The Staff Selection Commission conducts Combined Graduate Level Examination for recruitment of various posts every year. One of the most sought-after posts is that of SSC CGL Inspector Narcotics Officer which belongs to Group B and is under the Central Bureau of Narcotics(CBN). The job profile is quite dynamic as it involves various challenges with major responsibilities, is directed towards regular checking in companies and illegal manufacture and transport of opium. Candidates looking for a challenging career with a good pay package and other fulfilling facilities in the government sector may apply for this post of Inspector Narcotics Officer for SSC CGL

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;

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-

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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