bsf recruitment 2025
bsf recruitment 2025 Overview
- Vacancies: A total of 3,588 Constable (Tradesman) positions have been announced — 3,406 for male and 182 for female candidates, across various trades such as Cook, Washerman, Barber, Sweeper, Carpenter, Plumber, Electrician, Tailor, Cobbler, Water Carrier, and others.
- Application Dates:
- Start Date: July 26, 2025
- Last Date to Apply: August 23, 2025
- (Some sources cite August 24 or 25 as closing dates—official portal confirms August 23, 2025 as final deadline.)
- Correction Window: Likely open from August 24 to 26, 2025 (until roughly 11 PM) for editing applications.
bsf recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
- Education:
- Matriculation (10th pass) is mandatory.
- For technical trades (e.g., Carpenter, Plumber, Electrician, Painter): 2-year ITI certificate, or 1-year ITI + 1 year relevant experience.
- For non-technical trades (e.g., Sweeper, Barber, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Khoji/Syce): Trade proficiency, often evaluated through a trade test.
- Age Limit:
- Candidates must be 18 to 25 years old, with age calculated as on the closing date (August 23/24/25, 2025 depending on source) .
- Relaxations: 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates as per government rules.
bsf recruitment 2025 Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹150 + 18% GST.
- SC / ST / Female / BSF Serving Personnel / Ex-Servicemen: Exempted.
- A breakdown suggests ₹100 application fee plus ₹50 service charge via CSC with GST, effectively matching above.
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected through the following stages:
- Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Written Examination – typically 100 multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each, no negative marking; covering General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, Analytical Aptitude, and Basic English/Hindi. Duration: 2 hours.
- Document Verification
- Trade Test (for applicable trades)
- Medical Examination
Salary: Pay Level 3 under 7th CPC, i.e. ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 per month, plus allowances (DA, HRA, TA, etc.
Important Dates at a Glance
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | ~25–26 July 2025 |
| Application Start | 26 July 2025 |
| Application Deadline | 23 August 2025 |
| Correction Window | 24–26 August 2025 |
| PST/PET, Written Exam, Others | Dates not yet announced |
How to Apply
- Visit the official BSF recruitment portal:
- Register with email and mobile number.
- Log in to complete the application form with details, preferred trade, and personal information.
- Upload required documents (10th certificate, ITI certificate/trade credentials, domicile, caste, etc.).
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) online.
- Submit the form and print/download the confirmation page for reference.