UPSC Assistant Commandants Recruitment 2026

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality:
  • A candidate must be a citizen of India
  • With the consent of the Central Government signified in writing, subjects of Nepal or Bhutan may also be appointed
• Sex: Both Male and Female candidates are eligible for appointment to the post of Assistant Commandants
• Educational Qualification:
  • A candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree of a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India
  • OR from educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament
  • OR declared to be deemed as a University under Section-3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956
  • OR possess an equivalent qualification
  • Candidates who have appeared at an examination the passing of which would render them educationally qualified but have not been informed of the results will also be eligible
  • Candidates who intend to appear at such a qualifying examination in the year 2026 will also be eligible
  • However, qualified candidates must produce proof of passing the requisite qualifying examination (Degree Certificate/Final Mark Sheet/Provisional Degree Certificate) within the time limit prescribed in the Rules
  • Degree/Post Graduate/Diploma qualifications acquired through distance learning/part-time are NOT considered

Important Dates