The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Central Armed Police Forces Assistant Commandant (CAPF AC) examination every year to recruit suitable candidates for various posts in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) such as 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 UPSC CAPF AC recruitment process 2023 started on April 26, 2023 with the release of the official notification. The CAPF AC recruitment process is highly competitive, and candidates must prepare well to crack this exam.

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UPSC CAPF AC is an excellent opportunity for young candidates looking to serve the country by joining the prestigious CAPF wings. The selected candidates in CAPF AC will receive a handsome salary package and various other benefits, making it an attractive career option for aspirants. This article provides the complete information that candidates need to know about UPSC CAPF AC recruitment 2023, including recruitment dates, vacancies, selection process, eligibility, and steps to fill out the application form.

UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2023: Exam Overview

Before moving on to discuss details on the UPSC CAPF AC recruitment dates, eligibility criteria, vacancy, selection process, and other details, let us take a look at the UPSC CAPF AC exam overview:

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	UPSC CAPF AC Exam
Recruitment Authority	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Level	National Level
Exam Stages	1st Stage: Written Examination 2nd Stage: Physical Standards (PST)/Physical Efficiency Tests (PET) and Medical Standards Tests (MST) 3rd Stage: Interview/Personality Test
Name of the Post	Assistant Commandants (AC)
Total Vacancies	322 (Official)
Examination Mode	Offline
UPSC CAPF AC Official website	upsc.gov.in

UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment Dates 2023

Check the following table for all the important dates of the UPSC CAPF AC recruitment 2023:

Exam Events	Important Dates (Tentative)
Release of UPSC CAPF AC 2023 Notification	April 26, 2023
Online Application Start Date	April 26, 2023
Online Application Last Date	May 16, 2023
Last Date of Application Fee Submission	May 16, 2023
Online Application Form Correction Window	May 17 to 23, 2023
UPSC CAPF AC Admit Card Release Date	To Be Announced
UPSC CAPF AC Exam Date 2023	August 6, 2023
UPSC CAPF AC Result	To Be Announced

How to Attempt Embibe’s UPSC CAPF AC Mock Tests?

Embibe offers UPSC CAPF AC mock tests that can help aspirants to practice and evaluate their preparation for the actual exam. Here are the steps to attempt the UPSC CAPF AC mock test:

• 1st Step: Visit Embibe’s official website, i.e., embibe.com.
• 2nd Step: Enter the mobile number/email to log in.
• 3rd Step: Click on the menu bar “Getting a Government Job” 
• 4th Step: Select the Goal “Defence” from the Dropdown and click on “Next”.
• 5th Step: Search and Select “UPSC CAPF AC Paper – I” on the search bar and click on “Next”.
• 6th Step: Select the preferred language (English or Hindi) and click on “Done”.
• 7th Step: Click “Test” from the Header Section.
• 8th Step: Scroll down to the “Take Full Tests” section.
• 9th Step: Click on any UPSC CAPF AC Paper – I mock test to begin the practice.

UPSC CAPF AC Eligibility Criteria

It is essential for candidates to meet all the eligibility criteria to be eligible for the UPSC CAPF AC exam. Those candidates who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be permitted to submit the CAPF AC application form. Therefore, aspirants must carefully go through the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam.

Check the detailed information on the UPSC CAPF AC eligibility criteria 2023 in the following table:

Eligibility Criteria	Details
Nationality	Candidate must be a citizen of India.
Age Limit	Candidate must be of age between 20 years to 25 years as on 1st August of the year of examination.
Educational Qualification	Candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent.
Physical Standards	The candidates must meet the physical standards set by the UPSC.
Gender	Both male and female candidates can apply for the exam.
Possession of NCC ‘B’ or ‘C’ Certificates:	Possession of an NCC ‘B’ or ‘C’ Certificate will be a preferred qualification. However, the authorities will consider these qualifications at the time of the Interview/Personality Test only.

UPSC CAPF AC 2023 Application Form

UPSC CAPF AC 2023 application form submission process has commenced on the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) from April 26, 2023. The last date to fill out the application form is May 16, 2023.

How to Apply for UPSC CAPF AC

Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the UPSC CAPF AC 2023 exam online by following the below-mentioned steps:

• 1st Step: Visit the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in.
• 2nd Step: Click on the “Recruitment” tab on the homepage.
• 3rd Step: Click on the “Apply Online” link for the CAPF AC Recruitment 2023.
• 4th Step: Read the instructions carefully and click on the ‘Yes’ button.
• 5th Step: Fill in all the required details in the application form, such as personal details, educational qualifications, contact details, etc.
• 6th Step: Upload scanned copies of the photograph and signature in the specified format.
• 7th Step: Pay the application fee online using a debit card, credit card, or net banking.
• 8th Step: Review the application form and click on the ‘Submit’ button.

UPSC CAPF AC 2023 Application Fee

Candidates can pay the UPSC CAPF AC application fee online using a debit card, credit card, or net banking. Also, it is important to note that the application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. 

Aspirants must ensure that they pay the application fee before the last date of payment, failing which their application will be rejected. Check the table below for details on the application fee for the UPSC CAPF AC 2023 exam:

Category	Application Fee
General/OBC	Rs. 200/-
Female Candidates	Exempted
SC/ST Candidates	Exempted

UPSC CAPF AC Selection Process 2023

The UPSC CAPF AC 2023 selection process comprises three stages as follows:

• Written Examination
• Physical Standards/Physical Efficiency Tests/Medical Standards Tests
• Interview/Personality Test
• Final Selection / Merit

UPSC selects candidates who qualify all three stages of the selection process for the post of Assistant Commandant in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). However, the final merit list is prepared based on the candidate’s performance in the Written Examination and Interview/Personality Test.

UPSC CAPF AC 2023 Vacancy

The exam authority has announced the total vacancies of the UPSC CAPF AC 2023 on the official website. There are around 322 vacancies in UPSC CAPF AC 2023 recruitment. Check the following table for the details on the UPSC CAPF AC 2023 vacancy:

Force	Vacancies
CISF	91
CRPF	55
BSF	86
ITBP	60
SSB	30
Total	322

UPSC CAPF AC Salary

The starting in-hand salary of UPSC CAPF ACs is Rs. 44,135 with dearness allowances, special allowances, and other benefits. In addition to the salary, allowances, and perks, UPSC CAPF ACs also have opportunities for promotions, which can lead to an increase in their salary and benefits.

FAQs on UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2023

Some of the most frequent questions on UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment are as follows:

We hope this article has provided you with all the information you need to know about UPSC CAPF AC recruitment 2023. 

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