BSF Recruitment 2020 – Border Security Force has released the job notification for the post of Sub Inspector/ Head Constable and Others in Border Security Force (BSF) with 317 vacancies. Candidates with the qualification of 10th/ 12th/ B.E/ B.Tech are eligible to apply for this job. All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this post online on or before 17 March 2020. The detailed eligibility and application process are given below
About Border Security Force (BSF)- सीमा सुरक्षा बल) BSF is the primary border guarding force of India established on 1 December 1965. It is one of the five Central Armed Police Forces by the Union of India.BSF under Union Government and administrative control of the Ministry of Homa Affairs.BSF has been termed as the First Line of Defence of Indian Territories. It is one of many law enforcement agency of India. It currently stands as the world’s largest border guarding force. At present, BSF has 257,363 Active Personnel in their organization. If you want more details about BSF you can check at bsf.nic.in
BSF Recruitment 2020 Details for Group B & C:
BSF Recruitment for Group B & C:
| Job Role | Sub Inspector/ Head Constable/ Others |
| Qualification | 10th/12th/B.E/B.Tech |
| Total Posts | 317 |
| Experience | Freshers |
| Salary | Check Below |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Last Date | 17 March 2020 |
Detailed Eligibility:
Educational Qualification:
For SI (Master):
- 12th or it’s equivalent from a recognized Board or University
- Second Class Master Certificate issued by the Central or State Inland Water Transport Authority or Mercantile Marine Department.
For SI (Engine Driver):
- 12th or it’s equivalent from a recognized Board or University
- First Class Engine Driver Certificate issued by the Central or State Inland Water Transport Authority or Mercantile Marine Department
For SI (Workshop):
- Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Three years Diploma in Mechanical or Marine or Automobile Engineering from a recognized University or Institution.
For HC (Master):
- Matriculation from a recognized board or equivalent
- Serang Certificate
For HC (Engine Driver):
- Matriculation from a recognized board or equivalent.
- Possessing a 2-nd Class Engine Driver Certificate.
For HC Workshop, Mechanic (Diesel /Petrol Engine), Electrician, AC Technician, Electronics, Machinist, Carpenter, Plumber:
- Matriculation from a recognized Board or equivalent
- Industrial Training Instituted Diploma in respective trade (i.e. Motor Mechanic (Diesel/ Petrol Engine)/Machinist/ Carpentry/ Electrician/ Air conditioner Technician/ Electronics and Plumbing) from a recognized Institution.
For CT (Crew):
- Matriculation from a recognized board or equivalent
- One year experience in operation of Boat below 265 HP
- Should know swimming in deep water without any assistance and will submit an undertaking certificate as per Annexure-‘D-1’ along with Application Form.
Age Limit(as on 17.03.2020):
- For SI (Master)/ SI Engine Driver – 22 to 28 years
- For Others – 22 to 25 years
Post & Category Wise Vacancies: 317 posts
SI (Master) – 5 posts
- UR – 4
- EWS – 1
SI (Engine Driver) – 9 posts
- UR – 3
- EWS – 1
- OBC – 3
- SC – 1
- ST – 1
SI (Workshop) – 3 posts
- UR – 1
- OBC – 1
- SC – 1
HC (Master) – 56 posts
- UR – 20
- EWS – 5
- OBC – 19
- SC – 5
- ST – 7
HC (Engine Driver) – 68 posts
- UR – 24
- EWS – 5
- OBC – 22
- SC – 10
- ST – 7
HC (Workshop) Trade – 16 posts
- Mechanic (Diesel/ Petrol Engine) – 7 posts (UR-2,EWS-2,OBC-1,SC-2)
- Electrician – 2 posts (UR)
- AC Technician – 2 posts (UR-1,OBC-1)
- Electronics – 1 post (UR)
- Machinist – 1 post (ST)
- Carpenter – 1 post (ST)
- Plumber – 2 posts (UR)
CT(Crew) – 160 posts
- UR – 65
- EWS – 17
- OBC – 31
- SC – 24
- ST – 23
Pay Scale:
- SI (Master)/ SI (Engine Driver)/ SI (Workshop) – Rs.35,400-1,12,400/-
- HC (Master)/ HC (Engine Driver)/ HC (Workshop) Trade – Rs.25,500-81,100/-
- CT(Crew) – Rs.21,700-69,100/-
Application Fee:
- SI (Master), SI (Workshop) & SI (Engine Driver) – Rs. 200/-
- HC (Master), HC (Workshop), HC (Engine Driver) & CT (Crew) – Rs. 100/-
Note: No Fee for SC/ ST/ BSF/ Ex-Service Man.
How to Apply for BSF Recruitment 2020?
All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this post online on or before 17 March 2020.
For more Details: click here
To Apply: Click here
BSF Recruitment for Assistant Commandant:(Expired)
| Job Role | Assistant Commandant |
| Qualification | Any degree |
| Total Posts | 135 |
| Experience | Freshers |
| Salary | Rs. 56,100/-month |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Last Date | 08 August 2019 |
Detailed Eligibility:
Educational Qualification:
- Graduation from a recognized University as applicable to Assistant Commandant(Direct Entry).
Note: The eligibility for AC/. (GD) through LDCE will be as per the RRs of the respective Forces.
Age Limit:
- Note more than 35 years.
