Candidates who are planning to appear for Constable Tradesman posts must adhere to the syllabus to start their preparation for the exam. Aspirants must keep the syllabus handy while preparing for the exam. This helps in devising an effective preparation strategy for the exam, thus enabling you to ace the exam with flying colours. In this article, we have discussed the detailed Syllabus and Exam Pattern.
CISF Constable Tradesman Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026
To start preparation for the exam, first, we have to know each and every detail of the syllabus. Knowing which topics have high weightage and identifying the easier and harder topics. This will help you to plan the best timetable and plan better for the examination. The basic details of the exam pattern are discussed below.
| CISF Constable Tradesman Syllabus 2026- Highlights | |
| Organization | Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) |
| Post Name | Constable Tradesman |
| Vacancies | 9175 |
| Selection Process | Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), Documentation/Trade Test Written Exam Medical Exam |
| Number of Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Official website | www.cisf.gov.in |
CISF Constable Tradesman Selection Process
The Selection Process for CISF Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2026 includes three stages:
- Physical Efficiency Test, Physical Standard Test, Documentation/Trade Test
- Written Examination
- Medical Test
CISF Constable Tradesman Exam Pattern 2026
Candidates must know the pattern of the examination for the Constable Tradesman post in the Central Industrial Security Force. The Pattern includes Physical tests for both males and females, followed by the written examination.
- The CISF Constable written exam consists of 100 objective-type questions.
- Each carries 1 mark, making the total exam 100 marks.
- Candidates will have to complete it in 2 hours.
- There will be negative marking for incorrect answers; 0.25 marks will be deducted for a wrong answer.
| Subject | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 2 hours |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | 25 | 25 | |
| Elementary Mathematics | 25 | 25 | |
| English / Hindi | 25 | 25 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
CISF Constable Tradesman Syllabus 2026
There are 5 subjects included in the CISF Constable Tradesman Syllabus 2026, from which 100 questions will be asked in the examination. Candidates will need to prepare well for these subjects to perform well in the exam. The topics included in these subjects are mentioned below. By focusing on all these topics, candidates can score high in the test.
General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Analogies
- Number Series
- Verbal Reasoning
- Figure Classification
- Directions
- Pattern
- Non- Verbal Series
- Alphabet Series, etc.
- Similarities and Differences
- Syllogism
- Coding-Decoding
General Awareness
- History
- Geography
- Current Affairs
- Books and Authors
- Polity
- Sports
- Awards and Prizes
- Important Days
- Economy
- Capitals & Currencies
- Inventions & Discoveries, etc.
Elementary Mathematics
- Averages
- Percentage
- Profit and Loss
- HCF and LCM
- Simplification
- Time and Work
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Mensuration
- Ratio and Proportion
- Number System
- Time and Distance
General English
- Spelling Correction
- Verb and Adverbs
- Idioms and Phrases
- Antonyms and Synonyms
- Vocabulary
- Fill in the blanks, etc
- One Word Substitution
- Sentence Improvement
- Comprehension/ Passage
General Hindi (सामान्य हिन्दी)
- संज्ञा
- सर्वनाम
- क्रिया एवं विशेषण
- उपसर्ग एवं प्रत्यय
- काल के प्रकार (भेद)
- मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्ति
- अंग्रेजी के पारिभाषिक (तकनीकी) शब्दों के समानार्थक हिन्दी शब्द
- तत्सम तदद्भव
- देशज एवं विदेशी शब्द
- वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द
- शब्द- शुद्धि
- वाक्य शुद्धि (वर्तनी सम्बन्धित अशुद्धि को छोड़कर वाक्य से सम्बन्धित अशुद्धियों)
- कार्यालयी पत्रों से संबंधित ज्ञान (यथा कार्यालय पत्र, कार्यालय आदेश, अधिसूचना, विज्ञप्ति, ज्ञापन, परिपत्र, निविदा एवं अर्द्धशासकीय पत्र इत्यादि)।
- संधि अर्थ
- प्रकार एवं संधि-विच्छेद
- पर्यायवाची एवं विलोम शब्द
CISF Tradesman Physical Standard Test (PST)
For males, the minimum height requirement is 170 cm, with a chest expansion of at least 5 cm. For females, the minimum height is 157cm, and the relaxation is as per CISF guidelines.
| Gender | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 170 Cms | 80-85 Cms (Minimum expansion 5 Cms) |
| Female | 157 Cms | No minimum requirement |
CISF Constable Tradesman Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
For male candidates, the 1.6 km race must be completed in 6 minutes and 30 seconds, while for females, the 800 meters must be completed in 4 minutes.
| Post Name | Male | Female |
| CT/Driver, CT/Motor Mechanic Vehicle, CT/Gardner, CT/Painter, CT/Carpenter, CT/Brass Band, CT/Pipe Band, CT/Cobbler, CT/Tailor & CT/Bugler |
05 Kms in 24 minutes | 1.6 Kms in 8.30 minutes |
| CT/Cook/Water Carrier, CT/Barber & CT/Hair Dresser, CT/Washer man & CT/Washer woman, CT/Safai Karmchari |
1.6 Kms in 10 minutes | 1.6 Kms in 12 minutes |
| CT/Mason CT/Electrician |
1.6 Kms in 09 minutes | |
CISF Constable Tradesman Trade Test
The Trade test is a practical test used to evaluate an individual’s skills in their specialized field. CISF invites various fields like cook, Cobbler, Tailor, Barber, Washerman, Mali etc. The requirements are defined in the table below.
| Post | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Cook |
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| Boot Maker/Cobbler |
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| Tailor |
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| Barber |
|
| Washerman |
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| Sweeper |
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| Painter |
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| Mason |
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| Plumber |
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| Mali |
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| Welder |
|
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