CISF ASI Paramedical Recruitment 2026: 186 Vacancies for Pharmacist, X-Ray, Lab Technician

CISF ASI Paramedical Recruitment 2026 – Notification, Important Dates, Eligibility, Vacancy

CISF ASI Paramedical Recruitment 2026 – Notification Out

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Paramedical Staff in the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI). This is a great opportunity for candidates who have completed their education in Pharmacy, X-Ray Technology, or Medical Laboratory Technology. The application process is completely online, starting from 08 June 2026 and closing on 07 July 2026. Selected candidates will get a government job with a good salary and allowances under the 7th Pay Commission.

Important Dates

Candidates must carefully note all the important dates related to this recruitment. The online application link will be active for about one month, so you should apply well before the last date. Admit cards and exam dates will be announced only on the official website – no information will be sent by post.

Vacancy Details

A total of 186 vacancies have been announced for three different paramedical trades. Most of the vacancies (180) are for ASI (Pharmacist), while only 1 post is for X-Ray Technician and 5 for Lab Technician. These vacancies are distributed across UR, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST categories as per government reservation rules. Out of the total, 2 posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen (ESM).

Salary & Benefits

Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level‑5 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The salary ranges from ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 per month, plus dearness allowance, house rent allowance, and other central government allowances. The posts are temporary but likely to become permanent in the future. New appointees (joining on or after 01 January 2004) will be covered under the National Pension System (NPS).

Age Limit (Direct Candidates)

The age limit for all three ASI paramedical posts is the same: between 18 and 28 years as on the closing date of application (07 July 2026). Age relaxation is available for reserved categories as per government orders – SC/ST get 5 years and OBC get 3 years. Departmental candidates of the Central Government with 3+ years of continuous service and a good record can get upper age relaxation up to 40 years (General/EWS/OBC) or 45 years (SC/ST). The crucial cut-off date for calculating age is 07 July 2026.

Educational Qualifications

Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board or university for all three posts. For ASI (Pharmacist), you need a Diploma or Degree in Pharmacy from a recognized institution, and most importantly, you must be registered as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948. For ASI (X-Ray Technician), a 2-year Diploma in Radiography from a central or state government recognized institution is required. For ASI (Lab Technician), you need a 2-year Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) with 10+2 Science.

Physical Standards (PST)

Candidates who qualify in the written exam will be called for Physical Standard Test where height, chest (for males), and weight will be measured. The requirements vary by category – General category males need 170 cm height and 80-85 cm chest expansion, while General category females need 157 cm (no chest measurement). Relaxed standards apply for candidates from certain regions (Garhwal, Kumaon, Gorkha, Dogra, Maratha, Sikkim, and states like J&K, Himachal, Northeast) and for ST candidates. Relaxation requires a valid certificate as per Appendix-D of the notification.

Application Fee

The application fee is ₹100 only for UR, EWS, and OBC candidates. Female candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) categories are fully exempted from paying any fee. The fee can be paid online through net banking, credit/debit cards, Rupay cards, or UPI, or by SBI challan (cash). Once paid, the fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Selection Process

The recruitment consists of multiple stages, and candidates must clear each stage to move to the next. First, there is a Written Examination of 100 marks (2 hours, objective type, bilingual, no negative marking). Candidates who qualify in the written exam will be shortlisted (about 5 times the number of vacancies) for Physical Standard Test (PST), Documentation, Basic Vocational Aptitude Test (BVAT) (qualifying only), and Medical Examination (DME/RME). The final select list is drawn based only on written exam marks.

 Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Eligibility

Ex-Servicemen who held the rank of Naib-Subedar in Army (or equivalent in Air Force/Navy) with the trade of Pharmacist, X-Ray Technician, or Lab Technician are eligible to apply. Even higher rank holders can apply for these lower posts if they give written willingness not to claim a higher post. For ESM candidates, the period of military service is deducted from their actual age, and the resultant age should not exceed the maximum age limit by more than 3 years. The character on discharge must be Exemplary or Very Good, and the medical category at discharge must be "A" (AYE) or SHAPE-1.

Documents Required

Candidates who qualify the Physical Standard Test will have their documents verified. You must bring original certificates along with one set of self-attested photocopies. Important documents include educational certificates, date of birth proof (Matriculation/10th certificate), caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS in prescribed format), and for height/chest relaxation, a certificate as per Appendix-D. Ex-Servicemen must bring their discharge certificate and an undertaking in Appendix-H format. You also need four recent passport size colour photographs with the date of photograph clearly printed (not older than 3 months from the notification date).

Medical Examination

Shortlisted candidates will be medically examined by a Medical Board to assess physical and medical fitness. Weight should be proportionate to height and age – weight is recorded during PST but final fitness decision is taken at the medical exam. Candidates must not have knock knees, flat foot, varicose veins, or squint in eyes. Tattoos are allowed only if they depict religious symbols or the name, placed on the left forearm or dorsum of the hands, and the size is less than √4 of the body part. If a candidate is declared UNFIT during DME, they will be allowed a Review Medical Examination (RME) on the next day if they give written consent within 24 hours.

Final Selection & Merit List

After completing all stages, a category-wise merit list (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM) will be prepared based only on the marks obtained in the Written Examination. In case of a tie in written exam scores, the tie will be resolved first by giving preference to the older candidate, then the taller candidate, then the higher educational qualification, and finally by alphabetical order of names (English). SC, ST, OBC, and EWS candidates who are selected on their own merit (without relaxed standards) will be adjusted against UR vacancies, not against reserved quota. No waiting list will be maintained.

How to Apply Online

Applications must be submitted online only through the official CISF recruitment website. First, you need to complete One-Time Registration on the website where you fill your basic details – name, father's name, mother's name, date of birth – exactly as in your Matriculation certificate. After registration, you will receive a Registration Number and Password on your email and mobile. Then you log in, select the "Recruitment of Paramedical Staff in CISF – 2026", fill the application form, upload scanned photo (with date printed), signature, and relevant documents, pay the fee (if applicable), and take a printout of the completed application.

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