Question 1

What is the total number of vacancies in CAPF Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?

Accepted Answer

A total of 282 vacancies are available, including 5 Super Specialist Medical Officers, 162 Specialist Medical Officers and 115 Medical Officers.

Question 2

What are the posts available under CAPF Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?

Accepted Answer

The recruitment is for Super Specialist Medical Officer (Second-in-Command), Specialist Medical Officer (Deputy Commandant) and Medical Officer (Assistant Commandant).

Question 3

What is the application mode?

Accepted Answer

Eligible candidates have to apply online through the ITBP Recruitment website.

Question 4

When does the online application start?

Accepted Answer

The online application process starts on 10 August 2026.

Question 5

What is the last date to apply?

Accepted Answer

The last date for submission of the online application is 08 September 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Question 6

What is the application fee?

Accepted Answer

Male candidates belonging to General (UR), OBC and EWS categories have to pay ₹400. SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen and Female candidates are exempted from the application fee.

Question 7

What is the salary of a Medical Officer?

Accepted Answer

Medical Officer (Assistant Commandant) is placed in Pay Level-10 with a pay scale of ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 per month, along with applicable allowances.

Question 8

What is the salary of a Specialist Medical Officer?

Accepted Answer

Specialist Medical Officer (Deputy Commandant) is placed in Pay Level-11 with a pay scale of ₹67,700–₹2,08,700 per month, along with applicable allowances.

Question 9

What is the salary of a Super Specialist Medical Officer?

Accepted Answer

Super Specialist Medical Officer (Second-in-Command) is placed in Pay Level-12 with a pay scale of ₹78,800–₹2,09,200 per month, along with applicable allowances.

Question 10

What is the selection process?

Accepted Answer

The selection process consists of Documentation, Interview, Physical Standard Test (PST) and Medical Examination Test (MET), followed by preparation of merit and appointment.

Question 11

Will candidates receive an admit card?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Eligible candidates will be issued online admit cards containing the date, time and venue of the recruitment tests through the ITBP Recruitment website.

Question 12

Is medical fitness required for appointment?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Candidates must be physically and medically fit for duties under extreme climatic conditions. Appointment is subject to satisfactory medical fitness and verification of character and antecedents.

Question 13

Is there any travel allowance for candidates called for interview?

Accepted Answer

Outstation candidates called for interview may receive travelling expenses as admissible under the prescribed Government of India rules, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.

Question 14

Will qualifying the medical examination guarantee appointment?

Accepted Answer

No. Merely qualifying the medical examination does not guarantee appointment. Successful candidates are considered for appointment according to the order of merit assigned by the Selection Board.

Particular	Details
Super Specialist Medical Officer (Second-in-Command)	Level-12 \| ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200
Specialist Medical Officer (Deputy Commandant)	Level-11 \| ₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700
Medical Officer (Assistant Commandant)	Level-10 \| ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500

Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA)	Applicable
Dearness Allowance (DA)	Applicable
Transport Allowance	Applicable
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	Applicable
Other admissible Central Government allowances	Applicable

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