CAPF SI LDCE Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,167 Posts, Check Eligibility, Exam Pattern and Last Date

The Directorate General Border Security Force (BSF), on behalf of the Ministry of Home Affairs, has released the detailed advertisement (Notice No. A.2/SI (LDCE)/CAPFs Exam-2026/Pers(Rectt)/BSF/2026/7179-98, dated 10 November 2026) for selection to the post of Sub-Inspector (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) through the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for the vacancy year 2026. A total of 1,167 Sub-Inspector (GD) posts will be filled in BSF, CRPF, SSB and ITBP. This is a departmental examination for serving personnel only — civilians and freshers cannot apply. Online applications open on 12 November 2026, and the CAPF SI LDCE apply online last date is 31 December 2026 (11:59 PM). Selection is through a 200-mark CBT followed by physical tests and a medical examination. All details below are from the official BSF advertisement. Serving personnel tracking other force recruitments can also read our CRPF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 guide and the Active Govt Jobs page.

CAPF SI LDCE Recruitment 2026 Overview

CAPF SI LDCE Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

In short, the CAPF SI LDCE apply online last date is 31 December 2026. There is no correction window after final submission. Candidates should therefore check every service and academic detail carefully before submitting, and obtain the Service-cum-Eligibility Certificate, Undertaking and NOC from their formation well before the last date.

CAPF SI LDCE Vacancy 2026 Details

The 1,167 Sub-Inspector (GD) vacancies are distributed across the four participating forces. ITBP has the largest share with 430 posts, followed by CRPF with 377.

Category-wise total posts: Unreserved 913, SC 167, ST 87. Force-wise, the split is BSF — UR 182, SC 35, ST 18; CRPF — UR 292, SC 57, ST 28; SSB — UR 97, SC 19, ST 9; ITBP — UR 342, SC 56, ST 32.

CAPF SI LDCE Eligibility Criteria 2026

Who can apply. Only serving departmental personnel can apply: Constables (GD), Constables (Tradesmen), Head Constables (GD) and ASIs (GD) of BSF, CRPF and ITBP, and ASIs (GD) of SSB, including personnel on deputation or attachment. This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination — it is not an open recruitment, and civilians cannot apply.

Age limit. The maximum age is 32 years as on 31 December 2026. SC and ST candidates get 5 years of age relaxation, taking the upper age limit to 37 years.

Service conditions. Candidates must have completed a minimum of 4 years of continuous regular service, including basic training, as on 31 December 2026. They must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent, possess an unblemished clean service record with a minimum Good APAR grading for the last five years (four years if only four years of service have been completed), and be in medical category SHAPE-I. Personnel in the Low Medical Category cannot apply. Departmental candidates are allowed a maximum of 3 attempts in their entire career for the SI LDCE exam.

Documents needed with the application. The Service-cum-Eligibility Certificate (Annexure-III) signed by the Head of Office, the Undertaking (Annexure-IV) countersigned by a Gazetted Officer, and the No Objection Certificate (Annexure-V) issued by the Appointing Authority, along with the graduation degree certificate, matriculation certificate and APAR grading sheets for the last five years.

CAPF SI LDCE Application Fee 2026

The detailed advertisement does not prescribe a category-wise application fee amount. Candidates should complete the fee step, if any, only on the official BSF portal during submission — the portal is the only authority on payment. Do not pay any fee through any other website or link.

