Introduction to CISF Head Constable (Sports Quota) Recruitment 2025
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens for the recruitment of 403 Head Constable (General Duty) posts against the Sports Quota for 2025. This is a golden opportunity for talented sportspersons to join a prestigious central government organization. The application window opens on May 18, 2025, and the deadline for submission is June 6, 2025 (up to 23:59 Hrs).
Organization Details
- Hiring Body: Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
- Number of Posts: 403 vacancies
- Location: Selected candidates are liable to serve anywhere in Indian Territory and abroad.
Vacancy Breakdown
The CISF has announced a total of 403 vacancies for the post of Head Constable (General Duty) under the Sports Quota. The vacancies are distributed across various sports disciplines for both men and women. The number of vacancies is tentative and may change during the recruitment process.
| Discipline/Specialty | Men Vacancy | Women Vacancy |
| Wushu | 06 | 05 |
| Taekwondo | 02 | 06 |
| Karate | 08 | 06 |
| Pencak Silat | 10 | 08 |
| Archery | 08 | 08 |
| Kayaking | 06 | 06 |
| Canoeing | 06 | 06 |
| Rowing | 06 | 06 |
| Football | 09 | 20 |
| Handball | 05 | 10 |
| Gymnastics | 06 | 08 |
| Fencing | 04 | 04 |
| Kho-Kho | 12 | 12 |
| Swimming/Aquatics | 07 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 03 | 14 |
| Sepak Takraw | 04 | 04 |
| Basketball | 08 | 12 |
| Tennis | 04 | 04 |
| Badminton | 04 | 04 |
| Cycling | 04 | 04 |
| Athletics | 30 | 28 |
| Boxing | 03 | 03 |
| Hockey | 07 | – |
| Shooting | 01 | 02 |
| Judo | 02 | 01 |
| Kabaddi | 06 | – |
| Weightlifting | 08 | 04 |
| Wrestling | 13 | 04 |
| Body Building | 12 | – |
| Grand Total | 204 | 199 |
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the CISF Head Constable (Sports Quota) Recruitment 2025, candidates must fulfill the following criteria:
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the 12th standard from a recognized educational institution. They should also have the credit of representing State/National/International level in games, sports, and athletics. Educational certificates from boards other than State/Central Board should be accompanied by a Government of India notification declaring the qualification equivalent to 12th class pass for service under the Central Government.
- Age Limit: Candidates must be between 18 to 23 years of age as of August 1, 2025. This means candidates should not have been born earlier than August 2, 2002, and not later than August 1, 2007.
- Age Relaxation:
- Scheduled Caste/Tribe (SC/ST): Up to 5 years in the upper age limit.
- Other Backward Class (OBC): Up to 3 years in the upper age limit.
- Departmental candidates (Central Government) with at least 3 years of continuous service: Maximum age limit is 45 years for SC/ST and 40 years for General/EWS/OBC.
- Age Relaxation:
- Sports Qualification:
- Individual Event:
- Should have represented the country as a member of a Senior/Junior International tournament. OR
- Should have represented a State or equivalent unit in National Games/National Championship (Senior/Junior level). OR
- Any medal in the All India Inter-University Championship. OR
- Gold Medal in National School Games/Championship.
- Team Event:
- Should have represented the country as a member of a Senior/Junior International tournament. OR
- Should have represented a State team or equivalent unit in National Games/Championship (Senior/Junior level). OR
- Member of a medal-winning team in the All India Inter-University Championship. OR
- Gold Medal in National School Games/Championship. (The person should have been a playing member of the team).
- Note: Only sportspersons who have participated in relevant games/championships between January 1, 2023, and June 6, 2025, are eligible.
- Individual Event:
- Physical Standards:
- Male Candidates:
- Height (UR, SC, EWS, OBC except specified categories): 167 Cms
- Chest (UR, SC, EWS, OBC except specified categories): 81-86 Cms (minimum expansion of 5 Cms)
- Female Candidates:
- Height (UR, SC, EWS, OBC except specified categories): 153 Cms
- Chest: No minimum requirement.
- Relaxations in physical standards are applicable as per government norms for candidates hailing from hill areas and Scheduled Tribes.
- Male Candidates:
- Medical Standards: Candidates must meet the medical standards as prescribed in the Uniform Guidelines for recruitment Medical Examination for GOs and NGOs in CAPFs and ARs. They should not have knock knee, flat foot, bow legs, squint eyes, etc., and should be in good mental health. Specific criteria for tattoos are also applicable.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | May 2025 (as per PDF context) |
| Online Application Start Date | May 18, 2025 |
| Online Application End Date | June 6, 2025 (up to 23:59 Hrs) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | June 6, 2025 (up to 23:59 Hrs) |
| Last Date for SBI Challan Payment (if challan generated before 06/06/2025) | June 7, 2025 (within bank working hours) |
| Exam Date | To be notified later |
Salary & Benefits
Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 – 81,100) plus usual allowances as admissible to Central Government employees from time to time. Appointed candidates will be governed by the CISF Act and Rules and Central Civil Services Rules. They will be entitled to pensionary benefits under the “Defined Contributory Pension system known as the National Pension System” applicable to employees joining Central Government service on or after January 1, 2004. The posts are combatised and initially temporary but likely to become permanent.
Selection Process
The recruitment process will consist of the following stages:
- First Stage:
- Trial Test (Qualifying, 20 marks, minimum 10 marks to qualify)
- Proficiency Test (40 marks, minimum 20 marks to qualify)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Documentation
- Second Stage:
- Medical Examination
The final merit list will be drawn based on marks secured in the Proficiency Test and marks awarded for meritorious sports certificates/achievements, subject to qualifying all other stages.
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online through the official CISF Recruitment website.
Step-by-Step Guide:
- One-Time Registration:
- Visit the official CISF recruitment website.
- Click on the “Login” button and then “New Registration”.
- Fill in basic details, additional and contact details, and complete the declaration. Ensure all details, especially name, father’s name, mother’s name, and date of birth, match matriculation certificates.
- A Registration ID and Password will be sent to your registered email and mobile number.
- Filling Online Application Form:
- Log in using your Registration ID and Password.
- Click on “HEAD CONSTABLE (GENERAL DUTY) AGAINST SPORTS QUOTA-2025”.
- Fill in the required details in the application form.
- Upload a recent scanned color passport-size photograph (not more than 3 months old from the notification date, with the date clearly printed on it, JPEG format, 20-50 KB).
- Upload a scanned signature (JPEG format, 10-20 KB).
- Upload scanned copies of supporting documents for age and educational qualification (12th pass certificate or equivalent) in PDF format (not more than 1 MB).
- Preview the application and submit it.
- Proceed to pay the application fee if applicable.
- Take a printout of the completed application form for your records.
Candidates are advised to submit their applications well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Application Fees
- UR, OBC, and EWS candidates: Rs. 100/-
- Female candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories: Exempted from application fee.
- Mode of Payment: Online (Net Banking, Credit/Debit/Rupay cards, UPI) or through SBI Challan (cash payment at SBI branches). Fees paid by other modes will not be accepted.
Official Notification & Apply Link
- Official Notification PDF: Download Now
- Online Application Link: Apply Now
- Official CISF Website: Visit Now