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The Border Security Force (BSF) has released a notification for the recruitment of Constable (Tradesman) for 3588 posts (3406 for male and 182 for female candidates). This is a great opportunity for eligible Indian citizens to join a stable government job with a competitive salary.
Here's a detailed description of the BSF Constable Tradesman Online Form 2025:
Important Dates:
Online Application Start Date: July 25, 2025 (Some sources mention July 26, 2025, it's advisable to check the official website on the 25th)
Last Date for Registration & Fee Payment: August 25, 2025
Admit Card: To be notified later
PET/PST Exam Date: To be notified later
Vacancy Details (Total: 3588 Posts):
Constable Tradesman (Male): 3406 Posts
Constable Tradesman (Female): 182 Posts
Trade-wise Vacancies (Illustrative - refer to official notification for complete breakdown):
Cook
Water Carrier
Washerman
Barber
Sweeper
Cobbler
Tailor
Carpenter
Plumber
Painter
Electrician
Pump Operator
Upholsterer
Khoji/Syce
Waiter
Application Fee:
General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 100/-
SC / ST / Female: Rs. 00/-
Payment Mode: Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking
Eligibility Criteria (as of August 25, 2025):
Age Limit:
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 25 Years
Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC and other special categories as per government rules.
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have passed 10th or equivalent from a recognized board.
For Cook, Water Carrier, Waiter: National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) level-I course in Food Production or Kitchen from recognized institutes (NSDC or NSDC-approved).
For Carpenter, Plumber, Painter, Electrician, Pump Operator, Upholsterer: Two years ITI certificate in the trade or a similar trade; OR One year ITI certificate/Government-affiliated Vocational Institute with at least one year experience in the trade.
For Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Sweeper, Khoji/Syce: Proficiency in the trade and successful completion of the trade test.
Physical Standards (PST):
Male Candidates:
Height:
All (except special categories): 165 CM
Scheduled Tribes (all states except special cases): 160 CM
ST from LWE affected districts: 158 CM
ST from North Eastern States: 155 CM
Garhwali, Kumaoni, Dogra, Maratha, Assam, HP, J&K, Ladakh: 162.5 CM
Candidates from Arunachal, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura: 160 CM
Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) candidates: 155 CM
Chest: 75-80 CM (for all categories, with minimum 5 CM expansion)
Female Candidates:
Height:
All (except special categories): 155 CM
Scheduled Tribes (all states except special cases): 148 CM
ST from LWE affected districts: 147 CM
ST from North Eastern States: 152 CM
Garhwali, Kumaoni, Dogra, Maratha, Assam, HP, J&K, Ladakh: 150 CM
Candidates from Arunachal, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura: 150 CM
Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) candidates: 150 CM
Chest: Not applicable
Weight: Proportionate to height as per medical standards.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
Male: 5 Kilometers race in 24 Minutes
Female: 1.6 Kilometers race in 8.30 Minutes
Selection Process:
The selection process for BSF Constable Tradesman typically involves the following stages:
Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates meeting the physical standards will proceed to the PET.
Document Verification: Scrutiny of original documents.
Trade Test (Qualifying): This test assesses the practical skills of candidates in their chosen trade.
Written Examination: An objective-type written exam.
Medical Examination (DME/RME): Detailed medical examination to ensure candidates meet the prescribed medical standards.
Written Exam Pattern:
Mode: OMR Based (Objective Type)
Total Questions: 100
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 2 Hours
Negative Marking: No negative marking (Some sources suggest no negative marking, while others mention 0.25 marks deduction for each wrong answer. It's crucial to confirm this in the official notification.)
Syllabus for Written Exam:
The written exam generally covers the following subjects:
General Awareness / Knowledge (25 Questions/25 Marks): Current Affairs (National & International), Science (Inventions, Discoveries), Indian Politics and Economy, Awards and Honors, Books & Authors, Indian States & Union Territories, Geography & Environment, Important Days and Events, Committees & Commissions, Abbreviations, General Science, Sports.
Elementary Mathematics (25 Questions/25 Marks): Number System, Simplification, HCF & LCM, Ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Averages, Profit & Loss, Time, Distance & Work, Mensuration, Simple & Compound Interest, Data Interpretation, Miscellaneous Basic Calculations.
Analytical Aptitude & Ability to Observe the Distinguished Patterns / Reasoning (25 Questions/25 Marks): Coding and decoding, Series (number), Alphabet (position-based), Relationship concepts (Blood Relations), Distance and directions, Arithmetical reasoning, Non-Verbal Series, Number Rankings, Decision Making, Clocks & Calendars, Cubes & Dice, Embedded Figures, Mirror Images.
English / Hindi Language (25 Questions/25 Marks): Synonyms & Antonyms, Grammar (Tenses, Prepositions, Articles), Vocabulary, Cloze Passage & Comprehension, Error Detection & Correction, Sentence Arrangement, One-word Substitution, Idioms & Phrases.
Salary:
Selected candidates for the Constable (Tradesman) post will be placed in the Pay Matrix Level-3, with a pay scale of Rs. 21,700 - Rs. 69,100/- as per the 7th CPC. In addition to the basic pay, they will also be eligible for various allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), Medical Facility, Canteen Allowance, etc.
How to Apply:
Candidates interested in the BSF Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2025 must submit their online application through the official BSF recruitment portal:
The application process typically involves three stages:
One Time Registration (OTR): Register with your basic details like name, mobile number, and email ID. You will receive a registration ID and password.
Filling the Application Form: Log in using your credentials and fill in the application form with correct personal, educational, and contact details. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, thumb impression, and required documents in the prescribed format and size (e.g., photograph: 30-100KB, signature: 20-50KB, documents: 30-100KB, thumb impression: 50KB, all in JPG/JPEG/PNG format).
Application Fee Payment: Pay the application fee online through the available payment modes.
Final Printout: Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Important points to remember:
Candidates should apply for only one post/trade.
Ensure all information filled in the application form matches your matriculation certificate to avoid cancellation of candidature.
Read the official detailed notification carefully before applying. This summary provides key information, but the official notification is the authoritative source for all rules and details.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official BSF website (rectt.bsf.gov.in) for the latest updates regarding this recruitment.
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