Central Industrial Security Force

Recruitment

Direct recruitment for the following ranks in CISF is conducted through various agencies (UPSC, SSC and CISF).

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Assistant Commandant/Executive

Post	Assistant Commandant/Exe (All India basis)
Age	Between 20 to 25 years (Relaxation in age as per Government orders)
Minimum educational qualifications	Bachelor degree
Height (in cm)	For Male - 165 Cms For Female - 157 Cms (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per Recruitment Rules)
Chest (in cm)	For Male - 81 to 86 Cms. For Female - Not Applicable (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per Recruitment Rules)
PET (Qualifying in nature)	For Male 100 Mtr race in 16 second 800 Mtr race in 3.45 minutes Long Jump 3.5 Mtr in 3 chance Shot put 7.26 Kg - 4.5 Mtr in 3 chance For Female 100 Mtr race in 18 second 800 Mtr race in 4.45 minutes Long Jump 3 Mtr Mtr in 3 chance
Recruitment process	Written Examination by UPSC (Paper - I & II) PET/PST/Medical examination Interview Medical Examination (DME/RME) Declaration of final result & allocation of force Issue of offer of appointment
Recruitment process conducted through	Union Public Service Commission (U.P.S.C.)

Sub-Inspector/Executive

Post	Sub Inspector/Exe (All India basis)
Age	Between 20 to 25 years (Relaxation in age as per Government orders)
Minimum educational qualifications	Bachelor degree
Height (in cm)	For Male - 170 Cms For Female - 157 Cms (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per Recruitment Rules)
Chest (in cm)	For Male - 80 to 85 Cms. For Female - Not Applicable (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per Recruitment Rules)
Recruitment process	Written Examination by SSC (Paper-I) PET/PST of shortlisted candidates in written examination Written Examination by SSC (Paper-II) Medical Examination (DME/RME) Document verification Declaration of final result & allocation of Force Issue of offer of appointment
Recruitment process conducted through	Staff Selection Commission (S.S.C.)

Sub-Inspector/Fire

Post	Sub Inspector/Fire (All India basis)
Age	Below 30 years (Relaxation in age as per Government orders)
Minimum educational qualifications	Degree in science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics OR Matriculation with 03 year diploma in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Automobiles, Chemical, Mining, Aeronautical and Telecommunication Engineering
Height (in cm)	170 Cms (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per Recruitment Rules)
Chest (in cm)	81 to 86 Cms. (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per Recruitment Rules)
Recruitment process	Written Examination PET/PST/Medical examination Declaration of result Issue of offer of appointment
Recruitment process conducted through	Staff Selection Commission (S.S.C.)

Asstt Sub Inspector/Steno

Post	Asstt Sub Inspector/Steno (All India basis)
Age	Between 18 to 25 years (Relaxation in age as per Government orders)
Minimum educational qualifications	Intermediate or Senior Secondary School Certificate (10+2) Skill Test Norms on computer Dictation: 10 minutes @ 80 words per minutes Transcription time : - 50 minutes in English or 65 minutes in Hindi on computer
Height (in cm)	For Male - 165 Cms For Female - 155 Cms (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per Recruitment Rules)
Chest (in cm)	For Male - 77 to 82 Cms. For Female - Not Applicable (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per Recruitment Rules)
Recruitment Process	PET AND PST Computer Based Examination (CBE) Skill test on Computer Documentation Verification Medical Examination (DME/RME) Final Merit List Issue of offer of appointment
Recruitment process conducted through	Border Security Force (Nodal Force of the recruitment of ASI/Steno - 2024)

Assistant Sub Inspector (Pharmacist)

Post	Assistant Sub Inspector (Pharmacist) (All India basis)
Age	Between 18 to 28 years (Relaxation in age as per Government orders)
Minimum educational qualifications	10+2 pass Should have Diploma or Degree in Pharmacy Should be registered as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act,1948
Height (in cm)	For Male - 170 Cms For Female - 157 Cms (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per Recruitment Rules)
Chest (in cm)	For Male - 80 to 85 Cms. For Female - Not Applicable (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per Recruitment Rules)
Recruitment process	Written Examination PST/Documents Verification Basic Vocational Aptitude Test (BVAT) Merit list Medical Examination (DME/RME) Issue of offer of appointment
Recruitment process conducted through	Central Industrial Security Force (C.I.S.F.)

