BSF Constable Exam Guide 2026
BSF Constable 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 Post Details & Salary Structure
| Name of Organization | Border Security Force(B.S.F) |
|---|---|
| BSF Full Form | Border Security Force |
| Official Website | BSF Official Website |
| Post Name | BSF Tradesman Post |
| Total Vacancy | 3636 |
| Application Start Date | 26th July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24th August 2025 |
| Category | Defence Jobs |
| Qualification | 10th Pass Government Jobs For Female 10th Pass Government Jobs ITI Government Jobs |
📊 Post Details & Salary Structure
| Post Name | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constable (Cobbler) | 24 | 05 | 19 | 10 | 07 | 65 |
| Constable (Tailor) | 07 | 01 | 05 | 04 | 01 | 18 |
| Constable (Carpenter) | 16 | 03 | 10 | 06 | 03 | 38 |
| Constable (Plumber) | 05 | 00 | 03 | 01 | 01 | 10 |
| Constable (Painter) | 02 | 00 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 05 |
| Constable (Electrician) | 02 | 00 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 04 |
| Constable (Pump Operator) | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Constable (Upholster) | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Constable (Water Carrier) | 262 | 64 | 191 | 116 | 66 | 699 |
| Constable (Washer Man) | 123 | 30 | 87 | 53 | 27 | 320 |
| Constable (Barber) | 44 | 10 | 33 | 19 | 09 | 115 |
| Constable (Sweeper) | 265 | 64 | 176 | 99 | 48 | 652 |
| Constable (Waiter) | 05 | 01 | 04 | 02 | 01 | 13 |
📊 Post Details & Salary Structure
| Post Name | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constable (Cobbler) | 02 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
| Constable (Tailor) | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Constable (Water Carrier) | 15 | 03 | 11 | 06 | 03 | 38 |
| Constable (Washer Man) | 07 | 01 | 05 | 03 | 01 | 17 |
| Constable (Cook) | 33 | 07 | 23 | 13 | 06 | 82 |
| Constable (Sweeper) | 14 | 03 | 09 | 06 | 03 | 35 |
| Constable (Barber) | 03 | 00 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 06 |
📊 Physical Standards
| Category | For Male | For Female | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height | Chest | Height | Chest | |
| For all candidates (except those mentioned below) | 165 Cms | 75-80 Cms | 155 Cms | Not applicable |
| Relaxations: | - | - | - | - |
| Scheduled Tribes categories of all States or Union Territories or Districts except as given in the following para. | 160 Cms | 75-80 Cms | 148 Cms | Not applicable |
| Scheduled Tribe candidates hailing from the LWE affected district. | 158 Cms | 75-80 Cms | 147 Cms | Not applicable |
| Scheduled Tribe candidates hailing from the North Eastern States. | 155 Cms | 75-80 Cms | 147 Cms | Not applicable |
| Minimum height for all candidates falling in the categories of Garwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the States of Assam, Himachal Pradesh and Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. | 162.5 Cms | 75-80 Cms | 152 Cms | Not applicable |
| Minimum height for all candidates hailing from the North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. | 160 Cms | 75-80 Cms | 150 Cms | Not applicable |
| Minimum height for all candidates hailing from Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) comprising of the three Sub-Division of Darjeeling District namely Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Kurseong and includes the following “Mouzas” Sub Division of these Districts :- (1) Lohagarh Tea Garden (2) Lohagarh Forest (3) Rangmohan (4) Barachenga (5) Panighata (6) Chota Adalpur (7) Paharu (8) Sukna Forest (9) Sukna Part-I (10) Pantapati Forest-I (11) Mahanadi Forest (12) Champasari Forest (13) Salbari Chhatpart-II (14) Sitong Forest (15) Sivoke Hill Forest (16) Sivoke Forest (17) Chhota Chenga (18) Nipania. | 155 Cms | 75-80 Cms | 150 Cms | Not applicable |
📊 Exam Information 5
| Event | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Race | 5 km to be completed in 24 minutes | 1.6 kms to be covered in 8.30 minutes |
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- OBC
- Upto 3 years in upper age limit
- SC/ST
- Upto 5 years in upper age limit
- Category
- Age relaxation
- Candidates of Jammu & Kashmir who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of J&K during the period from Is Jan 1980 to 31. Dec, 1989. The person claiming relaxation under this category should produce the certificate to the effect that he/she had been domiciled in the State of J&K re during the period from Is Jan 1980 to 31 Dec 1989 G from either the District Magistrate within whose in jurisdiction he/she had ordinarily resided or from in any other authority designated on his behalf by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Upto 5 years in upper age limit
- Children and dependent family members of victims KILLED in the 1984 hots and communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat Children means (a) son (including adopted son) or (b) daughter (including adopted daughter) Dependent family member means (a) spouse or Go (b) children or (c) brother or sister in the case of ins unmarried victim who was wholly dependent on in that victim at the time of his getting killed in the riots would be eligible. In order to be eligible for upper age relaxation in this category, the applicant should produce a certificate to that effect from the concerned District Collector District Magistrate where the victim was killed.
