CSI-CLRI Security Officer Recruitment 2025 Post Code: SEO2401

CSIR – Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Chennai, under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has issued a detailed notification regarding the recruitment process for the post of Security Officer (Unreserved category). This post involves a two-stage selection process including a Physical and Personality Assessment Test followed by a Written Examination, scheduled on 29 May 2025. Eligible candidates must meet the required physical standards and clear the physical test to qualify for the written exam.

CSI-CLRI Security Officer Recruitment Vacancy Details

Particulars	Details
Post Name	Security Officer
Post Code	SEO2401
Category	UR (Unreserved)
Number of Posts	01
Advertisement No.	01/2024
Notification Date	24 April 2025
Date of Physical & Personality Test	29 May 2025 (Thursday)
Time for Physical Test	Reporting Time: 07:00 a.m.
Venue for Physical Test	CLRI Ground, Sardar Patel Road, Adyar, Chennai – 600020
Date of Written Test	29 May 2025 (Same Day)
Time for Written Test	Reporting Time: 01:30 p.m.
Written Test Venue	CARE Building, CLRI, Adyar, Chennai – 600020
Admit Card Availability	From 21 May 2025, 10:00 AM at https://secoff.clri.org

CSI-CLRI Security Officer Recruitment Physical Standards

Category	Height (cms)	Chest (cms) Exhaled / Expanded
General	167	80 / 85
Hilly Area*	165	80 / 85
ST Category	162.5	77 / 82

*Includes candidates from Garhwal, Kumaon, HP, Gorkhas, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, NE States, Leh & Ladakh, Sikkim

Physical Test Parameters (Male Candidates Only)

Event	Minimum Criteria
1600 Meter Run	Within 6 minutes 30 seconds
Long Jump	3.65 meters (3 attempts allowed)
Chin-ups	Minimum 6
Push-ups	Minimum 12
Sit-ups	Minimum 10

Only candidates who clear the physical test will be allowed to appear in the written test.

Written Test Structure

Paper I (2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | 90 Minutes)

Subject	Questions	Marks	Negative Marking
Mental Ability & Personality Test	100	100	No

• Includes General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Situational Judgment.
• Minimum Qualifying Marks: 30%
• Only candidates qualifying Paper I will have their Paper II evaluated.

Paper II (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | 2 Hours)

Subject	Marks
Comprehension	25
Report Writing	25
Security Regulations & Firefighting	25
General Awareness	25

• Minimum Qualifying Marks: To be decided by the selection committee but not less than 35%.
• Final Merit List: Based on marks secured in Paper II only.

Important Instructions

• Admit Card download starts 21.05.2025 at 10:00 AM from the official portal: https://secoff.clri.org.
• Changes in contact details must be reported to recruit@clri.res.in by 20.05.2025.
• All expenses related to travel, accommodation, and personal arrangements are to be borne by the candidates.
• Physical test injury compensation is not covered by CLRI, although first aid will be available.

Important Links

Apply Link	Available from 21.05.2025
Notifications	Click here
Official Website	Click here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Can I attend the written test if I fail the physical test?
A1: No. Only candidates who qualify in the physical test will be allowed to appear for the written test.

Q2: Is there any negative marking in the written test?
A2: No. There is no negative marking in Paper I. Paper II is descriptive in nature.

Q3: How can I download my admit card?
A3: You can download it from https://secoff.clri.org starting from 21 May 2025, 10:00 AM.

Q4: Will CLRI provide accommodation or travel fare reimbursement?
A4: No. All arrangements must be made by the candidate. No TA/DA is provided.

Q5: What if I change my mobile number or email?
A5: You must inform the change by emailing recruit@clri.res.in before 20 May 2025.

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