CISF Assistant Commandants (Executive) LDCE 2026 – UPSC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 20
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Qualification
- Qualification: Graduation from a recognized University. Possession of NCC 'B' or 'C' Certificate is desirable.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: 4 years of regular service as Sub. Inspector (GD)/ Inspector (GD)
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 35 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Hybrid Application
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announces the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2026 to recruit Assistant Commandants (Executive) in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). This examination offers a career progression opportunity for serving Sub-Inspectors and Inspectors (GD) with a clean service record to become Gazetted Officers.
- Restricted to departmental candidates of CISF (SI/GD or Inspector/GD) with 4 years of service.
- Selection involves a Written Exam, Physical Efficiency Test, Medical Standards Test, and Interview.
- 20 vacancies available (General-16, SC-03, ST-01).
- Candidates must submit applications online and route a hard copy through proper channels.
- Exam scheduled to be held on 08th March 2026 in New Delhi.
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Additional Salary Information
Assistant Commandant (Executive) rank; Departmental Entry.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Written Examination (Paper I & II).
Physical Standards and Physical Efficiency Tests (PET).
Medical Standards Tests.
Interview/Personality Test.
Application Fees
Not specified
Reservation
Reservation for SC/ST candidates: SC-03, ST-01 vacancies.
How to Apply
- Step 1: Visit the UPSC Online website at https://upsconline.nic.in.
- Step 2: Register on the One Time Registration (OTR) platform if not already registered.
- Step 3: Fill out the online application form for CISF AC (Exe) LDCE 2026 between 03.12.2025 and 23.12.2025.
- Step 4: Submit the online form and take a printout of the submitted application.
- Step 5: Route the hard copy through proper channel to the CISF Authorities (DG, CISF) for verification by 09.01.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Only CISF Sub-Inspectors (GD) or Inspectors (GD) who have completed 4 years of regular service as on 1st January 2026 and have a clean service record are eligible.
Candidates must not have attained the age of 35 years as on 1st August 2026. A relaxation of up to 5 years is available for SC/ST candidates.
Yes, candidates must qualify in PET events including 100m race, 800m race, Long Jump, and Shot Put as per the prescribed standards for males and females.