CISF recruitment 2025: 403 head constable (GD) posts under sports quota – apply online at cisf.gov.in – Times of India

CISF recruitment 2025: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has officially launched its recruitment drive for the post of Head Constable (General Duty) under the Sports Quota. A total of 403 vacancies are available, and eligible male and female sportspersons are invited to submit their applications online through the official CISF recruitment website: https://cisfrectt.cisf.gov.in.The application window for this recruitment will remain open from May 18, 2025 to June 6, 2025 (up to 23:59 hours). This recruitment drive aims to induct meritorious sportspersons into the CISF, offering them a government job opportunity in Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100) along with other allowances as per Central Government norms.CISF recruitment 2025: Details and selection processThis recruitment is exclusively for candidates who have demonstrated merit in sports. Candidates must have represented the country or a state in recognised tournaments at senior or junior levels. The recruitment process will be conducted in two stages and includes a trial test, proficiency test, physical standard test (PST), documentation, and medical examination.The detailed recruitment stages are listed below:

The final selection will be based on the marks obtained in the proficiency test and additional merit points awarded for sporting achievements. Only candidates who qualify in all stages will be considered for the final selection.CISF recruitment 2025: Eligibility criteriaTo be eligible, candidates must fulfil the following conditions:Educational qualification• Must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board.• If the qualification is not from a State or Central board, it must be accompanied by a Government of India notification declaring its equivalence.Age limit• Candidates must be between 18 and 23 years of age as on August 1, 2025.• Date of birth should be between August 2, 2002 and August 1, 2007.

Sports participationCandidates must fulfil at least one of the following:

Physical standards for male and female candidates

Relaxations are available for candidates from hill areas and Scheduled Tribes:

Weight should be proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.Direct link to read the official CISF recruitment 2025 notification Direct link to apply online for 403 Head Constable (GD) posts under Sports QuotaCISF recruitment 2025: Application procedure and fee detailsApplications must be submitted only through the online mode. No offline or postal applications will be accepted.

Candidates choosing to pay through challan must generate it before June 6, 2025, and pay by June 7, 2025, within SBI working hours.Important instructions and admit card information• Admit cards for each recruitment stage will be available only online at the CISF recruitment portal.• No physical admit cards will be sent by post.• Candidates must regularly check the official website for updates and bring their admit cards to the examination centre.Candidates are advised to thoroughly verify their eligibility before applying. All original documents, including the sports certificate, will be verified during documentation. Vacancies are to be filled on an all-India basis, and the final merit list will be prepared accordingly.For more detailed instructions, candidates should refer to Annexure-I and Annexure-II of the official recruitment notification available on the CISF website.