CISF Head Constable Syllabus 2026
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
The CISF Head Constable Examination is conducted by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to recruit Head Constables in various cadres. The selection process generally consists of the Physical Standard Test (PST), Documentation, Written Examination, Skill Test (where applicable), Medical Examination, and Document Verification. The written examination is objective in nature and tests candidates on General Intelligence, General Knowledge, Arithmetic, and General English/Hindi. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Duration
2 Hours
Marking
* The written examination consists of 100 objective-type questions carrying 100 marks. * 1 mark is awarded for every correct answer.
Negative marking
There is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the written examination.
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence | 25 | 25 |
| General Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| Arithmetic | 25 | 25 |
| General English / Hindi | 25 | 25 |
Subject-wise Syllabus
General Intelligence
Analogies, Similarities & Differences, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Number Series, Alphabet Series, Classification, Puzzle, Seating Arrangement, Visual Memory, Observation, Spatial Visualization, Relationship Concepts, Arithmetical Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning
General Knowledge
Current Affairs, Indian History, Indian Polity, Geography, Indian Economy, General Science, Scientific Research, Indian Constitution, Sports, Awards & Honours, Books & Authors, Important Days, Static General Knowledge, Environment
Arithmetic
Number System, Simplification, Decimal & Fractions, HCF & LCM, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Average, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Work, Time, Speed & Distance, Mensuration, Algebra, Geometry, Data Interpretation
General English / Hindi
Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Synonyms & Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases, One Word Substitution, Fill in the Blanks, Error Detection, Sentence Improvement, Sentence Rearrangement, Active & Passive Voice, Direct & Indirect Speech
Preparation Tips
- Read newspapers daily to strengthen Current Affairs and General Knowledge.
- Practice Reasoning and Arithmetic questions regularly.
- Revise English/Hindi grammar and vocabulary every day.
- Solve previous years' CISF Head Constable question papers.
- Attempt full-length mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
- Prepare for the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Skill Test alongside the written examination.