Border Security Force (BSF) Recruitment 2025

Organization Name

• English: Border Security Force (BSF), Ministry of Home Affairs
• Hindi: सीमा सुरक्षा बल (BSF), गृह मंत्रालय

Designations

• Head Constable (Radio Operator) — HC (RO)
• Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) — HC (RM)
• प्रधान आरक्षी (रेडियो ऑपरेटर)
• प्रधान आरक्षी (रेडियो मैकेनिक)

Location Details

These posts are All India Service Liability posts. Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India or even abroad.

• Country: India

Salary and Pay Scale

Employment Type

Group 'C', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Combatised, Temporary (likely to be made permanent).

Important Dates

• Online Application Start: 24 August 2025 at 11:00 PM
• Online Application End: 23 September 2025 at 11:59 PM

Application Process

Applications must be submitted through ONLINE MODE only via the BSF Recruitment Portal. No other mode of submission will be accepted.

Eligibility Criteria

Citizenship: Indian (Male & Female)

Educational Qualifications

• Head Constable (Radio Operator):
  • 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM) with minimum 60% aggregate marks; OR
  • 10th pass with 2-year ITI Certificate in trades such as Radio & Television, Electronics Engineering, COPA, Data Preparation & Computer Software, General Electronics Engineering, Data Entry Operator.
• Head Constable (Radio Mechanic):
  • 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM) with minimum 60% aggregate marks; OR
  • 10th pass with 2-year ITI Certificate in trades such as Electrician, Fitter, IT & Electronics System Maintenance, Communication Equipment Maintenance, Computer Hardware, Network Technician, Mechatronics, etc.

Age Limit (as on 23 September 2025)

Relaxations: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years. Other relaxations applicable as per Government rules.

Reservation Details and Vacancies

Head Constable (Radio Operator): Total 910

Head Constable (Radio Mechanic): Total 211

Includes Ex-Servicemen (ESM), Compassionate Appointment (CA), and Departmental Vacancies (BSF serving personnel).

Application Fees

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹100 + ₹50 (service charges) per post
• SC / ST / Female / Serving BSF personnel / Ex-Servicemen: Exempted
• Separate form & fee required if applying for both RO and RM posts.

Selection Process

1. First Phase: Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Conducted through RFID. Includes height, chest, race, long jump, and high jump standards (as per gender).
2. Second Phase: Computer Based Test (CBT)
   • 100 MCQs, 200 Marks
   • Subjects: Physics (40), Chemistry (20), Mathematics (20), English & General Knowledge (20)
   • Negative Marking: 0.25 per wrong answer
   • Qualifying Marks: 38% for UR/OBC/EWS, 33% for SC/ST
3. Third Phase
   • Document Verification
   • Dictation Test (50 marks) and Paragraph Reading Test (qualifying only) – for HC (RO) only
   • Detailed & Review Medical Examination (DME/RME)

Final Merit: HC (RO) based on CBT + Dictation Test; HC (RM) based on CBT only.

Contact / Helpline

• Recruitment Directorate, BSF Communication & IT Directorate, MHA, New Delhi
• Helpline Number: 011-24364851

Other Important Information

• Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
• All India service liability including possible foreign postings.
• Admit cards will be issued at least 03 days prior to each phase of examination.
• Objection Management Link will be provided after CBT for answer key challenges.

Official Links

• Official Website: https://rectt.bsf.gov.in
• Official Notification Link: Download Notification (PDF)