At a Glance
- Total Vacancies
- 506 Posts
- Post Name
- Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2024
- Exam / Result Date
- 04 August 2024
- Conducting Body
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Eligibility
- Bachelor's Degree in Any Stream
- Salary
- Pay Band 3 (₹15,600 - ₹39,100) + Grade Pay ₹5,400
- Location
- All India
Quick Summary
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Reserve List and final selection compliance for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Assistant Commandant (AC) Examination 2024.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is India's premier central recruiting agency. It is responsible for appointments to and examinations for All India Services and group A & group B of Central services. The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) includes forces like BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB under the Ministry of Home Affairs. The official portal is upsc.gov.in.
UPSC CAPF AC 2024 – Reserve List Overview
506 prestigious Assistant Commandant (AC) positions across India's paramilitary forces. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Reserve List for the Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination 2024 (Advt. No. 09/2024-CPF). Published on 12 June 2026, this notice recommends an additional 55 candidates from the reserve pool to fill remaining vacancies, following a requisition by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Furthermore, the notice outlines the compliance with a Delhi High Court judgment, adjusting the merit positions of four specific candidates. The initial final result for this cycle was declared earlier in June 2025, recommending 459 candidates.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Commission | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 09/2024-CPF |
| Exam Name | Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2024 |
| Total Vacancies | 506 Posts |
| Reserve List Status | Released (12 June 2026) |
| Candidates Recommended from Reserve | 55 Candidates |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Source: Official UPSC CAPF AC 2024 Reserve List Press Note, New Delhi, 12 June 2026. Download Official Notice PDF
UPSC CAPF AC 2024 – Important Dates & Timeline
The extensive recruitment cycle, which began in 2023, has reached its concluding phase with this reserve list release.
| Recruitment Event Phase | Official Calendar Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Registration Begin | 26 April 2023 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Form | 14 May 2024 |
| Written Examination Date | 04 August 2024 |
| Written Result Declared | 24 September 2024 |
| Initial Final Result Declared | 13 June 2025 |
| Reserve List Released | 12 June 2026 |
UPSC CAPF 2024 – Department Wise Vacancy Breakdown
The 506 Assistant Commandant vacancies were distributed across five major Central Armed Police Forces. The fundamental eligibility required a Bachelor's Degree in any stream.
| Department (Force) | Total Posts | Age Limit & Eligibility Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Border Security Force (BSF) | 186 |
Age: 20-25 Years (as on 01/08/2024) Education: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University. Physical: Must meet strict PST/PET standards (e.g., Male Height 165 cm, Female 157 cm). |
| Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | 120 | |
| Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | 100 | |
| Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) | 58 | |
| Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) | 42 |
Understanding the 12 June 2026 Reserve List Notice
The recent press note from UPSC highlights three major administrative actions regarding the CAPF AC 2024 recruitment:
- Court Judgement Compliance: Based on the Delhi High Court judgment dated 10.12.2025, four specific candidates have had their merit order revised and recommended for appointment.
- Reserve List Revision: Due to a category change for one candidate (from OBC to General), the consolidated reserve list was revised from 112 to 110 candidates.
- New Recommendations: Upon requisition by the Ministry of Home Affairs, UPSC has recommended 55 candidates from the reserve list (General - 27, EWS - 01, OBC - 26, SC - 01, ST - Nil) to fill the remaining vacant posts. The candidature of 12 of these individuals remains provisional.
How to Download UPSC CAPF AC Reserve List 2026
Candidates can download and verify their roll numbers on the newly released reserve list by following these steps:
- Visit the Official Portal: Navigate your browser to the Union Public Service Commission website at upsc.gov.in.
- Go to the 'What's New' Section: On the homepage, locate the scrolling links under the 'What's New' banner.
- Find the Reserve List Link: Click on the link titled "Reserve List: Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2024".
- Download the PDF: The official Press Note containing the roll numbers and names of the 55 recommended candidates will open.
- Search Your Name/Roll No: Use the Ctrl+F function to search for your credentials within the document. Save the PDF for your records.
Released on: 12 June 2026
UPSC CAPF 2024 – Official Links & Resources
| Resource / Document Type | Official Direct Access Links |
|---|---|
| Download Reserve List (12 June 2026) | Click Here |
| Download Initial Final Result (Name Wise) | Click Here |
| Download Original Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official UPSC Website | upsc.gov.in |
