Border Security Force (BSF) : Eligibility & Recruitment

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The Border Security Force (BSF) has officers of different grades and each hierarchy has different eligibility criteria.

The recruitment in Border Security Forces (BSF) is being made in the following ranks:

General Duty Cadre

Constable
- The major component of Border Security Force
Sub-Inspector
- One-third of the posts are filled up by direct recruitment and two-third by promotion

Communication- Set Up

Assistant Commandant
- 50% posts of Assistant Commandant are filled by Direct Recruitment (including 10% from SSCO) & balance 50% by promotion from Inspector to AC
Assistant Sub Inspector (Radio Mechanic)
Head Constable (Radio Operator)

Head Constable (Fitter)

Vacancies are advertised from time to time in all leading newspapers and Employment News. Selection to non-gazetted posts (Constables, Sub-inspectors) is made by the staff selection Commission of BSF. These recruitments are made on the basis of written test, physical and medical test in the respective categories, by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Selection to gazetted posts (Assistant Commandants) are made by the Special Selection Board of Central Police Organization. Selection to senior position is based on time scale as well as service records. In service training is provided to aspiring personnel.

The recruitment process for various post in BSF is as follows :

Constable | Sub Inspector | Assistant Commandant | Assistant Sub- Inspector | Head Constable

Constable

Constables form the major component of BSF. The working of the force mainly depend on the capability and effectiveness of the personnel. Candidates having the right aptitude, capability and fitness in all respect are appointed as constables in BSF.

Classification of post is general central service group 'C' not gazetted/ non ministerial and combatised. Method of recruitment/ filling up of these posts will be by way of

Direct Recruitment
Deputation in analogous scale from other CPO/SPO on functional requirement.
Absorption of enrolled followers of the force who put in min 3 years service and below 30 years of age and 8th class pass.

For appointment of the post of constable (General Duty) in BSF, male candidate must meet the following eligibility condition.

Eligibility :
Matriculation or 10th class pass

Age Limit :
Age should be 18 to 23 years on 1st August of the year of the examination.
Age relaxation is available for SC/ST/OBC/Ex-servicemen and other categories as per the instructions issued by the Government.

Physical standards :

Category	Height	Chest	Weight
General	170 Cms	80-85 Cms	proportionate to height and age as per Medical Standards
Men belonging to hill area of Garhwal, Kumoun, Himanchal Pradesh, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Sikkim, Leh and Ladakkh, Kashmir Valley, and North east	78-83 cm.	80-85 Cms	"
For ST of all state and UTs including Nagas/ Mizos.	162.5cms	76 - 81 cm.	"

Medical Standards :

Eye Sight : The minimum distant vision should be 6/6 & 6/9 of both eyes without correction i.e. without wearing of glasses.

The candidates must not have knock knee, flat foot, varicose vein or squint in eyes and they should possess high color vision. They must be in good mental and bodily health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of the duties.

Method of Selection :

The selection procedure for the post of constable (GD) completes in seven steps.

Preliminary screening / physical measurement.
Document checking.
Physical efficiency test (PET)
- 1 mile Run, high Jump, long Jump.
Written test (Literacy and Intelligence test)
Interview.
Medical examination.
Merit list.

There are extra 10 marks for NCC/Sports/Cultural/Technical qualification.

Final selection of the candidates will be made in order of merit in each category

Reservations : There will be reservations for SC/ST/OBC, Ex-Servicemen and other categories of personnel in accordance with the instructions issued by the Government from time to time. The reserved vacancies will be calculated and recruitment made with reference to the allocations made to the States/UTs under item III above. Quota for SC/ST for various States/ UTs will be fixed having regard to the number of SC/ST population in such States/ UTs. The unfilled reserved vacancies may also be filled through special recruitments.

Sub Inspector

One-third of the Sub- Inspector posts are filled up by direct recruitment and two-third by promotion.

Eligibility :
Degree of a recognized University or equivalent

Age Limit :
Age should be 20 to 25 years on 1st August of the year of the examination
Relaxable for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Other Backward Class in accordance with the instructions issued by the Govt. from time to time.

Physical standards :

Height	Chest	Weight
170 Cms	80-85 Cms	Proportionate to height
Relaxable: by 5 Cms.for candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, HP, Leh & Ladakh, Kashmir valley, Gorkhas, Marathas, Sikkimies, Dogras & NE States	77-82 Cms for STs	-do-

Medical Standards :

Eye Sight : The minimum distant vision should be 6/6 & 6/9 of both eyes without correction i.e. without wearing of glasses.

BSF Sub Inspector Examination

Candidates those who are selected in Physical Efficiency Test are eligible for the Written test.

The written test for BSF Sub Inspectors consists of two papers :

Paper I - 2 hours

General Intelligence and reasoning
Numerical Ability
General Awareness
Professional Test
Paper II - 2 hours

Language Comprehension like essay writing etc.

Final selection of the candidates will be made in order of merit in each category.

