BSF Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online Now!
The Border Security Force (BSF) has initiated the
recruitment process for 3,588 Constable (Tradesman) posts across India.
This is a major opportunity for candidates with trade skills and essential
qualifications to join a respected central armed force on a permanent basis.
Applications are entirely online, so let's break it down step by step.
🔢 Vacancy & Trade
Wise Distribution
·
Total Posts: 3,588
o Male:
3,406 vacancies
o Female:
182 vacancies
Major Trades Offered:
Includes roles like Cook, Cobbler, Washerman, Tailor,
Sweeper, Barber, Carpenter, Plumber, Electrician, Painter, Pump Operator,
Upholsterer, Khoji/Syce, Water Carrier, Waiter, etc.
Cook has the highest allocation (1,462 for males, 82 for
females), followed by Sweeper, Washerman, and Water Carrier.
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📚 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Matriculation
(10th pass) from a recognized board.
- Depending
on trade:
- ITI
certificate (1 or 2-year depending on trade) or
- 1-year
trade experience (for trades like Cobbler, Sweeper, Tailor, etc.) or
- NSQF
Level-I Food Production/Kitchen for Cook roles.
Age Limit
- Should
be 18–25 years as on 24 or 25 August 2025, depending on
source.
- Government-standard
relaxation applies (SC/ST: +5 years, OBC: +3 years).
🪪 Physical Standards and
Efficiency Tests
Applicants must meet both physical standards (PST) and
performance benchmarks (PET):
Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Height:
Men – 165 cm (160 cm for ST); Women – 155 cm (148 cm for ST)
- Chest
(Men only): 75–80 cm (expanded)
- Weight:
As per medical norms and proportional to height.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Men:
5 km run in 24 minutes
- Women:
1.6 km run in 8.5 minutes
🧾 Selection Process –
Step by Step
- Written
Examination (Phase I)
- Objective-type,
100 marks (General Knowledge, Maths, Aptitude, English/Hindi).
- Duration:
2 hours
- Minimum
qualifying marks: 35% for UR/EWS/Ex‑Servicemen; 33% for OBC/SC/ST.
- Phase
II (For those who clear written exam)
- PST
& PET: As above
- Trade
Test: To evaluate practical skills in the applied trade
- Document
Verification
- Medical
Examination: Detailed medical as per BSF norms
Only candidates who clear all phases will be included in the
final merit list.
📌 Summary Table
|
Feature |
Details |
|
Total
Vacancies |
3,588 (3,406
male, 182 female) |
|
Qualification
Required |
Class 10th +
trade certificate/experience |
|
Age Limit |
18–25 years
(as on ~25 Aug 2025) |
|
Selection
Stages |
Written →
PST/PET → Trade Test → DV → Medical |
|
Application
Window |
~25 July –
~25 August 2025 |
📅 Important Dates &
Application Window
- Notification
Release Date: ~22–23 July 2025
- Online
Form Start Date: 25 or 26 July 2025 (sources vary)
- Last
Date to Apply: 24 or 25 August 2025 (most agree on 25 August)
💰 Application Fee
- General
/ OBC / EWS male candidates: ₹100 (plus GST or convenience fee in a
few sources)
- SC
/ ST / Female / Ex‑Servicemen / BSF personnel: Exempt (No fees)
- Mode
of payment: Online via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, etc.
💼 Pay & Benefits
- Pay
Level 3 as per 7th CPC: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 per month, plus allowances
such as HRA, DA, ration allowance, medical help, leave passes, etc.
- Duty
allowance for extra work or holiday duty may also be provided.
🧑💼 Step‑By‑Step
How to Apply
- Visit
the official BSF recruitment portal: rectt.bsf.gov.in or bsf.gov.in
(Recruitment section).
- Download
and carefully read the official notification PDF.
- Register
using valid email & mobile number.
- Login
and fill in personal, educational, and trade details.
- Upload
scanned documents: passport size photo, signature, ID proof, educational
& trade certificates, category certificate (if applicable).
- Pay
application fee online (if required).
- Submit
the form and download/print the confirmation page for future
reference.
✅ Why You Should Apply
- Open
to 10th pass & ITI/trade‑qualified candidates across India
- Large-scale
recruitment with 3,588 vacancies
- Stable
government job with decent pay and career growth
- Multiple
entry-level trades offering vocational employment in a respected national
force
📝 Key Things to Remember
- Eligibility
cutoff date for age is 24 or 25 August 2025—check your exact
category for relaxations
- Ensure
you meet both education and physical trade standards before
applying
- Written
exam is compulsory—prepare for basic reasoning, Maths, GK & language
skills
- Apply
early to avoid website issues near the deadline
📌 Summary Table
|
Feature |
Details |
|
Total
Vacancies |
3,588 (3,406
male, 182 female) |
|
Qualification
Required |
Class 10th +
trade certificate/experience |
|
Age Limit |
18–25 years
(as on ~25 Aug 2025) |
|
Selection
Stages |
Written →
PST/PET → Trade Test → DV → Medical |
|
Application
Window |
~25 July –
~25 August 2025 |
|
Application
Fee |
₹100
(Gen/OBC/EWS male), ₹0 others |
|
Pay Scale |
Level 3
(₹21,700–69,100) + allowances |
