CIMFR Security Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline

Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CIMFR) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Security Officer Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official CIMFR website. The last date to submit the application form is 02-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the CIMFR Security Officer Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form.

CSIR-CIMFR Security Officer 2026 – Important Details

CSIR-CIMFR Security Officer 2026 Vacancy Details

The total number of vacancies for CSIR-CIMFR Security Officer Recruitment 2026 is 01 post.

Note: CSIR-CIMFR strives to have a workforce that reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification & Experience

Candidates must possess the following essential qualification and experience for the Security Officer post:

• Ex-Servicemen JCO (Subedar or higher rank) OR equivalent rank in other Para-military forces with minimum of 10 years’ experience in security.
• For Short Service Commissioned Officers and incumbents holding the position of Assistant Commandant in CRPF/BSF/ITBP etc. in pay scale Rs. 8000–13500 (Pre-revised) – minimum 05 years’ experience in security.
• For Inspector from Para-Military Forces – minimum 10 years’ experience in security.

2. Age Limit & Relaxation

• Maximum Age: 35 years as on 02-02-2026 (last date of receipt of application).
• The date for determining age limit, experience and qualifications is 02-02-2026 up to 5:30 PM.
• SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against UR vacancy are not eligible for age relaxation.
• Relaxation in age limit is available only for eligible Ex-Servicemen as per Government of India rules under Ex-Servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1979 as amended.
• Not applicable to serving Armed Forces personnel (except those being released after earning pension) and Paramilitary Forces personnel.

3. Nationality

The applicant must be a citizen of India. All applicants must fulfill the essential requirements and conditions as on 02-02-2026.

Job Description

The Security Officer will be responsible for overall security management of CSIR-CIMFR campus and its units, including supervision of security measures, record maintenance, and handling security-related emergencies.

• Supervising security measures for safety of CSIR-CIMFR properties and units.
• Maintaining records related to movement of men and materials, deployment of security personnel in all shifts, handling visitors, security cameras, and enforcement of security rules and procedures.
• Working round the clock (24x7) as required and attending in person to security-related emergencies.
• Conducting investigations into theft, pilferage, accidents, sabotage or subversive activities and coordinating with local law and order authorities; knowledge of local language is an added advantage.
• Use and maintenance of firearms.
• Firefighting and combating fire in emergencies.
• Any other duty assigned by the competent authority.

Age Limit

• Upper age limit not exceeding 35 years as on the last date of submission of application (02-02-2026 at 5:30 PM).
• Date for determining age limit, experience and qualifications is the closing date for receipt of applications.
• No age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against UR vacancy.
• Age relaxation available only for eligible Ex-Servicemen as per Government of India rules under Ex-Servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1979 as amended.

Application Fee

• Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable Application Fee of Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only).
• Payment must be made through SBI payment gateway available at CSIR-CIMFR website (www.cimfr.nic.in) via SBI Collect.
• Web generated e-receipt of SBI payment must be enclosed with the application form.
• No other mode of payment is accepted.
• SC/ST/Women candidates are exempted from payment of application fee (as mentioned in the “How to apply” section).

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected through the following stages:

• Physical and Personality Assessment Test (qualifying in nature).
• Written Test (for candidates who qualify the physical and personality assessment test).
• Final merit list based on performance in competitive written examination (primarily Paper-II as per syllabus).
• Tie cases will be resolved as per CSIR Letter No. 5-1(211)/2014-PD dated 30.05.2023 and any subsequent amendments.

Physical Standards

*Hilly Area includes Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh regions, North Eastern States and Sikkim.

Physical Test Details

Written Test Pattern

Candidates who qualify the physical test will be allowed to appear for the written test, consisting of two papers:

• Paper-I: OMR-based or Computer Based Objective Type Multiple Choice Test.
• Paper-II: Subjective type.

• Paper-I (Mental Ability and Personality Assessment Test): 100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes, no negative marking.
• Threshold marks for Paper-I: 30%. Only candidates securing at least 30% in Paper-I will have Paper-II evaluated.
• Paper-II: Total 100 marks, 2 hours duration – Comprehension (25), Report Writing (25), Security Regulations & Firefighting (25), General Awareness (25).
• Minimum threshold marks for Paper-II shall not be less than 35% (to be notified before test).
• Final merit list based on Paper-II marks only for candidates who secure more than minimum threshold marks.
• Medium of exam: English and Hindi (bilingual question papers; exam can be taken in either language).
• Standard of exam: Graduation level.

Salary / Stipend

• Scale of Pay: Level-7 as per 7th CPC, Rs. 44,900–1,42,400.
• Approximate total emoluments: Rs. 78,000/- per month at minimum of scale, including House Rent Allowance as admissible in Dhanbad.
• Benefits include DA, HRA (if accommodation not provided), Transport Allowance and other allowances as per CSIR/GoI norms.
• New entrants governed by New Pension Scheme (NPS) 2004 as adopted by CSIR; those from Government/Autonomous Bodies/PSUs with Govt. pattern pension continue under CCS (Pension) Rules 1972 (now 2021), as applicable.

How To Apply

Candidates must submit applications only in offline mode using the prescribed format.

1. Visit CSIR-CIMFR website: www.cimfr.nic.in.
2. Go to “Vacancies” section (http://cimfr.nic.in/vacancies.html) and download the prescribed Application Form (A4 size).
3. Read the advertisement completely before filling the form. All columns are mandatory; write “Not Applicable (NA)” where not relevant.
4. Fill the application form in English/Hindi, affix recent self-attested passport size colour photograph and sign the form.
5. Pay the application fee of Rs. 500/- (if applicable) through SBI Collect via SBI payment gateway available at CIMFR website and take a print-out of the e-receipt.
6. Attach self-attested copies of required documents (age proof, educational qualifications, experience, discharge certificate, caste certificate, NOC if applicable, etc.) along with web generated SBI e-receipt.
7. Place the application and enclosures in an envelope superscribed:
   “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF __________ (Post Code: _______), Advt. No. _______”
8. Send the envelope by Registered/Speed Post only to:
   The Controller of Administration, Central Institute of Mining & Fuel Research, Barwa Road, Dhanbad – 826001 (JHARKHAND)
9. Ensure that the application reaches on or before 02-02-2026 by 5:30 PM. Applications received after the closing date/time will not be entertained.
10. Applications without photograph, signature, application fee (if applicable), or required enclosures will be summarily rejected.

Important Dates

Instructions

• All applicants must fulfill essential requirements and conditions as on 02-02-2026.
• Applications incomplete in any respect or without required documents/fee will be rejected without notice.
• Experience on part-time, daily wage, visiting/guest faculty basis will not be counted as valid experience.
• If any document is in a language other than Hindi/English, an English/Hindi transcript attested by a Gazetted Officer/Notary must be provided.
• The period of experience will be counted after acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualification.
• CSIR-CIMFR reserves the right to amend, delete or add terms and conditions to the advertisement and to cancel/not fill the post.
• Canvassing in any form or bringing influence will lead to disqualification.
• No interim enquiry or correspondence will be entertained.
• Number of vacancies may increase or decrease at the time of actual selection.
• Applicants must disclose if any close/blood relative is working in CSIR/CSIR-CIMFR or other CSIR labs/institutes.

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