CSIR CMERI Security Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 01 Posts

Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR CMERI) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Security Officer Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official CSIR CMERI website. The last date to submit the application form is 05-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the CSIR CMERI Security Officer Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

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CSIR CMERI Security Officer Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details 

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualifications: Ex-Servicemen JCO (Subedar or higher rank) OR equivalent rank in other Para-military forces with minimum of 10 years’ experience in security. However, number of years of experience shall be 05 years in case of Short Service Commissioned Officers and incumbents holding the position of Assistant Commandant in CRPF / BSF / ITBP etc. carrying the pay scale of Rs. 8000-13500 (pre-revised). In the case of Inspector from Para Military Forces, the number of years of experience required shall be 10 years.
• Essential qualifications: Ex-Servicemen JCO (Subedar or higher rank) OR equivalent rank in other Para-military forces with minimum of 10 years’ experience in security. However, number of years of experience shall be 05 years in case of Short Service Commissioned Officers and incumbents holding the position of Assistant Commandant in CRPF / BSF / ITBP etc. carrying the pay scale of Rs. 8000-13500 (pre-revised). In the case of Inspector from Para Military Forces, the number of years of experience required shall be 10 years.
• Experience: minimum of 10 years’ experience in security. However, number of years of experience shall be 05 years in case of Short Service Commissioned Officers and incumbents holding the position of Assistant Commandant in CRPF / BSF / ITBP etc. carrying the pay scale of Rs. 8000-13500 (pre-revised). In the case of Inspector from Para Military Forces, the number of years of experience required shall be 10 years.

Salary/Stipend

• Pay Level-7 Rs. 82000/- approx

Age Limit (as on 05-01-2026)

• Maximum Age: 35 years
• The relaxation in age limit for the post of Security Officer is available as per Govt. of India rules for ’Ex-Servicemen’ defined under Rules 2(c) of Ex-Servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1979 as amended from time to time only. It is not applicable to serving personnel of Armed Forces (except those serving persons who are being relieved by the employer after earning his or her pension) and Paramilitary Forces.

Application Fee

• Rs. 500/- (non-refundable) for applicants other than Ex-servicemen/SC/ST/Women

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Candidates who submit the online application within the prescribed last date will be called for a physical standard and physical test which will be qualifying in nature.
• Those who qualify in the physical standard and physical test will be called for the written Test.
• The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the performance of the candidates in the competitive written examination /test only.

General Information/Instructions

• The applicant must be a citizen of India.
• CSIR-CMERI will not undertake detailed scrutiny of applications for the eligibility and other aspects before Physical and Personality Assessment Test / Written Examination and, therefore, candidature of each of the applicant will be purely provisional. Candidates must go through the requirements of essential qualification (EQ), experience, age, physical and medical standards etc. and satisfy themselves that they are eligible for the post. The scanned copies of the certificates/documents in support of their Educational Qualifications, Caste/Category, Essential Experience, previous employment, ‘No Objection Certificate’ from present employer etc. are required to be uploaded on the online portal while applying for the post. The document verification of the certificates of EQ, essential experience, caste/ category, etc., will be conducted / carried out at later stage and if during the verification, it is found that the candidate does not possess the required essential qualification, etc. as per the advertisement or any claim made in the application is not substantiated by certificates/ documents, the candidature of candidate will be cancelled. No enquiry for clarification as to eligibility will be entertained.
• Date of Birth filled by the candidate in the online application form and the same recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate will only be accepted for determining the age and no subsequent request for change will be considered or granted.
• The candidate should mention, in the online application, all the qualifications and experience in the relevant area supported by documents and ensure that all details are complete and accurate. The candidates must fill in their Name, Date of Birth, and father’s name/mother’s name in the online application strictly as given in the SSC/Matriculation/10th Standard certificate. In case, a candidate claims a change of his/her name after matriculation or marriage or remarriage or divorce etc., then it should also be mentioned in the respective field in the online application and the Candidate claiming a change in name must submit a copy of Gazette Notification/Affidavit from the appropriate authority in support of change of name/mismatch in name/ variation in name of candidate/ parents (if applicable).
• The period of experience rendered by a candidate on part time basis, daily wages etc will not be counted while calculating the valid experience for the post.
• The prescribed qualification should have been obtained through recognized Institutions, etc. The prescribed essential qualifications are the minimum mentioned against the post. Mere possession of the same does not entitle a candidate to be called for Physical test and/or written test for selection. If on verification either before or after at any of the stages of selection process, it is found that a candidate does not fulfil any of the eligibility conditions, his/her candidature/selection will be summarily rejected/cancelled forthwith.
• The candidate should ensure to submit her/his application complete in all respect along with the required certificates/documents in support of relevant educational qualification, caste/ community, age, experience, discharge book, etc., as attachments.
• Incomplete applications i.e. application without photograph or unclear photograph, unsigned application, without application fee (wherever applicable), etc. and without required documents / certificates/ undertaking in support of claims made by the candidates in the Online application form, are liable to be rejected. Any discrepancy found between the information given in application and as evident in original documents will make the candidate ineligible for the post.
• If any document/Certificate furnished is in a language other than Hindi or English, a transcript thereof in Hindi/English of the same duly attested by a Gazetted Officer or Notary has to be submitted.
• Applicants working in Government Departments, Autonomous Bodies, Public Sector Undertakings and government funded Research Agencies, etc. as a regular employee must inform their department or office and upload a ‘NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE’ (NOC) from their present employer at the time of submitting the online application (as per attached format), failing which their candidature will NOT be considered.
• The decision of the CSIR-CMERI/ CSIR in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, action for furnishing false information/claims, mode of selection and conduction of physical/ written test, etc. will be final and binding on the candidates. CSIR-CMERI reserves the right to cancel the advertisement or reserves the right not to fill up the post without assigning any reason thereof.
• The selection process is subject to the CSIR/GoI instructions prevalent at a given point of time during various stages of selection process.
• This is to be noted that, if any declaration given or information furnished by a candidate is found to be false or if he/she is found to have willfully suppressed any material information, his/her candidature may be cancelled at any stage and/or he/she will be liable to removal from service even after joining and such other action(s) as deemed necessary may be taken by the Competent Authority.
• The incumbent shall be placed on probation for a specified period from the date of his joining the post. The probationary period may be extended or curtailed at the discretion of the Competent Authority. After successful completion of the probationary period, he/ she will be considered for continuation in accordance with the extant rules.
• Applicant must disclose as to whether any of his/her close or blood relative(s) is/are employee(s) of CSIR-CMERI or CSIR or any other laboratory/ Institute of CSIR, in the Application Form.
• Candidates shall not be reimbursed / paid any Travelling Allowance / Daily Allowance for appearing for Physical/ Written test.
• The recruitment for the above post is governed by the rules for Isolated Category of staff as amended from time to time. Hence all other terms and conditions not stipulated herein will be applicable as per the said Recruitment Rules.
• The selected candidate shall serve under the administrative control of the Director of the Institute.
• Canvassing in any form and /or bringing in any influence political or otherwise will be treated as a disqualification for the post.
• Further, notifications regarding selection, details of eligible candidates to be called for physical test and written examination and any updates/ subsequent information / notification / corrigendum / addendum regarding this recruitment drive shall be notified on the CSIR-CMERI website only. Hence, applicants are advised to visit regularly the Institute website i.e. https://www.cmeri.res.in.
• The Director, CSIR-CMERI reserves the right to cancel the advertisement, amend, delete and add terms & conditions to this Advertisement without assigning any reason thereof.
• NO INTERIM ENQUIRY OR CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE ENTERTAINED.

