The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), a premier Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has announced the direct recruitment drive for 1,220+ Constable (Fire) and Constable (Tradesman) positions for male Indian citizens. Charged with providing specialized fire protection, industrial disaster response, and infrastructure security across strategic government assets (airports, atomic energy installations, refineries, and metro systems), CISF offers permanent Central Armed Police Force service under 7th Central Pay Commission Level-3.
This authoritative analysis delivers a thorough overview of category and state allocations, 10+2 science and trade qualifications, Physical Efficiency Standards (5 km run), Computer Based Test (CBT) question schemes, and application protocols.
CISF Constable 2026: Executive Overview
| Recruitment Feature | Official Details & Criteria |
|---|---|
| Security Force | Central Industrial Security Force (CISF, Ministry of Home Affairs) |
| Cadres Announced | Constable (Fireman – Male) & Constable (Tradesmen) |
| Total Openings | 1,220+ Permanent Armed Uniformed Vacancies |
| Pay Matrix Scale | 7th CPC Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100 + Central DA, Ration Money, Risk & Hardship Allowance) |
| Educational Qualification | Constable Fire: 12th Pass with Science | Tradesman: 10th Pass + ITI in relevant trade |
| Age Eligibility | 18 to 23 Years (Statutory relaxations apply: 5 yrs SC/ST, 3 yrs OBC) |
| Selection Flow | Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & PST ➔ Computer Based Written Exam (CBE) ➔ Document Verification & DME |
| Official Portal | cisfrectt.cisf.gov.in |
Eligibility Conditions: Educational Standards & Age Relaxations
- Constable (Fire): Must have passed 12th Class (10+2 / Intermediate) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Board/University with Science subject on or before the closing date.
- Constable (Tradesman): Matriculation (10th Class) pass from a recognized Board plus ITI Certificate in the relevant trade (Barber, Boot Maker, Cook, Carpenter, Electrician, Painter, Plumber, Washerman).
- Age Limit: 18 to 23 years as on the crucial cutoff date.
- SC / ST candidates: 5 years upper age relaxation (up to 28 years).
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years upper age relaxation (up to 26 years).
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service rendered from actual age.
Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
1. Physical Standards (PST)
| Candidate Category | Minimum Height | Chest Measurement |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC / SC | 170 cm | 80 – 85 cm (Minimum 5 cm expansion) |
| Candidates of Hill Areas (Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras) | 165 cm | 78 – 83 cm (Minimum 5 cm expansion) |
| All Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates | 162.5 cm | 77 – 82 cm (Minimum 5 cm expansion) |
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET – Qualifying)
Candidates must clear a 5 Kilometres running event in 24 minutes in one single chance. Candidates failing to complete the 5 km run within 24 minutes stand eliminated.
Computer Based Written Examination (CBE) Blueprint (100 Marks / 120 Mins)
| Part / Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A: General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 Marks | 120 Minutes (2 Hours) |
| Part B: General Knowledge & General Awareness | 25 | 25 Marks | |
| Part C: Elementary Mathematics | 25 | 25 Marks | |
| Part D: Basic English / Hindi | 25 | 25 Marks | |
| Total Written CBT | 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 120 Minutes |
Marking Rule: There is NO negative marking in the CISF Constable examination. The test is bilingual in English and Hindi.
How to Apply Online for CISF Constable Fireman
- Visit the official recruitment portal at cisfrectt.cisf.gov.in.
- Click on Login / New Registration and fill in Aadhaar number, name, and contact details.
- Access the application link for Recruitment of Constable/Fire 2026.
- Enter 12th science board marks, roll number, and state domicile details.
- Upload recent passport photo (with date printed) and signature adhering to CISF guidelines.
- Pay the application fee of ₹100 (SC, ST, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from fee payment).
- Submit the registration and print the completed confirmation slip for PET rally verification.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Are female candidates eligible to apply for CISF Constable (Fireman)?
No, the Constable (Fireman) cadre is open exclusively to male Indian citizens. Female candidates can apply for other CISF tradesman and Head Constable ministerial recruitments.
Q2: Is Science compulsory in 12th standard for CISF Constable Fire?
Yes. Candidates must have passed 12th standard (10+2) with Science stream. Arts or Commerce candidates are not eligible for the Fireman cadre.
Q3: Does PET performance carry marks towards final merit?
No. PET and PST are strictly qualifying in nature. Final state-wise merit is prepared 100% on the basis of marks scored in the Computer Based Examination (CBE).
Q4: Is negative marking applicable in the written CBT?
No, there is no negative marking for incorrect responses in the CISF Constable written examination.
Ram Avtar is the Founder and Lead Career Analyst at Govt Results Alert. With over 6 years of experience analyzing Government Recruitment Notifications, SSC, Banking, and Railway examination patterns, he leads our fact-checking team to deliver authentic, timely, and verified job alerts directly from official government gazettes.