How to Apply for CAPF SI LDCE Recruitment 2026

1. Obtain the Service-cum-Eligibility Certificate (Annexure-III), Undertaking (Annexure-IV) and NOC (Annexure-V) through your Battalion or Headquarters administrative channel.
2. Visit the official BSF recruitment website at bsf.mha.gov.in from 12 November 2026.
3. Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) with your official name, active mobile number and email ID; the Registration ID and password are sent by SMS and email.
4. Log in, open the advertisement “Selection to the Post of Sub-Inspector in CAPFs Examination-2026 through LDCE” under Online Application, and click Apply Here.
5. Select your CAPF (BSF, CRPF, SSB or ITBP), regimental number, rank, present unit or headquarters, date of enrolment, category and attempt number (1st, 2nd or 3rd).
6. Upload the photograph (30 KB to 100 KB, without cap and spectacles), signature (20 KB to 50 KB), thumb impression (up to 50 KB), and a single PDF (30 KB to 100 KB) of the Service-cum-Eligibility Certificate, along with the Undertaking, NOC, graduation degree certificate and matriculation certificate.
7. Preview the form carefully and submit it before 31 December 2026 (23:59 hrs). No change is allowed after final submission.
8. Print the completed application form with the system-generated application number. No physical hard copy needs to be mailed to BSF headquarters.

Personnel on deputation or attachment must apply through their parent unit for the NOC and certificates. No TA or DA is paid for attending the LDCE, and the period is treated as leave.

CAPF SI LDCE Exam Pattern 2026

The CBT is a single objective paper of 200 marks in 3 hours 30 minutes, with four parts of 50 marks each. There is no separate paper for any force.

Qualifying standard: General candidates must score a minimum of 45 percent marks in each part and 50 percent in aggregate. SC and ST candidates get a 5 percent relaxation — 40 percent in each part and 45 percent in aggregate. Calculators and electronic gadgets are not permitted. The answer-key objection link opens on the BSF website 2 to 3 days after the CBT, and there is no re-evaluation or rechecking of scores.

Exam centres. The CBT will be held at 30 CAPF establishments, including BSF centres at Humhama, Paloura Camp, Jalandhar Cantt, Gandhinagar, Jodhpur, New Town Kolkata, Kadamtala, Umpling, Agartala, Cachar, Hazaribagh, CSWT Indore, FHQ New Delhi, Tekanpur, Bengaluru, Bhilai and Azara; CRPF centres at Hiranagar, Bahalgarh, Mokamaghat, Gwalior, Guwahati, Imphal, Avadi and Nagpur; ITBP centres at Dehradun and Panchkula; and SSB centres at Ranidanga, Lakhimpur Kheri and Bhopal. No change of exam centre will be considered.

CAPF SI LDCE Physical Standards and Physical Efficiency Test 2026

Physical Standard Test (PST). For general, unreserved and SC candidates, male height is 170 cm with chest 80 cm unexpanded and 85 cm expanded (minimum 5 cm expansion); female height is 157 cm. For Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates of Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir, Leh and Ladakh, male height is 165 cm and female height is 155 cm. For Scheduled Tribe candidates, male height is 162.5 cm with chest 77 cm unexpanded and 82 cm expanded, and female height is 154 cm; for ST candidates of the North Eastern Region, male height is 157 cm. Weight must be proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.

The Physical Efficiency Test is strictly qualifying in nature and carries no marks. Failure in any one event leads to disqualification.

CAPF SI LDCE Selection Process 2026

Stage 1 – Computer Based Test. A single objective paper of 200 marks in 3 hours 30 minutes. The final merit list is prepared on the basis of marks scored in the CBT.

Stage 2 – Physical Standards and Physical Efficiency Test. Verification of height, chest and physical athletic capabilities. The PET is qualifying only.

Stage 3 – Document verification. Scrutiny of original graduation certificates, APARs, service records and the NOC from the parent formation.

Stage 4 – Detailed Medical Examination. A comprehensive medical assessment as per MHA guidelines, followed by a Review Medical Examination where applicable.

Tie-breaking rule. A tie in CBT marks is resolved by date of birth (the older candidate is placed higher), and then by the alphabetical order of the first name.

CAPF SI LDCE Salary 2026

Selected candidates are appointed as Sub-Inspector (GD), Group B Non-Gazetted, in Pay Matrix Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400) under the 7th Central Pay Commission, plus Dearness Allowance, ration money allowance, House Rent Allowance or government quarter accommodation, risk and hardship allowance, dress allowance, medical facilities and leave travel concessions as applicable to Central Government subordinate officers. The advertisement fixes only the pay scale — it publishes no exact “in-hand” figure, so in-hand amounts on unofficial websites are estimates varying with current DA and HRA rates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for CAPF SI LDCE Recruitment 2026?

