UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2023: Vacancy Details and Eligibility Criteria

UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2023: Vacancy Details and Eligibility Criteria


UPSC CAPF recruitment 2023: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a notification for the recruitment of Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants). The recruitment drive is aimed at selecting eligible candidates for various security 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). The recruitment notification has been released on the official website of UPSC, i.e., https://upsc.gov.in/.
As per the notification, a total of 322 vacancies are available, with the online application starting on 26th April 2023. The last date for submitting the online application is 16th May 2023. The exam date has been set for 6th August 2023. Interested candidates must visit the official website to apply for the recruitment drive.
Age Limit
The age limit for the UPSC CAPF recruitment is set as a minimum of 20 years and a maximum of 25 years as of 1st August 2023.
Department-Wise Vacancy Details
The vacancies have been allocated department-wise, and the details are as follows:

  • BSF: 86 Posts
  • CRPF: 55 Posts
  • CISF: 91 Posts
  • ITBP: 60 Posts
  • SSB: 30 Posts

Physical Eligibility Details
The recruitment process involves a physical eligibility test. Candidates must meet the following criteria:

  • Height:
    • For Male -165 cm
    • For Female -157 cm
  • Chest:
  • Race:
    • For Male – 100 meters Race in 16 Second,
    • For Female – 100 meters in 18 Second
    • For Male – 800 meters Race in 3 min 45 Second
    • For Female – 800 meters in 4 Min 45 Sec
  • Long Jump:
    • For Male – 3.5 Meter
    • For Female – 03 Meter
  • Shot Put:
    • For Male- 7.26 Kg in 4.5 Meter

Read the official notification here
Direct link to apply online
Here are the steps to apply for the UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2023 online:
Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC – https://upsc.gov.in/
Step 2: Click on the link “UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2023” under the “What’s New” section on the homepage.
Step 3: Read the instructions and eligibility criteria carefully before applying.
Step 4: Click on the “Apply Online” link and fill in all the required details such as personal information, educational qualifications, and contact information.
Step 5: Upload the scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other relevant documents.
Step 6: Pay the application fee as per the category you belong to. The fee can be paid online using a debit/credit card or through net banking.
Step 7: After successful payment, review your application form and submit it.
Step 8: Take a printout of the application form for future reference.


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