Assistant Commandant

50% posts of Assistant Commandant are filled by Direct Recruitment (including 10% from SSCO) & balance 50% by promotion from Inspector to AC. The criteria for Direct Recruitment is as under:

Eligibility :
General - Degree from a recognized University/Institution or equivalent; Possession of NCC B or C certificate, or outstanding achievements in sports or athletics will be an added qualification.
Technical - With B.Sc.(Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics) and above education qualification with the Electronics stream are deputed for appointment in the rank of Assistant Commandant (Technical) form the executive posts, after they undergo Battalion Signal Officers Course. These officers later on work in higher posts in Communication hierarchy in BSF, apart from performing General duties in various ranks, since Communication Officers are also part of General Cadre of Officers.

Age Limit :
Age should be 19 to 25 years on 1st August of the year of the examination
Relaxable - in the case of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Other Backward Class candidates in accordance with the instructions/orders of Govt from time to time.

Physical standards :

	Male	Female
Height	165 Cms.	157 Cms.
Chest	81-86 Cms.	N/A
Weight	50 Kgs.	According to height but not less than 46 Kgs.

Medical Standards :

Eye sight or without glasses:

with Glass	without glass
Distant Vision	Distant Vision
6/6 or 6/9	6/12 or 6/9
Near Vision	Near Vision
J-I	J-II

Color Vision: Must possess high color vision

Must not have knock-knee, flat foot, or squint in eyes, must be in good mental & bodily health & free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of the duties.

BSF Assistant Commandants Examination

Candidates those who are selected in Physical Efficiency Test are eligible for the Written test.

The written test consists of Multiple Objective type questions in General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics and Analytical Aptitude.

Final selection of the candidates will be made in order of merit in written test, Physical efficiency test & interview as prescribed by the Government.

Assistant Sub- Inspector

Eligibility :
Matric with 3 year Diploma in Radio and TV technology / Electronics / Tele-Communications / Computer / Electrical / Mechanical / Engineering / Domestic appliance from an Institution recognized by State/Central Government or 10+2 or Intermediate or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, having 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized Board.

Age Limit :
Age should be 18 to 25 years on 1st August of the year of the examination
Upper age limit shall be relaxable in respect of candidates from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes communities and other categories of personnel in accordance with instruction/orders issued by the Central Government from time to time.

Physical standards :

	Height	Chest-Un expanded	Expended	Weight
General Category	170 Cms	81 Cms	86 Cms	Proportionate to height
Tribals/Adivasis having height 162.5 Cms	shall be 162.5 Cms.	77 Cms	82 Cms	-do-

Medical Standards :

Vision
Eye sight near vision better eye J-I, J-II, 6/6 and 6/9 high grade. Must pass high-grade colour vision test.

Other:
Must not have knock-knee, flat foot, or squint in eyes, must be in good mental & bodily health & free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of the duties.

BSF Assistant Sub Inspector Examination

Candidates those who are selected in Physical Efficiency Test are eligible for the Written test.

The written test for BSF Assistant Sub Inspector Radio Mechanic consists of Multiple Objective type questions in General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics and Analytical Aptitude.

Final selection of the candidates will be made in order of merit in written test, Physical efficiency test and interview as prescribed by the Government.

Head Constable

Eligibility :
Operator - Matric or equivalent plus two years ITI certificate in Radio and TV/ Electronics or Intermediate or 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized Board of Education.
Fitter - Matric or equivalent plus two years ITI certificate in engine/ fitter/ Diesel Mechanic/ Automobile/ Motor Mechanic from an Institution recognized by State/ Central Government or equivalent or 10+2 or Intermediate or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized Board of Education.

Age Limit :
Age should be 18 to 23 years on 1st August of the year of the examination
Upper age limit shall be relaxable in respect of candidates from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes communities and other categories of personnel in accordance with instruction/orders issued by the Central Government from time to time.

Physical standards :

	Height	Chest-Un expanded	Expended	Weight
General Category	170 Cms	80 Cms	85 Cms	Proportionate to height
For those having height 165 Cms.	shall be 165 Cms.	78 Cms	83 Cms	-do-
Tribals/Adivasis having height 162.5 Cms.	shall be 162.5 Cms.	76 Cms	81 Cms	-do-

Relaxable: by 5 Cms for the candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Leh, Ladakh, Kashmir Valley, Gorkhas, Marathas, Sikkimies and North Eastern States, Height for Tribals/ Adivasis including Mizo and Nagas shall be 162.5 Cms. 167.5 Cms in respect of candidates belonging to the states of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala

Medical Standards :

Vision
Minimum distant vision should be 6/6 and 6/9 of both eyes without correction (i.e. without wearing glasses.). Must pass high-grade colour vision test.

Other:
Must not have knock-knee, flat foot, or squint in eyes, must not be having any defect/deformity likely to interfere with the efficient performance of the duties.

BSF Head Constable Examination

Candidates those who are selected in Physical Efficiency Test are eligible for the Written test.

The written test for BSF Head Constable (Fitter) consists of Multiple Objective type questions in General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics and Analytical Aptitude.

Final selection of the candidates will be made in order of merit in written test, Physical efficiency test & interview as prescribed by the Government.