📢 The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the e-Admit Card for the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) of the Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2026. Candidates who qualified in the written exam held on 19 July 2026 can now download their call letter for the physical stage, which runs from 13 to 16 October 2026.
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- How to Download the Admit Card
- Important Links
Overview
The Union Public Service Commission conducts the CAPF (Assistant Commandants) examination to recruit Group A officers for India’s central armed police forces. In the 2026 cycle, 349 Assistant Commandant posts are on offer across the BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB.
After the written examination on 19 July 2026 and the written result declared on 25 August 2026, the Commission has now issued admit cards for the next qualifying stage — the Physical Standard Test, Physical Efficiency Test and Detailed Medical Examination — scheduled from 13 to 16 October 2026.
Vacancy Details
The recruitment drive aims to fill 349 Assistant Commandant (Group A) posts. Pay scale is Rs 56,100 – Rs 1,77,500.
| Force | Posts |
|---|---|
| Border Security Force (BSF) | 108 |
| Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | 106 |
| Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | 70 |
| Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) | 12 |
| Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) | 53 |
| Total | 349 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational qualification: A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
- Age limit: 20 to 25 years as on 1 August 2026 — candidates must have been born between 2 August 2001 and 1 August 2006. Age relaxation applies for reserved categories as per government rules.
- Only candidates shortlisted in the written examination are eligible to download the admit card and appear for the PST/PET stage.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 20 February 2026 |
| Online application window | 20 February – 12 March 2026 |
| Written examination | 19 July 2026 |
| Written exam result | 25 August 2026 |
| PST/PET admit card released | 30 September 2026 |
| PST / PET / DME | 13 – 16 October 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs 200 |
| SC / ST / All female candidates | No fee |
This was the fee charged for the online application (online payment). Downloading the admit card itself is free.
How to Download the Admit Card
- Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
- Look for the e-Admit Card / Admit Card link for the CAPF (ACs) Examination 2026.
- Enter your registration / application number or roll number along with your date of birth or password.
- Enter the security pin shown on screen and submit.
- Your PST/PET e-Admit Card will appear — check the reporting date, time, venue and all instructions.
- Download the PDF and take 2–3 clear printouts to carry to the test centre along with a valid photo ID.
Candidates who clear the PST/PET go on to the Interview / Personality Test, which carries 150 marks. The final merit list is prepared on the basis of marks in the written examination and the interview, subject to medical standards.
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