Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released an official notification for the recruitment of Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) such as Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indo-Tibetian Border Police (ITBP), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). The notification was released on 26.04.2023. Candidates can apply online through the official website https://www.upsc.gov.in/ from 26.04.2023 to 16.05.2023. Candidates who complete Bachelor’s degree can apply for these posts.
Highlights of UPSC Recruitment 2023
| Organization Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Job Type | Central Government Job |
| Post Name | Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) |
| Vacancy | 322 |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 26.04.2023 |
| Last Date | 16.05.2023 |
| Official Website | https://www.upsc.gov.in/ |
UPSC Recruitment 2023 Vacancy Details
| S.No. | Post Name | Vacancy |
| 1 | Border Security Force (BSF) | 86 |
| 2 | Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | 55 |
| 3 | Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | 91 |
| 4 | Indo-Tibetian Border Police (ITBP) | 60 |
| 5 | Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) | 30 |
| Total | 322 | |
Eligibility Criteria for UPSC Recruitment 2023
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should complete Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized University
Age Limit
- Candidates’ age should be between 20 and 25 years
Age Relaxation
| S.No. | Category | Age Relaxation |
| 1 | SC / ST | 5 years |
| 2 | BC | 3 years |
| 3 | Ex-SM | 5 years |
Selection Procedure
- Written Examination
- Physical Standard Test / Physical Efficiency Test / Medical Test
- Personality test
- Personal Interview
Exam Centres
The examination centers in Tamilnadu are,
- Chennai
- Madurai
Application Fee
| S.No. | Category | Application Fee |
| 1 | Female / SC / ST | Nil |
| 2 | Others | Rs.200/- |
How to apply for UPSC Recruitment 2023?
Candidates fulfilling the above criteria can apply only online through the link on the UPSC Official website https://www.upsc.gov.in/ under the careers page under the current openings section from 26.04.2023 to 16.05.2023. No other mode of application is accepted.
Dates to remember
| Start date to apply online | 26.04.2023 |
| Last date to apply online | 16.05.2023 |
Important Links
| UPSC Official website | Click Here |
| UPSC career page | Click Here |
| UPSC Official Notification | Click Here |
| Online application form | Click Here |
UPSC Recruitment 2023
How many vacancies are in this UPSC Recruitment?
There are 322 vacancies
What are the posts called for?
The following posts are called for in this notification
- Border Security Force (BSF)
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
- Indo-Tibetian Border Police (ITBP)
- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
Does the 12th mark matter in UPSC?
No, the 12th mark is not essential for this examination. The marks secured in a bachelor's degree will be considered
Is UPSC very tough?
Clearing the UPSC exam needs more hard work and preparation according to the syllabus is most important to crack the UPSC exam.