- Upto 5 years in upper age limit
📊 Exam Information 7
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Constable(Cobbler) Constable(Tailor) Constable(Washerman) Constable(Barber) Constable(Sweeper) | (a) Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board (b) Must be proficient in respective trade; (c) Must qualify for trade test in the respective trade conducted by the recruitment board |
| Constable(Cook) Constable(Water Carrier) Constable(Waiter) | (a) Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board (b) National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) level-I Course in food production or Kitchen from National Skill Development Corporation or from the Institutes recognized by National Skill Development Corporation. |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Checking for Near Vision | Checking for Distant Vision | Refraction | Remarks Given | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Eye | Worse Eye | Better Eye | Worse Eye | ||
| N6 | N9 | 6/6 | 6/9 | Visual correction of any kind is allowed; even via glasses | In the case of a left-handed person, the right eye is the better eye & vice versa. Binocular vision is essential. |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| GK & Awareness | (I) Current Affairs (ii) Indian constitution (iii) Indian History & Geography (iv) General politics (v) Sports: championships/winners/number of players (vi) Other misc. issues related to General Knowledge |
| Analytical Aptitude | (i) Coding and decoding (ii) Series (number) (iii) Alphabet (position-based) (vi) Relationship concepts (v) Distance and directions (vi) Arithmetic no , series (vii) Other basic reasoning concepts |
| Numerical Ability | (i) Basics multiplications (ii) Mixed fractions (iii) Averages (iv) Percentages (v) Profit and loss (vi) Time and distance (vii) Simple interest , compound interest (viii) Simple Menszuration |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Parts of the exam | Various Subjects Involved | Number of Questions/ Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part-A | General Knowledge & Awareness | 25/ 25 marks |
| Part-B | Elementary Mathematics | 25/ 25 marks |
| Part-C | Analytical aptitude and ability to observe the distinguished patterns | 25/ 25 marks |
| Part-D | English/Hindi Language | 25/ 25 marks |
| Total | 100/ 100 marks |
📊 Salary & Pay Scale Details
| Level | Pay Scale (Expected) | Grade Pay (Expected) | Additional Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level-3 | INR 21,700 to 69,100 | INR 2,000 | Dearness Allowance House Rent Allowance Transport Allowance |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.How can I apply for BSF Tradesman?
All applications for the post of BSF Constable Tradesman must be submitted online through the BSF website.
Q2.What is the BSF Tradesman salary?
The salary of the appointed candidates will be in the pay scale of Rs.21,700-69,100.
Q3.What is the BSF Tradesman upper age limit?
As per the BSF Tradesman notification, the upper age limit is 25 years with relaxations applicable to reserved category candidates.
Q4.Can I apply for more than one trade for BSF Tradesman Recruitment?
No, you can apply only for any one trade.
Q5.बीएसएफ ट्रेड्समैन चयन प्रक्रिया क्या है?
The selection process comprises a Written Examination, Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Documentation, Trade Test, and Detailed Medical Examination (DME).
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