UPSC CAPF CPF Assistant Commandant Name Wise Result 2026
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially published the Name-Wise written result for the Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2026 (Advt No. 08/2026-CAPF) on 08/09/2026. This recruitment drive covers 349 officer vacancies across BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB, following the nationwide written examination conducted on 19/07/2026. Candidates who previously accessed the roll-number-wise list can now verify their selection by candidate name in the newly released PDF merit list and prepare for the upcoming Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), and Detailed Application Form (DAF) submission.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Official Notification Released |
20/02/2026 |
| Online Application Start Date |
20/02/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online (up to 06:00 PM) |
12/03/2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment |
12/03/2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date |
10/07/2026 |
| Written Examination Date |
19/07/2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release Date |
22/07/2026 |
| Written Result Declared (Roll Number Wise) |
25/08/2026 |
| Written Result Declared (Name Wise) |
08/09/2026 |
| Physical & Medical Test Schedule |
Available Soon |
Application Fees
| Category |
Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS |
Rs. 200/- |
| SC / ST |
Rs. 0/- |
| PH (Divyang) Candidates |
Rs. 0/- |
| Female Candidates (All Categories) |
Rs. 0/- |
Examination fees were payable strictly through online channels, including Net Banking, Debit Cards, Credit Cards, and UPI facilities during the registration period. Candidates from SC, ST, and Female categories were granted a complete fee waiver as per Commission guidelines.
Cut-Off Marks & Merit List Details
Department-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Central Armed Police Force |
Total Posts |
| Border Security Force (BSF) |
108 |
| Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) |
106 |
| Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) |
70 |
| Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) |
12 |
| Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) |
53 |
| Total Vacancies |
349 |
Age Limit & Educational Qualification (As on 01/08/2026)
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 25 Years
- Age Relaxation: Permissible for SC, ST, OBC, Ex-Servicemen, and Central Government civilian employees as per official Commission rules.
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India, or possessing an equivalent recognized academic qualification.
Mandatory Physical Standards
| Measurement Parameter |
Male Candidates |
Female Candidates |
| Minimum Height |
165 cm |
157 cm |
| Chest Measurement (Unexpanded) |
81 cm (with minimum 5 cm expansion: 81-86 cm) |
Not Applicable |
Selection Process
- Stage 1: Written Examination (450 Marks): Paper I testing General Ability and Intelligence (250 Marks, objective format with negative marking) and Paper II evaluating General Studies, Essay, and Comprehension (200 Marks, conventional descriptive format).
- Stage 2: Physical Standards Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Mandatory qualifying athletic tests, including 100-meter sprint, 800-meter run, long jump, and shot put (for males), conducted by designated nodal security agencies.
- Stage 3: Medical Standards Test (MST): Comprehensive medical fitness evaluation carried out at authorized composite military/paramilitary hospitals.
- Stage 4: Personality Test / Interview (150 Marks): Evaluation of personal leadership traits, situational judgment, and national security perspective before a UPSC selection board.
- Stage 5: Final Merit List: Allocation across forces based strictly on combined aggregate scores from the Written Examination and Interview.
How to Check UPSC CAPF CPF Assistant Commandant Name Wise Result 2026
- Open the official UPSC portal at upsc.gov.in.
- Under the "What's New" or "Written Results" section on the home page, select "Written Result (with Name): Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2026".
- Open the official PDF file containing the chronological list of qualified roll numbers alongside registered candidate names.
- Press Ctrl + F on desktop (or tap the magnifying glass icon in your mobile PDF reader) and search your Full Name or Roll Number.
- Save the downloaded merit list PDF and keep physical copies ready for the Detailed Application Form (DAF) registration and physical testing grounds.
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FAQs
When was the UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Name Wise Result 2026 released?
The Union Public Service Commission published the Name-Wise written result on 08/09/2026, following the initial roll-number-wise release on 25/08/2026.
What is the official website to download the UPSC CAPF result PDF?
Candidates can download the result document directly from the official Commission portal at upsc.gov.in under the Written Results section.
What is the next selection round after clearing the CAPF written examination?
Qualified candidates must fill out the Detailed Application Form (DAF) online and report for the Physical Standards Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Medical Review.
How many vacancies are available in UPSC CAPF AC 2026 across different forces?
A total of 349 Assistant Commandant posts are being filled: 108 in BSF, 106 in CRPF, 70 in CISF, 12 in ITBP, and 53 in SSB.
What are the minimum height requirements for UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant?
Male candidates must have a minimum standing height of 165 cm, while female candidates must meet a minimum height standard of 157 cm.
Is there negative marking in the UPSC CAPF written test?
Yes, Paper I carries a penalty of one-third (0.33) of the marks assigned to that question for every incorrect objective answer. Paper II is descriptive.
What should I do if the UPSC website server fails to load the result PDF?
Clear your browser cache, open the link in a private browsing window, or access the direct PDF download link provided in the Important Links table above.
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