Assistant Sub Inspector (Laboratory Technician)

Post	Assistant Sub Inspector (Laboratory Technician) (All India basis)
Age	Between 18 to 28 years (Relaxation in age as per Government orders)
Minimum educational qualifications	10+2 pass 2 years Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
Height (in cm)	For Male - 170 Cms For Female - 157 Cms (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per Recruitment Rules)
Chest (in cm)	For Male - 80 to 85 Cms. For Female - Not Applicable (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per Recruitment Rules)
Recruitment process	Written Examination PST/Documents Verification Basic Vocational Aptitude Test (BVAT) Merit list Medical Examination (DME/RME) Issue of offer of appointment
Recruitment process conducted through	Central Industrial Security Force (C.I.S.F.)

Assistant Sub Inspector (X-ray Technician)

Post	Assistant Sub Inspector (X-ray Technician) (All India basis)
Age	Between 18 to 28 years (Relaxation in age as per Government orders)
Minimum educational qualifications	10+2 pass 2 years Diploma in Radiography
Height (in cm)	For Male - 170 Cms For Female - 157 Cms (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per Recruitment Rules)
Chest (in cm)	For Male - 80 to 85 Cms. For Female - Not Applicable (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per Recruitment Rules)
Recruitment process	Written Examination PST/Documents Verification Basic Vocational Aptitude Test (BVAT) Merit list Medical Examination (DME/RME) Issue of offer of appointment
Recruitment process conducted through	Central Industrial Security Force (C.I.S.F.)

Head Constable/Ministerial

Post	Head Constable/Ministerial (All India basis)
Age	Between 18 to 25 years (Relaxation in age as per Government orders)
Minimum educational qualifications	Intermediate or Senior Secodary School Certificate (10+2) Skill Test Norms on Computer - English Typing with minimum speed of 35 WPM on Computer Hindi Typing with minimum speed of 30 WPM on Computer (Time allowed- 10 minutes)
Height (in cm)	For Male - 165 Cms For Female - 155 Cms (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per Recruitment Rules)
Chest (in cm)	For Male - 77 to 82 Cms. For Female - Not Applicable (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per Recruitment Rules)
Recruitment Process	PET and PST Computer Based Examination Skill test on Computer Document Verification Medical Examination (DME/RME) Final Merit List Issue of offer of appointment
Recruitment process conducted through	Central Industrial Security Force (C.I.S.F.)

Head Constable/GD (Sports Quota)

Post	Head Constable/GD (Sports Quota) (All India basis)
Age	Between 18 to 23 years (Relaxation in age as per Government orders)
Minimum educational qualifications	12th pass with credit of representing State/ National/ International in games, Sports and Athletics.
Height (in cm)	For Male - 167 Cms For Female - 153 Cms (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per Recruitment Rules)
Chest (in cm)	For Male - 81 to 86 Cms. For Female - Not Applicable
Recruitment process	Trial & Proficiency Test, PST and Documentation Medical Examination (DME/RME) Merit list Issue of offer of appointment
Recruitment process conducted through	Central Industrial Security Force (C.I.S.F.)

Head Constable (Veterinary)

Post	Head Constable (Veterinary) (All India basis)
Age	Between 18 to 25 years (Relaxation in age as per Government orders)
Minimum educational qualifications	10+2 Pass Should have passed Para Veterinary Course OR Diploma OR Certificate of Minimum One Year duration related to Veterinary Therapeutic OR Livestock Management
Height (in cm)	For Male - 170 Cms For Female - 157 Cms (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per Recruitment Rules)
Chest (in cm)	For Male - 80 to 85 Cms. For Female - Not Applicable (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per Recruitment Rules)
Recruitment process	Written Examination PST/Document Verification Basic Vocational Aptitude Test (BVAT) Merit list Medical Examination (DME/RME) Issue of offer of appointment
Recruitment process conducted through	Central Industrial Security Force (C.I.S.F.)

Constable/General Duty

Post	Constable/General Duty (Vacancies are divided amongst States/UTs on the basis of population ratio and further distribution to Naxal/Non Naxal areas)
Age	Between 18 to 23 years (Relaxation in age as per Government orders)
Minimum educational qualifications	Matriculation (As per MHA common Scheme for recruitment in CAPFs)
Height (in cm)	For Male - 170 Cms For Female - 157 Cms (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per MHA Common Scheme of recruitment)
Chest (in cm)	For Male - 80 to 85 Cms. For Female - Not Applicable (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per MHA Common Scheme of recruitment)
Recruitment process	Written Examination PET/PST Document Verification and Medical Examination (DME/RME) Declaration of result and allocation of Force by SSC Issue of offer of appointment by respective CAPFs
Recruitment process conducted through	Staff Selection Commission (S.S.C.)

