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    Wednesday, January 28, 2026

    Security Officer Recruitment at CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR), Dhanbad

    About Job

    CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR), Dhanbad, a premier ISO-9001 certified Research Institute under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), invites applications from enthusiastic Indian nationals for the position of Security Officer. This is an excellent opportunity to join an internationally acclaimed organization dedicated to developing and delivering cutting-edge technologies for social upliftment and industrial advancement. Candidates should possess the requisite qualifications, experience, and high motivation to uphold security standards across the institute's campus and units.

    Security Officer Recruitment at CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR), Dhanbad
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    Job Summary

    Organization: CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR)

    Position: Security Officer (Post Code: SEC/2025)

    Advertisement No.: CIMFR-01/2026

    Application Deadline: 02-02-2026 at 05:30 PM

    Details of Position

    Designation No. of Posts & Reservation Scale of Pay as per 7th CPC Total Emoluments* (As per 7th CPC) Upper Age Limit (Max)
    Security Officer 01 (one) UR Level-7 (Rs.[44900-1,42,400]) Rs.78000/-PM [approximately] 35 Years

    *Total Emoluments means approximate total emoluments per month on minimum of scale including House Rent Allowance as admissible in Dhanbad.

    Eligibility Details

    Essential Qualifications & Experience (For Security Officer - Post Code: SEC/2025)

    • Essential Qualification: Ex-Servicemen JCO (Subedar or higher rank) OR equivalent rank in other Para-military forces with minimum of 10 years' experience in security.
    • Relaxed Experience Criteria: 05 years experience for Short Service Commissioned Officers and incumbents holding the position of Assistant Commandant in CRPF/BSF/ITBP etc. (carrying the pay scale of Rs. 8,000-13,500 Pre-revised).
    • Experience for Inspector Rank: 10 years for Inspector from Para-Military Forces.

    Job Responsibilities:

    • Supervising all aspects of security measures for the safety of CSIR-CIMFR campus and Units.
    • Maintaining records of movement of men and materials, deploying security personnel, handling visitors, monitoring security cameras, and enforcing security rules (must be able to work 24x7 if required).
    • Conducting investigations for incidents like theft, pilferage, accident, sabotage, etc., and liaising with local law and order authorities. Knowledge of local language is an added advantage.
    • Conversant with the use and maintenance of firearms.
    • Conversant in firefighting to combat emergencies.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Age Limit & Relaxation:

    • The cut-off date for determining age limit/experience/qualifications is the closing date: 02-02-2026 at 5:30 P.M.
    • Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against unreserved (UR) vacancies is not applicable.
    • Age relaxation for Ex-Servicemen is available as per Govt. of India rules (Ex-Servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1979), not applicable to serving personnel of Armed Forces (except those being relieved after earning pension) and Paramilitary Forces.

    Application Details

    • Application Fee: Rs. 500/- (Non-refundable). SC/ST/Women candidates are exempted.
    • Payment Method: Through SBI payment gateway only available on the CIMFR website (www.cimfr.nic.in). The printed e-receipt must be enclosed. No other mode of payment accepted.
    • Submission Deadline: Applications must reach the office on or before 02-02-2026 by 5:30 PM.
    • Submission Method: By Registered/Speed Post only, superscribing the envelope: "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF (Post Code: SEC/2025), Advt. No. CIMFR-01/2026" to The Controller of Administration, CSIR-CIMFR, Barwa Road, Dhanbad - 826001 (JHARKHAND).
    • Required Documents: Enclose self-attested copies of Matriculation/Age proof, educational qualifications, experience certificates, Service Discharge Certificate (if applicable), Category Certificate (if applicable), and Web Generated E-Receipt slip.

    Important Conditions

    • The applicant must be a citizen of India.
    • All essential requirements must be fulfilled as on the closing date (02-02-2026).
    • Incomplete applications or applications lacking required certificates are liable for rejection.
    • Part-time/daily wages/guest faculty experience will not be counted.
    • The Director, CSIR-CIMFR reserves the right to cancel/not fill the post.
    • Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
    • Applicants must disclose any close/blood relatives working as permanent employees in CSIR or its laboratories.

    Mode of Selection

    1. Candidates meeting essential qualifications & age will be invited for a Physical and Personality Assessment Test (Qualifying).
    2. Those qualifying the physical test will be invited for a Written Test.
    3. The Written Test consists of two papers: Paper-I (OMR/Computer Based Objective, 90 min, No Negative Marking) and Paper-II (Subjective, 2 hours).
    4. Threshold marks: Paper-I (30%), Paper-II (minimum 35%, to be fixed by SC).
    5. Final Merit List: Prepared based on performance in Paper-II only.
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