The CAPF SI LDCE apply online last date is 31 December 2026 at 11:59 PM. Online applications open on 12 November 2026 at 12:01 AM on the BSF recruitment portal, bsf.mha.gov.in.

How many vacancies are there in CAPF SI LDCE Recruitment 2026?

There are 1,167 Sub-Inspector (GD) posts in total — BSF 235, CRPF 377, SSB 125 and ITBP 430. CISF is not part of this advertisement. The vacancies may increase or decrease for administrative reasons.

Who can apply for CAPF SI LDCE Recruitment 2026?

Only serving personnel can apply — Constables (GD), Constables (Tradesmen), Head Constables (GD) and ASIs (GD) of BSF, CRPF and ITBP, and ASIs (GD) of SSB, including personnel on deputation or attachment. Civilians and freshers cannot apply, because this is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination.

What is the age limit for CAPF SI LDCE Recruitment 2026?

The maximum age is 32 years as on 31 December 2026, the closing date of applications. SC and ST candidates get 5 years of age relaxation, taking the upper age limit to 37 years.

What are the service conditions for CAPF SI LDCE 2026?

Candidates must have completed 4 years of continuous regular service, including basic training, as on 31 December 2026, hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, have an unblemished clean service record with a minimum Good APAR grading for the last five years (four years if only four years of service), and be in medical category SHAPE-I. A maximum of 3 attempts is allowed in a career.

Is there an application fee for CAPF SI LDCE Recruitment 2026?

No application fee amount is stated in the detailed advertisement. Candidates should complete the fee step, if any, only on the official BSF portal bsf.mha.gov.in during submission, and should not pay through any other link.

What is the exam pattern of CAPF SI LDCE 2026?

The CBT is a single objective paper of 200 marks in 3 hours 30 minutes, with four parts of 50 marks each — General Intelligence and Reasoning, Comprehension and Communication Skill, Numerical Ability, and General Awareness and Professional Knowledge. General candidates must score at least 45 percent in each part and 50 percent in aggregate; SC and ST candidates get a 5 percent relaxation.

What are the physical standards for CAPF SI LDCE 2026?

For general category male candidates the height is 170 cm with chest 80 cm unexpanded and 85 cm expanded; for female candidates the height is 157 cm. Relaxed heights apply for Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates of Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir, Leh and Ladakh (165 cm male, 155 cm female) and for Scheduled Tribe candidates (162.5 cm male, 154 cm female; 157 cm male for ST candidates of the North Eastern Region).

What is the PET for CAPF SI LDCE 2026?

The Physical Efficiency Test is qualifying only and carries no marks. Male candidates must run 100 metres in 16 seconds, 1.6 km in 6 minutes 30 seconds, long jump 12 feet, high jump 3.9 feet and shot put (16 lbs) 14.8 feet, each in 3 chances. Female candidates must run 100 metres in 18 seconds, 800 metres in 4 minutes, long jump 9 feet and high jump 3 feet.

What is the salary of a Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs?

Selected candidates are appointed as Sub-Inspector (GD), Group B Non-Gazetted, in Pay Matrix Level-6 of Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month, plus DA, ration money allowance, HRA or government accommodation, risk and hardship allowance and other allowances admissible to Central Government officers.

Every figure in this article — 1,167 posts, the CAPF SI LDCE apply online last date of 31 December 2026, the 200-mark CBT pattern, the physical standards and the Level-6 pay scale — is taken from the BSF detailed advertisement No. A.2/SI (LDCE)/CAPFs Exam-2026/Pers(Rectt)/BSF/2026/7179-98 dated 10 November 2026. Candidates should still verify the details on bsf.mha.gov.in before applying, as only the official notification is final.

Written by Ravi Singh

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