UPSC Security Officer Recruitment 2026

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is hiring 1 Security Officer on deputation basis at its headquarters in New Delhi. This is a Group 'B' Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) post in Level 8 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Rs. 47,600 to Rs. 1,51,100). You need a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of security experience. The deputation will be for 3 years or until further orders. You must send your application within 60 days of the advertisement appearing in Employment News.

UPSC Security Officer Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post

The Union Public Service Commission, India's premier constitutional body for civil services recruitment, has released Vacancy Circular No. A-35020/02/2026-Admn.II dated 03 March 2026 to fill one vacancy of Security Officer in its own office at Dholpur House, New Delhi. The Security Officer is responsible for campus security, intelligence gathering, CISF coordination, and examination security at the UPSC headquarters. This is an excellent opportunity for serving officers in security and intelligence agencies of the Central Government.

Who Can Apply?

This post is open only to serving government officers through the Composite method (Deputation plus Promotion). You must currently be working in one of these Security-cum-Intelligence agencies of the Government of India:

• Intelligence Bureau (IB)
• Research and Analysis Wing (RAW)
• Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
• Border Security Force (BSF)
• Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
• Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
• Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)

Service Requirements (any one of these)

• Holding analogous posts on regular basis in your parent cadre or department, OR
• 2 years' regular service in Level 7 (Rs. 44,900-1,42,400) or equivalent in your parent cadre, OR
• 6 years' regular service in Level 6 (Rs. 35,400-1,12,400) or equivalent in your parent cadre

Educational Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent
• 2 years' experience in organising security arrangements, gathering information and intelligence relating to various aspects of security

Note: A Departmental Officer holding the post of Security Assistant in Level 6 (Rs. 35,400-1,12,400) with 6 years' regular service and the required qualification and experience will also be considered along with outsiders through deputation.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications
• The deputation period (including any previous deputation in another post) in the same or other organisations or departments of the Central Government shall not exceed 3 years

Salary

• Pay Level: Level 8 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix
• Pay Scale: Rs. 47,600 - 1,51,100 per month (basic pay)
• Grade Pay: Rs. 4,800 (pre-revised)
• Dearness Allowance: As per Central Government rates (currently around 53% of basic pay)
• HRA: 27% of basic pay for X-class cities (Delhi), 18% for Y-class cities, 9% for Z-class cities
• Transport Allowance: Rs. 3,600 per month (for higher TPTA cities)
• Approximate gross salary: Rs. 85,000 - 90,000 per month (at entry level, in Delhi)
• Pay will be regulated under DoPT O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17/06/2010

Selection Process

1. Screening of applications — Your application, forwarded through proper channel, will be screened for eligibility based on service record, qualifications, and experience
2. Document verification — Integrity certificate, vigilance clearance, penalty records, and APARs for the last 5 years will be verified
3. Selection Committee review — A committee will assess the suitability of shortlisted candidates based on their credentials and experience

Note: There is no written exam for this post. Selection is based on assessment of service records and credentials. Candidates who apply for this post will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature later.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed proforma (Annexure-I) from the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in/vacancy-circulars
2. Fill in the Bio-Data Proforma completely with all required details about your service history, qualifications, and experience
3. Get the Forwarding Authority Certificate (Annexure-II) completed by your employer or Head of Office
4. Attach all required documents (listed below) and get them forwarded through proper channel
5. Send the complete application to: Shri Aparna Srivastava, Under Secretary (Admn.II), Room No.11, Ground Floor, Annexe Building, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110069
6. Your application must reach UPSC within 60 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in Employment News / Rozgar Samachar

Important: Applications not forwarded through proper channel or those received without the required certificates and documents will not be entertained.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 03 March 2026
• Uploaded to UPSC Website: 05 March 2026
• Application Deadline: Within 60 days from the date of publication in Employment News (approximately May 2026 — check Employment News for the exact last date)

• Maintain constant surveillance over the UPSC campus and ensure all security instructions are followed
• Collect intelligence related to the conduct of examinations, particularly Civil Services, NDA, and CDS, and identify threats to UPSC functioning
• Monitor the process of conduct of examinations and major recruitment tests, and keep higher authorities briefed about security arrangements
• Check the deployment arrangements of CISF and conduct surprise checking of CISF personnel and connected security arrangements
• Conduct checks of perimeter walls, fencing, grills, locks of rooms and sensitive sections, and report any lapses detected
• Perform surprise checks of movement of people and vehicles at entry/exit points to prevent unauthorized access
• Conduct regular checks on security light arrangements within the UPSC premises and ensure no material or documents are taken out without proper authority
• Supervise functioning of the CCTV control room manned by CISF and submit periodic reports on all security-related aspects of UPSC