nic.in
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 20 February 2026 |
| Start of Online Application | 20 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 12 March 2026 (by 6:00 PM) |
| Written Examination | 19 July 2026 |
| e-Admit Card Download | Last working day of the week before exam |
| PST/PET & Interview | After Written Exam result declaration |
📍 Vacancy Details
| S.No | Force | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Border Security Force (BSF) | 108 |
| 2 | Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | 106 |
| 3 | Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | 70 |
| 4 | Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) | 53 |
| 5 | Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) | 12 |
| Total | 349 |
🎓 Educational Qualifications
You must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university (Central/State Act or UGC-deemed university). Candidates who have appeared in their final exams but haven’t received results yet are also eligible — but must submit proof before joining.
⏳ Age Limit
Age as on 01 August 2026: Minimum 20 years — Maximum 25 years (Born between 02 August 2001 and 01 August 2006)
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Central Govt Servants | 5 years |
Age proof will only be accepted from your Matriculation/10th Certificate. No other document is valid.
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹200/- |
| All Female Candidates | NIL (Exempted) |
| SC / ST Candidates | NIL (Exempted) |
Payment is via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI only. Fee is non-refundable.
🎯 Selection Process
Selection happens in 4 stages:
Stage 1 — Written Examination (19 July 2026)
- Paper I: General Ability & Intelligence — 250 marks, 2 hours, Objective (MCQ), bilingual. Covers: Mental Ability, General Science, Current Affairs, Polity, Economy, History, Geography. Negative marking applies (–0.33 per wrong answer).
- Paper II: General Studies, Essay & Comprehension — 200 marks, 3 hours, Descriptive. Part A: Essay (80 marks, Hindi or English). Part B: Comprehension & Language (120 marks, English only).
Stage 2 — Physical Standards & Efficiency Tests (PST/PET)
| Test | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 165 cm | 157 cm |
| Chest | 81 cm (min. 5 cm expansion) | — |
| Weight | 50 kg | 46 kg |
| 100m Race | 16 seconds | 18 seconds |
| 800m Race | 3 min 45 sec | 4 min 45 sec |
| Long Jump | 3.5 metres | 3.0 metres |
| Shot Put | 4.5 metres (7.26 kg) | — |
Stage 3 — Interview / Personality Test — 150 marks (NCC ‘B’/’C’ certificate holders given preference)
Stage 4 — Medical Standards Test — Eye sight, general health, etc. checked. LASIK surgery is permitted under prescribed conditions.
Final merit = Written Exam marks + Interview marks.
📑 How to Apply
- Visit upsconline.nic.in
- Create your Account (Module 1)
- Complete Universal Registration to get your URN (Module 2)
- Fill the Common Application Form / CAF (Module 3)
- Fill the Exam-Specific form — choose exam centre, indicate force preference, pay fee (Module 4)
- Submit before 12 March 2026 by 6:00 PM
- Save/print your application for future use
⚙️ Key Documents Required
- Recent passport-size colour photo (JPG, 20–200 KB)
- Signature (JPG, 20–100 KB)
- Any Government Photo ID (Aadhaar / Voter / PAN / Passport / Driving License)
- 10th Certificate (for Date of Birth proof)
- Degree Certificate / Mark Sheets
- Category Certificate — SC/ST/OBC/EWS (if applicable)
- OBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (issued after 01 April 2025, before 12 March 2026)
- Ex-Servicemen Certificate and Undertaking (if applicable)
📘 Important Links
| 🔗 Apply Online | upsconline.nic.in |
| 📄 Official Notification PDF | Download Here |
| 🌐 Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Quick Tip: Don’t wait till the last date. Apply early, keep your documents ready, and start preparing for the written exam — especially Paper I (MCQ with negative marking) and Paper II essay writing. All the best!
