Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released an employment notification for the recruitment of 357 Assistant Commandants (Group A) through the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Exam 2025. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official UPSC website.
Vacancy Details:
- Total Posts: 357
- Organization-wise Vacancy:
- Bordar Security Force (BSF) : 24 posts
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) : 204 posts
- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) : 92 posts
- Indo Tibetan Bordar Police (ITBP) : 04 posts
- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) : 33 posts
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification :
- Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen. Candidates from Nepal and Bhutan are also eligible.
- Sex: Both Male and Female candidates are eligible for the post of Assistant Commandants.
- Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 25 years (as of 1st August 2025)
- Candidate must have been born between 2nd August 2000 and 1st August 2005.
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- Civilian Central Government Servant: 5 years
- Educational Qualification:
- Must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University or possess an equivalent qualification.
- Physical Standards: Candidates must meet the physical and medical standards specified in the official notification.
Application Fee:
- UR/OBC: Rs. 200/-
- Female/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability: Nil
- Payment Mode: Payment can be made through Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card or Internet Banking of SBI.
How to Apply:
- Visit the official UPSC recruitment portal.
- Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section.
- Click on the Online Application link.
- Enter all required personal and educational details.
- Upload a passport-sized photograph, signature, and other required documents.
- Pay the application fee as per your category.
- Submit the application and take a printout of the submitted form for future reference.
Important Dates:
- Starting Date for Online Application Submission: 5th March 2025
- Last Date for Online Application Submission: 25th March 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) –
1. What is UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2025?
UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2025 is an official notification issued by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the recruitment of Assistant Commandants (Group A) in various Central Armed Police Forces (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB). A total of 357 vacancies are available.
2. How many posts are available for UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2025?
There are a total of 357 posts available under this recruitment, distributed as follows:
- BSF: 24
- CRPF: 204
- CISF: 92
- ITBP: 04
- SSB: 33
3. What is the age limit for UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2025?
Candidates must be between 20 to 25 years of age on 1st August 2025. This means candidates must have been born between 2nd August 2000 and 1st August 2005.
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST candidates: 5 years
- OBC candidates: 3 years
- Civilian Central Government Servants: 5 years
4. What are the educational qualifications required for the UPSC CAPF exam?
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification.
5. What is the application fee for UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2025?
- General/OBC candidates: Rs. 200/-
- SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability/Female candidates: Nil
6. How can I apply for UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2025?
To apply for the UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2025:
- Visit the official UPSC recruitment portal.
- Click on the Online Application link.
- Fill in all necessary details, including personal and educational information.
- Upload your photograph, signature, and any other required documents.
- Pay the application fee and submit the form.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
7. What are the important dates for UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2025?
- Starting date for online application submission: 5th March 2025
- Last date for online application submission: 25th March 2025
8. Is there any physical fitness requirement for this recruitment?
Yes, candidates must meet the physical and medical standards as specified in the official notification. These standards include requirements for height, chest measurement, and overall medical fitness.
9. Can female candidates apply for UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2025?
Yes, both male and female candidates are
