Union Public Service Commission UPSC has released the official Answer Key for the Combined Central Armed Police Forces CAPF Assistant Commandant recruitment examination 2026. The written exam was conducted on 19 July 2026 across various centers in India. The online application process started on 20 February 2026 and remained open until 12 March 2026 with the last date for fee payment also being 12 March 2026. A total of 349 vacancies have been announced for posts in BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB departments. Candidates must possess a Bachelor degree from a recognized university and meet the required physical standards. The minimum age limit is 20 years and the maximum age is 25 years as on 01 August 2026 with age relaxation applicable as per rules. The selection process includes a written examination, Physical Efficiency Test, Interview and final merit list preparation. Candidates can download the Answer Key using their Enrollment Number, Registration Number or Date of Birth through the official UPSC portal. The direct link to download the Answer Key PDF is provided below for easy access. This recruitment offers a great opportunity for graduates seeking prestigious positions in Central Armed Police Forces.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Online Apply Start Date |
20 February 2026 |
| Online Apply Last Date |
12 March 2026 |
| Last Date For Fee Payment |
12 March 2026 |
| Exam Date |
19 July 2026 |
| Admit Card |
10 July 2026 |
| Answer Key |
22 July 2026 |
| Result Date |
Will Be Updated Here Soon |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General, OBC |
₹ 200/- |
| SC / ST |
₹ 0/- |
| PH Candidates |
₹ 0/- |
| All Female Category |
₹ 0/- |
Age Limit
| Criteria |
Details |
| Minimum Age |
20 Years |
| Maximum Age |
25 Years |
| Age Relaxation |
Extra as per UPSC rules |
Vacancy Details
| Department |
No. Of Post |
Eligibility |
| BSF |
108 |
Bachelor’s degree + Physical standards |
| CRPF |
106 |
Bachelor’s degree + Physical standards |
| CISF |
70 |
Bachelor’s degree + Physical standards |
| ITBP |
12 |
Bachelor’s degree + Physical standards |
| SSB |
53 |
Bachelor’s degree + Physical standards |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria |
Details |
| Educational Qualification |
Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university |
| Physical Standards |
Must meet required physical eligibility |
Selection Process
| Stage |
Description |
| Written Exam |
Objective type paper |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
Physical test |
| Interview |
Personality test |
| Final Merit List |
Based on all stages |
How to Download/Check
| Step |
Action |
| 1 |
Visit the official UPSC website |
| 2 |
Go to Examinations or What’s New section |
| 3 |
Click on CAPF (Assistant Commandant) Answer Key 2026 link |
| 4 |
Download the Answer Key PDF |
| 5 |
Take printout if required |
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