CSIR-CMERI Security Officer Recruitment - Advt. No. 10/2025
CSIR- Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI), Durgapur, a premier Institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), invites applications from dynamic and competent eligible Indian nationals for the appointment to the position of Security Officer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading national laboratory dedicated to multidisciplinary R&D in mechanical engineering, contributing to both basic and applied research for the economic, environmental, and societal benefit of India. The institute is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and encourages women candidates to apply. The role is crucial for maintaining the overall security and vigilance across the Institute's premises, including campuses, staff quarters, and guest houses. Candidates with an Ex-Servicemen background (JCO or equivalent with specified experience) are encouraged to apply for this key operational role based in Durgapur, West Bengal.
Table of Contents
- Job Summary
- Details of Position
- Eligibility Details
- Application Details
- Important Conditions
- Mode of Selection
- Important Links
Job Summary
Organization: CSIR-CENTRAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH INSTITUTE (CSIR-CMERI), Durgapur
Job Title: Security Officer
Advertisement No: 10/2025
Application Commencement Date: 06.12.2025
Last Date for Submission of Online Application: 05.01.2026
Details of Position
The appointment is for an Isolated Category post governed by specific recruitment rules. The normal place of posting is CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur (West Bengal), but appointees may be posted to any CSIR Laboratory/Institute in India as per public interest.
| Post Code | Name of the post | No. of post & reservation status | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Total Emoluments (Approx. per month in Rs.)* | Upper Age Limit** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251001 | Security Officer | 01 Post [Unreserved] | Pay Level-7 | Rs. 82,000/- | 35 years |
*Total Emoluments include DA, HRA, TA, etc., as admissible to Central Government employees stationed at Durgapur (Class ‘Y’ City).
Eligibility Details
Essential Qualification (EQ) and Experience:
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM): JCO (Subedar or higher rank) OR equivalent rank in other Para-military forces with a minimum of 10 years' experience in security.
- For Short Service Commissioned Officers and incumbents holding the position of Assistant Commandant in CRPF / BSF / ITBP etc. (carrying pre-revised pay scale of Rs. 8000-13500): A minimum of 05 years' experience is required.
- For Inspector from Para Military Forces: A minimum of 10 years' experience is required.
- All qualifications must be obtained through recognized Institutions.
- The post is unreserved and not suitable for PwD category.
Age Limit:
- Upper Age Limit: 35 years (as of 05.01.2026).
- Age relaxation is available as per Govt. of India rules for 'Ex-Servicemen'. SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against the UR vacancy are not eligible for age relaxation.
Job Requirements:
- Overall supervision and maintenance of day-to-day security arrangements for the Institute (premises, Colony Campuses, Guest House, Staff Quarters).
- Intelligence, vigilance, firefighting, and safety standards oversight.
- Round-the-clock vigil and regulation of movement of persons and goods.
- Liaisoning with local Police & other authorities and supervising outsourced security personnel.
Application Details
- Application Deadline: 05.01.2026 at 05:00 PM.
- Method: Online application only via CSIR-CMERI website: http://www.cmeri.res.in.
- Application Fee: Rs. 500/- (Non-refundable) for General/OBC. Exempted for Ex-servicemen (ESMs), SC/ST/Women. Payment via SBI Collect online.
- Required Documents to Upload: Recent photograph, signature, proof of DOB (Matriculation Certificate), Caste/Community certificate (if applicable), Educational/Experience Certificates, Discharge Certificate (for ESMs), and No Objection Certificate (NOC) if currently employed in Govt./Autonomous bodies.
- Candidates must retain a printout of the completed application form and payment details; hard copy should NOT be sent.
Important Conditions
- Candidature is purely provisional until document verification.
- Furnishing false information will lead to cancellation and legal action.
- Experience rendered on part-time or daily wages basis will not count towards valid experience.
- Selected candidates will be governed by the 'National Pension System' or extant Pension System adopted by CSIR.
- The decision of the Competent Authority regarding equivalency of qualifications shall be final.
Mode of Selection
Selection involves three stages, qualifying at each step:
- Physical Standard and Physical Test: Qualifying in nature. (Likely scheduled for February 2026 tentatively).
- Written Test: Only those qualifying the physical test will be called.
- Final Merit List: Prepared based on performance in Paper-II of the written test (subjective). Paper-I (Objective) has a 30% threshold, and Paper-II has a minimum threshold of 35% (to be fixed by the committee).
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