BSF Constable (Tradesman) Recruitment 2025 – Apply for 3,588 Posts
BSF Constable (Tradesman) Recruitment 2025: The Border Security Force (BSF) has officially released the notification for 3,588 Constable (Tradesmen) vacancies across various trades such as cook, cobbler, tailor, carpenter, electrician, painter, and more. Applications are being accepted online via the BSF recruitment portal.
📋 Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Border Security Force (BSF) |
| Post Name | Constable (Tradesman) |
| Total Vacancies | 3,588 (Male: 3,406; Female: 182) |
| Advertisement No. | 9A/Advt./CT(TM) -2024-25/Rectt/BSF/2025/_ |
| Application Mode | Online via rectt.bsf.gov.in |
| Pay Scale | Level‑3 (₹21,700–69,100) |
👨🔧 Vacancy Details (Gender Breakdown)
| Post Name | Total |
|---|
| Constable (Cobbler) | 65 |
| Constable (Tailor) | 18 |
| Constable (Carpenter) | 38 |
| Constable (Plumber) | 10 |
| Constable (Painter) | 05 |
| Constable (Electrician) | 04 |
| Constable (Pump Operator) | 01 |
| Constable (Upholster) | 01 |
| Constable (Water Carrier) | 699 |
| Constable (Washer Man) | 320 |
| Constable (Barber) | 115 |
| Constable (Sweeper) | 652 |
| Constable (Waiter) | 13 |
| Post Name | Total |
|---|
| Constable (Cobbler) | 02 |
| Constable (Tailor) | 01 |
| Constable (Water Carrier) | 38 |
| Constable (Washer Man) | 17 |
| Constable (Cook) | 82 |
| Constable (Sweeper) | 35 |
| Constable (Barber) | 06 |
- Totaling 3,588 vacancies.
💵 Application Fee
- Gen/ OBC/ EWS : Rs. 100/-
- SC/ ST/ PWD : Rs. 0/-
- Mode of Payment : Online
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
| Category | Requirement |
|---|
| Education | Class 10 pass with ITI (for technical trades) or proficiency/trade test for non‑ITI trades |
| Age (as on 25 Aug) | 18–25 years; OBC/ST/SC relaxations (3/5 yrs) applicable |
| Nationality | Indian citizenship; local domicile criteria |
Typical trade-specific requirements are detailed in the notification.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Physical Standards Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Written Examination (100 MCQs – GK, Maths, Reasoning, Hindi/English; 2 hours)
- Document Verification
- Trade Test (if applicable)
- Medical Examination
📋 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|
| General Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| English/ Hindi | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Exam Duration: 2 Hours
- No negative marking
🧗♂️ Physical Standard and Physical Test
| Male | Female |
|---|
| Height: 165 Cms | Height: 155 Cms |
| Chest: 75–80 Cms | Chest: Not Applicable |
| Event | Male | Female |
|---|
| Race | 5 Km race to be completed within 24 Minutes | 1.6 Km race to be completed within 8:30 Minutes |
📆 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Notification Released | 24 July 2025 |
| Apply Online | 25 July – 23 August 2025 |
| Correction Window | 24–26 August 2025 |
🔗 Important Links
❓ FAQs – BSF Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2025
Que. 1: How many vacancies are available in this recruitment?
Ans. A total of 3,588 Constable (Tradesman) vacancies (Male: 3,406; Female: 182).
Que. 2: Who can apply for the cook or washerwoman posts?
Ans. 10th pass candidates with NSQF Level-I certificate in relevant trade (e.g., cook, washer, waiter).
Que. 3: What is the selection process?
Ans. It includes Physical Standard & Efficiency Tests, Written Exam, Document Verification, Trade Test (where required), and Medical exam.
Que. 4: Is there any application fee?
Ans. Yes, UR/OBC/EWS candidates pay ₹100 plus service charges; SC/ST/Women and BSF personnel & Ex-servicemen are exempted.
Que. 5: What is the age limit for applicants?
Ans. 18–25 years as of 25th August 2025, with applicable age relaxations.
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