The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has announced the exam date for its Constable recruitment. The Computer Based Examination (CBE) for Constable (Fire), Constable (Driver) and Constable (Tradesman) posts will be held on 1 December 2026. A total of 3,415 posts are covered by this exam, and the admit card will be available soon on the official website.
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- How to Check Exam Date and Download Admit Card
- Important Links
Overview
CISF has released the exam schedule for the written examination of three Constable recruitments — Constable (Fire)-2024, Constable (Driver & DCPO)-2024 and Constable (Tradesman)-2024. The CBE is tentatively scheduled for 1 December 2026 and will be held in multiple shifts.
Candidates who cleared the physical tests and document verification stages can now check their exam date. The admit card for the 1 December 2026 exam has not been released yet and will be available soon. Candidates should keep their registration number, enrolment number and date of birth ready to download it.
Vacancy Details
A total of 3,415 Constable posts are covered by the 1 December 2026 CBE:
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Constable (Fire) | 1,130 |
| Constable (Driver) | 845 |
| Constable (Driver Cum Pump Operator) | 279 |
| Constable (Tradesman) | 1,161 |
| Total | 3,415 |
Constable (Fire) category-wise breakup: UR – 466, OBC – 236, EWS – 114, SC – 153, ST – 161.
Eligibility Criteria
| Post | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Constable (Fire) | 10+2 (Intermediate) with Science as a subject | 18 to 23 years (as on 30 September 2024) |
| Constable (Driver) | 10th pass (Matriculation) from a recognised board, plus a valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence | 21 to 27 years (as on 4 March 2025) |
| Constable (Driver Cum Pump Operator) | 10th pass (Matriculation) from a recognised board, plus a valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence | 21 to 27 years (as on 4 March 2025) |
| Constable (Tradesman) | 10th pass (Matriculation) from a recognised board | 18 to 23 years (as on 1 August 2025) |
Age relaxation is applicable as per CISF rules.
Physical standards:
- Constable (Fire): minimum height 170 cm; chest 80 cm (unexpanded) to 85 cm (expanded).
- Constable (Driver): male candidates — minimum height 170 cm; chest 80 cm at rest and 85 cm on expansion.
- Constable (Tradesman): male candidates — minimum height 165 cm; chest 78 cm at rest and 83 cm on expansion; female candidates — minimum height 155 cm.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CISF Constable CBE Exam Date (Fire, Driver, Tradesman) | 1 December 2026 |
| Admit Card for CBE | Available Soon |
| CBE Result | To be announced |
| Fire – Online application | 31 August to 30 September 2024 |
| Fire – DV / PET / PST | 24 December 2024 to 20 January 2025 |
| Driver – Online application | 3 February to 4 March 2025 |
| Driver – PET / PST | 15 September 2025 |
| Driver – Trade Test & DV | 7 to 22 November 2025 |
| Tradesman – Online application | 5 March to 3 April 2025 |
| Tradesman – PET / PST | 26 September 2025 |
| Tradesman – Trade Test & DV | From 11 December 2025 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs 100 |
| SC / ST / ESM | Nil |
The fee was paid online at the time of application through debit card, credit card, internet banking, IMPS, cash card or mobile wallet.
How to Check Exam Date and Download Admit Card
- Visit the official CISF recruitment website at cisfrectt.cisf.gov.in.
- Open the login page for your post — Fire, Driver or Tradesman — using your enrolment number, registration number or date of birth.
- Find the link for the CISF Constable exam date / exam city notice.
- Check the examination date, shift, reporting time and other instructions mentioned in the notice.
- Download the exam date notice PDF and save it for future reference. Take a printout if needed.
- When the admit card link goes live, download the hall ticket from the same login page and check all details on it carefully.
Important Links
- Check Exam Date Notice (PDF)
- Download Admit Card – Constable (Fire)
- Download Admit Card – Constable (Driver)
- Download Admit Card – Constable (Tradesman)
- Official Notification – Constable (Fire)
- Official Notification – Constable (Driver)
- Official Notification – Constable (Tradesman, English)
- Official Website – CISF Recruitment
Candidates are advised to confirm all details from the CISF official website before the exam.
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