The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the written exam result for the Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2026 under Advertisement No. 08/2026CAPF. This competitive recruitment drive aims to fill 349 vacancies for the prestigious position of Assistant Commandant (Group A) across various Central Armed Police Forces, including the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), IndoTibetan Border Police (ITBP), and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).

Key Highlights & Recruitment Scope

Selected candidates as Assistant Commandants in the Central Armed Police Forces enjoy a highstatus Group 'A' Gazetted Officer role with lucrative pay scales under the 7th Pay Commission (Pay Level 10: ₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500) along with allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and special border/hardship allowances where applicable. The responsibilities encompass managing tactical operations, force deployment, border security, maintaining internal law and order, and leading troops in critical security missions across India.

ForceWise Distribution Overview

• Border Security Force (BSF): 108 Posts
• Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF): 106 Posts
• Central Industrial Security Force (CISF): 70 Posts
• IndoTibetan Border Police (ITBP): 12 Posts
• Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB): 53 Posts

Candidates who have cleared the written examination held on 19 July 2026 are required to prepare for the upcoming Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), and Detailed Medical Examination (DME) as per the detailed schedule to be announced by the designated Nodal Authority (CRPF).