Age Relaxation:
- 5 years for SC/ST candidates
Note: The candidate should have completed 04 (Four) years of regular service as on 1 January 2017 in the rank of Sub-Jnspeëtor(GD)/Inspector(GD)/Subedar Major (GD) including a period of training and should have a clean record of service as prescribed by respective CAPFs.
Physical Standards:
As applicable to Assistant Commandant (Direct Entry) which are as under:-
| Particulars | Male | Female |
| Height (Minimum in cms) | 165 cms | 157 cms |
| Chest (Minimum in ems) Unexpanded Min Expansion | 81 cms 05 cms | NA |
| Weight in Kgs | 50 kgs | 46 Kgs |
BSF Selection Procedure:
The Selection Process will be based on the written examination, Physical standard test and Physical efficiency test, Medical test and Interview & Personality Test.
Scheme of Written Exam:
- The written exam can consist of three papers for every 100 marks.
- Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be the objective type/Multiple choice questions in English or Hindi.
- Paper 3 will be descriptive type in the medium of the writing of essay may be opted by the candidate as Hindi or English.
| Papers | No.of.Qns | No.of Marks |
| Paper-I (Intelligence Test and General knowledge) | 100 | 100 |
| Paper-.U(Professional Skill) | 100 | 100 |
| Paper-UI (Essay, Précis Writing, and Comprehension) | – | 100 |
How to apply for BSF Recruitment 2019?
All interested and eligible candidates shall apply through proper channel on or before 08 August 2019.
For more details & Application form: Click here
Postal Address:
Directorate General,
ITBP, Block No. 4,
CGO Complex,
Lodi Road,
New Delhi – 110003.
BSF Recruitment for Head Constable:(Expired)
| Job Role | Head Constable (Radio Operator/ Radio Mechanic) |
| Qualification | 10th/12th/ITI |
| Total Posts | 1072 |
| Experience | Freshers |
| Salary | Rs. 25,500-81,100/- |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Starting Date | 14 May 2019 |
| Last Date | 12 June 2019 |
BSF Recruitment – Detailed Eligibility:
Head Constable (Radio Operator):
- Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board and two years Industrial Training Institute Certificate (ITI) in Radio and Television or, Electronics or, computer operator & Programming Assistant or, Data Preparation & Computer Software ON, General Electronics or, Data Entry Operator from a recognized Institute. or,
- Pass in Intermediate or 12th standard or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized Board or University or Institution as a regular student with aggregate 60% marks in PCM subject.
Head Constable (Radio Mechanic):
- Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board and two years Industrial Training Institute Certificate (ITI) in Radio and Television or, General Electronics or, computer operator & Programming Assistant or, Data Preparation & Computer Software or, Electrician or, Fitter or Info Technology & Electronics System maintenance or, Comn Equipment Maintenance or, Computer Hardware or, Network Technician or, Mechatronics or, Data Entry Operator from a recognized Institute. or,
- Pass in Intermediate or 12th standard or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized Board or University or Institution as a regular student with aggregate 60% marks in PCM subject.
Physical Standards:
| Category | Height | Chest |
| Male | 168 Cms | 80-85 Cms |
| Female | 157 Cms | Not Applicable |
Weight – Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.
Age limit (As on 12.06.2019): 18 to 25 years
Relaxations in upper Age Limit:
- 5 years for SC/ST Candidates
- 3 years for OBC candidates
- Others as per Govt rules.
BSF Head Constable – List of vacancies: 1072 Posts
- Head Constable (Radio Operator) – 300 Posts
- Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) – 772 Posts
BSF Recruitment Head Constable Selection Process:
The selection process will be based on
- Phase-I – Written Test (OMR Based)
- Phase-II – Physical Standard Test, Physical Endurance Test, Verification of Original Documentation & Descriptive Type Written Test
- Phase-III – Final Medical Examination
Scheme of Written Test:
| Subject | No. of Qns | Max Marks |
| Physics | 40 | 80 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 40 |
| English & GK | 20 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Application Fee: Rs.100/- (No fee for SC/ST, Female candidates of all categories & BSF serving personnel candidates).
How to apply BSF Recruitment 2019 for Head Constable?
All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this position in online from 14 May 2019 to 12 June 2019.
For More details: Click here
To Apply: Click here (Online application available from 14 May 2019)
Important dates to Remember:
- Starting date for submission of online application:14 May 2019
- Last date for submission of online application: 12 June 2019
- Date of Written Test (OMR Based): 28 July 2019
- Date of PST, PET & Documentation: 9 Oct 2019
- Date of Descriptive Type Written Test: 24 Nov 2019
- Date of Final Medical Examination: 30 Jan 2020
BSF Recruitment 2020 FAQ’s:
What all are the vacancies available at BSF?
All candidates who want to serve the nation can apply for Border Security Force(BSF).At present BSF having 317 Group B & C vacancies
Who can apply BSF Recruitment?
There are so many job roles available in BSF. Depend on the grade/discipline candidates can apply. For Present Group B & C vacancies, 10th/12th/Engineering/Diploma candidates can apply
How to apply BSF?
All eligible candidates can submit their application at bsf..nic.in or bsf.gov.in
What is the last date to submit application?
For all Group B& C vacancies ( Head Constable/Sub Inspector & other grades) candidates can submit the application on or before 17 March 2020.