How to Apply

• Eligible and interested candidates are required to apply online through CSIR-CMERI official website http://www.cmeri.res.in only. No other mode of application will be considered.
• If a candidate does not have a valid E-mail ID, he/she should create a new valid e-mail ID before applying online. Candidate must enter his/her correct and active e-mail ID and mobile number in the online application, as communication shall be made by the CSIR-CMERI through this number / email ID only. The registered email address should be active till the completion of recruitment process.
• For online application process please refer “How-to-apply online” instructions, “Fee Payment Procedure’, etc. available on the above- mentioned website. Candidates are advised to go through the instructions for filling of the online application carefully.
• The online application is to be submitted in six distinct steps, as below: a. Registration b. Primary Details c. Educational and Employment details d. Online Payment e. Upload Certificate details f. Application submission
• The deadlines for the above-mentioned stages of application are as follows: -  Start Date for commencement of submission of Online application: 06.12.2025 at 10:00 AM.  Last Date for submission of Online application: 05.01.2026 at 05.00 PM.
• The Candidate is required to upload his/her recent passport size scanned colour photograph, signature and also relevant certificates at the specified places in the online application portal. In case the face in the photograph is blurred or unclear or signature or essential documents uploaded is unclear / smudged, the candidate’s application shall be rejected.
• If a candidate submits multiple online applications using different email ID, only the last completed application will be considered. Candidates should retain a copy of the application print-out and the payment details for their records.
• The candidate must register with his/her name, email ID. After successful registration, the candidate can log in using his/her credentials to apply through the Online Application Portal. Once the application form is completed, the candidate can upload all relevant supporting documents and verify the application to ensure it is accurate and complete. After finalizing the application, the candidate must click 'Submit' button and upload/enter the payment details, if applicable, to successfully submit the application form. Once the application is submitted, no further modifications or amendments will be permitted. It is important to keep a printout of the completed application form. Candidates should NOT send a hard copy of the application after submission. They will be requested to submit a hard copy at the appropriate time which will be notified subsequently.

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CSIR CMERI Security Officer Recruitment 2025 - FAQs

1. What is the starting date to apply online for CSIR CMERI Security Officer 2025?

Ans: Starting Date to apply online is 06-12-2025.

2. What is the last online apply date for CSIR CMERI Security Officer 2025?

Ans: Last online apply date is 05-01-2026.

3. What is the Maximum Age Limit to apply for CSIR CMERI Security Officer 2025?

Ans: 35 Years

4. How many vacancies are being recruited by CSIR CMERI Security Officer 2025?

Ans: Total 01 Vacancies.