The UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE (Central Industrial Security Force Assistant Commandant (Executive) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination) is conducted to recruit Assistant Commandants in the CISF through a limited departmental competitive examination. This exam is open to departmental candidates of CISF, and it is held annually.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the exam scheme:

1. Eligibility Criteria:

• Departmental Candidates: Only serving CISF personnel, who meet the following conditions, are eligible to appear:
  • Should be a male or female employee of CISF.
  • Should have completed at least 4 years of regular service as a constable, head constable, or ASI (Assistant Sub Inspector).
  • Age limits are generally relaxed for departmental candidates.

2. Exam Pattern:

The CISF AC (EXE) LDCE consists of two main stages:

Stage I: Written Examination (Descriptive)

• The written exam is divided into two papers:
  • Paper I: General Ability and Intelligence
    • Duration: 2 hours
    • Total Marks: 250
    • Type of Questions: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
    • Topics covered include:
      • General Intelligence and Reasoning
      • General Studies (Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economics, Science & Technology)
      • Current Affairs
      • General Mental Ability and Analytical Ability
  • Paper II: Professional Skill
    • Duration: 3 hours
    • Total Marks: 200
    • Type of Questions: Descriptive
    • Topics covered include:
      • Police administration and law
      • Security management
      • Criminal law and procedural knowledge
      • Various functions related to the role of an Assistant Commandant in CISF

Stage II: Physical Standards Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Candidates who qualify the written examination are required to appear for a Physical Standards Test (PST) and a Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The specifics of these tests are:

• Physical Standards:
  • Height, chest, and weight measurements as per CISF standards.
• Physical Efficiency Test:
  • For Male Candidates:
    • 100 meters race in 15 seconds
    • 800 meters race in 3 minutes 45 seconds
    • Long Jump: 3.5 meters (in 3 chances)
    • High Jump: 1.05 meters (in 3 chances)
  • For Female Candidates:
    • 100 meters race in 18 seconds
    • 800 meters race in 4 minutes 30 seconds
    • Long Jump: 3 meters (in 3 chances)
    • High Jump: 0.9 meters (in 3 chances)

3. Stage III: Interview/Personality Test

• Marks: 150
• The interview assesses the personality, mental alertness, clarity of thought, leadership qualities, and overall suitability for the Assistant Commandant post in CISF.

4. Final Selection:

• Candidates who clear the written examination, physical tests, and interview will be selected based on the aggregate marks scored in all the stages of the examination.
• There is no specific separate merit list for each stage; the final selection depends on the overall performance.

5. Medical Examination:

• After qualifying the written exam, PST/PET, and Interview, candidates will undergo a medical examination to check their physical fitness according to the prescribed standards.

6. Important Notes:

• The exam is only for serving CISF personnel (departmental candidates), so external candidates cannot apply.
• The written exam is bilingual, i.e., it will be conducted in both English and Hindi.
• The marks obtained in the written examination and interview are counted for preparing the final merit list.

Conclusion:

The CISF AC (EXE) LDCE is a comprehensive exam that tests the candidate’s general knowledge, intelligence, professional knowledge, physical endurance, and overall suitability for the post of Assistant Commandant in the CISF. A clear understanding of the exam pattern and preparation in both professional skills and physical fitness is essential to succeed.