UPSC Recruitment 2025 - Apply for CAPF Assistant Commandant

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) invites applications for the CAPF (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2025. This is a golden opportunity to serve the nation as a Group A Officer in the BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB forces.
Job TitleVacancyQualificationSalary
Assistant Commandant (BSF)24Bachelor’s DegreeAs per 7th CPC
Assistant Commandant (CRPF)204Bachelor’s DegreeAs per 7th CPC
Assistant Commandant (CISF)92Bachelor’s DegreeAs per 7th CPC
Assistant Commandant (ITBP)04Bachelor’s DegreeAs per 7th CPC
Assistant Commandant (SSB)33Bachelor’s DegreeAs per 7th CPC

Selection Process

  1. Written Examination
    • Paper-I: General Ability and Intelligence (250 Marks, Objective Type)
    • Paper-II: General Studies, Essay, and Comprehension (200 Marks, Descriptive Type)
    • Candidates must qualify Paper-I to have Paper-II evaluated.
  2. Physical Standards & Efficiency Test (PST/PET)
    • 100 Meters Race: Male - 16 sec | Female - 18 sec
    • 800 Meters Race:Male - 3 min 45 sec | Female - 4 min 45 sec
    • Long Jump (3 chances):Male - 3.5m | Female - 3.0m
    • Shot Put (7.26 Kg, for males only): 4.5m
  3. Medical Standards Test
    • Candidates must meet prescribed vision and health standards.
    • Only those declared fit will proceed to the next stage.
  4. Interview/Personality Test (150 Marks)
    • Candidates qualifying PST/PET & Medical Test will be called.
    • Panel interview to assess leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.
  5. Final Merit List
    • Prepared based on marks in Written Exam and Interview.
    • Physical and Medical Tests are qualifying in nature.
DetailsInformation
Notification Release Date5th March 2025
Last Date to Apply25th March 2025 (till 18:00 hrs)
Correction Window26th March 2025 to 1st April 2025
Exam Date3rd August 2025
Application Fee₹200 (General/OBC)
No fee for SC/ST/Female candidates
Payment ModeOnline (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
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Offline (SBI Challan till 24th March 2025)
Admit Card ReleaseLast week of July 2025

How to Pay Using SBI Bank Challan

  1. While filling the online application form, select the "Pay by Cash" option.
  2. After completing the form, generate and print the system-generated SBI Challan.
  3. Visit any branch of the State Bank of India (SBI) during banking hours.
  4. Deposit the cash amount as per the application fee mentioned.
  5. Obtain the payment receipt from the bank as proof of payment.
  6. Log in to the UPSC online application portal and verify the payment status.
  7. If payment is not updated, wait for 24 hours and check again.
  8. Ensure payment is completed before the final deadline (25th March 2025).

Centres of Examination

SL. No.Exam CentreSL. No.Exam CentreSL. No.Exam Centre
1 Agartala17 Hyderabad33 Panaji (Goa)
2 Ahmedabad18Imphal34 Patna
3 Aizawl19 Itanagar35 Port Blair
4 Almora (Uttarakhand)20 Jaipur36 Prayagraj (Allahabad)
5 Bengaluru21 Jammu37 Raipur
6 Bareilly22 Jorhat38 Ranchi
7 Bhopal23 Kargil39 Sambalpur
8 Chandigarh24 Kochi40 Shillong
9 Chennai25 Kohima41 Shimla
10 Cuttack26 Kolkata42 Srinagar
11 Dehradun27 Leh43 Srinagar (Uttarakhand)
12 Delhi28 Lucknow44 Thiruvananthapuram
13 Dharamshala (H.P.)29 Madurai45 Tirupati
14 Dharwar30 Mandi (H.P.)46 Udaipur
15 Dispur31 Mumbai47 Visakhapatnam
16 Gangtok32 Nagpur- -

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Nationality:
    • The candidate must be a citizen of India.
    • Subjects of Nepal and Bhutan can also apply with government approval.
  2. Gender:
    • Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply.
  3. Age Limit:
    • The candidate must be between 20 to 25 years as of 1st August 2025.
    • Age Relaxation:
      • SC/ST: 5 years
      • OBC: 3 years
      • Ex-Servicemen/Central Govt. Employees: 5 years
  4. Educational Qualification:
    • The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
    • Candidates appearing in the final year of their degree can apply but must submit proof of passing before the final selection.
  5. Physical Standards:
    • Height: Male - 165 cm, Female - 157 cm
    • Chest (For Males): 81 cm (with 5 cm expansion)
    • Weight: Male - 50 kg, Female - 46 kg
  6. Medical Standards:
    • Must meet prescribed vision and general health standards.
    • Possession of NCC ‘B’ or ‘C’ Certificate is desirable but not mandatory.

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official UPSC website:https://upsconline.gov.in
  2. Register on the One Time Registration (OTR) platform if not already registered.
  3. Log in and fill out the online application form for the CAPF (ACs) Exam 2025.
  4. Upload the required documents.
  5. Pay the application fee (₹200 for General/OBC, exempted for SC/ST/Female candidates).
  6. Submit the application before the deadline (25th March 2025).
  7. Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

Documents Required

  1. Recent passport-size photograph (not older than 10 days from application start date).
  2. Signature in scanned format.
  3. Photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/PAN Card/Passport/Driving License).
  4. Educational qualification certificate (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent).
  5. Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) if applicable.
  6. Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applying under the reserved category).
  7. Any other supporting documents as specified in the application form.
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