CIMFR Security Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 01 Post

CIMFR Security Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 01 Post

Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Security Officer posts. This is a great opportunity for Ex-Servicemen and candidates from Para-military forces to join a premier research institute. Interested candidates can submit their applications offline before the deadline.

CSIR-CIMFR Security Officer Recruitment 2026: Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Security Officer

• Essential: Ex-Servicemen JCO (Subedar or higher rank) OR equivalent rank in other Para-military forces with minimum of 10 years’ experience in security.
• Experience:
  • Ex-Servicemen JCO (Subedar or higher rank) with minimum 10 years’ experience.
  • Short Service Commissioned Officers/Assistant Commandant (CRPF/BSF/ITBP) in pay scale Rs. 8000-13500 with minimum 05 years’ experience.
  • Inspector from Para-Military Forces with minimum 10 years’ experience.
• Age Limit: Maximum 35 years as on 02-02-2026.
• Physical Standards:
  • Height (Male): 167 cm (Gen), 165 cm (Hilly Area), 162.5 cm (ST).
  • Height (Female): 157 cm (Gen), 155 cm (Hilly Area), 154 cm (ST).
  • Chest (Male): 80 cm (Exp), 85 cm (Inh) for Gen/Hilly Area; 77 cm (Exp), 82 cm (Inh) for ST.
• Nationality: Indian Citizen.

Application Fee

• General/OBC: Rs. 500/- (Non-refundable).
• SC/ST/Women: Exempted from fee.
• Payment Mode: SBI Collect (Online) only. E-receipt must be enclosed.

Selection Process

1. Physical & Personality Assessment Test: Qualifying in nature.
2. Written Test: Candidates qualifying physical test will appear for the written exam.
3. Final Merit: Based on Paper-II (Subjective) marks.

Written Test Pattern

• Paper-I (Mental Ability): 100 Marks, 90 Mins (Objective). Threshold: 30% marks.
• Paper-II (Subjective): 100 Marks, 2 Hours. Includes Comprehension, Report Writing, Security Regulations, General Awareness. Threshold: 35% marks.
• Language: English/Hindi.

Important Links:

Application Form & Notification: Click here

Official Website: Click here

Important Dates

• Notification Release: 05-01-2026
• Last Date for Application Receipt: 02-02-2026 by 05:30 PM
• Exam Date: To be notified

FAQs

Q1. What is the mode of application for CIMFR Security Officer Recruitment?
A. The application mode is Offline via Registered/Speed Post.

Q2. What is the last date to apply?
A. 02-02-2026 by 05:30 PM.

Q3. Is there an application fee?
A. Yes, Rs. 500/- for General/OBC. SC/ST/Women are exempted.

Q4. Who can apply for this post?
A. Ex-Servicemen JCO (Subedar+) or equivalent Para-military officers with minimum 10 years of security experience.