BSF Recruitment 2022: The Border Security Force is India's border guarding organisation on its border with Pakistan and Bangladesh. Border Security Force has circulated notification regarding 281 Sub Inspector & Constable (Group B & C) posts to be recruited for various posts through a 6 stage recruitment process- Written Test, Documentation Verification, PE, MT, Trade Test, and Medical Examination. This is a golden chance for 12th pass applicants who have been looking forward to BSF Recruitment 2022. The online registration for BSF Group B & C will commence from 30th May to 28th June 2022 (11:59 pm). Go through the complete article for more information about BSF Recruitment 2022.
BSF Recruitment Notification
Border Security Force has invited candidates for recruiting at the posts of Group B & C posts in the Water Wing of Border Security Force, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India for the year 2022-2023. The interested candidates must go through the below linked BSF Water Wing Advertisement PDF to know eligibility, salary, important dates, and much more for BSF Recruitment 2022.
BSF Group B & C Notification PDF- Click to Download
BSF Recruitment 2022- Overview
Border Security Force (BSF) will be conducting the recruitment process for 281 Sub Inspector & Constable posts to be recruited for the Water Wing of BSF. Have a look at a glimpse of BSF Recruitment 2022.
BSF Water Wing Recruitment 2022- Overview | |
Organization | Border Security Force, BSF |
Post Name | Water Wing “Group B & C” |
Vacancies | 281 |
Job Category | Govt. Jobs |
Applying Mode | Online |
Online Application | 30th May to 28th June 2022 |
Selection Process |
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Salary | Rs. 21,700 - Rs. 112400/- |
Official Site | www.bsf.nic.in |
BSF Vacancy 2022
Border Security Force has announced a total of 281 Group B & C vacancies, BSF for various posts, out of which 16 are reserved for Sub Inspector (Group B) posts and the remaining 265 are reserved for Head Constable (Group C). The candidates interested in BSF Recruitment 2022 can go through the complete BSF Vacancy distribution for each post from the below table.
BSF Vacancy 2022 | |
Posts | Vacancies |
SI (Master) (Group – ‘B’) | 08 |
SI (Engine Driver) (Group – ‘B’) | 06 |
SI (Workshop) (Group – ‘B’) | 02 |
Head Constable (Master) (Group – ‘C’) | 52 |
Head Constable (Engine Driver) (Group – ‘C’) | 64 |
Constable (Crew) (Group – ‘C’) | 130 |
Head Constable (Workshop)- Trade (Group – ‘C’) | |
Mechanic (Diesel/ Petrol Engine) | 10 |
Electrician | 02 |
AC Technician | 01 |
Electronics | 01 |
Machinist | 01 |
Carpenter | 02 |
Plumber | 02 |
Total | 281 |
BSF Recruitment 2022 Apply Online
The online application process for BSF Recruitment 2022 has started from 30th May 2022 onwards. The interested candidates holding the required eligibility criteria have to apply online for BSF Recruitment. As the online registration link is made active on www.bsf.nic.in, we have updated the direct link. The last date to apply online is 28th June 2022 (11:59pm).
BSF Constable Recruitment 2022 Apply Online Link [Active]
How to Apply for BSF Recruitment 2022?
To apply for the Border Security Force Recruitment 2022 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 Group B & C Water Wing 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 2022 Application Fee
The candidates must have to pay a required application fee while applying for BSF Recruitment 2022. 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.
Category | Fee (Group B) | Fee (Group C) |
SC, ST, BSF candidates and Ex-servicemen | Rs. 0/- | Rs. 0/- |
Other Category | Rs. 200/- | Rs. 100/- |
BSF Recruitment 2022 Eligibility Criteria
Know the required eligibility criteria needed for applying for 281 Group B & C vacancies released through BSF Recruitment 2022.
BSF Educational Qualification
1. Candidates must have passed 10th & 12th (intermediate) with minimum qualification marks from any recognized school or examination board.
2. Second Class Master Certificate issued by the Central or State Inland Water Transport Authority or Mercantile Marine Department.
