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| Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) invites online applications for Para Medical Staff (ASI) Recruitment 2026. Submission ends on July 7, 2026. |
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has officially released an employment notification inviting online applications from eligible male and female Indian citizens for the recruitment of Para Medical Staff. Selected candidates will be appointed to positions under Level-5 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) matrix, featuring a competitive pay scale from Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 per month alongside standard Central Government allowances.
Appointees will be governed by the CISF Act and Rules, as well as Central Civil Services Rules, and will receive pension benefits under the National Pension System (NPS). These are combatized positions with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent, and selected personnel are liable to serve anywhere within India or abroad.
Key Recruitment Details
- Recruiting Organization: Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
- Name of Posts: Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Pharmacist, ASI X-Ray Technician, and ASI Lab Technician
- Total Vacancies: 24 Posts
- Pay Matrix: Pay Level-5 (Rs. 29,200–92,300/-) plus admissible Central Government allowances
- Application Mode: Online only via the official CISF recruitment portal
- Online Registration Start Date: June 8, 2026
- Closing Date for Applications: July 7, 2026 (up to 23:59 Hours)
- Crucial Date for Age & Qualifications: July 7, 2026
- Selection Process: Written Examination (OMR/CBT), Physical Standard Test (PST), Documentation, Basic Vocational Aptitude Test (BVAT), and Medical Examination{inAds}
Comprehensive Post-Wise Vacancy Breakup
The total count of vacancies distributed across different post designations and categories is given below:
- ASI (Pharmacist): 18 Vacancies in total (10 Unreserved, 01 EWS, 04 OBC, 02 SC, 01 ST, and 02 reserved for Ex-Servicemen)
- ASI (X-Ray Technician): 01 Vacancy in total (01 Unreserved, 00 EWS, 00 OBC, 00 SC, 00 ST, and 00 Ex-Servicemen)
- ASI (Lab Technician): 05 Vacancies in total (04 Unreserved, 00 EWS, 01 OBC, 00 SC, 00 ST, and 00 Ex-Servicemen)
- Total Pool: 24 Posts across all categories (15 Unreserved, 01 EWS, 05 OBC, 02 SC, 01 ST, and 02 Ex-Servicemen)
Please note that these vacancies are tentative and subject to increase or decrease at any stage of the recruitment process depending on administrative requirements.
Essential Eligibility Criteria
Interested applicants must review the post-wise eligibility benchmarks carefully before starting their online registration:
Age Limit (As of July 7, 2026)
Candidates must be between 18 and 28 years of age. The crucial cut-off date to evaluate the age limit is fixed as the closing date of application submission, which is July 7, 2026.
Upper Age Relaxations
- Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates receive an upper age relaxation of 5 years.
- Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates receive an upper age relaxation of 3 years.
- Central Government Departmental candidates who have rendered a minimum of 3 years of continuous and satisfactory service can apply up to 40 years of age for General/EWS/OBC categories, and up to 45 years of age for SC/ST categories.
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM) candidates are permitted to deduct the period of actual military service from their chronological age, and the resulting age must not exceed the prescribed maximum limit by more than 3 years.
Minimum Educational Qualifications
- ASI (Pharmacist): Applicants must have successfully completed 10+2 from a recognized Board or University. They must hold a Diploma or Degree in Pharmacy granted by an institution recognized by either the Central or State Government and must be actively registered as a "Pharmacist" under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.
- ASI (X-Ray Technician): Applicants must have passed 10+2 from a recognized Board or University along with a 2-year Diploma in Radiography from an institution recognized by the Central or State Government.
- ASI (Lab Technician): Applicants must have cleared 10+2 in the Science stream from a recognized Board or University, coupled with a 2-year Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from an institution recognized by the Central or State Government.
Note: Educational certificates obtained from authorities other than traditional State or Central Boards must be accompanied by an official Government of India notification validating their equivalence to the Matric or 10+2 level for Central Government employment.
Mandatory Physical Standard Tests (PST)
Candidates must meet the following mandatory height and chest standards during screening:
General, EWS, SC, and OBC Candidates
- Male Candidates: Minimum height must be 170 Cms, and the chest measurement must range between 80 to 85 Cms (with a minimum expansion of 5 Cms).
