Assistant Commandants in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination Exam is conducted by UPSC for selecting eligible candidates for the post of Assistant Commandants in Central Industrial Security Force.  The exam is conducted only for the employees working in CISF. Exams organized by UPSC are highly competitive and candidates from all parts of our country apply for the exam. The job in CISF is a highly prestigious job. The exam is conducted once in a year.

Structure of Assistant Commandants in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination Exam

The recruitment of the candidates is based on the written test, Physical Efficiency test and a medical test conducted by UPSC. The test comprises of two papers of question. The first paper includes two sections of questions. The test includes 150 questions of objective type format. The first section includes seventy five questions of General Ability questions. Second section consists of seventy five questions to analyze the professional skills of the candidates. The total marks awarded for the test is three hundred.  The second paper is mainly for evaluating the candidates essay writing skills and English language usage. For the correct answers two marks are awarded and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers. The total time allotted for completing the exam is two and a half hours. Those who clear the written test will be called for the physical test.

Syllabus for Assistant Commandants in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination Exam

Paper 1:

Section A: General Ability Questions (75 Questions) (150 Marks)

• General Mental Ability
• Logical reasoning
• Quantitative aptitude
• Numerical ability
• Data interpretation
• General Science
• General awareness
• Scientific temper
• Information Technology
• Biotechnology and Environmental Science
• Current Events of National and International Importance
• Culture
• Music
• Arts
• Literature
• Sports
• Governance
• Societal and developmental issues
• Industry
• Business
• Globalisation and interplay among nations
• General Awareness
• History of India
• Indian and World Geography
• Indian Polity and Economy

Section B: Professional Skill Questions (75 Questions) (150 Marks)

• CISF related professional skills
• Industrial Security
• Industrial Safety and fire fighting
• Disaster Management
• Aviation Security
• Crime and Inteligence-Espionage, Sabotage, Subversion
• Perimeter Security
• Security of vital installations-DAE, Metro Rail, Space
• Use of Technical Gadgets-Alarm, detection, intrusion, Access control, fire safety;
• Bomb disposal
• VIP Security
• Internal Security and Election duties

Law

• Cr.PC (Search, Seizure and unlawful assembly)
• IPC (Theft, mischief, breach of trust, corruption etc)
• Evidence Act (Search, seizure & collection of evidence)
• Labour Laws (Industrial Disputes Act, Workmen Compensation Act, EPF Act)
• Other Criminal Offences
• Human Rights

Computer Skills and Awareness

• Computer Security
• Basic computer operations
• Basic hardware and software

Service Rules and HR matters

• CCA Rules
• CISF Act and Rules
• HR functions related to CISF

Paper II: Essay, Précis Writing and Comprehension

• Essay Writing
• Precise Writing
• Comprehension

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates who have a four years working experience as an SI/Exe in CISF are only eligible for applying for the exam. The candidates should have a perfect record of working experience. The upper age limit for the candidates to apply for the test is 35 years. The SC/ST candidates can apply till the age of 40 years. Those candidates who fulfil all this eligibility criteria are only eligible to appear for the test.

How to Apply?

The application form for the exam conducted by UPSC for the selection of Assistant Commandants in Central Industrial Security Force is available from the Office of Sector IGs, Zonal DIGs etc. The candidates can download the application form from the website www.cisf.gov.in.  If there is any unavailability of the form, the candidates can contact the Unit Commanders for getting the form.

How to fill the Form?

The exam prospectus available with the application form contains all the details for filling the application form. The form should be filled by following the guide lines for filling the form. Any error in the filled form leads to the cancellation of the form. The photo of the candidates should be affixed in the application form. The name, date of birth, qualification details etc. of the candidate should be mentioned correctly. The application form should reach the Director General, Central Industrial Security Force before the last date. The form should be send with all necessary enclosures.

Important Dates (Tentative)

• Online Registration starts from: Last Week of April, 2012
• Last date of online registration: Third Week of May, 2012
• Date of the Examination: Third Week of June, 2012

List of Assistant Commandants in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination Exam Centres

New Delhi

Contact Address for Assistant Commandants in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination Exam

• Address : The Director General, Central Industrial Security Force, 13, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi – 110 003
• Website: www.cisf.gov.in

Reference Books for Assistant Commandants in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination Exam

• A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by Aggarwal R. S
• A Modern Approach to Non Verbal Reasoning by R. S. Aggarwal
• General Intelligence and Test of Reasoning 2Nd/Ed. by Showick Thorpe
• Test of Reasoning for Competitive Examinations by Thorpe
• Essentials of Employment Law by David Lewis, Malcolm Sargeant
• Numerical Ability & Mathematical Aptitude by Aditham B. Rao
• A  Communicative Grammar of English by Geoffrey Leech
• Quantitative Aptitude by IPSR publications
• Employee Relations by John Gennard, Graham Judge
• Verbal Ability by Arun Sharma
• A Dictionary of Law (Oxford Paperback Reference) by Elizabeth A. Martin and Jonathan Law
• Employment Law Made Easy (Lawpack Made Easy Series) by Melanie Slocombe
• Discrimination and the Law: Does the system suit the purpose? by The CIPD
• The new and improved industrial security manual: An article from: Security Management by John F. Donnelly
• Security with Nuclear Weapons: Different Perspectives on National Security (Sipri Publication) by Regina Cowen Karp

Coaching Centres for Assistant Commandants in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination Exam

• Progress Coaching Centre
• Career Launcher
• Success Guru
• Vedic Academy
• Elite Academy
• Ascent Education
• Sahil Study Circle
• Takshila Institute
• Heirank School of Competitions
• Rajendra institute of Higher Studies
• DAMS
• Brilliant Tutorials Private Limited
• Brain Strom Academy
• Dhaliwal Institute of Competition
• Fundas and Competitions
• Sachdeva College
• CAT Guroo
• APEX Academy
• New Career Academy
• Prism Centre for Education
• National Institute of Advanced Learning
• S.S.B. Interviews Coaching
• Achievers Tutorials
• Arpan Institute
• Rachna A.C.A. of Career Education

Study Plan

Candidates have to prepare well for securing high score in the exam. The syllabus of the exam will be available in the website. Candidates can collect the syllabus and familiarize with the topics. Some topics may be tough for the candidates. The candidates have to divide those topics into small portions and cover the portions. By following this plan will make the students to study all the topics within the limited time. Previous question papers are available in the website. Regular practice with the question papers helps them to identify the time needed for completing the exam and how much time required for one question. Candidates can prepare with the help of the reference books published in the website. Candidates have to collect it for knowing the pattern of the questions. If the candidates are following an effective study plan they can certainly score good marks in the exam.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The result of the Assistant Commandants in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination Exam conducted by UPSC is published in the official website of CISF www.cisf.gov.in. The interested candidates can use the website for getting the results.

Score Validity

The exam is conducted each year by UPSC. So the exam score is valid for one year.