Border Security Force has released the vacancy notification for Constable (Tradesman) posts. This recruitment offers a golden chance for those candidates who has passed 10th, and want to secure a job in Border Security Force.
Some Important Dates
- Notification Released date: July 2025
- Start Apply Online From: 26 July 2025
- Last Date of Online Apply : 24 August 2025
- Written Exam Date: Very Soon
Total Vacancies
BSF has announced 3,588 vacancies for the post of Constable Tradesman across multiple trades.
- Male Candidates: 3406
- Female Candidates: 182
Trades Included
The recruitment is open for various trades:
- Cook
- Water Carrier
- Washerman
- Barber
- Sweeper
- Cobbler
- Tailor
- Carpenter
- Electrician
- Plumber
- Painter
- Pump Operator
- Waiter
- Syce
- Khoji
- Mason
- Mechanic
Educational Qualification
The minimum qualification required to apply
- 10th Pass from a recognized board
- For technical trades (like Electrician, Plumber, Painter, etc.), candidates must have an ITI certificate in the relevant trade
- For non-technical trades (like Cook, Sweeper, Water Carrier, etc.), trade proficiency is mandatory and will be tested during the selection process
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 25 Years
- Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC as per government norms
Selection Process
- Physical Standards Test (PST)
- Height, Chest, and Weight will be measured according to category and gender-specific norms.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Male: 5 KM run in 24 minutes
- Female: 1.6 KM run in 8.5 minutes
- Trade Test
- Practical skill test based on the specific trade
- Written Examination
- 100 marks objective type exam
- Subjects: General Knowledge, Reasoning, Math, and Hindi/English
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Written Exam Pattern
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Time: 2 Hours
- Negative Marking: No
- Languages: Bilingual (Hindi & English)
Required Documents
At the time of online application and document verification, candidates must have:
- Recent passport-size photo
- Signature scan
- 10th certificate/mark sheet
- ITI certificate (for technical trades)
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile certificate (if required)
- Identity proof (Only Aadhaar)
- Experience certificate (if any)
Salary and Pay Scale
Selected candidates will receive a salary under Pay Matrix Level 3 (Rs. 21,700 – 69,100) along with other allowances such as:
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- Risk/Field Allowance
- Medical Facilities
- Pension and Retirement Benefits*
Tips for the Preparation
- Start running and physical training early for clear PET/PST
- Practice trade specific skills for the trade test
- Revise 10th level Maths, Reasoning, GK, and basic English/Hindi
- Solve previous year question papers
- Maintain discipline and follow official instructions
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
- SC/ST/Female Candidates: ₹0
- Fee can be paid via online methods – UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card
Read the detail notification before apply online
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How to Apply
- Visit the official BSF recruitment portal or Links Given Above
- Register with your mobile/email ID
- Fill in the application form
- Upload all required documents and photo/signature (Image Size Maker)
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit the form and take a printout for reference and you can also save PDF.
