The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially kicked off the application process for the recruitment of 506 Assistant Commandants within the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). Aspiring candidates eager to join the esteemed ranks of the CAPF can now submit their applications through the UPSC's dedicated portal at upsconline.nic.in. The comprehensive notification outlining the vacancies and application guidelines has been provided here.
The application window for the UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant recruitment 2024 is set to close on May 14, 2024.
Vacancy Breakdown
- Border Security Force (BSF): 186 vacancies
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF): 120 vacancies
- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF): 100 vacancies
- Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP): 58 vacancies
- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB): 42 vacancies
Both male and female candidates meeting the eligibility criteria are invited to apply for the Assistant Commandant positions.
Application Process
Prospective candidates, particularly fresh applicants, are required to initiate the one-time registration (OTR) process on upsconline.nic.in before proceeding with their online applications. However, individuals who have previously completed the OTR for either the UPSC CAPF or any other examination conducted by the commission need not undergo this step again. The OTR status remains valid for a lifetime, streamlining the application process for returning candidates.