Border Security Force Announces Grand Recruitment 2025 for Constable (Tradesmen) Positions!
Overview
The Directorate General Border Security Force (BSF), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has released an advertisement for the recruitment of Constable (Tradesmen) for the year 2024-25. Applications are invited from eligible and interested male and female Indian citizens to fill 3588 vacancies (3406 Vacancies for Male and 182 Vacancies for Female candidates) for the post of Constable (Tradesman) in various trades. Selected candidates will be appointed to the Border Security Force in the Pay Matrix Level-3, Rs. 21,700-69,100, plus allowances.
Key Details
Advertisement Number : CT_trade_07/20251
Male Vacancies for Direct Recruitment
| Name of Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | TOTAL |
| Constable (Cobbler) | 24 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 56 |
| Constable (Tailor) | 27 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 52 |
| Constable (Carpenter) | 16 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 38 |
| Constable (Plumber) | 9 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| Constable (Painter) | 12 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 19 |
| Constable (Electrician) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Constable (Cook) | 566 | 140 | 409 | 236 | 120 | 1462 |
| Constable (Water Carrier) | 290 | 64 | 191 | 114 | 66 | 725 |
| Constable (Washer Man) | 123 | 30 | 87 | 53 | 27 | 320 |
| Constable (Barber) | 44 | 10 | 33 | 19 | 9 | 115 |
| Constable (Sweeper) | 265 | 64 | 176 | 99 | 48 | 652 |
| Constable (Waiters) | 6 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| Constable (Pump Opt) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Constable (Upholster) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Constable (Draft) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 1326 | 318 | 932 | 546 | 283 | 3406 |
Female Vacancies for Direct Recruitment
| Name of Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | TOTAL |
| Constable (Cobbler) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Constable (Carpenter) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Constable (Cook) | 71 | 17 | 51 | 29 | 15 | 183 |
| Constable (Water Carrier) | 33 | 7 | 23 | 13 | 7 | 83 |
| Constable (Washer Man) | 15 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 38 |
| Constable (Barber) | 7 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 17 |
| Constable (Sweeper) | 17 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 43 |
| Constable (Waiters) | 14 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 35 |
| Total | 76 | 14 | 50 | 29 | 13 | 182 |
Combined Male & Female Total: 3406 + 182 = 3588
Reservation Notes
- Vacancies are subject to change and may increase or decrease. BSF reserves the right to make changes or cancel or postpone the recruitment without assigning any reason.
- Vacancies of above trades are further distributed amongst all the States/UTs as per population ratio of each State/UTs. Please log in to BSF recruitment website for State/UT-wise details.
- The number of vacancies for SC, ST, OBC, EWS categories is provisional and may change depending on the availability of candidates.
Eligibility Criteria
A. Age
- Between 18 to 25 years as on the closing date of online applications. Relaxations for candidates of ST/SC/OBC category and other special categories will be as per instructions issued by Central Govt. from time to time.
B. Education
- (i) For Trades (Constable (Carpenter), Constable (Plumber), Constable (Painter), Constable (Electrician), Constable (Pump Operator) and Constable (Upholster)):
- Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized board.
- Two years work experience in the respective trade.
- OR One year certificate course from Industrial Training Institute (ITI) or Vocational Institute with at least one year experience in the trade.
- OR Two years Diploma from Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in the trade or similar trade.
- (ii) For Trades (Constable (Cobbler), Constable (Tailor), Constable (Washerman), Constable (Barber) and Constable (Sweeper)):
- 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.
- (iii) For Trades of Constable (Cook), Constable (Water Carrier) and Constable (Waiter)):
- Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized board.
- National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) Level-I course in Food production or Kitchen from National Skill Dev3elopment Corporation or from the Institute recognized by National Skill Development Corporation.
- Educational certificate other than State Board/Central Board should be accompanied by equivalency certificate issued by the concerned Government of India/State Government department.
- Note: All candidates (except those mentioned below) must have passed Matriculation (10th Class pass) from a recognized Board.
