The Directorate General, Border Security Force (BSF), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has invited online applications from eligible and interested MALE & FEMALE Indian Citizens for filling up 3588 Vacancies (3406 Vacancies for Male candidates and 182 Vacancies for Female candidates) for the post of Constable (Tradesman) Exam 2024-25 in BORDER SECURITY FORCE. The posts are temporary but likely to become permanent.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Publication Date | (To be published in Employment Newspaper/Rozgar Samachar) |
| Last Date for Online Application | 30 days from the date of advertisement publication in the Employment Newspaper |
Recruitment Details
- Post Name: Constable (Tradesman)
- Total Vacancies: 3588
- Male: 3406 Vacancies
- Female: 182 Vacancies
- Pay Scale: Level-3, Rs. 21,700-69,100/-
- Apply Mode: Online only
- Official Website: https://rectt.bsf.gov.in
- Trades Available (Male):
- Constable (Cobbler)
- Constable (Tailor)
- Constable (Carpenter)
- Constable (Plumber)
- Constable (Painter)
- Constable (Electrician)
- Constable (Cook)
- Constable (Water Carrier)
- Constable (Washer Man)
- Constable (Barber)
- Constable (Sweeper)
- Constable (Walter)
- Constable (Pump Oprt)
- Constable (Upholster)
- Constable (Khoji)
- Trades Available (Female):
- Constable (Cobbler)
- Constable (Carpenter)
- Constable (Tailor)
- Constable (Cook)
- Constable (Water Carrier)
- Constable (Washer Man)
- Constable (Barber)
- Constable (Sweeper)
Eligibility Conditions
Age Limit
- Between 18 to 25 years as on closing date of online applications.
- Relaxable for candidates of SC/ST/OBC category and other special categories of personnel in accordance with the instructions issued by Central Govt. from time to time.
Educational Qualifications
- For Constable (Carpenter), Constable (Plumber), Constable (Painter), Constable (Electrician), Constable (Pump Operator), and Constable (Upholster):
- Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board;
- Two years certificate course from Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in the trade or similar trade; OR
- One year certificate course from Industrial Training Institute (ITI) or Government affiliated Vocational Institute with at least one year experience in the trade.
- For Constable (Cobbler), Constable (Tailor), Constable (Washerman), Constable (Barber), Constable (Sweeper), and Constable (Khoji/Syce):
- Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board;
- Must be proficient in respective trade;
- Must qualify trade test in the respective trade conducted by recruitment board.
- For Constable (Cook), Constable (Water Carrier), and Constable (Walter):
- Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board;
- National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) level-I Course in food production or Kitchen from National Skill Development Corporation or from the Institutes recognized by National Skill Development Corporation.
- Note: Educational certificate other than State Board/Central Board should be accompanied with Government of India notifications declaring that such qualification is equivalent to Matric/10th class pass for service under Central Government.
Physical Standards
| Standard | For Male | For Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height (For all candidates except those mentioned below) | 165 Cms | 155 Cms |
| Chest (For Male) | 75-80 Cms | Not applicable |
| Relaxations: | ||
| Minimum height for all candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes categories of all States or Union Territories or Districts (except LWE affected district and North Eastern States) | 160 Cms | 148 Cms |
| Minimum height for all Scheduled Tribe candidates hailing from the LWE affected district. | 158 Cms | 147 Cms |
| Minimum height for all Scheduled Tribe candidates hailing from the North Eastern States. | 155 Cms | 147 Cms |
| Minimum height for all candidates falling in the categories of Garwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the States of Assam, Himachal Pradesh and Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh | 162.5 Cms | 152 Cms |
| Minimum height for all candidates hailing from the North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. | 160 Cms | 150 Cms |
| Minimum height for all candidates hailing from Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) comprising of the three Sub-Division of Darjeeling namely Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Kurseong and Includes the following "Mouzas" (Lohagarh Tea Garden, Lohagarh Forest, Rangmohan, Barachenga, Panighata, Chota Adalpur, Paharu, Sukna Forest, Sukna Part-1, Pantapati Forest-, Mahanadi Forest, Champasari Forest, Salbari Chhatpart-ll, Sitong Forest, Sivoke Hill Forest, Sivoke Forest, Chhota Chenga, Nipania) | 155 Cms | 150 Cms |
| Weight | As per standard height-weight chart prescribed in the Uniform Guidelines. | |
How to Apply BSF Recruitment 2025? (Step by Step)
- Open the official website www.rectt.bsf.gov.in.
- Locate the Constable Tradesmen Job Notification in the "Recruitment/Career/Advertising" section and click on it.
- Download the official notification from the link provided at the end of this post.
- Please read the full notification carefully. Ensure you meet the eligibility requirements.
- Check the official online application and registration link below.
- Please fill in the required details correctly and without errors.
- Please upload all required documents in the format and size listed in the notification.
- Finally, make sure the registered details are correct. Then, submit.
- Next, if an application fee is required by the Border Security Force (BSF), ensure you make the payment using the method specified in the official notification. Otherwise, go to the next step.
- Applicants must have a valid personal email and mobile number. These should remain active until the Recruitment Process is complete. BSF may send notifications to download call letters. These call letters are for the written test, proficiency assessment, or interview. Applicants will be notified through their registered email IDs
Selection Procedure
BSF reserves the right to determine the selection process based on requirements. The selection process may include application Physical Standards Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, Trade Test, Written Test, Medical Examination, or any combination of these methods. Only shortlisted candidates will receive intimations via email, SMS, or phone call regarding the selection process. Candidates must qualify trade test in the respective trade for specific posts.
Salary and Benefits
- Pay Scale: Pay Matrix Level-3, Pay Scale Rs. 21,700-69,100/-.
- Allowances: Other allowances as admissible to Central Govt. employees from time to time.
Working Conditions
- Nature of Post: Temporary but likely to become permanent.
- Deployment: Constable (Tradesman) in Border Security Force.
- Job Location: Vacancies of above trades are further distributed amongst all the States/UTs as per population ratio of each State/UTs. Please log on to BSF website https://rectt.bsf.gov.in to see the distribution of above vacancies as State wise & Category wise.