The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has announced the CISF Constable Driver Exam Date 2026 for the Constable Driver and Constable Driver Cum Pump Operator recruitment. The examination is scheduled to be conducted on 01 December 2026. Candidates who applied for this recruitment can check their examination schedule through the official CISF recruitment portal. The exam date notice was issued on 27 October 2026.
This recruitment covers 1,124 posts of Constable (Driver) and Constable (Driver Cum Pump Operator). Online applications for this recruitment were accepted from 03 February 2025 to 04 March 2025, and the application window is now closed. Only candidates who applied within that window and qualified in the earlier stages of the recruitment process are eligible to appear for the examination on 01 December 2026. The same CISF notice also schedules the Tradesman examination on 01 December 2026.
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 03 February 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 03 February 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 04 March 2025 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 04 March 2025 |
| Exam Date Notice Issued | 27 October 2026 |
| Examination Date | 01 December 2026 |
| Admit Card | Available Soon (not yet activated at publish time) |
Candidates should note that the admit card link for this examination had not been activated when the exam date was announced. The admit card is expected to be released soon on the official CISF recruitment website, and candidates should check the portal regularly rather than relying on any unofficial link. The examination will be conducted in multiple shifts on 01 December 2026, and the exact shift timing for each candidate will be printed on the admit card.
Application Fee
| General, EWS, OBC | Rs. 100/- |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
The application fee was payable online through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI at the time of application. This fee section is given for reference only, as the application window for this recruitment closed on 04 March 2025 and no new applications are being accepted.
Vacancy Details
| Constable / Driver (Direct) | 845 |
| Constable / Driver Cum Pump Operator | 279 |
| Total | 1124 |
Category-wise: Constable / Driver (Direct) — General 344, EWS 84, OBC 228, SC 126, ST 63. Constable / Driver Cum Pump Operator — General 116, EWS 27, OBC 75, SC 41, ST 20.
Candidates who qualified in the earlier stages should check their category and post carefully on the admit card and in the examination schedule, as the two posts have separate vacancy distributions.
Age Limit
The age limit for this recruitment was calculated as on 04 March 2025: Minimum Age 21 Years, Maximum Age 27 Years. Age relaxation was applicable as per CISF Constable Driver recruitment rules for reserved categories and other eligible categories. Candidates should refer to the original notification for the complete age relaxation provisions.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Constable (Driver) and Constable (Driver Cum Pump Operator) | Pay Level-3, Rs. 21,700 – 69,100 |
Selected candidates are appointed in Pay Level-3 with the pay scale shown above, along with allowances as admissible under CISF rules. The pay scale is given here for reference for candidates following the recruitment through its final stages.
Eligibility
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the Class 10 examination from a recognised board in India.
Driving Licence: Candidates must hold a valid driving licence for Heavy Motor Vehicle or Transport Vehicle, Light Motor Vehicle, and motorcycle with gear, as specified in the notification.
Driving Experience: Candidates must have 3 years of driving experience in Heavy Motor Vehicle or Transport Vehicle, OR in Light Motor Vehicle or motorcycle with gear.
Age: Candidates must have been between 21 and 27 years of age as on 04 March 2025, with relaxation as per rules.
Candidates were advised in the original notification to read the complete information before applying, and eligibility was verified with original documents at the document verification stage.
Selection Process
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) — candidates who qualified in this stage proceeded further.
- Document Verification — original documents, including educational certificates and the driving licence, were verified.
- Driving Test — candidates were tested on their driving ability as per the post requirements.
- Written Examination — scheduled for 01 December 2026, for candidates who qualified in the earlier stages.
- Medical Examination — candidates who qualify in the written examination proceed to the medical stage as per CISF standards.
Candidates should follow only the schedule and instructions published on the official CISF recruitment portal. The written examination on 01 December 2026 is the next stage for candidates who have qualified so far, and the admit card will carry the examination centre, shift timing and reporting instructions.
Physical Standards and Test (Background)
The physical standards prescribed in the original notification included a height of 167 cm and chest of 80-85 cm for Unreserved, SC, EWS and OBC candidates (except specified categories), 160 cm height and 78-83 cm chest for Gorkhas and other specified categories, and 160 cm height and 76-81 cm chest for Scheduled Tribe candidates. The physical efficiency test included an 800-metre run in 3 minutes 15 seconds, a long jump of 11 feet in 3 chances and a high jump of 3 feet 6 inches in 3 chances. These details are given as background for candidates following the recruitment, and the current stage is the written examination on 01 December 2026.
