Eligibility Criteria of SSC CGL Inspector Narcotics:
Candidates interested in appearing for SSC CGL regarding the post of Narcotics Inspector must check out the eligibility criteria in terms of age limit/ age relaxation, educational qualification, nationality, physical fitness, and physical fitness standard, and physical test as mentioned below;
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 30years
I. Age Relaxation for reserved categories for SSC CGL Inspector Narcotics:
Candidates belonging to reserved categories/defense personnel/ex-servicemen/J&K Domicile are offered relaxation in terms of age;
Categories |
Age Relaxation |
OBC |
Three years |
SC/ST |
Five years |
Person with disability(UR) |
Ten years |
Person with disability(OBC) |
Thirteen years |
Person with disability(SC/ST) |
Fifteen years |
Ex-Servicemen |
Three years after deduction of military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date |
Candidate who domiciles in Jammu & Kashmir from 1st January 1980 to 31st December 1989 |
Five Years |
Defense Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign countries/ disturbed area and released thereafter |
Three Years |
Defense Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign countries/ disturbed area and released thereafter |
Eight Years |
II. SSC CGL Inspector Narcotics Educational Qualifications:
Candidates need to pass graduation in any discipline from a recognized university, there is no specific requirement of any aggregate for that matter, those who are in their final year can also apply on a provisional basis.
III. Nationality of SSC CGL Inspector Narcotics:
To be eligible for SSC CGL Inspector Narcotics, candidates must fulfill the nationality as mentioned below;
- A citizen of India
- A citizen of Nepal
- A citizen of Bhutan
- Tibetan refugees arrived in India before 1st January 1962
- A person of Indian origin with the motive of settling permanently in India migrated from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam
IV. SSC CGL Inspector Narcotics Physical Fitness Standard & Physical Test
For Physical Standard of Male Candidates:
- Height – 157 cm
- Fully expanded Chest – 81 cm with an expansion of 5 cm
* In the case of ST/Garwalis/Assamese/Gorkhas, height is relaxable by 5 cm.
Physical Test:
- Walking – 1600 meter in fifteen minutes
- Cycling – 8 kilometers in thirteen minutes
Physical Standard of Female Candidates:
- Height – 152 cm with relaxation of 2.5 cms
- Weight – 48 kilograms with the relaxation of 2 Kg for ST/Garwalis/Assamese/Gorkhas
Physical Test:
Walking – One kilometer in twenty minutes
Cycling – Three kilometers in twenty-five minutes
Check out SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria for other posts.
SSC CGL Inspector Narcotics Job Profile:
Candidates recruited for the post of Inspector Narcotics works under the department of the Central Bureau of Narcotics(CBN) which has its headquarters in Gwalior. Generally, placement is done in places that have an abundance of opium. Some of the key roles performed by the selected candidates are as follows-
- Of all the responsibilities, the main one remains to be watchful of criminal activities associated with opium such as smugglers or illegal operation/manufacture involved
- Check the entire facets of opium from its production to its final phase
- Report to their respective senior officers for their assessment reports pertaining to cases, simultaneously they also get assisted by the sub-inspectors in their department.
- The headquarters looks after the full process of dispensation of approval regarding import and export of narcotics drugs and psychotropic substances.
- As SSC CGL Inspector Narcotics remains one of the most dynamic posts, it demands a different level of courage and presence of mind to tackle unexpected situations, candidates are expected to be active, sharp minds, able in protecting themselves, and managing any other unwanted scenarios.
SSC CGL Inspector Narcotics Salary:
This job profile is one of the most demanding yet satisfying experience as it offers scope for professional growth in terms of serving for the society, country and people in general and also the salary is quite handsome, as per the 7th pay commission the detailed information of the salary is provided below-
SSC CGL Inspector Narcotics |
Group B |
Gross Salary |
41,003 – 46,183 |
Grade Pay |
4600 |
In-hand Salary |
36,864 – 42,044 |
Candidates must take note of the fact that though the basic pay and the grade pay remain the same for employees of X.Y, & Z cities, there are differences when it comes to HRA/DA/TA/DA on TA, refer to SSC CGL Job Profile for more information on this.
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