UPSC LDCE 2026: Recruitment for Assistant Commandants in CISF

The UPSC is set to conduct the LDCE for Assistant Commandants in CISF on March 8, 2026. With 20 vacancies available, the application process is now open until December 23. This recruitment is exclusively for current CISF employees. Candidates must meet specific physical standards and pass a written exam to qualify for further testing. Learn more about the application process and exam details in this article.

By Ambika Singh Dec 6, 2025, 12:03 IST

Overview of UPSC LDCE 2026

UPSC LDCE 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is set to hold the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) on March 8, 2026, in New Delhi. This examination aims to recruit Assistant Commandants (Executive) for the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). The online application process has commenced on the official UPSC website.

Vacancies Available

Total Vacancies:

A total of 20 positions are available, distributed as follows:

16 for General category

3 for Scheduled Castes (SC)

1 for Scheduled Tribes (ST)

This recruitment is exclusively for eligible candidates currently employed in CISF, as per the Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines.

Application Process and Deadline

Application Deadline: December 23, 6 PM

The application window opened on December 3 and will close at 6 PM on December 23. Candidates are advised to complete all sections of the application accurately, as no corrections will be permitted afterward.

Once the online application is completed, candidates must print it, have it verified by the designated officer, and submit it to the CISF Headquarters by January 9 at the following address:

Director General, CISF, 13, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003

Examination Details

Candidates who achieve the minimum qualifying marks in the written test will be invited for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Medical Standard Test.

UPSC LDCE 2026 Exam Pattern:

Paper	Subject	Number of Questions	Marks
Paper 1	General Ability and Intelligence	75	150
Professional Skill	75	150
Paper 2	Essay, Precis Writing and Comprehension	—	100

Essays can be written in either English or Hindi, while Precis and Comprehension must be in English only.

Physical Standards

Physical Standards Criteria:

Criteria	Male	Female
Height (Gen/SC)	165 cm	157 cm
Height (ST)	162.5 cm	154 cm
Chest (Male)	81 cm (5 cm expansion)	-
Weight	Proportionate to height	Proportionate to height
Medical Standard	SHAPE-1	SHAPE-1