The Union Public Service Commission has invited online application from eligible candidates for
the post of Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) in Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Candidates are required to apply online by using the Commission’s website https://upsconline.nic.in.
| Important Dates: |
| Online Application Start Date |
20/02/2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application |
12/03/2026 |
Fee Details:
| Category |
Fee |
| Candidates (except Female/SC/ST Candidates) |
Rs 200/- |
| Female/SC/ST Candidates |
Exempted |
Educational qualifications:
| Eligibility |
| Bachelor’s degree of a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India
|
| Gender |
Age (as on 01/08/2026) |
| Male/Female
|
20-25 years
|
Physical Measurments Test:
| Gender/Category |
Height |
Chest Minimum(5cm Expansion Required) |
Weight |
| Male
|
165cm
|
81cm (Unexpanded)
|
50kg |
| Female
|
157cm
|
Not Applicable
|
46kg |
|
Men |
Women |
| 100 meter race
|
16 seconds
|
18 seconds
|
| 800 meter race
|
In 3 min 45 secs
|
In 4 min 45 secs
|
| Long Jump
|
3.5 Meters (3 Chances)
|
3.0 Meters (3 Chances)
|
| Shot Put (7.25kg)
|
4.5 Meters (3 Chances)
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Syllabus for Written Examination:
| Subject |
Marks |
Duration |
| Paper - I : General Ability and Intelligence
|
250 Marks
|
2 hours
|
| Paper - II : General Studies, Essay and Comprehension
|
200 Marks
|
3 hours
|
For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one third (0.33) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
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