How to join Border Security Force (BSF) 2024?

The Border Security Force was created after the Indo-Pakistan War of 1965 to provide adequate security measures at the Indian borders. Anyone interested in joining the force can do so by appearing in a written exam followed by other rounds of selection. Get complete details on how to join BSF including its application process, post-wise eligibility, selection criteria, and much more.

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How to join BSF?

From eligibility to exam pattern to selection rounds, check the complete details of the BSF recruitment process below.

1. Assistant Commandant (Logistics)

Eligibility:

• Citizens of India are eligible to apply.

• The age of the candidate should not exceed 35 years on the last date of application submission.
• A degree in Engineering from a recognized University or Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers is required.
• Candidates with MBA in Material Management from a recognized University are eligible too.
• Those with a degree in any discipline from a recognized University with a one-year postgraduate diploma in store management or material management from a recognized University can also apply.

Exam Pattern

• Duration of exam: 3 hours 30 minutes
• No. of questions: 115
• Total marks: 200

Selection Process

• Written examination
• Document verification
• Interview
• Medical examination

2. Sub-Inspector (Master)

Eligibility:

• Citizens of India are eligible to apply.
• The age of the candidate should be in between 22 and 28 years.
• A pass in class 12^th or an equivalent exam from a recognized Board and 2^nd class master certificate issued by the Central/ State Inland Water Transport Authority/ Mercantile Marine Department are required.

Exam Pattern

Physical Standards Test & Physical Efficiency Test

Selection Process

• Written examination
• PST & PET
• Trade test
• Document verification
• Medical exam

3. Sub-Inspector (Engine Driver)

Eligibility:

• Citizens of India are eligible to apply.
• The age of the candidate should be in between 22 and 28 years.
• A pass in class 12^th or an equivalent exam from a recognized Board and an engine driver certificate (2^nd class) issued by Mercantile Marine Department or Central/ State Inland Water Transport Authority are required.

Exam Pattern

Physical Standards Test & Physical Efficiency Test

Selection Process

• Written examination
• PST & PET
• Trade test
• Document verification
• Medical exam

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4. Sub-Inspector (Workshop)

Eligibility:

• Citizens of India are eligible to apply.
• The age of the candidate should be in between 22 and 25 years.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or a 3-year diploma in Mechanical/ Marine/ Automobile Engineering from a recognized University is required.

Exam Pattern

Physical Standards Test & Physical Efficiency Test

Selection Process

• Written examination
• PST & PET
• Trade test
• Document verification
• Medical exam

5. Head Constable (Master)

Eligibility:

• Citizens of India are eligible to apply.
• The age of the candidate should be in between 22 and 25 years.
• A pass in class 10^th or an equivalent exam from a recognized Board and a Serang certificate are required.

Exam Pattern

Physical Standards Test & Physical Efficiency Test

Selection Process

• Written examination
• PST & PET
• Trade test
• Document verification
• Medical exam

6. Head Constable (Engine Driver)

Eligibility:

• Citizens of India are eligible to apply.
• The age of the candidate should be in between 22 and 25 years.
• A pass in class 10^th or an equivalent exam from a recognized Board and a 2^nd class engine driver certificate are required.

Exam Pattern

Physical Standards Test & Physical Efficiency Test

Selection Process

• Written examination
• PST & PET
• Trade test
• Document verification
• Medical exam

7. Head Constable (Workshop)

Eligibility:

• Citizens of India are eligible to apply.
• The age of the candidate should be in between 22 and 25 years.
• A pass in class 10^th or an equivalent exam from a recognized Board and an ITI Diploma in Motor Mechanic Diesel/ Petrol Engine (for mechanic) or Machinist (for machinist) is required.

Exam Pattern

Physical Standards Test & Physical Efficiency Test

Selection Process

• Written examination
• PST & PET
• Trade test
• Document verification
• Medical exam

8. Constable (Crew)

Eligibility:

• Citizens of India are eligible to apply.
• The age of the candidate should be in between 22 and 25 years.
• A pass in class 10^th or an equivalent exam from a recognized Board and one-year experience in the operation of boats below 256 hp are required. The candidate should be able to swim in deep water without any assistance.

Exam Pattern

Physical Standards Test & Physical Efficiency Test

Selection Process

• Written examination
• PST & PET
• Trade test
• Document verification
• Medical exam

BSF Application Form

• The candidates can apply online for BSF exam by visiting the official recruitment website of the Border Security Force.
• To fill out the application form, candidates need to provide their basic personal and educational details.
• Photographs and signatures of the candidates in scanned format should also be uploaded into the application form.
• Duly filled application form can then be submitted along with the prescribed application fee.
• The candidates should take a printout of the application form after submission and keep it safe for future use.

Admit Card

• Admit card to appear for the written test is released for the candidates who submit their applications on time.
• The admit cards can be downloaded from the BSF recruitment website a few weeks before the test.
• Candidates should carry a printout of their admit card while reporting to the exam center.
• No candidate will be allowed to enter the examination hall without a valid admit card.

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