CISF Accounts Officer 2026: Eligibility & Application — Job Details

The Directorate General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, is inviting applications for 1 vacancy for the post of Accounts Officer via deputation/promotion. This is a significant opportunity for serving government officers in accounts and finance roles to join India's premier central armed police force.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational & Service Qualification: Applicants must be officers under the Central Government, State Governments, or Union Territories meeting one of the following conditions:

• Holding an analogous post on a regular basis.
• Having five years of regular service in Level-6 of the pay matrix.
• Additionally, candidates must have a pass in the Subordinate Accounts Service examination OR successful completion of training in Cash and Accounts work from the Institute of Secretariat Training and Management (ISTM) or a recognized Institution.

Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in cash, accounts, and budget work is required for those who have completed the training.

Age Limit: The maximum age limit for applicants is 56 years as of the closing date for the receipt of applications. Age relaxation will be as per central government deputation rules.

Salary & Benefits

The selected candidate will be placed in Pay Level-7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission matrix, with a pay scale of ₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400.

As a government employee, the officer will be entitled to all standard central government allowances, including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Travel Allowance (TA). Other benefits include medical facilities, leave travel concession, and a pension under the National Pension System (NPS), as applicable.

Selection Process

The selection for the post of Accounts Officer will be made through a composite method, which includes both promotion and deputation. The process will involve a thorough scrutiny of applications to verify eligibility, followed by an interview or personal interaction if deemed necessary by the department.

Application process reference — Step by Step

Since the application mode is offline, eligible and interested candidates must follow these steps:

1. Download the application format from the official CISF website (if available) or use a standard format.
2. Fill in the application form completely and attach self-attested copies of all required documents, including proof of date of birth, educational qualifications, service certificates, experience certificates, and vigilance clearance.
3. The application must be routed through the proper channel, obtaining the necessary endorsement from the candidate's current employer/head of department.
4. The complete application package must be sent via post to the address mentioned in the official advertisement within 60 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in the Employment News.

Important Dates

Important Links

Since specific links were not provided in the input data, candidates are advised to:

• Visit the official CISF website for the detailed advertisement and application form.
• Check the latest edition of the Employment News/Rozgar Samachar for the official notification.