CAPF Recruitment 2026 Highlights
| Organization | CAPF |
| Advertisement No. | No.A.2/SI(LDCE)/CAPFs Exam-2026/Pres(Rectt)/BSF/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,167 |
| Qualification | Graduate |
| Job Location | Central (All India) |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Application Status | Open |
CAPF Post Wise Vacancy 2026
CAPF has notified 1,167 vacancies in this recruitment. The post-wise vacancy details are given below. Check the eligibility for your post before applying.
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Sub Inspector (GD) | 1,167 |
| Total | 1,167 |
CAPF Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must meet the post-wise age limit and qualification given below, as mentioned in the official notification. Age relaxation, where applicable, is given as per the rules of the recruiting organisation.
| Post Name | Age Limit | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Sub Inspector | 32 Year | Degree from a recognized University or equivalent. |
| OBC | 3 Year |
| SC/ST | 5 Year |
CAPF Pay Scale 2026
The pay scale for each post is given below as mentioned in the official notification. Allowances such as DA and HRA, where applicable, are paid as per the organisation's rules.
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Sub Inspector | Level-06 (Rs.35400-1,12,400/-) |
CAPF Selection Process 2026
The selection for CAPF Recruitment 2026 will be done through the stages below, as mentioned in the official notification.
CAPF Exam Pattern 2026
Check the exam pattern below to know the subjects, number of questions and marks before you start preparing.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| Comprehension and Communication Skill | 50 | 50 |
| Numerical Ability | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness and Professional Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Force and category wise vacancies Details:
| Force | Gender | SC | ST | UR | Total | Grand Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSF | Male | 33 | 17 | 173 | 223 | 235 |
| Female | 02 | 01 | 9 | 12 | ||
| CRPF | Male | 52 | 26 | 269 | 347 | 377 |
| Female | 05 | 02 | 23 | 30 | ||
| SSB | Male / Female | 19 | 09 | 97 | 125 | 125 |
| ITBP | Male / Female | 56 | 32 | 342 | 430 | 430 |
| G/Total | 1167 | |||||
Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
| Male | Events | Timings |
|---|---|---|
| (a) | 100 mtrs race | In 16 Seconds |
| (b) | 1.6 Km race | In 6 Minutes 30 Seconds |
| (c) | Long Jump | 12 Feet in 3 chances |
| (d) | High Jump | 3.9 Feet in 3 chances |
| (e) | Shot Put (16 lbs) | 14.8 Feet in 3 chances |
| Female | Events | Timings |
|---|---|---|
| (a) | 100 mtrs race | In 18 Seconds |
| (b) | 800 mtrs race | In 4 minutes |
| (c) | Long Jump | 9 feet in 3 chances |
| (d) | High Jump | 3 feet in 3 chances |
Physical Standards:
| Height/Chest | Height in Cms | Chest (Unexpanded) | Chest (Expanded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| i) For Male Candidates | |||
| For General | 170 Cms | 80 Cms | 85 Cms |
| For candidates falling in the categories of Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the states of Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir and Leh & Ladakh regions of J&K. | 165 Cms | 80 Cms | 85 Cms |
| For all candidates belonging to Schedule Tribes | 162.5 Cms | 77 Cms | 82 Cms |
| For all candidates belonging to Schedule Tribes of NE region | 157 Cms | 77 Cms | 82 Cms |
| ii) For Female Candidates Only | |||
| For General | 157 Cms | Not Applicable | |
| For candidates falling in the categories of Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the states of Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Manipur, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir and Leh & Ladakh regions of J&K. | 155 Cms | Not Applicable | |
| For all candidates belonging to Schedule Tribes | 154 Cms | — | |
| iii) Weight (Male/Female) | |||
| Corresponding to height | |||
Weight will not be a disqualification at the stage of PET. It would be assessed and decided during medical examination w.r.t. Height/Age Standard Chart.
Medical Category
| Medical Category | SHAPE-I (Applications of candidates having Low Medical Category will not be entertained). |
|---|
How to Apply for CAPF Recruitment 2026
- Candidates are required to apply online only at official website of BSF https://bsf.mha.gov.in.
- Candidates are required to obtain NOC as per format given at Advertisement Pdf.
- Photograph of candidate to be uploaded should not be more than 03 months old from date of publication.
- The application portal will be operational from 12/11/2026 (00:01 hrs) to 31/12/2026 (till 23:59 hrs).
- Candidates must ensure that they have filled correct details in each field of the form, After submission of online application form , no change/correction/ Modification will be allowed.
- No request for change of Exam center will be considered.candidates should select the center carefully.
CAPF Important Dates 2026
| 📅 Application Start Date | 12 Nov 2026 |
| ⏰ Last Date to Apply | 31 Dec 2026 (49 days left) |
CAPF Important Links 2026
| 📄 Advertisement / Notification PDF | Download PDF ↗ |
| ✍️ Apply / Online Application | Apply Now ↗ |
| 🌐 Official Website | bsf.mha.gov.in ↗ |
⚠️ Always verify details on the official website before applying. Last date: 31 Dec 2026
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