UPSC conducts Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) 2018 for recruitment to the post of Assistant Commandants (Group A) in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) viz. Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). Read the article to get details of UPSC CAPF exam 2022 vacancies
UPSC CAPF AC 2018 Vacancy
Following are the CAPF 2018 final vacancies category wise
| FORCE NAME | GENERAL | OBC | SC | ST | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSF | 55 | 20 | 18 | 07 | 100 |
| CRPF | 91 | 48 | 27 | 13 | 179 |
| CISF | 44 | 22 | 12 | 06 | 84 |
| ITBP | 15 | 24 | 10 | 08 | 57 |
| SSB | 23 | 10 | 10 | 03 | 46 |
TOTAL | 228 | 124 | 77 | 37 | 466* |
*INCL 10% total vacancies reserved for Ex Servicemen
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CAPF AC 2023: Reservation Criteria
The age relaxation is defined for the candidates of reserved category and ex-servicemen candidates. The age limit rule is applicable to all and the age is counted from the date of birth to August 1, 20223 Here is the age limit for reserved categories:
- Upper age relaxation of 5 years for all the SC/ST candidates.
- Upper age relaxation of 3 years for all the OBC category candidates.
- Age relaxation of 5 years for the ex-servicemen candidates and Civilian Central Government Servants.
- Relaxation on upper age limits of 5 years for the Kashmiri candidates. The candidate must possess the domicile of Kashmir between the period of January 1, 1980, and December 31, 1989.
UPSC CAPF AC Reservation Rules
The following are the exceptions specified in capf notifications on cumulative age benefits:
- The SC/ST/OBC/Kashmiri migrants/ Ex-servicemen/ Civilian Central Government Servants will be getting the cumulative age relaxation.
- The Ex-servicemen term is applicable only to the people who are defined under the Ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1979. The amendments in the rule must be read before applying.
- The Civilian Central Government Servants are applicable to the Civilians who are working in the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965.
UPSC CAPF 2023 FAQs
Ques. How many vacancies are in CAPF 2022?
Ans: Total 233
Ques. How many vacancies for CISF force in CAPF 2022?
Ans: Total 62
Ques. How many vacancies for CRPF force in CAPF 2022?
Ans: Total 29
Ques. How many vacancies for ITBP force in CAPF 2022?
Ans: Total 13
Ques. How many vacancies for SSB force in CAPF 2022?
Ans: Total 63
Ques. How many vacancies for BSF force in CAPF 2022?
Ans: Total 66
Ques. When will the CAPF (AC) 2023 exam be conducted?
Ans: 06 Aug 2023
Ques. How many vacancies are there in capf 2023?
Ans: to be notified
Ques. Is the assistant commandant a gazetted officer?
Ans: Yes Assistant Commandant is Group A gazetted officer
Ques. How many attempts are allowed for UPSC CAPF?
Ans: For General till 25 age
For OBC till 28 age
For SC/ST till 30 age
Ques. Will any relaxation be given to Kashmiri candidates?
Ans: Yes 5 years relaxation given to kashmir Candidates
