CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, a premier research institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research located in Jorhat, Assam, has announced recruitment for the post of Security Officer with a single vacancy. The role involves overall supervision of the institute's day-to-day security arrangements across its office premises and colony campuses, including vigilance, firefighting, safety standards and liaison with local police authorities.
CSIR NEIST Recruitment 2026 - Security Officer Post
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 202608/2026-REC
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
27 Oct
9 days left
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Online
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Last date 27 Oct 2026 · 9 days left
- Notification28 Sept
- Applications Open28 Sept
About CSIR NEIST Security Officer Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- CSIR - North East Institute of Science & Technology
- Advertisement No.
- 08/2026-REC
- Post Name
- Security Officer
- Job Location
- Jorhat, Assam
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (The normal place of posting is CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat, Assam; the appointee can be posted to any Section/Division in any CSIR laboratory or field centre in any part of India)
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Age Limit
- Up to 35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years' experience in security for Ex-Servicemen JCO (Subedar or higher rank) or equivalent rank in Para-military forces; 5 years for Short Service Commissioned Officers and Assistant Commandant in CRPF/BSF/ITBP; 10 years for Inspector from Para Military Forces. Part-time and daily-wage experience is not counted.
- Credentials Required
- Ex-Servicemen JCO (Subedar or higher rank) or equivalent rank in other Para-military forces; Ex-Servicemen certificate / identity card and discharge certificate or release order; Annexure-II certificate for serving, retired or released armed forces personnel
Vacancy Breakdown
Security Officer
1
UR 1
| Post Name | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Security Officer | 1 | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Security Officer - Essential Qualification and Experience
Ex-Servicemen JCO (Subedar or higher rank) OR equivalent rank in other Para-military forces with minimum of 10 years' experience in security. However, number of years of experience shall be 05 years in case of Short Service Commissioned Officers and incumbents holding the position of Assistant Commandant in CRPF / BSF / ITBP etc. carrying the pay scale of Rs. 8000-13500 (pre-revised). In the case of Inspector from Para Military Forces, the number of years of experience required shall be 10 years.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Security Officer - Essential Qualification and Experience | Ex-Servicemen JCO (Subedar or higher rank) OR equivalent rank in other Para-military forces with minimum of 10 years' experience in security. However, number of years of experience shall be 05 years in case of Short Service Commissioned Officers and incumbents holding the position of Assistant Commandant in CRPF / BSF / ITBP etc. carrying the pay scale of Rs. 8000-13500 (pre-revised). In the case of Inspector from Para Military Forces, the number of years of experience required shall be 10 years. |
Age Limit
Maximum 35 years as on 27-10-2026 (last date for submission of online application)
Age Relaxation
Relaxation in the upper age limit is available only to Ex-Servicemen as defined under Rules 2(c) of the Ex-Servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1979, as amended from time to time. It is not applicable to serving personnel of the Armed Forces (except those being relieved by the employer after earning pension) and Paramilitary Forces. The post is unreserved, so SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against it are not eligible for age relaxation.
Physical Standards
General
Gender: Male
Height: 167 cms
Chest: 80 cms exhaled / 85 cms expanded (inhaled)
General
Gender: Female
Height: 157 cms
Hilly Areas
Gender: Male
Height: 165 cms
Chest: 80 cms exhaled / 85 cms expanded (inhaled)
Hilly Areas
Gender: Female
Height: 155 cms
ST Category
Gender: Male
Height: 162.5 cms
Chest: 77 cms exhaled / 82 cms expanded (inhaled)
ST Category
Gender: Female
Height: 154 cms
| Category | Gender | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | Male | 167 cms | 80 cms exhaled / 85 cms expanded (inhaled) |
| General | Female | 157 cms | — |
| Hilly Areas | Male | 165 cms | 80 cms exhaled / 85 cms expanded (inhaled) |
| Hilly Areas | Female | 155 cms | — |
| ST Category | Male | 162.5 cms | 77 cms exhaled / 82 cms expanded (inhaled) |
| ST Category | Female | 154 cms | — |
Physical Efficiency Test
1600 m Running
Standard: 6 minutes 30 seconds
Applies to: Male
800 m Running
Standard: 4 minutes
Applies to: Female
Long Jump
Standard: 3.65 m (3 chances)
Applies to: Male
Long Jump
Standard: 2.70 m (3 chances)
Applies to: Female
Chin-ups
Standard: Minimum 06
Applies to: Male
Push-ups
Standard: Minimum 12
Applies to: Male
Sit-ups
Standard: Minimum 10
Applies to: Male and Female
| Test | Standard | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 1600 m Running | 6 minutes 30 seconds | Male |
| 800 m Running | 4 minutes | Female |
| Long Jump | 3.65 m (3 chances) | Male |
| Long Jump | 2.70 m (3 chances) | Female |
| Chin-ups | Minimum 06 | Male |
| Push-ups | Minimum 12 | Male |
| Sit-ups | Minimum 10 | Male and Female |
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS
Rs. 500
SC / ST / ESM / Women
Nil
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Rs. 500 paid through State Bank Collect only (State Bank Collect > Educational Institute > DIRECTOR NEIST > Payment Category: Application Fee > Select Post Code > Make Payment). The transaction or UTR number generated after payment must be mentioned in the online application, and the SBI Collect e-receipt should be downloaded and preserved. Fees paid through any other mode are not accepted.
