Security Officer Vacancy at CSIR-NEIST

- CSIR-NEIST invites applications for the post of Security Officer under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
- The institute is involved in multidisciplinary research and development programs for economic, environmental, and societal benefits.
- The selected candidate will be responsible for overall supervision and maintenance of security arrangements, including office premises, colony campuses, guest house, and staff quarters.
- Other duties include intelligence, vigilance, firefighting, safety standards, monitoring security contracts, and supervising security personnel.

- Essential Qualification & Experience: Ex-Servicemen JCO (Subedar or higher rank) or equivalent rank in other paramilitary forces with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in security.
- For Short Service Commissioned Officers and incumbents holding the position of Assistant Commandant in CRPF/BSF/ITBP, the minimum experience required is 5 years (pre-revised pay scale of Rs. 8000-13500).
- For Inspectors from paramilitary forces, 10 years of experience is required.
- Age Limit: Maximum age of 35 years as of 27.10.2026. Age relaxation applicable as per CSIR/GoI guidelines for Ex-Servicemen only.
- Physical Standards:
- Height: Male (General: 167 cm, Hilly Areas: 165 cm, ST: 162.5 cm), Female (General: 157 cm, Hilly Areas: 155 cm, ST: 154 cm).
- Chest Size (Male): Exhaled (General: 80 cm, Hilly Areas: 80 cm, ST: 77 cm), Expanded (General: 85 cm, Hilly Areas: 85 cm, ST: 82 cm).
- Physical Test Details:
- 1600 m Running (Male): 6 minutes 30 seconds.
- Long Jump (Male): 3.65 meters (3 chances), Female: 2.70 meters (3 chances).
- Chin-ups (Male): Minimum 6, Female: Not applicable.
- Push-ups (Male): Minimum 12, Female: Not applicable.
- Sit-ups: Minimum 10 for both Male and Female.
- 800 m Running (Female): 4 minutes.

- Physical and Personality Assessment Test: Qualifying in nature.
- Written Test: Two papers (Paper-I and Paper-II).
- Paper-I: Objective type (OMR/Computer Based) with 100 questions on Mental Ability and Personality Assessment. No negative marking.
- Paper-II: Subjective test with sections on Comprehension, Report Writing, Security Regulations/Firefighting, and General Awareness.
- Threshold Marks: Paper-I requires 30% minimum marks. Paper-II requires a minimum threshold of 35% as fixed by the Selection Committee.
- Final Merit List: Based on performance in Paper-II only.

Unreserved (UR)

- Scanned recent color photograph and full signature.
- Scanned copy of 10th/Secondary/Matriculation Certificate (for Date of Birth).
- Scanned copy of caste certificate (if applicable).
- Scanned copy of Ex-Servicemen Certificate/Identity Card and/or Discharge Certificate/Release Order (if applicable).
- Certificate prescribed as per Annexure-II for serving/retired/released armed forces personnel (if applicable).
- Self-attested photocopies of experience certificates (if applicable).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer (if applicable).
- Birth Certificate (if DOB not mentioned in Secondary/Senior Secondary School Certificate).
- Any other relevant certificate/document.

• General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 500/- (through SBI Collect).
• SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Women: Exempted from application fee.