Vacancy Details: BSF Head Constable RO & RM 2025

• UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS category-wise breakdown available in the PDF.

• CA = Compassionate Appointment; ESM = Ex-Servicemen

 Eligibility Criteria: BSF Head Constable Recruitment

1. Nationality

• Must be an Indian citizen.

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2. Age Limit (as on closing date)

• UR/EWS: 18-25 years

• OBC: 18-28 years

• SC/ST: 18-30 years

• Departmental (LDCE): UR/EWS-40 yrs, OBC-43 yrs, SC/ST-45 yrs

• Ex-Servicemen & Govt. Employee, Widow candidates: See detailed relaxations in the official PDF.

3. Educational Qualification

Head Constable (Radio Operator/Mechanic) [Direct & Departmental]

• Option 1: 10+2/Intermediate or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics as regular student with aggregate 60% in PCM.

• Option 2: Matriculation or equivalent + 2 years ITI Certificate (approved trades: Radio & Television/Electronics/Computer Operator & Programming Assistant/Data Preparation & Computer Software/General Electronics Engineering/Data Entry Operator/Electrician/Fitter/Mechatronics/Network Technician/IT & Electronics System Maintenance/Communication Equipment Maintenance/Computer Hardware).

4. Physical Standards

• Relaxation rules apply for Hill area, NE states, Tribals—see PDF.

 Selection Process: BSF HC RO & RM Recruitment Process

Phase 1: PST & PET

• Physical Standard Test (PST): Height, Chest, Weight measurement as per standards.

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• Physical Efficiency Test (PET):

  • Male: 1.6 km run (6.5 min), Long Jump: 11 ft (3 chances), High Jump: 3.5 ft (3 chances)

  • Female: 800m (4 min), Long Jump: 9 ft (3 chances), High Jump: 3 ft (3 chances)

Ex-Servicemen & LDCE departmental candidates are exempt from PST & PET.

Phase 2: Computer Based Test (CBT)

• 100 questions, 2 hrs, 200 marks (English/Hindi).

  • Physics – 40 Q (80 marks)

  • Math – 20 Q (40 marks)

  • Chemistry – 20 Q (40 marks)

  • English & GK – 20 Q (40 marks)

• Negative marking: 0.25 marks/incorrect answer

Phase 3: Document Verification, Dictation Test (for RO only), Medical Exam

• Dictation Test (HC RO only): English, min 150 words, 50 marks.

• Paragraph Reading (HC RO only): Qualifying only.

• Detailed/Review Medical Examination (DME/RME): As per Force standards.

• Note: Candidates must bring photo ID, e-Admit cards, and original & photocopies of all documents.

 Final Selection and Merit List

• HC (RO): Combined marks of CBT (200) + Dictation Test (50); Paragraph Reading must be qualified.

• HC (RM): Marks in CBT only (200 marks).

• Category-wise separate merit list will be released online. No waiting list.

 Pay Scale and Allowances: BSF Head Constable

• Pay Matrix: Level 4 (₹25,500 – 81,100 as per 7th CPC)

• Other Benefits: DA, Ration Allowance, Dress Allowance, HRA/Free Accommodation, LTC, Transport Allowance, Free Uniform, Pension under NPS, Medical, and more.

• Annual Increment and Promotions: As per BSF/government rules.

 Application Process & Exam Fee

• Apply Online: rectt.bsf.gov.in

• Application Window: 24 Aug 2025, 11:00 PM to 23 Sep 2025, 11:59 PM

• Exam Fee: ₹100 per post (UR/OBC/EWS Male only; Exempted: SC/ST, Female, BSF departmental, ESM, CA)

  • ₹59 (service charge incl. GST) extra at Common Service Centre (CSC)

• Separate applications required for each post if applying for both RO & RM

 Important Certificates (to be produced)

• Proof of Age (Matriculation/Birth Certificate)

• Educational Qualification/ITI/12th Mark Sheets

• Caste/Category/EWS/Service/Domicile Certificate (if applicable)

• EWS candidates need Income and Asset Certificate (valid for FY 2025-26)

• NOC, Disc, Service certificate from employer (for serving/government employees & LDCE candidates)

• Discharge certificate for ESMs

• Self-attested color photographs, e-Admit Card copies

 Important Instructions

• Only online applications are accepted.

• Ensure your eligibility, fill all details correctly. Corrections in submitted form are not permitted.

• Keep active email & mobile for registration and all correspondence.

• Carry e-Admit Card, ID Proof for every exam stage.

• Selection is strictly on merit, subject to document and medical verification.

• For details/format of certificates, relaxations, and documentation—refer to the full PDF notification.

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