UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 357 Assistant Commandant Posts

Posted on: March 6, 2025
Category: Civil Service, Police
Qualification: Graduation
Last date to apply: 25 Mar, 2025

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the CAPF Recruitment 2025 for Assistant Commandant positions in the Central Armed Police Forces. Eligible candidates can apply online from March 5, 2025 to March 25, 2025. Applicants are advised to review the official notification for comprehensive details on eligibility criteria, selection process, age limit, pay scale and other essential information before submitting their applications.

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Department Wise Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria

Department Total Post UPSC CAPF Eligiblity
BSF 24
  • Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
    from a recognized university in India.
  • Physical Standards: Candidates must meet the prescribed physical
    eligibility criteria as per the official notification.
CRPF 204
CISF 92
ITBP 04
SSB 33
Total Post 357

Physical Eligibility Criteria

DetailsMale CandidatesFemale Candidates
Height165 cm157 cm
Chest81-86 cmNot Applicable
100 Meters Race16 seconds18 seconds
800 Meters Race3 minutes 45 seconds4 minutes 45 seconds
Long Jump3.5 meters3 meters
Shot Put (7.26 Kg)4.5 metersNot Applicable

Important Dates

  • Application Begin: March 05, 2025
  • Last Date for Apply: March 25, 2025, by 6:00 PM (IST).

Age Limit as on 01/08/2025

  • Minimum Age: 20 Years
  • Maximum Age: 25 Years 

Application Fee

  • General / OBC: 200/-
  • SC / ST: 0/- (Nil)
  • All Category Female: 0/- (Exempted)
  • Payment Mode: Examination fee can be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking at State Bank of India (SBI) or via E-Challan.

Selection Process

  • Written Examination: A competitive objective-type test with multiple-choice questions, including negative marking for incorrect answers.
  • Physical Standards & Efficiency Test (PET):Candidates must meet the prescribed physical standards and qualify in physical efficiency tests, such as running, long jump and other endurance-based activities.
  • Medical Examination: A detailed medical fitness assessment to ensure candidates meet the required health standards.
  • Interview/Personality Test: Shortlisted candidates undergo a comprehensive personality assessment to evaluate leadership qualities, decision-making skills and overall suitability for the role.
  • Final Merit List: The final selection is based on the cumulative performance in the written examination, PET, medical examination and interview/personality test.

How to Apply for UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2025

  • The candidate’s photograph must be recent, not older than 10 days, with a light-colored background and the candidate’s name and date of the photograph clearly mentioned.
  • Exam center allocation is on a first-come, first-served basis; early application is advised to secure the preferred exam city.
  • UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2025 applications are open from March 5, 2025 to March 25, 2025; candidates must apply within this period.
  • Candidates must thoroughly read the official notification before applying.
  • All required documents, including eligibility certificates, ID proof, address details and basic personal details, must be collected before proceeding with the application.
  • Scanned copies of photograph, signature and identity proof should be prepared in advance for submission.
  • The application form must be carefully reviewed before submission to ensure accuracy in all details.
  • If an application fee is applicable, it must be paid within the deadline to complete the application process; failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.
  • A printout of the final submitted form should be taken for future reference.

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