Post Name | Education Qualification |
SI (Master) | 12th Pass + Master Certificate |
SI (Engine Driver | 12th Pass + Engine Driver Certificate (1st Class) |
SI (Workshop) | Diploma/ Degree in Mechanical Engg. |
HC (Master) | 10th Pass + Serang Certificate |
HC (Engine Driver) | 10th Pass + Engine Driver Certificate (2nd Class) |
HC (Workshop) | ITI in the Related Field |
Constable (Crew) | 10th Pass + 1 Yrs Exp of Boat + Swimming |
BSF Age Limit (as on 28/06/2022)
The post-wise age limit has been discussed in the below table. For SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates there will be upper age relaxation, age relaxation as per the government norms.
POST | UR |
SI (master) | 22-28 years |
SI (Engine Driver) | 22-28 years |
SI (Workshop) | 20-25 years |
HC (Master) | 20-25 years |
HC (Engine Driver) | 20-25 years |
HC (Workshop) | 20-25 years |
CT (Crew) | 20-25 years |
BSF Recruitment 2022 Selection Process
The Selection Process of BSF Water Wing Recruitment 2022 includes the following Stages:
- Written Exam
- Document Verification
- Physical Measurement Test
- Physical Efficiency Test
- Trade Test
- Medical Examination
BSF Exam Pattern 2022
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 2022. The minimum qualifying marks for the written tests is 35 % for Gen/OBC/EWS category and 30 % for SC/ST category.
BSF SI Exam Pattern 2022
- The questions will be asked in bilingual languages (English & Hindi).
- The duration of the test will be 2 hours (120 minutes).
- There will be 4 parts in BSF written test for SI (Master), SI (ED) & SI (Workshop).
- There would be 100 questions for 1 mark each.
BSF Exam Pattern For SI (Master), SI (ED) & SI (Workshop) | |||
Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
General Knowledge & Awareness | 25 | 25 | 02 hours |
Reasoning Ability | 25 | 25 | |
Numerical Ability | 25 | 25 | |
Trade Awareness | 25 | 25 | |
Total | 100 | 100 |
BSF Constable & Head Constable Exam Pattern 2022
- The questions will be asked in bilingual languages (English & Hindi).
- The duration of the test will be 2 hours (120 minutes).
- There will be 3 parts in BSF written test for HC (Master),HC (ED), HC (Workshop) & CT (Crew).
- There would be 100 questions for 1 mark each.
BSF Exam Pattern For HC (Master),HC (ED), HC (Workshop) & CT (Crew) | |||
Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
General Knowledge & Awareness | 35 | 35 | 02 hours |
Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | |
Numerical Ability | 30 | 30 | |
Total | 100 | 100 |
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.
Category | Height | Chest (Unexpanded) | Chest (Expanded) |
Schedule Tribes/Adivasis of all states and UTs including Nagas & Mizos | 160 cm | 73 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 cm | 75 cm | 80 cm |
Person belonging to other States and Union Territories | 165 cm | 75 cm | 80 cm |
BSF PET Standards
Event | Standards |
1 mile race | 8 minutes |
High Jump | 3 feet 06 inches (3 attempts) |
Long Jump | 11 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 Syllabus 2022
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 Recruitment 2022 Salary
The salary for BSF Group B posts is as per pay level 6 and that for Group C posts comes under Pay level 4. Check post-wise BSF Group B & C Salary as mentioned in the below table.
Posts | Salary |
SI (Master) | Level-6 (Rs. 35400-112400/-) |
SI (Engine Driver) | Level-6 (Rs. 35400-112400/-) |
SI (Workshop) | Level-6 (Rs. 35400-112400/-) |
HC (Master) | Level-4 (Rs. 25500-81100/-) |
HC (Engine Driver) | Level-4 (Rs. 25500-81100/-) |
HC (Workshop) | Level-4 (Rs. 25500-81100/-) |
CT (Crew) | Level-4 (Rs. 21700-69100/-) |
BSF Recruitment 2022 Admit Card
The candidates who have applied for BSF Recruitment 2022 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 2022 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 result.