UPSC Security Officer Recruitment 2026 has been issued by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), New Delhi, for filling up one vacancy in the post of Security Officer on a deputation basis. As per the Vacancy Circular dated 03.03.2026, the post falls under the General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial category in Level 8 of the Pay Matrix of the 7th CPC.
Under UPSC Security Officer Recruitment 2026, the appointment will be made on a deputation basis for a period of three years or until further orders, whichever is earlier. The selected officer will be responsible for maintaining security arrangements within the UPSC premises and ensuring compliance with all security protocols and procedures.
As per UPSC Security Officer Recruitment 2026, officers from security-cum-intelligence agencies of the Government of India, such as the Intelligence Bureau, the Research and Analysis Wing, the Central Bureau of Investigation, the Border Security Force, the Central Reserve Police Force, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, or the Central Industrial Security Force, are eligible to apply. Candidates must either hold analogous posts or meet specified service experience requirements in relevant pay levels.
For UPSC Security Officer Recruitment 2026, candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university along with at least two years of experience in organizing security arrangements and gathering intelligence related to security matters. The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation shall not exceed 56 years as of the closing date of receipt of applications.
Applications under UPSC Security Officer Recruitment 2026 must be submitted in the prescribed proforma through the proper channel along with the required certificates and documents. The application should be forwarded to the specified UPSC address within 60 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News.
UPSC Security Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
Particulars
Details
Organization
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Post Name
Security Officer
Number of Posts
01
Job Type
Deputation
Category
Group ‘B’, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
Pay Level
Level 8
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Date
03.03.2026
Application Deadline
Within 60 days from publication in Employment News
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Vacancies
Security Officer
01
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Details
Eligible Officers
Officers from Intelligence Bureau, R&AW, CBI, BSF, CRPF, ITBP, CISF
Service Requirement
Holding analogous posts OR 2 years in Level 7 OR 6 years in Level 6
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
Experience
Two years’ experience in organizing security arrangements and gathering intelligence