- Female Candidates: Minimum height must be 157 Cms, while chest measurements are not applicable (N/A).{inAds}
Relaxed Standards for Specific Regions (Including Meghalaya)
Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes or hailing from northeastern states enjoy relaxed physical standards:
- Candidates hailing from Meghalaya, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh: The relaxed height standard is 165 Cms for males and 155 Cms for females. The chest requirement for these male candidates remains 80 to 85 Cms. Candidates must produce a valid Domicile or Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) at the time of documentation to claim this relaxation.
- All Scheduled Tribe (ST) Candidates: The physical requirement is relaxed to a minimum height of 162.5 Cms for males and 154 Cms for females. The chest dimension required for male ST candidates is 77 to 82 Cms.
Weight & Medical Parameters
Candidate weight must be strictly proportionate to height and age parameters based on official medical rules. While weight is registered during physical screening, the ultimate decision regarding fitness or elimination concerning weight is taken during the formal Medical Examination stage. Candidates must possess good mental and bodily health and be free from structural defects like knock knees, flat feet, varicose veins, or squints in the eyes. Tattoos depicting religious symbols or names are permitted only if they are positioned on traditional areas like the inner left forearm or the dorsum of the hand and must measure less than 1/4th of the respective body part's total area.
Comprehensive Recruitment Selection Structure
The multi-tiered recruitment sequence is formulated through the following phases, although the specific sequence may interchange due to administrative reasons:
Phase 1: Written Examination (OMR/CBT Mode)
The assessment will be an objective-type, multiple-choice questionnaire valued at a maximum of 100 marks to be finished within a 2-hour timeframe. The paper tests specific technical and trade knowledge relative to the applied medical posts. The examination is bilingual (administered in English and Hindi) with zero negative marking applied to wrong answers. If conducted across multiple shifts, a normalization mechanism will adjust candidate marks to determine merit placement.
Phase 2: Physical Standard Test (PST) & Documentation
Candidates qualifying the written test will be shortlisted for the physical screening at a ratio of approximately 5 times the vacancy count. Those meeting height and chest guidelines advance directly to documentation. Biometric credentials (thumb impressions) will be registered right before testing to track authentic candidates across subsequent stages. During documentation, candidates must present original copies and one self-attested photocopy set of the following documents:
- Matriculation / 10th pass certificate as reliable proof of birth date.
- 10+2 educational certificates and relevant pharmacy or laboratory diplomas/degrees.
- Caste/Category certificates (SC, ST, OBC, or EWS) in the accurate formats prescribed by the department.
- Domicile or Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) to substantiate relaxed physical height benefits for regions like Meghalaya.
- Four recent passport-size colored photographs indicating the clear date of printing (not older than three months from publication).
- A valid original Photo ID proof matchable with application data (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter Card, or Driving License).
Phase 3: Basic Vocational Aptitude Test (BVAT)
Candidates clearing the PST and document verification will undergo a specialized trade-based aptitude test designed to evaluate fundamental skill readiness for medical roles. The BVAT acts purely as a qualifying stage.
Phase 4: Medical Examination
Qualified individuals face a Detailed Medical Examination (DME) supervised by Medical Boards. If a candidate is declared unfit, they can provide written consent within 24 hours to undergo a Review Medical Examination (RME), which is usually conducted the following day. The final selection list is generated strictly based on marks scored in the initial written test matching the vacancy breakdown.{inAds}
Steps to Complete the Online Application
Eligible individuals must follow the step-by-step process detailed below to file their applications successfully:
- Navigate to the official CISF recruitment portal at https://cisfrectt.cisf.gov.in.
- Complete the initial basic profile registration to obtain user login credentials.
- Log into the portal using your credentials and select the precise link for "Recruitment of Para Medical Staff in CISF-2026".
- Carefully fill out all requested educational details, physical measurements, contact info, and preferred examination zones.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents, passport photographs with clear printing dates, and your formal signature.
- Pay the required application fee online through Net Banking, Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Rupay, UPI, or via cash at SBI branches through an offline challan system.
- Thoroughly check all data fields before clicking submit, as no changes, modifications, or rectifications will be allowed after final submission. Print out the confirmation page for tracking purposes.
Application Fee Requirements
- UR, EWS, and OBC Candidates: Rs. 100/- (Rupees one hundred only).
- Female, SC, ST, and Ex-Servicemen Candidates: Completely exempted from paying any application fee.
- The online fee payment window remains open until July 7, 2026 (23:59 Hrs). Offline cash payments via pre-generated SBI challans are accepted up to July 9, 2026, during active bank working hours.
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