Selection Process
- 1Physical and Personality Assessment Test
Qualifying in nature; candidates possessing the essential qualifications and age are invited for it, and those who qualify are called for the written test.
- 2Written Test
Two papers. Paper-I is an OMR based or computer based objective multiple choice test of 100 questions and 100 marks in 90 minutes with a 30% threshold. Paper-II is subjective with 100 marks in 2 hours and a minimum threshold not less than 35%.
- 3Final Merit List
Prepared on the basis of performance in Paper-II only; only candidates scoring above the minimum threshold fixed by the Selection Committee are listed.
Exam Pattern
Paper-I: 90 Minutes; Paper-II: 2 HoursPaper-I: OMR based or Computer Based objective multiple choice test; Paper-II: subjectiveNegative: No negative marks in Paper-I
Paper-I - Mental Ability and Personality Assessment Test
100 questions · 100 marks
Paper-II - Comprehension
25 marks
Paper-II - Report Writing
25 marks
Paper-II - Security Regulations, Fire fighting etc.
25 marks
Paper-II - General Awareness
25 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I - Mental Ability and Personality Assessment Test | 100 | 100 | — |
| Paper-II - Comprehension | — | 25 | — |
| Paper-II - Report Writing | — | 25 | — |
| Paper-II - Security Regulations, Fire fighting etc. | — | 25 | — |
| Paper-II - General Awareness | — | 25 | — |
Salary Structure
Level-07 (Rs. 44,900-1,42,400) as per 7th CPC with usual allowances such as DA, HRA and TA
How to Apply
- 1Visit the CSIR-NEIST career portal and open the online application for Advt. No. 08/2026-REC.
- 2Fill the online application form with personal, educational and experience details exactly as in the matriculation certificate.
- 3Upload a recent colour photograph, full signature and scanned certificates as PDF.
- 4Pay the Rs. 500 application fee through State Bank Collect and note the transaction or UTR number.
- 5Enter the fee transaction number in the online application.
- 6Verify all fields and submit the application before the closing date.
- 7Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•E-receipt or challan for the Rs. 500 application fee
•Scanned recent colour photograph and full signature
•10th/Matriculation/HS/HSSC or birth certificate showing name and date of birth
•Gazette notification or affidavit for name change or mismatch
•Marks sheets and passing certificates for 10th
•12th
•Bachelor's and Master's degrees and diplomas
•Certificate indicating medium of examination
•Caste or community certificate
•Ex-Servicemen certificate or identity card and discharge certificate or release order
•Annexure-II certificate for serving/retired/released armed forces personnel
•Self-attested experience certificates
•NOC and Vigilance Clearance Certificate from current employer for government employees
•Birth certificate from the Registrar of Births and Deaths if date of birth is not in the school certificate
Important Details
- The post is unreserved, so SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against it are not eligible for age relaxation.
- Age relaxation is available only to Ex-Servicemen as defined under the Ex-Servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1979 and not to serving personnel of the Armed Forces or Paramilitary Forces.
- Candidates already in government service must upload a No Objection Certificate and Vigilance Clearance Certificate with the online application, and shortlisted candidates must furnish an NOC before the competitive written examination.
- The selected candidate is placed on probation for a period fixed by the Competent Authority, which may be extended or curtailed.
- No travelling or daily allowance is paid for appearing in the physical or written test.
- The normal place of posting is CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat, Assam, but the appointee may be posted to any CSIR laboratory, field centre or regional centre in any part of India.
- The post is an isolated category post and is entitled to Career Advancement as per CSIR schemes.
- There is no need to submit a hard copy of the application.
Job Requirement
Overall supervision and maintenance of day to day security arrangements of the Institute, its office premises and Colony Campuses including Guest House and Staff Quarters; intelligence, vigilance, firefighting and safety standards of the estate, buildings, residential quarters, office premises, guest house and reception; round the clock vigil; regulation of movement of persons and goods to and from the Institute and Colony Campuses; liaison with local police and other authorities; monitoring of the security contract and supervision of regular and outsourced security personnel; maintenance of records; and any other work assigned by the Competent Authority.
Tie Cases
Where two or more candidates secure equal aggregate marks, the tie is resolved in terms of CSIR guidelines notified vide Letter No. 5-1(211)/2014-PD dated 30.05.2023.
Service Benefits
- Pay Level-07 carries Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance as admissible to Central Government employees at Jorhat (Class 'Z' City).
- Accommodation of the entitled type as per CSIR allotment rules, subject to availability; HRA is not paid if accommodation is provided.
- Medical facilities, Leave Travel Concession and Children's Education Allowance as per CSIR and Government of India rules.
- New entrants are governed by the National Pension System (NPS) based on defined contributions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can serving armed forces personnel apply for the Security Officer post?
Age relaxation is not applicable to serving personnel of the Armed Forces or Paramilitary Forces. Only those serving persons who are being relieved by the employer after earning pension are covered, and serving personnel due for release within one year must submit the prescribed certificate and undertaking.
Is there negative marking in the written test?
No. The notification states there will be no negative marks in Paper-I.
Do I have to send a hard copy of the application?
No. There is no need to submit a hard copy of the application; candidates only need to take a printout of the online generated form for future communication.
Can SC, ST or OBC candidates get age relaxation against this post?
No. The post is unreserved, and SC/ST/OBC candidates who apply against the unreserved vacancy are not eligible for age relaxation.
What is the medium of the written examination?
The question papers are set bilingually in English and Hindi, and the examination can be taken in either English or Hindi medium.
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