BSF Recruitment 2023: The Border Security Force is India's border guarding organisation on its border with Pakistan and Bangladesh. BSF Recruitment 2023 notification has been released for 1410 Constable Tradesman posts to be recruited for various posts through a 6-stage recruitment process- PET, PST, Document Verification, Trade Test, Written Test, and Medical Examination. This is a golden chance for 10th-pass applicants who have been looking forward to BSF Recruitment 2023. The online registration dates for BSF Constable Tradesman will be announced shortly. Go through the complete article for more information about BSF Recruitment 2023.   

BSF Constable Tradesman Notification 2023

BSF Constable Tradesman Notification 2023 has been released on 01st February 2023 inviting eligible candidates for recruiting eligible candidates for 1410 Constable Tradesman vacancies in Border Security Force, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India for the year 2023. Interested candidates must go through the below linked BSF Constable Tradesman Advertisement PDF to know eligibility, salary, important dates, and much more for BSF Recruitment 2023.

BSF Constable Tradesman Notification 2023 PDF- Click to Download

BSF Recruitment 2023- Overview

Border Security Force (BSF) will be conducting the recruitment process for 1410 Constable Tradesman posts to be recruited for the Border Security Force. Have a look at a glimpse of BSF Recruitment 2023.

BSF Recruitment 2023- Overview
OrganizationBorder Security Force, BSF
Post NameConstable Tradesman
Vacancies1410
Job CategoryGovt. Jobs
Applying ModeOnline
Online ApplicationTo be notified
Selection Process
  1. Physical Standards Test (PST)
  2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
  3. Document Verification
  4. Trade Test
  5. Written Test
  6. Medical Examination
SalaryRs. 21,700 - Rs. 69,100
Official Sitewww.bsf.nic.in

BSF Constable Tradesman Vacancy 2023

Border Security Force has announced a total of 1410 Constable Tradesman vacancies for both male & female candidates, out of which 1343 are reserved for Male candidates and the remaining 67 are reserved for female candidates. The candidates interested in BSF Recruitment 2023 can go through the complete BSF Vacancy distribution for each post from the below table. 

BSF Constable Tradesman Vacancy 2023
Post NameUREWSOBCSCSTTotal
Males
Constable (Cobbler)17030222
Constable (Tailor)110112
Constable (Plumber)17030222
Constable (Painter)13020116
Constable (Electrician)110112
Constable (Pump Operator)0101
Constable (Draughtsman)0808
Constable (Upholster)0101
Constable (Tin Smith)0101
Constable (Butcher)0101
Constable (Cook)194441057538456
Constable (Water Carrier)11529644824280
Constable (Washer Man)5511292109125
Constable (Barber)280214080557
Constable (Sweeper)11025634322263
Constable (Waiter)0505
Constable (Mali)19040225
Constable (Khoji)200110040136
Total627112299206991343
Females
Constable (Cobbler)0101
Constable (Tailor)0101
Constable (Plumber)0101
Constable (Painter)0101
Constable (Cook)19030224
Constable (Water Carrier)130114
Constable (Washer Man)0707
Constable (Barber)0303
Constable (Sweeper)130114
Constable (Mali)0101
Total60050267

BSF Recruitment 2023 Apply Online

The online application process for BSF Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2023 will start shortly at www.rectt.bsf.gov.in. Interested candidates holding the required eligibility criteria have to apply online for BSF Constable Tradesman Recruitment. As soon as the online registration link is made active on www.bsf.nic.in, we will update the direct link here too. 

BSF Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2023 Apply Online Link [Inactive]

How to Apply for BSF Recruitment 2023?

To apply for the Border Security Force Recruitment 2023 candidates have to follow the following step-by-step procedure- 

Step-1 Visit the recruitment portal of the Border Security Force i.e. @rectt.bsf.gov.in.

Step-2 Search for “Current Recruitment Openings” and under that click on “BSF Constable Tradesman Vacancies”.

Step-3 You will be redirected to a new page where you have to fill in the required credentials including personal details, educational qualifications, and other details. 

Step-4 Upload the required documents, signature, photographs required. 

Step-5 Pay the application fee and make sure to finalize your application and take a printout of the application for further use.

BSF Recruitment 2023 Application Fee

The candidates must have to pay a required application fee while applying for BSF Recruitment 2023. The application fee has to be paid through online mode only through any of the prescribed digital modes i.e Netbanking/UPI/Credit Card/Debit Card/Wallet etc.

CategoryFee
For General/OBC/EWSRs. 100/-
For SC/ST/ FemaleExempted
Payment ModeOnline Mode

BSF Recruitment 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Know the required eligibility criteria needed for applying for 1410 Constable Tradesman vacancies released through BSF Recruitment 2023. 

