The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has released an official notice regarding the PST and PET schedule for the CAPFs (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2026. As per Notice No. 522/RC/SSB/CAPFs (ACs)/Exam-2026/2025/-5765 dated 25 September 2026, the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) will be conducted from 13 October 2026 to 16 October 2026 at various CAPFs locations. Candidates should check the official SSB recruitment website for their allotted venue, reporting details and further instructions related to the examination.
SSB Assistant Commandants Exam Date 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Directorate General, Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Notice Subject | Conduct of PST & PET for CAPFs (ACs) Exam-2026 |
| Notice Number | 522/RC/SSB/CAPFs (ACs)/Exam-2026/2025/-5765 |
| Notice Date | 25th September 2026 |
| PST & PET Period | 13.10.2026 to 16.10.2026 |
| Venue | Different CAPFs locations |
| Official Websites | https://ssb.gov.in and https://recruitment.ssb.gov.in |
| Issuing Authority | Commandant (Rectt), Directorate General, SSB (MHA), East Block-V, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110066 |
Important Dates
- Notice Issued: 25th September 2026
- PST & PET Start Date: 13th October 2026
- PST & PET End Date: 16th October 2026
SSB Assistant Commandants Exam Date 2026 - Direct Link
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has issued an important notice confirming the schedule for the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for the CAPFs (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2026. As per the official notice No. 522/RC/SSB/CAPFs (ACs)/Exam-2026/2025/-5765 dated 25th September 2026, PST & PET will be conducted from 13.10.2026 to 16.10.2026 at various CAPFs locations.
Direct Link to Check SSB Assistant Commandants Exam Date 2026
About CAPFs (ACs) Exam 2026 PST & PET
The CAPFs (Assistant Commandants) Examination is conducted for recruitment to the post of Assistant Commandant across Central Armed Police Forces, including SSB. Candidates who qualify the earlier stages of the CAPFs (ACs) Exam-2026 and are found eligible are now required to appear for the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET), which will be conducted by SSB at different CAPFs locations between 13.10.2026 and 16.10.2026.
How to Check PST/PET Schedule and Download e-Admit Card
- Visit the SSB main website: https://ssb.gov.in
- Or visit the SSB recruitment website: https://recruitment.ssb.gov.in
- Check for updates on the PST/PET schedule and allotted venue.
- Download the e-Admit Card once it is released on the portal.
- Keep visiting both websites at regular intervals, as SSB has specifically asked candidates to do, since schedule and venue details will be added later.
Important Instructions
- Only eligible candidates of the CAPFs (ACs) Exam-2026 are covered under this notice.
- PST & PET will be conducted from 13.10.2026 to 16.10.2026 at different CAPFs locations.
- Candidates must regularly check https://ssb.gov.in and https://recruitment.ssb.gov.in for the schedule of PST/PET, venue details, and e-Admit Card download.
- No individual date-wise or venue-wise breakup has been released in this notice; it will be updated separately.