Border Security Force (BSF) has announced a total of 3588 vacancies (Male – 3406, Female – 182) for the posts of Constable (Tradesman). Candidates will be selected for released vacancies through Physical Test, Written Examination, Document Verification (DV), Trade Test, and a Medical Examination. The form-filling process for BSF Tradesman Recruitment 2025 is ongoing at the official websites at https://.bsf.gov.in/, https://rectt.bsf.gov.in/. Interested and eligible candidates can register till 25th August 2025.
BSF Constable Tradesmen Notification 2025 Out
The detailed BSF Tradesmen Notification 2025 PDF (Advt no. CT_trade_07/2025) has been released, inviting online applications from male and female Indian candidates for the recruitment of 3588 Constable (Tradesmen) vacancies. Know brief details about the BSF Tradesman Recruitment 2025 from the table below.
BSF Tradesman Recruitment 2025- Summary |
Exam Details Organization Name – Border Security Force (BSF) Post Name – Constable (Tradesman) Advt. No – CT_trade_07/2025 Official Website – https://.bsf.gov.in/, https://rectt.bsf.gov.in/ |
Important Dates Notification release date – 25th July 2025 Apply Online Starts – 26th July to 25th August 2025 Edit Correction Dates – 24th to 26th August 2025 (11 pm) Exam Date – To be notified |
Vacancy Total – 3588 (Male – 3406, Female – 182) |
Eligibility Educational Qualification – 10th Pass + ITI in Related Field Age Limit (as on 25/8/2025) – 18 to 25 years |
Application Fee General/OBC/EWS candidates Rs. 150 + 18% GST SC/ST/female candidates, BSF serving personnel, and Ex-servicemen – Exempted |
Selection Process Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Written Exam Document Verification, Trade Test (if applicable) Medical Examination |
Important Links Official Notification PDF BSF Tradesmen Application Form 2025 Link (Active) |
BSF Tradesmen New Vacancy 2025
Border Security Force has notified 3588 Constable Tradesman vacancies for both female and male candidates. Out of the total BSF Tradesmen New Vacancy 2025, 3406 are for male candidates and 182 for female candidates. Candidates can check the category-wise vacancies below in the table.
BSF Tradesmen Vacancy 2025 for Male Candidates |
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Posts | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
Cobbler | 24 | 05 | 19 | 10 | 07 | 65 |
Tailor | 07 | 01 | 05 | 04 | 01 | 18 |
Carpenter | 16 | 03 | 10 | 06 | 03 | 38 |
Plumber | 05 | 0 | 03 | 01 | 01 | 10 |
Painter | 02 | 0 | 02 | 01 | 0 | 05 |
Electrician | 02 | 0 | 01 | 01 | 0 | 04 |
Cook | 566 | 140 | 400 | 236 | 120 | 1462 |
Pump Operator | 01 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 01 |
Upholster | 01 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 01 |
Khoji | 02 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 03 |
Water Carrier | 262 | 64 | 191 | 116 | 66 | 699 |
Washer Man | 123 | 30 | 87 | 53 | 27 | 320 |
Barber | 44 | 10 | 33 | 19 | 09 | 115 |
Sweeper | 265 | 64 | 176 | 99 | 48 | 652 |
Waiter | 05 | 01 | 04 | 02 | 01 | 13 |
Total | 1325 | 318 | 932 | 548 | 283 | 3406 |
BSF Tradesmen Vacancy 2025 for Female Candidates |
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Posts | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
Cobbler | 02 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 02 |
Tailor | 01 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 01 |
Carpenter | 01 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 01 |
Water Carrier | 15 | 03 | 11 | 06 | 03 | 38 |
Washer Man | 07 | 01 | 05 | 03 | 01 | 17 |
Cook | 33 | 07 | 23 | 13 | 06 | 82 |
Sweeper | 14 | 03 | 09 | 06 | 03 | 35 |
Barber | 03 | 00 | 02 | 01 | 0 | 06 |
Total | 76 | 14 | 50 | 29 | 13 | 182 |
BSF Constable Tradesmen Recruitment 2025 Eligibility
Fulfilling the required age and educational qualifications is important to apply for BSF Tradesmen Recruitment 2025. Candidates must meet these requirements, as they will be verified during the document verification.
Educational Qualification
For trades of Cook, Water Carrier, Waiter
- 10th pass or equivalent from a recognised board
- Food production/kitchen course from NSDC or a recognized institute
Carpenter, Plumber, Painter, Electrician, Pump Operator, Upholsterer:
- 10th pass or equivalent from a recognised board
- 2-year ITI in trade or 1-year ITI/Vocational course
- 1-year experience
For trades of Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Sweeper, Khoji/Syce
- 10th pass or equivalent from a recognised board
- Must be proficient in their respective trade
- Qualify trade test
Age Limit (as on 25/8/2025)
- Candidates must be between 18 to 25 years of age to apply for BSF Recruitment 2025.
