UPSC CAPF AC (Assistant Commandant) Eligibility 2026

Who can apply for UPSC CAPF AC (Assistant Commandant) in 2026 — the age limit, educational qualification, nationality and attempt rules as specified by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Always confirm against the official notification before applying.

General eligibility (men and women)

Age: 20-25 years as on 1 August of the examination year. Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC (non-creamy layer) +3 years, departmental candidates and certain categories as per the notification, PwBD as per rules.
Education: Bachelor's degree in ANY discipline from a recognised university — no subject restriction. The degree must be in hand on the cut-off date in the notification.
Nationality: Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with intent to settle permanently, or person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with the required eligibility certificate.

Physical and medical eligibility

Age: Same as above. Marital status is not a bar — both married and unmarried candidates are eligible (this is a key difference from NDA, where unmarried status is mandatory).
Education: Same as above. Women have been eligible since the 2016 cycle and serve as Assistant Commandants across all five CAPFs.
Nationality: Same as above. Medical standard is A-1 with full uncorrected visual acuity standards — the strictest among UPSC-conducted defence and paramilitary examinations. Failing the uncorrected-vision standard is the single largest medical-disqualification reason at MST.

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