How to join CISF 2023 – Check the Full Form, Selection Process, Eligibility Criteria, Salary, and Duties.

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is a premier security agency in India. This force works under the central government of India. To join CISF, one needs to appear for the recruitment examination conducted by the agency. UPSC is the authority that conducts the exam for the post of Assistant Commandant in CISF. On the other hand, CISF itself organises the recruitment exam for the rest of the posts.

The recruitment examination for CISF is conducted annually. Those who want to apply must check the eligibility criteria carefully before submitting the application form. The selection process is rigorous, and candidates need to prepare well to succeed in the examination. With determination and hard work, one can become a part of the prestigious CISF and serve the nation with pride.

CISF Selection Process

The selection process for CISF entirely depends on the post for which you are applying. Check out the following points to understand the selection process.

• You can join CISF as an Assistant Commandant, Head Constable, or Assistant Sub Inspector. Notifications of a few other posts are also released by CISF from time to time. However, the number of vacancies in such notifications is usually less.
• For Assistant Commandant, notifications are released by UPSC. The selection process includes a written test followed by an interview.
• Notifications regarding the selection of other posts are released by CISF. The process of selection includes a physical standard test and a written examination.

CISF Eligibility Criteria 2023

Just like the selection process, the eligibility criteria are also different for various posts as explained below.

For Assistant Sub Inspector and Head Constable

• Educational Qualification – Candidates must have completed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board or University before the closing date of receipt of online application forms.
• Age Limit – The age of an applicant should be between 18 to 25 years as of the closing date for receipt of the Online Application form.
• Age Relaxation – Relaxation in the upper age limit will be as per the following rules.
  • Schedule Caste and Scheduled Tribe – Up to 5 years in upper age limit.
  • Other Backward Class – Up to 3 years in the upper age limit. 
  • Ex-Servicemen – 3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the date of reckoning.
  • CISF personnel who intend to compete against the vacancies – Up to 35 years of age.
• Physical Standards – The physical standards for Assistant Sub Inspector and Head Constable are as follows.

Height	Male	Female
For all candidates except for Scheduled Tribes Candidates.	165 cm	155 cm
Candidates from the following categories – Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the states of Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir	162.5 cm	150 cm
All candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes	162.5 cm	150 cm
Chest	Male	Female
Candidates except for Scheduled Tribes Candidates	77-82 Cms. (Minimum expansion 5 cms)	NA
Scheduled Tribes	76-81 Cms. (Minimum expansion 5 cms)	NA

Tattoos

• Content – Tattoos depicting religious symbols or figures and names are allowed.
• Location – Tattoos are allowed only on the inner aspect of the forearm but only on the left forearm.
• Size – The size of the tattoo should be less than ¼ of the particular part (Elbow or Hand) of the body.

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For CISF Assistant Commandant

• Age Limit – The age of a candidate should be between 20 to 25 years.
• Sex – Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply.
• Educational Qualification – Candidates need to have a bachelor’s degree from a recognised University.

Eyesight

	Better Eye	Worse Eye
Visual Acuity unaided (Near vision)	N6	N9
Uncorrected visual acuity (Distant vision)	6/6	6/9
Refraction	Visual Correction of any kind is not allowed even with glasses

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Disqualification from CISF Recruitment

The following types of candidates are not allowed to take part in the CISF recruitment.

• Those who get married to a person having a spouse living.
• Those candidates who get married even after having a spouse living. However, if such marriages are permissible under the personal law applicable to such persons then CISF will provide an exemption.
• Dismissal from a government service.

CISF Ranks and Promotions

The ranks of CISF personnel are as follows.

• Constable (Lowest Rank Employee)
• Naik
• Head Constable
• Assistant Sub Inspector
• Sub Inspector
• Inspector
• Subedar Major

Those who get recruited in the officer’s entry scheme (recruited as an assistant commandant through UPSC) will have a different promotion pattern. Here are the details.

CISF Ranks	Army Ranks	Police Ranks
Assistant Commandant (Asst Comdt)	Lieutenant (Level 10)	Deputy Superintendent of Police, IPS, (Junior Time Scale)
Deputy Commandant (Dy Comdt)	Major (Level 11)	SP/DCP, IPS (Senior Time scale)
Commandant	No Equivalent (Level 12)	SP/DCP, IPS, (Junior administrative Grade)
Senior Commandant	Colonel (Level 13)	SSP/DCP, IPS,(Senior Administrative Grade)
Deputy Inspector General (DIG)	Brigadier (Level 13A)	Additional C.P, DIG
Inspector General (IG)	Major General (Level 14)	IG, Joint C.P
Additional Director General (ADG)	Lieutenant General (Level 16)	C.P, ADG
Director General (D.G.), CISF	Lieutenant General (Level 17)	Director General of a State Police Force

CISF Salary Structure

Rank	Basic Salary	Grade Pay
CISF Constable Salary	Rs. 5200 – Rs. 20200	Rs. 2400/-
CISF HC Salary (Ministerial) Open Market Candidates	Rs. 5200 – Rs. 20200	Rs. 2400/-
Head Constable (Ministerial) Departmental Candidates	Rs.5200 – Rs. 20200	Rs. 2400/-
HC Ministerial (LDCE)	Rs.5200 – Rs. 20200	Rs. 2400/-
Intelligence Officer in NCB	Rs.9300 – Rs. 34800	Rs. 4600/-
Assistant Sub-Inspector (CISF ASI Salary)	Rs.5200 – Rs. 20200	Rs. 4800/-
CISF Assistant Commandant	Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500	Rs. 5400/-

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is one of the largest security forces in India. Here are the key duties and responsibilities of CISF officers.

• Security: CISF officers are responsible for the security of various government and private installations, including airports, seaports, and nuclear power plants.
• Fire safety: CISF constables and officers are trained to handle fire safety equipment and respond to fire emergencies.
• Crowd control: The force of CISF is also responsible for managing crowds and maintaining order at public events.
• Access control: CISF officers perform the duties of checking identification and monitoring access to secure areas.
• Surveillance: CISF personnel use a variety of surveillance techniques to monitor activity and identify potential security threats.
• Investigation – Conduct investigations into security breaches and other incidents.
• Training – Training other security personnel and conducting regular drills to ensure readiness.
• Disaster management – CISF also responds to natural disasters and other emergencies.
• VIP protection – Provide security to VIPs and other high-profile individuals.
• Intelligence gathering – Gather intelligence on potential security threats and share this information with other agencies.

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