- Candidates belonging to the Schedule Caste/Schedule Tribe are given 5 years of age relaxation beyond the upper age limit.
- Candidates belonging to Other Backwards Class are given 3 years of age relaxation beyond the upper age limit.
BSF Tradesmen Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
The selection process for Tradesmen consists of multiple stages as mentioned below:
Stage 1: Physical Test: Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Trade Test (if applicable)
Stage 2: The Objective-type written exam will be conducted, which covers various subjects. Candidates must qualify for this exam to be called for document verification and medical examination
Stage 3: Document verification, Trade Test
Stage 4: Medical Examination: After passing this stage, they will be assigned a hospital where a full body check-up will be done.
Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Height, chest (for males), and other physical standards are checked.
Category | Height (Male) | Chest (Male) | Height (Female) |
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General (All except below) | 165 cm | 75–80 cm | 155 cm |
Relaxations | |||
Scheduled Tribes (All states/UTs except those mentioned below) | 160 cm | 75–80 cm | 148 cm |
Scheduled Tribes from LWE-affected districts | 158 cm | 75–80 cm | 147 cm |
Scheduled Tribes from North-Eastern States | 155 cm | 75–80 cm | 147 cm |
Garwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, and candidates from Assam, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, and Ladakh | 162.5 cm | 75–80 cm | 152 cm |
Candidates from North Eastern States (Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura) | 160 cm | 75–80 cm | 150 cm |
Candidates from Gorkha Territorial Administration (Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Kurseong, and specified Mouzas of Darjeeling District) | 155 cm | 75–80 cm | 150 cm |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Candidates who have successfully registered for the exam will be called for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), which is qualifying in nature. The PET will be held at selected centers using RFID technology, digital machines, and CCTV recording. To move to the next stage, candidates must pass all events in the PET/PST. If a candidate fails in any event, they will be disqualified from the rest of the recruitment process.
Gender | Race |
Male | 5 km race in 24 minutes |
Female | 1.6 km race in 8 minutes 30 seconds |
Trade Test
Candidates who applied for other posts will not have to go through trade tests. The trade test for the following posts is as follows:
Trade Test | |
Cobbler |
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Tailor |
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Washerman |
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Barber |
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Sweeper |
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Khoji / Syce |
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BSF Tradesmen Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern
- There will be 100 MCQs for 1 mark each.
- There will be no negative marking
- The time limit for the exam is 2 hours.
Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
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General Awareness/General Knowledge | 25 | 25 | 2 hours |
Knowledge of Elementary Mathematics | 25 | 25 | |
Analytical Aptitude and ability to observe the distinguished patterns | 25 | 25 | |
Basic knowledge of candidates in English or Hindi | 25 | 25 | |
Total | 100 | 100 |
BSF Tradesmen Application Process 2025
The online application portal for accepting the application forms for BSF Recruitment 2025 has been started at the official website https://rectt.bsf.gov.in on 26th July 2025. Candidates are advised to submit their registration form carefully; providing incorrect information leads to the rejection of the application form. As mentioned in the notification PDF, the BSF Tradesmen apply online last date is 25th August 2025.
Note: Candidates have to apply only for the vacancies allocated for his/her domicile state.
BSF Tradesmen Application Fee 2025
The application fee is Rs. 100 and the examination fee is Rs. 50 for General/OBC/EWS candidates, while SC/ST/female candidates are exempted. Candidates must pay the fee online using Net Banking, UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card, or the nearest authorised common service centre.
Category | Fees |
General/OBC/EWS candidates | Rs. 150 + 18% GST |
SC/ST/female candidates, BSF serving personnel and Ex-servicemen | Exempted |
Steps to Apply for BSF Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2025
Candidates can apply for BSF Recruitment 2025 by following these simple steps:
- Visit the official website of the Border Security Force, www.rectt.bsf.gov.in.
- On the homepage, click on the “Current Recruitment Openings” section and search for “Constable(Tradesmen) Advertisement Number CT_trade_07/2025”.
- Then click on “Apply Here” and a new page with the application form appears on the screen.
- After clicking the Apply online link, enter your details like name, email, address, educational qualifications, and other required details.
- Upload all the required documents, your photo, signature, educational certificates, and category certificate.
- Complete the process by paying the application fee. Pay the fee using online modes like UPI, net banking, or debit/credit card.
- After the complete submission, download and print the application form.
BSF Tradesmen Salary Structure
Appointed candidates will get a salary range of Rs. 21700 to Rs. 69100 based on Pay Level 3 as per 7th CPC. Along with this, they will get extra perks and allowances like House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, Dearness Allowance, and more.
Parameters | Details |
Pay Level | Matrix Level 3 |
Grade Pay | Rs. 2000 |
Salary | Rs. 21700 to Rs. 69100 |