Constable/Fire

Post	Constable/Fire (Vacancies are divided amongst States/UTs on the basis of population ratio and further distribution to Naxal/Non Naxal areas)
Age	Between 18 to 23 years (Relaxation in age as per Government orders)
Minimum educational qualifications	12th pass with science subject
Height (in cm)	For Male - 170 Cms (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per MHA Common Scheme of recruitment)
Chest (in cm)	For Male - (80-85) Cms (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per MHA Common Scheme of recruitment)
Recruitment process	Height Bar Test PET/PST/Document Verification Written Examination DME/RME Final Merit List Issue of offer of appointment
Recruitment process conducted through	Central Industrial Security Force (C.I.S.F.)

Constable/Driver

Post	Constable/Driver (All India basis)
Age	Between 21 to 27 years (Relaxation in age as per Government orders)
Minimum educational qualifications	Matriculation Having valid driving license for : Heavy Motor Vehicle Light Motor Vehicle Motor cycle with Gear 03 years experience of driving Heavy Motor Vehicle OR Light Motor Vehicles and Motorcycle.
Height (in cm)	For Male - 167 Cms For Female - 157 Cms (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per Recruitment Rules)
Chest (in cm)	For Male - 80 to 85 Cms For Female - Not Applicable (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per MHA Common Scheme of recruitment)
Recruitment process	Height Bar Test PET/ PST/ Documentation/Driving test Written Examination (OMR/CBT) Medical Examination (DME/RME) Final Merit list Issue of offer of appointment
Recruitment process conducted through	Central Industrial Security Force (C.I.S.F.)

Constable/DCPO

Post	Constable/DCPO (All India basis)
Age	Between 21 to 27 years (Relaxation in age as per Government orders)
Minimum educational qualifications	Matriculation Having valid driving license for : Heavy Motor Vehicle OR transport Vehicle Light Motor Vehicle Motor cycle with Gear 03 years experience of driving Heavy Motor Vehicle OR Transport Vehicle OR Light Motor Vehicles and Motorcycle.
Height (in cm)	167 Cms (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per Recruitment Rules)
Chest (in cm)	80 to 85 Cms. (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per Recruitment Rules)
Recruitment process	Height Bar Test PET/ PST/ Documentation/Driving test Written Examination(OMR/CBT) Medical Examination (DME/RME) Final Merit list Issue of offer of appointment
Recruitment process conducted through	Central Industrial Security Force (C.I.S.F.)

Constable/Tradesmen

Post	Constable/Tradesmen (On Regional/ Sector basis as per population ratio)
Age	Between 18 to 23 years (Relaxation in age as per Government orders)
Minimum educational qualifications	Matriculation
Height (in cm)	For Male - 170 Cms For Male - 170 Cms (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per Recruitment Rules)
Chest (in cm)	For Male - 80 to 85 Cms. For Male - Not Applicable (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per Recruitment Rules)
Recruitment process	Height Bar Test PET/ PST/ Documentation/Trade test Written Examination Medical Examination (DME/RME) Final Merit List Issue of offer of appointment
Recruitment process conducted through	Central Industrial Security Force (C.I.S.F.)

Constable (Nursing Assistant / Dresser)

Post	Constable (Nursing Assistant / Dresser) (All India basis)
Age	Between 18 to 25 years (Relaxation in age as per Government orders)
Minimum educational qualifications	Matriculation with Science Not less than one year experience in bandage and dressing of wounds.
Height (in cm)	For Male - 170 Cms For Female - 157 Cms (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per Recruitment Rules)
Chest (in cm)	For Male - 80 to 85 Cms. For Female - Not Applicable (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per Recruitment Rules)
Recruitment process	Written Examination PST/Documents Verification Basic Vocational Aptitude Test (BVAT) Merit list Medical Examination (DME/RME) Issue of offer of appointment
Recruitment process conducted through	Central Industrial Security Force (C.I.S.F.)

Constable (Ward Boy/ Girl/ Ayah)

Post	Constable (Ward Boy/ Girl/ Ayah) (All India basis)
Age	Between 18 to 25 years (Relaxation in age as per Government orders)
Minimum educational qualifications	Matriculation Should possess First Aid Certificate from Saint John Ambulance Organisation OR Red Cross Society of India
Height (in cm)	For Male - 170 Cms For Female - 157 Cms (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per Recruitment Rules)
Chest (in cm)	For Male - 80 to 85 Cms. For Female - Not Applicable (Relaxable for candidates belonging to certain category as per Recruitment Rules)
Recruitment process	Written Examination PST/Document Verification Basic Vocational Aptitude Test (BVAT) Merit list Medical Examination (DME/RME) Issue of offer of appointment
Recruitment process conducted through	Central Industrial Security Force (C.I.S.F.)