Border Security Force (BSF) – Constable (Tradesman) Recruitment 2025
Organization: Border Security Force (BSF)
Post Exam Name: Constable (Tradesman)
Advt No.: Notified in official notification
Total Vacancies: 3,588 Posts (Male – 3,406 | Female – 182)
Official Website: bsf.gov.in
Apply Online: rectt.bsf.gov.in
About Exam:
The BSF Constable (Tradesman) Recruitment 2025 is conducted to select eligible male and female candidates for various Group ‘C’ tradesman posts in the Border Security Force. The recruitment aims to fill vacancies in skilled and semi-skilled trades such as Cook, Water Carrier, Washerman, Tailor, Cobbler, Carpenter, Painter, and more. The selection process evaluates physical fitness, trade-specific practical skills, and basic academic knowledge. The exam ensures that only proficient and medically fit candidates join BSF services for essential support and operational roles. Selection includes multiple stages: PST, PET, Trade Test, Written Exam, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
Total Vacancies:
- Total Posts: 3,588
- Male: 3,406
- Female: 182
- Trades Include: Cobbler, Tailor, Carpenter, Plumber, Painter, Electrician, Pump Operator, Upholsterer, Water Carrier, Washerman, Barber, Sweeper, Waiter, Cook, Khoji/Syce
Important Dates:
- Notification Release Date: 25 July 2025
- Online Application Start Date: 26 July 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 25 August 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 25 August 2025
- Admit Card Release: To be announced
- PET/PST Exam Date: To be announced
- Written Exam Date: To be announced
Application Fee:
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100
- SC / ST / Female / Ex-Servicemen: No Fee
- Payment Mode: Online only
Age Limit (as on 24 August 2025):
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 25 Years
- Age Relaxation: Applicable as per Central Government rules for SC/ST/OBC and other reserved categories
Educational Qualification:
- Minimum Requirement: Matriculation (10th Pass) from a recognized board
For Technical Trades (Carpenter, Plumber, Painter, Electrician, Pump Operator, Upholsterer):
- ITI Certificate (2 years) in relevant trade
- OR 1-year ITI Certificate with 1-year experience in the trade
For Other Trades (Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Sweeper, Khoji/Syce):
- 10th Pass
- Proficiency in the trade is essential
- Must qualify Trade Test conducted by the recruitment board
For Cook, Water Carrier, Waiter:
- 10th Pass
- NSQF Level-1 Course in Food Production or Kitchen from NSDC or recognized institution
Physical Standards Test (PST):
Male Candidates:
- Height: 165 cm (ST: 160 cm)
- Chest: 75–80 cm (Unexpanded–Expanded)
Female Candidates:
- Height: 155 cm (ST: 148 cm)
- Chest: Not applicable
Relaxations in Height (as per category & region):
- Garwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, North East states, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh – as per official norms in detailed notification
Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
- Male: 5 km race in 24 minutes
- Female: 1.6 km race in 8 minutes 30 seconds
Selection Process:
- Physical Standards Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Trade Test (Qualifying in nature)
- Written Examination
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
Written Examination Pattern:
- Type: Objective Type (MCQ)
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Negative Marking: No negative marking
Subjects (25 questions each):
- General Awareness / General Knowledge
- Elementary Mathematics
- Analytical Aptitude / Reasoning
- English / Hindi Language (as chosen by candidate)
Syllabus Overview:
General Awareness / GK:
Current Affairs, Indian Polity, Economy, Geography, History, Science, Sports, Awards, Books, Important Days
Elementary Mathematics:
Number Systems, Percentages, Time & Work, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Mensuration, HCF & LCM, Simple & Compound Interest, Data Interpretation
Analytical Aptitude / Reasoning:
Series, Blood Relations, Directions, Analogies, Classification, Coding-Decoding, Syllogisms, Puzzles, Non-verbal Reasoning
English Language:
Grammar, Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms, Cloze Test, Comprehension, Sentence Rearrangement, One-word Substitution
Hindi Language:
समास, पर्यायवाची, विलोम, मुहावरे, गद्यांश, संधि, लिंग, वाक्य रचना, अशुद्ध वाक्य, तत्सम-तध्दव, अलंकार, शब्द रचना
Pay Scale:
- Level 3 Pay Matrix: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 plus allowances as per BSF rules
Previous Year Cut-Off (Indicative):
- General: 45% minimum qualifying
- Past cut-offs varied by trade, state, and category:
- UP Sweeper (UR): 73.000
- Indore Water Carrier (UR): 70.486
- Delhi Sweeper (UR): 52.000
- Punjab Cook (UR): 35.000
How to Apply:
- Visit bsf.gov.in
- Go to the Recruitment section
- Register using a valid email ID
- Fill the online application form carefully
- Upload all required documents: photo, signature, ID proof, certificates
- Pay application fee online (if applicable)
- Submit the form and download the confirmation copy
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