Security Officer

What is the job title and department?

The job title is Security Officer, within the General Central Service, Group 'B', Gazetted, Non-Ministerial category. This position is in Level 8 of the Pay Matrix and is in the office of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

What is the nature of this recruitment?

This vacancy is being filled on a Deputation basis. The period of deputation is proposed for 03 years or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

What are the eligibility conditions for Deputation?

The recruitment is through a composite method of Deputation plus Promotion. Officers from Security-cum-Intelligence agencies of the Government of India are eligible. This includes officers from Intelligence Bureau, Research and Analysis Wing, Central Bureau of Investigation, Border Security Force, Central Reserve Police Force, Indo Tibetan Border Police, or Central Industrial Security Force. The specific criteria are:

• Holding analogous posts on a regular basis in the parent Cadre or Department; OR
• With two years' service in the grade rendered after appointment on a regular basis in Level-7 of the pay matrix (Rs. 44900-142400/-) or equivalent in the parent Cadre or Department; OR
• With six years' service in the grade rendered after appointment on a regular basis in Level-6 of the pay matrix (Rs. 35400-112400/-) or equivalent in the parent Cadre or Department.

Additionally, candidates must possess the following educational qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree from a recognised University or equivalent.
• Two years' experience in organising security arrangements, gathering information and intelligence relating to various aspects of security.

Note 1: Departmental Officers holding the post of Security Assistant in Level-6 with six years' regular service and possessing the prescribed qualifications are also considered.

Note 2: The period of deputation, including any previous deputation to an ex-cadre post, shall not exceed three years.

What is the maximum age limit?

The maximum age limit for appointment by Deputation shall not exceed fifty-six years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

What are the duties and responsibilities of a Security Officer?

The duties include:

• Maintaining constant surveillance over the campus to ensure security instructions are complied with and addressing any security lapses.
• Collecting intelligence related to examinations (especially Civil Services, NDA, CDS) and identifying groups or organizations that might be averse to UPSC's functioning.
• Monitoring the process of examinations and major recruitments, briefing authorities on security arrangements.
• Reporting on agitation activities by organizations/groups against UPSC.
• Checking deployment arrangements of CISF and conducting surprise checks of CISF personnel duties.
• Conducting checks of perimeter walls, locks of sensitive sections, and reporting any lapses.
• Making surprise checks of movement of people/vehicles at entry/exit points and within UPSC premises.
• Conducting regular checks on security light arrangements and reporting any defects.
• Conducting surprise checks of registers maintained by CISF at IN Gate regarding vehicle movement and gate operations.
• Ensuring no material/documents are taken out of the Commission premises without proper authority.
• Supervising the functioning of the CCTV control room manned by CISF.
• Submitting periodic reports on all security-related aspects of UPSC.
• Performing any other function assigned by the superior authority.

What is the pay scale and regulation of pay?

The post is in Level 8 of the Pay Matrix (Rs. 47600-151100). The pay of the selected candidate will be regulated under the provisions of the Department of Personnel & Training O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay-II) dated 17/06/2010, as amended from time to time.

How to apply?

Eligible candidates should forward their applications in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-I) along with necessary certificates to Shri Aparna Srivastava, Under Secretary (Admn.II), Room No.11, Ground Floor, Annexe Building, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110069. Applications must be submitted within 60 days of the publication of this advertisement in the Employment News.

What documents are required?

The following documents must be forwarded with the application:

• Integrity certificate.
• List of major/minor penalties imposed, if any, during the last 10 years (or a 'nil' certificate if none imposed).
• Vigilance clearance certificate.
• Attested photocopies of APARs for the last five years (2020-21 to 2024-25), attested by an officer not below the rank of an Under Secretary to the Govt. of India.

Applications not forwarded through the proper channel or those received without the requisite certificates and necessary documents will not be entertained.

Where can I find more details and the application proforma?

For more details and the prescribed proforma of application, visit the official website of UPSC at http://www.upsc.gov.in/vacancy-circulars.

Is there any application fee?

The document does not mention any application fee for this deputation post.

What is the selection process?

The selection process is based on deputation/promotion criteria as outlined in the eligibility conditions. The document does not detail a separate examination or interview process for external candidates applying via deputation.

What is the job location?

The job location is New Delhi, at the Union Public Service Commission office.

What is the minimum educational qualification?

The minimum educational qualification required is a Bachelor's degree from a recognised University or equivalent, along with two years of experience in organising security arrangements, gathering information, and intelligence related to security.

Is there any experience required?

Yes, two years of experience in organising security arrangements, gathering information and intelligence relating to various aspects of security is required.

Can final year students apply?

This is a deputation post, so final year students are not eligible. Eligibility is based on holding analogous posts or having specific years of service in lower grades.