BSF Constable (Tradesman) Recruitment 2025 for 3,588 vacancies

Published On: July 26, 2025

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BSF Constable (Tradesman) Recruitment 2025 has announced 3,588 vacancies for various trades including Cook, Barber, Sweeper, Wassermann, and more. Eligible male and female candidates can apply online from 26 July to 25 August 2025. Selection includes PET, written test, trade test, and medical exam.

Last date :- 23/08/2025

Overview & Key Dates BSF Constable

Recruitment Authority: Border Security Force (BSF), under Ministry of Home Affairs, India.
Total Posts: 3,588 Constable (Tradesmen) vacancies
Male: 3,406
Female: 182
Notification Released: 23–25 July 2025 (short notice dated 23 July, full notification published by 24–25 July).
Online Application Window:
Start: 26 July 2025
Last Date: 24/25 August 2025 (sources vary – some say 24th, others 25th).
Correction Window: 24–26 August 2025 (as per JagranJosh).

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Vacancy-wise Trade Distribution. BSF Constable

Male candidates: Posts across various trades like Cobbler, Tailor, Carpenter, Plumber, Painter, Electrician, Pump Operator, Upholsterer, Water Carrier, Washerman, Barber, Sweeper, and Waiter.
Female candidates: Limited trades including Cook, Cobbler, Tailor, Water Carrier, Washerman, Barber, and Sweeper.

Example breakdown (for male posts):

Water Carrier: 699; Sweeper: 652; Washerman: 320; Barber: 115; Cobbler: 65; Tailor: 18; Waiter: 13; Carpenter: 38; Plumber: 10; Painter: 5; Electrician: 4; Pump Operator & Upholsterer: 1 each.

Female distribution includes:

Cook: 82; Water Carrier 38; Washerman 17; Sweeper 35; Barber 6; Cobbler 2; Tailor 1.

Eligibility Criteria. BSF Constable

🇮🇳 Nationality

Indian citizen;
Nepalese or Bhutanese candidates may apply if they produce a Government of India eligibility certificate.

Educational Qualification & Trade Requirements

All posts require Matriculation (Class 10 pass) from recognized board.
Specific trades have additional qualifications:
Cook, Waiter, Water Carrier: NSQF Level‑I Certificate in Food Production/Kitchen from NSDC‑approved institutes.
Carpenter, Plumber, Painter, Electrician, Pump Operator, Upholsterer: 2‑year ITI certificate in relevant trade or 1‑year ITI + one year experience.
Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Sweeper, Khoji/Syce: Must be proficient in that trade and pass the Trade Test.
Candidates with multiple trade skills may get preference.

Age Limits

Minimum: 18 years
Maximum: 25 years as on closing date (24/25 August 2025).
Age relaxation:
SC/ST: +5 years
OBC (Non‑Creamy): +3 years
Jammu & Kashmir residents born Jan 1980–Dec 1989: +5 years
Children/dependents of 1984 or 2002 riot victims: +5 years
No restrictions on number of attempts.

Physical & Medical Standards

Height & chest for males (chest applicable only to males):
General: 165 cm, chest 75–80 cm
ST variations: 160 cm / 158 cm / 155 cm depending on region; chest same.
Female height: 155 cm (general) and region-specific variations apply; chest not measured.
Medical fitness: Must meet detailed standards—good vision, no knock knees, flat feet, varicose veins, color‑blindness check (CP IV), near/far vision, binocular vision, etc. No refractive correction allowed for distance vision.

Selection Process. BSF Constable

Selection proceeds through following stages:

Physical Standards Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Male PET: 5 km run in ~24 minutes
Female PET: 1.6 km run in ~8 min 30 sec (per some sources)

Written Examination (CBT/OMR-based)

100 marks, 100 questions, no negative marking, 2-hour duration
Subjects:
- General Awareness / GK – 25 marks
- Elementary Mathematics – 25 marks
- Analytical Aptitude & Observation – 25
- Basic English or Hindi – 25

Trade Test (for trades where proficiency or ITI is required)
Document Verification: Original documents for education, trade, age, category, etc.
Detailed Medical Examination (DME): To certify fitness for duty in border/high‑altitude conditions.

Candidates must clear each stage to advance. There’s no interview stage.

Application Fee & Process. BSF Constable

Fee Structure

General/OBC/EWS: ₹100 (plus applicable GST, some sources mention ₹150 + 18% GST)
SC/ST, Female, PwBD: Nil (exempted)

How to Apply Online

Visit BSF recruitment portal: rectt.bsf.gov.in.
Register using valid email & mobile number.
Complete Login → Fill application form with personal, educational, contact details.
Upload scanned documents:

Passport-size photo (20–50 KB), signature (10–20 KB)
10th certificate, ITI/NSQF/experience proof, caste/PwBD certificate if applicable, eligibility certificate (for Nepalese/Bhutanese).
Other supporting documents.

Pay application fee via net banking, credit/debit card, UPI.
Submit form, download/print confirmation page for records.

Salary, Perks & Career Path. BSF Constable

Initial Pay Scale: Level‑3 (7th CPC): ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 per month.
Allowances: Ration allowance, medical facilities, free accommodation, leave passes, border-area allowances, paramilitary perks. Benefits grow with promotions.

Career progression possibilities include higher non-gazetted ranks, trade‑related technical posts, and internal departmental growth.

Preparation Tips & Checklist. BSF Constable

Before You Apply

Read official notification PDF carefully for trade‑wise details; obtain from BSF website or recruitment portal.
Ensure your age, documents, qualifications meet requirements exactly as on 24/25 August 2025.
Prepare category documents, caste certificates, medical fitness certificates, etc.

Exam Prep

Practice General Knowledge (national, current affairs), elementary arithmetic, logic puzzles, and basic English/Hindi passages.
Use previous-year question papers and timed mock tests.
Focus on accuracy—no negative marks but time management is crucial.

Physical Fitness

For male candidates: train for endurance and pace to complete 5 km within 24 minutes.
Female: build stamina to finish 1.6 km under 8:30 min.
Ensure height and chest (male) meet criteria before applying.

Trade Test & Skills

If applying for Cobbler, Barber, Washerman, Sweeper, etc.—ensure practical skill and trade-test readiness.
For ITI trades: revisit tool-handling or trade theory, if needed to clear skill test.

Application & Documents

Keep scanned documents ready in proper sizes.
Once application window opens (26 July 2025), apply early to avoid website traffic.
Download and print confirmation page upon submission.
If needed, apply during correction window (24–26 Aug 2025).

Summary Table. BSF Constable

Aspect	Details
Posts	3,588 Constable (Tradesmen) (3,406 men, 182 women)
Application Window	~26 July – 24/25 August 2025
Eligibility	10th pass + trade qualifications, age 18–25 (relaxations apply)
Selection Stages	PST/PET → Written Exam → Trade Test → Document Verification → Medical
Exam Pattern	100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours, no negative marking
Application Fee	₹100/₹150 + GST (Gen/OBC/EWS), exempted for SC/ST/Female/PwBD
Salary	₹21,700–₹69,100 + allowances