CISF Assistant Commandant (Fire) Recruitment 2026

CISF is hiring 2 Assistant Commandant (Fire) officers on a deputation basis in the Central Industrial Security Force. This post is open only to serving officers of Central Government, State Government, PSU, or autonomous/statutory organisations who meet the eligibility criteria — it is not open to fresh candidates. You can apply offline by post. The last date to send your application is 2 September 2026. The post carries Pay Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500) per month.

Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Assistant Commandant (Fire) Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

The Directorate General, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has issued an office memorandum to fill 2 vacant posts of Assistant Commandant (Fire) on a deputation basis. This is a Group 'A' Gazetted, Non-Ministerial post in the General Central Service. The deputation period is 3 years, and CISF is looking for experienced officers currently working in fire safety or related departments of the government.

Deputation basis means you will move temporarily from your current department to CISF for the assignment period, and can return to your parent department once the deputation ends. CISF is a Central Armed Police Force that guards sensitive government and industrial installations across the country, and its fire wing plays a key role in preventing and handling fire emergencies at these sites. If you are an in-service officer looking for a challenging assignment in this field, this is worth applying for.

The vacancy has also been circulated to all central government ministries and departments, state governments, union territories, other Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and the UPSC — so eligible officers from any of these channels can apply through their proper channel.

Who Can Apply?

• Eligibility: You must be an officer of the Central Government, State Government, Union Territory, Public Sector Undertaking, Semi-Government body, Statutory or Autonomous Organisation, Municipal body, or a government-recognised University/Research Centre.
• Service Condition 1: You should be holding an analogous post on a regular basis in your parent cadre or department.
• Service Condition 2 (OR): You should have 2 years of regular service in Pay Level-8 (Rs. 47,600-1,51,100) or an equivalent grade in your parent department.
• Service Condition 3 (OR): You should have 3 years of regular service in the next lower feeder grade, as specified in the official memorandum.
• Departmental officers who are in the direct line of promotion for this post are not eligible to apply on deputation, and deputationists cannot be considered for appointment by promotion.
• Relaxation for SC/ST candidates: The experience requirement can be relaxed at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for SC/ST candidates, if enough eligible candidates from these communities are not otherwise available.

Age Limit

• Your age should not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

Salary

• Selected officers will get a salary of Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month under Pay Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (equivalent to the earlier Pay Band-3 of Rs. 15,600-39,100 plus Grade Pay Rs. 5,400).
• You will also get DA, HRA and other allowances as per central government rules.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

There is no written exam for this deputation post. Selection happens in the following steps:

1. Application Screening: CISF checks whether you meet the eligibility conditions listed in the official memorandum.
2. Document Review: Your APAR dossiers (last 5 years) and vigilance/penalty record are reviewed by the competent authority.
3. Final Selection: Suitable officers are selected for deputation by the Directorate General, CISF.

Note: This is being filled on an urgent basis, so CISF has asked applicants and forwarding departments to strictly follow the closing date. Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be considered, and no back references will be entertained.

How to Apply

1. Download and fill the application in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-II) in triplicate.
2. Attach your up-to-date APAR dossiers (last 5 years), duly attested.
3. Attach the vigilance clearance certificate (Annexure-III) and a list of major/minor penalties, if any, in the last 10 years.
4. Route your application through your parent department or cadre controlling authority.
5. Send the complete application by post to: DIG/Pers, Directorate General, Central Industrial Security Force, Block No. 13, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003.

Applications received after the closing date, or without the required documents, will not be considered.

Important Dates

• Office Memorandum Issued: 5 May 2026
• Published on CISF Website: 6 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 2 September 2026

• Manage fire safety and fire prevention operations at CISF-protected units and installations
• Lead the fire station team and respond to fire emergencies and rescue calls
• Inspect fire-fighting equipment and vehicles regularly to keep them ready for use
• Train fire personnel in fire drills, safety protocols, and equipment handling
• Coordinate with local fire departments and disaster management authorities during emergencies
• Check fire safety compliance at industrial units, airports, and other CISF-covered installations
• Prepare fire incident and inspection reports for senior officers
• Oversee daily administration of the fire wing under your charge