UPSC CAPF ACs Notification Out for 322 Vacancy: Apply Online

For the recruitment of Grade A Officers (Assistant Commandants) in all Paramilitary Forces of India (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB), the UPSC conducts the UPSC CAPF (AC) exam each year. On April 26, 2023, the Union Public Service Commission has published the UPSC CAPF 2023 Notification and the UPSC CAPF Exam 2023 Application Form on its official website @upsc.gov.in. The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) recruitment process includes a competitive exam called the CAPF, which is administered by the Union Public Service Commission. The UPSC CAPF exam is scheduled to take place on August 6, 2023. Written assessments, physical examinations, and interviews, and personality tests will all be included in the selection process. The applicants hired through this exam are appointed Assistant Commandants (AC) in the armed forces. Through this examination, the candidates are recruited by the following armies.

• Border Security Force (BSF)
• Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
• Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
• Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
• Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)

UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2023: Notification

On April 26, 2023, the Union Public Service Commission 2023 Notification was made available for a total of 322 Vacancies. Every year in the month of April, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) publishes a notification for the recruitment of Assistant Commandants (Group A) for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) for the following positions: Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). Online application forms are available for candidates to complete. However, it is advisable to fill out the form as early as possible and avoid the last-minute rush. The Centres will be distributed according to the "first-apply-first-allot" principle. The UPSC CAPF 2023 notification is available at the direct link below for applicants who are interested in learning more about the UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Recruitment.

UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2023 Notification

UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2023: Overview

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), the Border Security Force (BSF), and the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) all have a significant number of Assistant Commandant vacancies with the UPSC CAPF 2023. Students may check the summary of CAPF Recruitment 2023 below:

Exam Authority	Union Public Service Commission
Force	Central Armed Police Forces
Post	Assistant Commandants
Vacancy	322
Mode of Application	Online
Online Registration	26th April to 16th May 2023
Job Location	Across India
Selection Process	Written Test Physical Test/Medical Test Interview/Personality Test
Language	English and Hindi
Official website	upsc.gov.in

UPSC CAPF AC 2023 Recruitment: Important Dates

The UPSC Calendar 2023 and all important dates for the UPSC CAPF 2023 examination have been made available by the Union Public Service Commission. On April 26, 2023, the online application window officially began. The deadline to submit an online UPSC CAPF 2023 Exam application is May 16, 2023. The table below contains the full UPSC CAPF 2023 Schedule.

Events	Dates
UPSC CAPF AC Notification 2023	26th April 2023
Opening date of UPSC CAPF AC registration	26th April 2023
Closing date of UPSC CAPF AC Registration	16th May 2023
UPSC CAPF AC Admit Card 2023	2nd or 3rd week of July 2023
UPSC CAPF AC Exam Date 2023	06th August 2023
UPSC CAPF AC Result date	TBA
DAF- Window activation date	TBA
CAPF Final Result 2023	TBA

UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2023: Vacancy

According to the announcement made with the UPSC CAPF Notification 2023, the new 322 vacancies would be filled through the UPSC CAPF 2023 Exam. The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), including the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), have announced vacancies for Assistant Commandants (Group A). The table below shows the distribution of vacancies according to the Security Force.

Security Force	Vacancy
Central Industry Security Force (CISF)	91
Border Security Force (BSF)	86
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)	60
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)	55
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)	30
Total	322

UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2023: Online Form

On April 26, 2023, the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) has begin accepting online applications for the recruitment of Assistant Commandants (Group A) through its official website, @upsc.gov.in. On or before May 16, 2023, individuals who meet the requirements for the positions may apply by clicking on the link below. Start the UPSC CAPF AC 2023 registration procedure by clicking the link below.

UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2023: Apply Online Link (Active)

How to apply for the post of UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2023?

With the easy-to-follow steps listed here, aspirants can complete their UPSC CAPF (AC) 2023 Application form.
1. Candidates must visit upsc.gov.in, the UPSC website.
2. Look for the 'UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant 2023' link and select it.
3. Complete the necessary information in the sections that demand it appropriately and submit your information.
4. If necessary, pay the application fee.
5. Press the 'Submit' button.
6. Download and print your CAPF (Assistant Commandant) Application form for your records.

UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2023: Application Fees

There are two categories for the UPSC CAPF 2023 online application Fee. The UPSC has established an application fee that must be paid by every eligible candidate. The application fee must be paid in cash, using the State Bank of India's online banking service, or with a Visa, Master, RuPay, credit card, or debit card at any SBI branch. There is no application fee for female, SC, or ST candidates, but there is a 200 rupee application fee for general/OBC male candidates.

General/OBC	Rs. 200
Female/ SC/ ST candidate	No Fee

UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment: Eligibility Criteria

Through the comprehensive UPSC CAPF Notification 2023, the UPSC published the detailed eligibility criteria for UPSC CAPF 2023. Details on UPSC CAPF Eligibility can be obtained from the section below.

• A citizen of India
• A Subject of Bhutan
• A subject of Nepal
• A Tibetan refugee who entered India before the year 1962 with the intention of residing there permanently.
• A person of Indian descent who moved to India on a permanent basis from nations like Myanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and East Africa

UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment: Education Qualification

For the UPSC CAPF 2023 Exam, a candidate must have earned a bachelor's or graduate degree from a reputed university. Candidates who are enrolled in their last year of study may also apply for the examination; however, they must submit the comprehensive application form and the final year mark sheet from their qualifying exam.

UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment: Age Limit

The Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2023 has a minimum age requirement of 20 years and a maximum age requirement of 25 years. He or she must have been born between the dates of August 1, 1998, and August 1, 2003. The following list of categories includes age relaxation.

Category	Age Relaxation
Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe	Five years
Other Backward Classes	Three years
Civilian Central Government Servants	Ex-Servicemen will also be eligible for this exemption after five years.
Domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from January 1, 1980, to December 31, 1989	Five years

UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment: Selection Process

CAPF AC Selection Process consists of three stages –

• The Written Exam
• The Medical Test, and
• The Interview / Personality Test.

On August 6, 2023, the UPSC CAPF examination will take place. Those who pass the written Exam must appear for the interview round. Candidates must first show up for the CAPF Exam, which is offered offline in two sessions. The exam lasts for five hours in total. Candidates who pass this phase of the CAPF AC 2023 Exam advance to the following phase. Candidates must meet the requirements for the stage II 100-meter, 800-meter, long-jump, and shot put (7.26 kg) events. For shot put, female candidates are exempt from any eligibility requirements. The qualifying candidates are then invited to an interview (personality test) with a panel of three to four judges who have extensive professional and technical skills.

UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2023: Salary

Additionally, the CAPF notification provides the pay structure, which is divided into post-specific salaries. Other allowances are included in the Assistant Commandant's basic pay in the UPSC Central Armed Police Force. Check the below table that represents the approximate salary of each rank:

Rank	Pay Scale (Basic Pay)	Pay Band
Director-General	Rs. 2,25,000	Apex Fixed
Additional Director General	Rs. 1,82,200 - Rs. 2,24,100	HAG
Inspector General	Rs. 1,44,000 - Rs. 2,18,000	Pay Band - 4
Deputy Inspector General	Rs. 1,31,000 - Rs. 2,16,600	Pay Band - 4
Sr. Commandant	Rs. 1,23,000 - Rs.2,15,900	Pay Band - 4
Commandant	Rs. 78,800 - Rs. 2,09,200	Pay Band - 3
Deputy Commandant	Rs. 67,700 - Rs. 2,08,700	Pay Band - 3
Assistant Commandant	Rs. 56,100 - Rs. 1,77,500	Pay Band - 3

In conclusion, a written Exam, PST and PET, an interview and personality test, and a medical examination are all included in the UPSC CAPF AC Selection Process 2023. To improve their chances of success, candidates should be well-prepared and keep up with the most recent notifications and instructions. Being an Assistant Commandant in the CAPFs is a difficult but rewarding opportunity.