CAPF AC Eligibility
Last verified 07 Oct 2026
UPSC CAPF AC eligibility requires the following. A Bachelor's degree from a university incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India, or an institution declared deemed university under the UGC Act 1956. Candidates awaiting their final year result may also apply, subject to producing proof before the Mains application. The age limit is 20 to 25 years as on 1 August 2026 — born between 2 August 2001 and 1 August 2006.
Educational qualification
A Bachelor's degree from a university incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India, or an institution declared deemed university under the UGC Act 1956. Candidates awaiting their final year result may also apply, subject to producing proof before the Mains application.
Age limit
20 to 25 years as on 1 August 2026 — born between 2 August 2001 and 1 August 2006.
Age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation in upper age limit |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Civilian Central Government servants and Ex-servicemen | 5 years (total relaxation for Government service capped at 5 years) |
A candidate who belongs to SC, ST or OBC and is also a Civilian Central Government servant or Ex-serviceman is eligible for cumulative relaxation under both heads.
Number of attempts
No limit on attempts within the age window.
Nationality
A candidate must be a citizen of India, or fall within the other categories of nationality set out in the Examination Notice — which for most services include subjects of Nepal and Bhutan, Tibetan refugees who came to India before 1 January 1962, and persons of Indian origin who have migrated from certain countries with the intention of permanently settling in India.