CISF Recruitment 2025: 1161 Constable/Tradesmen Vacancies – Apply Now!

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has announced a recruitment drive for 1161 Constable/Tradesmen positions. These roles are initially temporary but have the potential to become permanent. The notification was released on March 1, 2024, and the application window opens on March 5, 2025. Both male and female Indian citizens are eligible to apply for this opportunity. Read on for complete details regarding eligibility, selection process, and how to apply.

CISF Eligibility Criteria 2025

Age Limit

Candidates must be between 18 to 23 years as of August 1, 2025. Applicants born before August 2, 2002, or after August 1, 2007, are not eligible. However, age relaxation applies to certain categories:

CategoryAge Relaxation
SC/STUp to 5 years
OBCUp to 3 years
Ex-Servicemen3 years after deducting military service
Children & Dependents of 1984/2002 Riot VictimsUR/EWS: 5 years, OBC: 8 years, SC/ST: 10 years

Educational Qualifications

To be eligible, candidates must have completed Matriculation (10th) or its equivalent from a recognized board. Preference will be given to those with Industrial Training Institute (ITI) certification for certain trades.

Posts Requiring ITI Preference:

  • Cook, Cobbler, Tailor, Barber, Washer-man, Painter, Carpenter, Electrician, Mali, Welder, Charge Mechanic, MP Attendant.

Non-ITI Posts:

  • Sweeper.

Application Fees

CategoryFee
General/OBC/EWSRs. 100
SC/ST/Female/Ex-ServicemenExempted

CISF Selection Process 2025

The recruitment process involves multiple stages:

  1. Height Bar Test (HBT): Initial height screening.
  2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
    • Male: 1.6 km run in 6 minutes 30 seconds.
    • Female: 800 meters run in 4 minutes.
  3. Physical Standard Test (PST): Measurement of height, weight, and chest (if applicable).
  4. Document Verification: Checking of original documents.
  5. Trade Test: Practical skill assessment (qualifying in nature).
  6. Written Examination:
    • Mode: OMR-Based/Computer-Based Test (CBT)
    • Duration: 2 hours
    • Subjects: General Knowledge, Mathematics, Reasoning, English/Hindi.
    • Total Marks: 100 (No negative marking)
  7. Medical Examination: As per CISF guidelines.

How to Apply for CISF Tradesman Recruitment 2025?

Follow these steps to submit your application online:

  1. Visit the official CISF recruitment website.
  2. Click on the ‘Login’ button.
  3. Select ‘New Registration’.
  4. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process by filling in your basic, contact, and additional details.
  5. Create a User ID & Password.
  6. Log in and click ‘Apply Now’ for the respective post.
  7. Fill out the application form carefully.
  8. Upload required documents (photograph, signature, educational certificates, caste certificate, etc.).
  9. Pay the application fee (if applicable) through online payment methods.
  10. Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.

Important Dates

EventDate
Online Registration BeginsMarch 5, 2025
Last Date to ApplyApril 3, 2025 (Till 23:59 hrs)
Online Fee Payment Last DateApril 3, 2025 (Till 23:59 hrs)
Offline Fee Payment Last DateApril 5, 2025