Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 12 Mar. 2025

Last Updated: 12 Mar. 2025

Welcome to Central Selection Board. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal information of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our online government job portal.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information:

We collect personal data that helps us identify you and process job applications effectively. This includes:

• Full Name (as per official records)
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Contact Details (email, phone number, address)
• Government-issued Identification (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, etc.)
• Educational Qualifications (degrees, certifications, transcripts)
• Employment History (previous employers, job roles, work experience)
• Resume, Cover Letter, and other supporting documents
• Photograph and Signature (for verification purposes)
• Bank Account Details (for salary disbursement in case of selection)
• Disability Status (if applicable and required for job reservation purposes)

1.2 Non-Personal Information:

We also collect non-personal data for analytics and improvement of the portal:

• IP Address
• Browser Type and Version
• Device Information (OS, hardware details)
• Log Data (time of access, pages visited, interactions on the portal)
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following legitimate purposes:

• Registration and Profile Management: To create and manage your job seeker account.
• Application Processing: To allow users to apply for jobs, upload documents, and track application status.
• Verification: To verify user identity and credentials before processing applications.
• Communication: To send job alerts, application updates, exam schedules, and interview notifications.
• Statistical Analysis: To analyze trends, improve user experience, and enhance portal security.
• Fraud Prevention: To prevent fraudulent activities such as identity theft and unauthorized access.
• Regulatory Compliance: To comply with government hiring regulations, RTI requests, and employment laws.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with:

• Government Agencies: Relevant recruitment boards, commissions, and ministries handling job applications.
• Background Verification Entities: Authorized agencies verifying applicant details for authenticity.
• Third-Party Service Providers: Organizations providing hosting, payment processing, and IT security services.
• Legal and Regulatory Authorities: Law enforcement and government bodies in case of a legal requirement.

We ensure that third-party recipients follow strict data protection measures.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to process job applications and comply with legal obligations. The retention periods are as follows:

• User Accounts: Retained as long as your account remains active.
• Job Applications: Stored for a minimum of 5 years for compliance and audit purposes.
• Personal Data Deletion: Users can request deletion of personal data, subject to legal and regulatory limitations.

5. Security Measures

To safeguard your personal data, we implement strict security protocols, including:

• Encryption: Secure encryption (SSL/TLS) for data transmission.
• Access Control: Role-based access to prevent unauthorized data viewing.
• Firewalls and Intrusion Detection: Advanced security tools to detect and mitigate threats.
• Regular Security Audits: Periodic vulnerability assessments and compliance checks.

Despite our efforts, no system is completely secure. Users should also take precautions such as using strong passwords and avoiding phishing emails.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our portal uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience. Cookies may be used for:

• Session Management
• Preferences Storage
• Website Traffic Analysis
• Security Authentication

Users can modify browser settings to disable cookies, but this may impact certain functionalities of the job portal.