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Introduction
The Union Public Service Commission conducts an inter-departmental exam known as CISF AC (EXE), a Limited Departmental Competitive Exam, 2021 on 14th March 2021 for filling the vacancies of Assistant Commandants (Executive) in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). CISF is regarded as one of the reputed security forces of the country. An Assistant Commandant is a Grade A gazetted officer in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)
Important Dates
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Release of Official Notification | 02.12..2020 |
| Last Date for Submission | 22.12.2020 till 6 P.M |
| Release of Admit Card | 2 weeks before Exam Date |
| Date of Recruitment Test | 14.03.2021 (One Day) |
| Date of Physical EfficiencyTest and Medical Test | To be Announced |
| Date of Interview | To be Announced |
| Window for Withdrawal of Application | 12.05.2021 to 18.05.2021 till 6 P.M |
Vacancy
The tentative number of vacancies to be filled on the basis of the Examination for 2021 are 23 in number
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General/ unreserved | 18 |
| SC | 03 |
| ST | 02 |
How to Apply
- The application contains two parts. In Part I registration,
- Filling up Payment details uploading of Photograph, Signature, Photo Identity Card Document, selection of examination centre and Agreeing to Declaration
- When the “I agree” button is pressed, a page with the Registration Number will be generated. Please note down the Registration Number or take a print out of the page.
- Scanned photograph and signature should be in JPG format . File should be between 300 KB and 20 KB and resolution of 350* 350 (minimum) and 1000 *1000 pixels maximum and Bit Depth of 24 bit.
- If multiple applications are submitted by mistake candidate must ensure that application with the higher Registration ID is complete in all respects like applicants details, examination centre, photograph, signature, fee etc.
- On successful completion of your complete application, an auto-generated email message will be sent on your registered email-id.
Note: Candidates will have to fill in the application form on-line on the UPSC’s web-site and a hard copy of the same are to be routed through proper channel to the CISF authorities for verification and onward transmission to the Commission. The scrutiny of applications for deciding the eligibility of candidates with reference to the stipulated eligibility conditions will be done by the Central Industrial Security Force
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Essential Qualification | Graduation from a recognized University. |
| The candidates should have completed 04 years of regular service as on 01st January, 2021 in the rank of SI (GD)/Inspector(GD) | |
| Desirable Qualification | Possession of NCC ‘B’ or ‘C’ Certificate |
Note: Desirable qualifications will be given consideration at the time of interview/Personality Test only
Age Limit
A candidate must not have attained the age of 35 years on the 01st August, 2021 i.e. he/she must have been born not earlier than 02nd August 1986.
Relaxation in Age: Upper Age is relaxable up to a maximum of five years if a candidate belongs to a Scheduled Caste or a Schedule Tribe.
Stages/ Scheme of Exam
Written Examination (Objective type and Marks will be counted for Deciding the Merit)
Physical and Medical Standard Tests (Qualifying in Nature)
Personality/Interview Test
Stage 1: Written Examination
| Paper | No. of Questions | Time | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1(Objective) | 75 -Part A 75- Part B | 2.5 hours | 300 |
| Paper II (Subjective) | Essay, Precis writing and Comprehension | 2 hours | 100 |
Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Candidates must meet the prescribed Physical and Medical standards for admission to the
Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for selection of Assistant Commandant
(Executive)
| Activity | Males | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Meters race | In 16 seconds | In 18 Seconds |
| 800 Meters race | In 3 minutes 45 Seconds | In 4 minutes 45 Seconds |
| Long Jump 3.0 Meters (3 chances) (d) Shot Put (7.26 Kgs.) 4.50 Meters | 3.5 Meters((3 chances) ) | 3 meters(3 Chances) |
| Shot Put (7.26 kg) | 4.5 meters | - |
Physical Standards
| Attributes | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 165 cms (Gen & SC) 162.5 cms ( ST) | 157 Cms ( Gen & SC) 154 cms ( ST) |
| Chest ( unexpanded ) | 81 cms (with 5 cm minimum expansion ) | Not applicable |
| Weight | Corresponding to height | Corresponding to height |
| Medical | SHAPE-1 | SHAPE-1 |
Note: weight should be as per the height and age*
Standard for Vision
| Better Eye | Worse Eye | |
|---|---|---|
| Distant Vision | 6/6 Or 6/9 | 6/12 Or 6/9 |
| Near vision | JI (corrected) | J2 (corrected |
| Weight | Corresponding to height | Corresponding to height |
Note:
Candidate should not have a squint of any degree and should have high color vision. The candidate will be tested for color vision by Ishahara’s test as well as Edridge-Green Lantern Test. Eyes should be bright, clear with no abnormality/disease. Movements of eyeballs should be full and free in all directions. In every case of Myopia, fundus examination should be carried out and the results should be recorded. Contact lenses or laser surgery is not allowed.