C. Physical Standard
For Male Candidates
| Category | Height | Chest (Unexpanded) | Chest (Expanded) | Remarks |
| All candidates (except those mentioned below) | 165 Cms | 75-80 Cms | 80-85 Cms | Applicable |
| Relaxations: | ||||
| Minimum height for all candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes categories of all States & UTs (including LWE affected districts) | 160 Cms | 75-80 Cms | 80-85 Cms | Applicable |
| Minimum height for all Scheduled Tribe candidates hailing from the LWE affected district | 158 Cms | 75-80 Cms | 80-85 Cms | Applicable |
| Minimum height for candidates hailing from the North Eastern States | 155 Cms | 75-80 Cms | 80-85 Cms | Applicable |
| Minimum height for all candidates falling in the categories of Garwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the States of Assam, Himachal Pradesh and territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh | 165 Cms | 75-80 Cms | 80-85 Cms | Applicable |
| Minimum height for all candidates hailing from the North Eastern States Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura | 155 Cms | 75-80 Cms | 80-85 Cms | Applicable |
| Minimum height for all candidates hailing from Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) comprised of the three Sub-Divisions of Darjeeling District namely Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Kurseong and including the following “Mouzas” Sub division of these districts | 165 Cms | 75-80 Cms | 80-85 Cms | Applicable |
For Female Candidates
| Category | Height | Chest | Remarks |
| All candidates (except those mentioned below) | 155 Cms | Not applicable | Applicable |
| Relaxations: | |||
| Minimum height for all candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes categories of all States & UTs (including LWE affected districts) | 147 Cms | Not applicable | Applicable |
| Minimum height for all Scheduled Tribe candidates hailing from the LWE affected district | 147 Cms | Not applicable | Applicable |
| Minimum height for candidates hailing from the North Eastern States | 147 Cms | Not applicable | Applicable |
| Minimum height for all candidates falling in the categories of Garwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the States of Assam, Himachal Pradesh and territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh | 150 Cms | Not applicable | Applicable |
| Minimum height for all candidates hailing from the North Eastern States Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura | 147 Cms | Not applicable | Applicable |
| Minimum height for all candidates hailing from Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) comprised of the three Sub-Divisions of Darjeeling District namely Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Kurseong and including the following “Mouzas” Sub division of these districts | 150 Cms | Not applicable | Applicable |
D. Medical Standard
- Minimum acceptable medical weight chart prescribed in the Uniform Guidelines for Medical Examination Test Recruitment in Central Armed Police Force. National Security Guard and Assam Rifles-2015.
How to Apply
Application Mode
- Applications will be accepted online only through the BSF recruitment website.2 Any other mode of submission of application will be summarily rejected.
Application Fee
- The specific application fee and payment method will be detailed in the comprehensive advertisement on the BSF recruitment website.
Selection Process
Stages of Recruitment
The selection process will involve several stages, typically including:
- Written Examination/Computer-Based Test (CBT): Candidates will be required to appear for a written test.
- Physical Standard Test (PST): Measurement of height, chest, and weight.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Involves running and other physical tasks.
- Trade Test: Candidates will undergo a trade-specific test to assess their proficiency.
- Medical Examination: A detailed medical examination to ensure candidates meet the prescribed medical standards.
- Document Verification: Verification of all original documents.
Examination Details
- The recruitment authority reserves the right to conduct written examination (OMR based/CBT) for all candidates and other stages of recruitment.
- Admit cards for all stages of recruitment will be issued online only through the BSF recruitment website. Candidates are advised to regularly visit the website for updates.
Important Dates
- Last date for acceptance of application: 25 Aug, 2025.3
Additional Information
- Advisory: Candidates are advised to go through the detailed advertisement, available on the BSF recruitment website (rectt.bsf.gov.in), for complete information regarding eligibility, terms & conditions, how to apply, and other instructions.
- Authenticity of Information: Any information / modification / addendum will be published only on the official BSF website. Candidates should rely only on information from rectt.bsf.gov.in.
- Help Desk: For any queries regarding the application process, contact details provided in the detailed advertisement on rectt.bsf.gov.in should be used.
Reference and Notification Links
- https://rectt.bsf.gov.in/static/bsf/pdf/08306a4a-65f0-11f0-9075-0ac9bff458eb.pdf?rel=2025072501 ↩︎
- https://rectt.bsf.gov.in/#bsf-current-openings ↩︎
- https://rectt.bsf.gov.in/ ↩︎
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