The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) started the application process for the Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandant) exam on its website upsc.gov.in on March 5, 2025. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online at upsconline.nic.in. The last date for submission of applications is March 25, 2025. This year, a total of 357 vacancies are available for the vacant posts.

The recruitment will be in several forces 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). Candidates can check the online application link below along with educational qualification, age limit, distribution of vacancies and additional information.

Important Dates:

Notification Release Date: 5th March, 2025
Registration Start Date: 5th March, 2025
Last Date to Apply: 25th March (06:00 PM)
Last Date for Online Fee: 25th March, 2025
Last Date for Offline Fee: 24th March, 2025
Correction Window: 26th March to 1st April, 2025
Written Exam Date: 3rd August, 2025

Vacancy Details:

Assistant Commandant Total Posts: 357

BSF: 24
CRPF: 204
CISF: 92
ITBP: 4
SSB: 33

Application Fee

General: Rs.200

SC/ST/Female: No Fee

Payment Mode: Online Mode

Age Limit

Maximum Age: 25 Years

Minimum Age: 20 years

Age relaxation is applicable for candidates as per government rules.

Qualification

Candidates must have a graduation degree from any recognized university to apply for the vacant post.

How to Apply for UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2025?

Candidates must apply online only using the website https://upsconline.gov.in.

Read the notification properly, check your eligibility, fees, dates, and selection process.

Gather proof of eligibility, mark sheets, photo, signature, ID, and address details.

The applicant must first register himself on the One Time Registration (OTR) platform available on the commission's website.

Then, fill the online application with the correct information.

Verify the details before submitting.

Make the online/offline payment if applicable.

Apply, take a printout of the submitted form for future reference.

Helpline for Candidates

The Commission has set up a dedicated helpline to assist candidates applying for Central Armed Police Forces (ACS) Exam 2025. Candidates seeking clarification, guidance or assistance related to the application process or exam details can contact the helpline 011-24041001. The helpline will be operational on all working days from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Applicants can use this service for any issues related to the application process including registration, fee payment, uploading of documents, etc.