🔔 BSF Recruitment Notification 2025 – Overview
Notification Released: July 23, 2025 via official BSF channels
Total Vacancies: 3,588 posts (3,406 male + 182 female) across diverse trades including Cook, Cobbler, Electrician, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Sweeper, Waiter, Pump Operator, Carpenter, Painter, Plumber, Upholsterer, Khoji/Syce
🗓️ Important Dates
Event Date
Short Notice Release July 22–23, 2025
Online Applications Start July 26, 2025
Last Date to Apply August 24, 2025 (up to 11:59 PM)
Correction Window August 24–26, 2025 (if applicable)
🧑🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Age: 18 to 25 years as of August 24, 2025
Relaxation: SC/ST: up to 5 years; OBC: up to 3 years
**Education / Trade Requirements:**
Matriculation (10th pass) from a recognized board is mandatory.
For technical trades (Carpenter, Plumber, Electrician, Painter, Pump Operator, Upholsterer):
Two‑year ITI certificate, or
One‑year ITI certificate with at least one year of experience in the trade
For non-technical trades (Cobbler, Tailor, Sweeper, Washerman, Barber, Khoji/Syce):
Proficiency in trade and clearing the trade test
Preference for candidates skilled in multiple trades
Matriculation mandatory
For Cook, Waiter, Water Carrier:
NSQF Level‑I certification in Food Production/Kitchen from NSDC‑recognized institutes required
⚙️ Selection Process
1. **Computer-Based Test (CBT):**
100 Questions, 100 Marks, 2 hours covering:
General Awareness (25)
Elementary Mathematics (25)
Reasoning / Aptitude (25)
English/Hindi (25)
Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer
2. Physical Standard Test (PST): Minimum height, chest (males), weight norms.
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Includes running, long jump, high jump (details in official notification).
4. Trade Test
5. Document Verification
6. Medical Examination
💰 Salary & Allowances
Pay Level: Level 3 pay matrix
Salary Range: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 + Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Ration Allowance, Medical facilities, leave passes, and holiday duty compensation
✍️ Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
SC/ST & Female applicants: No fee
Payment via online modes (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
🧭 How to Apply
1. Head to rectt.bsf.gov.in, register as a new user from July 26, 2025
2. Log in, choose Constable (Tradesman) post, fill personal, educational, and trade details
3. Upload required documents: photo/signature, 10th certificate, ITI/trade certificates, caste/domicile (if applicable)
4. Pay the fee and submit before **August 24, 2025 (23:59 hrs)**
5. Download and print confirmation page for future reference
✅ Quick Recap
Vacancies: 3,588 on offer across India
Grades Eligible: 10th pass + ITI/trade test or NSQF Level‑I for food trades
Age: 18–25 years (relaxations apply)
Process: CBT → PST/PET → Trade Test → Documents → Medical
Apply Window: July 26 – August 24, 2025
Fee: ₹100 (gen/OBC/EWS), ₹0 for SC/ST/female
Would you like pointers on preparing for the CBT, PET standards, or trade test guidance? I’d be glad to help!
📅 Quick Summary Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 3,588 (3,406 male / 182 female) |
| Education | 10th Pass + ITI Certification |
| Age | 18–25 years (as on 24/25 Aug 2025) |
| Application Dates | 26 Jul – 24/25 Aug 2025 |
| Selection Process | PST → PET → CBT → Trade Test → Medical |
| Salary | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 + Allowances |