Exam Pattern
The written examination pattern, including the subjects, number of questions, marks and duration, is as prescribed in the original CISF Constable Driver notification and will be reflected in the admit card instructions. Candidates should read the instructions printed on their admit card carefully, including the reporting time, gate closing time, documents to carry and items not allowed inside the examination centre. Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card and an original valid photo identity document to the examination centre.
Documents Required
Printed copy of the admit card, once released on the official portal; original valid photo identity proof; documents specified in the admit card instructions; driving licence and other documents, if specifically asked for in the admit card instructions.
Candidates should download the admit card only from the official CISF recruitment portal and should avoid entering their registration details on unofficial websites.
How to Check CISF Constable Driver Exam Date 2026
- Visit the official CISF recruitment portal at cisfrectt.cisf.gov.in.
- Open the notification or “What is New” section on the homepage.
- Click on the link related to the CISF Constable Driver Exam Date 2026 notice.
- Log in with your registration number and password or date of birth, along with the captcha code, if the portal asks for login.
- Check your examination date, and download the admit card once the link is activated.
- Take a clear printout of the admit card and verify the examination centre, shift and reporting time printed on it.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before taking any further step, and should verify all details from the official CISF examination notice.
Some Useful Important Links
Check Exam Date Notice: visit the official CISF recruitment portal (https://cisfrectt.cisf.gov.in) and open the Constable Driver exam date notice. No direct notice link is printed here because it was not independently confirmed at publish time.
Official Website: https://cisfrectt.cisf.gov.in
FAQs
Q1. What is the CISF Constable Driver Exam Date 2026? The CISF Constable Driver examination is scheduled for 01 December 2026.
Q2. When was the CISF Constable Driver Exam Date 2026 announced? The exam date notice was issued on 27 October 2026.
Q3. How many posts are covered by the CISF Constable Driver recruitment? A total of 1,124 posts are covered: 845 Constable (Driver) and 279 Constable (Driver Cum Pump Operator).
Q4. Is the CISF Constable Driver admit card released? No. The admit card link had not been activated when the exam date was announced, and it is expected to be released soon on the official portal at cisfrectt.cisf.gov.in.
Q5. What is the eligibility for CISF Constable Driver? Candidates needed a Class 10 pass, a valid driving licence and 3 years of driving experience, with age between 21 and 27 years as on 04 March 2025.
Q6. Where can I check the CISF Constable Driver Exam Date 2026? Candidates can check it on the official CISF recruitment portal at cisfrectt.cisf.gov.in.
Sources: Central Industrial Security Force (cisfrectt.cisf.gov.in). Best wishes to all candidates.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply is 04 March 2025, as stated in this post. Treat that date as final, because applications sent after it may not be accepted, and complete the form well before the last day so a document or payment problem does not leave you short of time.
Who is eligible?
Eligibility varies by post, so check the eligibility entry for the post you are applying for in this post, including its qualification, age limit and experience. Apply only for a post where you meet every condition in that entry, because a form that does not meet the conditions may be rejected.
How to apply?
Apply through the official application link given in this post, fill the form with the details asked for there, upload the documents in the format stated in the notice, and submit before the last date. Keep the acknowledgement or registration number safe, because you will need it later.
What is the application fee?
The application fee is given in the Application Fee section of this post, and it can differ by category. Pay the fee through the method stated in the notice and keep the payment receipt safe, because the form is complete only when the fee step, where one applies, is done.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply is 04 March 2025, as stated in this post. Treat that date as final, because applications sent after it may not be accepted, and complete the form well before the last day so a document or payment problem does not leave you short of time.
Who is eligible?
Eligibility varies by post, so check the eligibility entry for the post you are applying for in this post, including its qualification, age limit and experience. Apply only for a post where you meet every condition in that entry, because a form that does not meet the conditions may be rejected.
How to apply?
Apply through the official application link given in this post, fill the form with the details asked for there, upload the documents in the format stated in the notice, and submit before the last date. Keep the acknowledgement or registration number safe, because you will need it later.
What is the application fee?
The application fee is given in the Application Fee section of this post, and it can differ by category. Pay the fee through the method stated in the notice and keep the payment receipt safe, because the form is complete only when the fee step, where one applies, is done.
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