BSF Constable Tradesman Educational Qualification

Post Name Education Qualification
Constable (Carpenter), Constable (Plumber), Constable (Painter),
Constable (Electrician), Constable (Pump Operator), Constable (Draughtsman), Constable (Upholster), Constable (Tinsmith)
(a) Matriculation (10th) pass
(b) Two years ITI Certificate in the relevant trade  OR One year ITI Certificate with at least one year experience in the trade
Constable (Cobbler), Constable (Tailor), Constable (Washer Man), Constable (Barber), Constable (Sweeper), Constable (Mali), Constable (Khoji/Syce)(a) Matriculation (10th) pass
(b) Must be proficient in respective trade
Constable (Cook), Constable (Water Carrier), Constable (Waiter), Constable (Butcher)(a) Matriculation (10th) pass,
(b) National Skills Qualification Framework level course in food  production or Kitchen from National Skill Development Corporation 

BSF Constable Tradesman Age Limit

The candidates applying for BSF Constable Tradesman posts should be of more than 18 years and their age should not exceed of 25 years as per the closing date of online registration. 

BSF Recruitment 2023 Selection Process

The Selection Process of BSF Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2023 includes the following Stages:

  1. Physical Standards Test (PST)
  2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
  3. Document Verification
  4. Trade Test
  5. Written Test
  6. Medical Examination

BSF Recruitment 2023 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern for Group B (Sub Inspector) & Group C (Constable & Head Constable) posts has been discussed below along with other details as mentioned in BSF Recruitment Notification 2023. The minimum qualifying marks for the written tests is 35 % for Gen/OBC/EWS category and 30 % for SC/ST category.

BSF Constable  Exam Pattern 2023

  1. The questions will be asked in bilingual languages (English & Hindi).
  2. The duration of the test will be 2 hours (120 minutes).
  3. There will be 4 parts in BSF written test for Constable Tradesman posts.
  4. There would be 100 questions for 1 mark each.
BSF Tradesman  Exam Pattern 2023
SubjectQuestionsMarks
General Knowledge/ Awareness2525
Knowledge of Elementary Mathematics2525
Analytical Aptitude and ability to observe distinguished patterns2525
Basic knowledge of English/ Hindi2525
Total100100

BSF PMT Standards

Physical measurement will be carried out by the selection board to assess the height, weight and chest of candidates

Weight: Proportionate to height as per medical standards.

CategoryHeightChest (Unexpanded)Chest (Expanded)
Schedule Tribes/Adivasis of all states and UTs including Nagas & Mizos160 cm73 cm 78 cm 
A person belonging to Hilly areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, 
Sikkim, Leh & Ladakh & North Eastern States. 
State of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh & Goa. 
Union Territory of Pondicherry, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu & Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Dogras.
162.5 cm75 cm80 cm
Person belonging to other States and Union Territories165 cm75 cm80 cm

BSF PET Standards

EventStandards
1 mile race8 minutes
High Jump3 feet 06 inches (3 attempts)
Long Jump11 feets (3 attempts

Note- Ex-Servicemen candidates are not required to undergo a Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Ex-Servicemen candidates are required to fulfil the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) prescribed for the applied post.

BSF Constable Syllabus 2023

The candidates have to prepare for the online exam as per the BSF Syllabus mentioned in the notification. The post-wise syllabus has been provided by the authority for General Knowledge & Awareness, Reasoning Ability, Numerical Ability, and Trade Awareness. Click on the below link and check for the BSF Syllabus for the post interested for. 

BSF Syllabus for SI & Constable- Click to Check

BSF Constable 2023 Salary 

The salary for BSF Constable Tradesman posts is as per pay level 3 and the pay scale is Rs. 21,700 - Rs. 69,100. Besides basic pay scale, the candidates will be given allowances and other benefits. 

BSF Recruitment 2023 Admit Card

The candidates who have applied for BSF Recruitment 2023 Exam will be issued with a BSF hall ticket around 10 to 15 days before the exam date. Border Security Force releases admit card/call letter for each stage of the BSF Recruitment. The candidates have to download their admit cards and carry a printout along with them to the exam hall.  

BSF Recruitment 2023 Result 

Border Security Force's results for each stage will be uploaded with the names & roll numbers of the candidates who have qualified for the stage and are shortlisted for the next stage. The result will be released in PDF format along with cut off marks around a month later the exam is conducted. The result will be released on the official website www.bsf.nic.in and the commission will not be personally sending the details for the result. 

BSF Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2023: FAQs

Ans. The online registration dates for BSF Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2023 will be announced shortly.

Ans. A total of 1410 Constable Tradesman posts for both males & females candidates are announced through BSF Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2023.

Ans. There will be 6 stages for shortlisting candidates for BSF Constable Tradesman posts are PET, PST, Document Verification, Trade Test, Written Test, and Medical Examination.

Ans. The salary of BSF Constable Tradesman is as per Pay Matrix level 3 and pay scale of Rs. 21,700 - Rs. 69,100.

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