The Union Public Service Commission conducts written examination for recruitment of Assistant Commandants (Group A) in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) - Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).

Eligbility Criteria :

Age Eligibility: Minimum 20 years and Maximum 25 years as on 1st August of the exam year

Academic Eligibility: A degree from a recognised University or equivalent

Physical Standards Eligibility: You need to have minimum Physical Standards as given in the notification

Examination Pattern :

Paper Subject Type Questions Marks Duration
Paper I General Ability and Intelligence125 250 2 Hours
Paper II General Studies, Essay & Comprehension 200 3 Hours


Physical Efficiency Tests (PET)
Males Females
100 Meters race In 16 seconds In 18 seconds
800 Meters race In 3 minutes 45 seconds In 4 minutes 45 seconds
Long Jump 3.5 Meters (3 chances) 3.0 meters (3 chances)
Shot Put (7.26 Kg) 4.5 Meters

For Applying

This Year Assistant Commandant Exam is Over you may Apply Next Year for the Exam the Application Form Are Available from 25 April, 2018 the Application form Are Available on the UPSC Official Site


Dates of the Exam :

Date of Notification: 25 April, 2018
Last Date to Apply: 21 May, 2018
Date of Exam: 12 August, 2018