These Tests will be only of a qualifying nature and will not carry any marks. Failure even in one of these tests will amount to disqualification.
Pregnancy at the time of PET will be a disqualification and pregnant female candidates will be rejected.
Other Physical Aspects: if a candidate has any of the following conditions, he/she must refer to the official notification for detailed guidelines.
| Carrying angle of Elbow | Ear Problems | Atrophic rhinitis, tuberculous ulceration, | Enlarged lymph nodes, | Severe pyorrhea |
| Chronic sinusitis | Thyroid or another swelling of neck | Venereal Disease: | Asthma, any heart disease | Standard Height/weight ( as per their age) |
| Heart and lungs should be sound. | flat chest, Pigeon chest, rickety rosary effects | disease of the genitourinary tract. | Old or malunited fractures of bones | Skin diseases |
| Chronic disease | TB, arthritis, B.P Diabetes, Bronchial. | Perceptible and visible glandular swelling | Hernia or any inguinal swelling | knock knees |
| knock knees, | Tattoos | Speech impediments | flat foot | varicose veins. |
Stage 3 : Interview: Candidates, who are declared qualified in the Medical Standards Tests, will be called for the interview/Personality
The Board would broadly assess the candidate on the basis of the following criteria-
| Physical Make-up | General Intelligence, Aptitude and Interest | Disposition | Behavioural aspect of personality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Ability to perceive, analyze and present facts and situations | Leadership, drive, determination, quick decision making | Interpersonal relations with superiors and subordinates. |
| Bearing | Work-related aptitudes, like discipline, empathy | Self-reliance. | Commitment to values, integrity, secular and national orientation |
| Manners and Mannerism | Extra-curricular activities-participation in games, sports, debates | Ability to face stress and crisis. | |
| Courage-moral and physical. |
Note: The selected candidates shall undergo training at the training center of the Force and will remain on probation for a period of two years. No TA/DA/Journey expenses will be allowed to the candidates for attending the Exam.
Syllabi of the Written Papers:- Paper I :
This Paper will contain 2 Parts i.e General Ability and Intelligence and Professional Skill.
PART-A: General Ability and Intelligence:
| General Mental Ability | o test the logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude including numerical ability and data interpretation |
| General Science | to test general awareness, scientific temper, comprehension, and appreciation of scientific phenomena of everyday observation like IT, Biotech, and Environment |
| Current Events of National and International Importance: | to test the candidates’ awareness of current events of national and international importance in the broad areas of culture, music, arts, literature, sports, governance, societal and developmental issues, industry, business, globalization and interplay among nations. |
| General Awareness: | to test candidates’ general awareness and would inter-alia include a question to test basic knowledge of the history of India, Indian and World Geography as well as Indian Polity and Economy. |
PART-B : Professional Skill: This Section of the paper will be designed to test the professional skills of the candidates in relation to the operational and administrative requirements of the Central Industrial Security Force and will broadly cover the following areas:
| CISF related professional skills | Law | Computer Skills and Awareness | Service Rules and HR matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Security | Cr.PC (Search, Seizure and unlawful assembly) | Computer Security | CCA Rules |
| Industrial Safety and fire fighting | IPC (Theft, mischief, breach of trust, corruption etc.) | Basic computer operations | CISF Act & Rules |
| Disaster Management | Evidence Act (Search, seizure & collection of evidence) | Basic hardware and software | HR functions related to CISF |
| Use of Technical Gadgets-Alarm, detection, intrusion, Access control, fire safety | Labour Laws (Industrial Disputes Act, Workmen Compensation Act, EPF Act.) | ||
| Perimeter Security Security of vital installations-DAE, Metro Rail, Space | Other Criminal Offences. | ||
| VIP Security, Internal Security and Election duties | Human Rights.Human Rights. Human Rights. | ||
| Bomb disposal | |||
| Sabotage, Subversion |
Salary and Other Allowance
The Assistant Commandant in CISF is a Grade A officer under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Salary for Assistant Commandant post as per the 7th Pay Commission is around Rs.56,100-Rs.1,77,500 (Pay band-3). Apart from a decent salary, Officers alos getother benifits like-
- Dearness Allowance which is 5% of Basic Pay
- Ration Money(Rs. 97.85 per head/day - upto Inspector post.)
- Transport Allowance
- Special Duty Allowance for serving in North East Region