Are you ready for a challenging and rewarding career with the Border Security Force (BSF)? The Directorate General BSF invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens (male & female) for the direct and departmental recruitment of Head Constable (Radio Operator) and Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) in the BSF Communication Set-up for the year 2025! All important details—vacancy, pay, age, selection, eligibility, application steps and more—are covered below.
Ex-Servicemen & Govt. Employee, Widow candidates: See detailed relaxations in the official PDF.
3. Educational Qualification
Head Constable (Radio Operator/Mechanic) [Direct & Departmental]
Option 1: 10+2/Intermediate or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics as regular student with aggregate 60% in PCM.
Option 2: Matriculation or equivalent + 2 years ITI Certificate (approved trades: Radio & Television/Electronics/Computer Operator & Programming Assistant/Data Preparation & Computer Software/General Electronics Engineering/Data Entry Operator/Electrician/Fitter/Mechatronics/Network Technician/IT & Electronics System Maintenance/Communication Equipment Maintenance/Computer Hardware).
4. Physical Standards
Particular
Men
Women
Height
168 cms
157 cms
Chest
80-85
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Race
1.6 Km race in 6:30 Min
800 Mts race in 4 Min
Long Jump
11 Feet (3 Chance)
09 Feet (3 Chance)
High Jump
3.6 Feet (3 Chance)
03 Feet (3 Chance)
BSF Head Constable Recruitment 2025 BSF Head Constable Recruitment 2025
Relaxation rules apply for Hill area, NE states, Tribals—see PDF.
💪 Selection Process: BSF HC RO & RM Recruitment Process
Phase 1: PST & PET
Physical Standard Test (PST): Height, Chest, Weight measurement as per standards.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
Male: 1.6 km run (6.5 min), Long Jump: 11 ft (3 chances), High Jump: 3.5 ft (3 chances)
Female: 800m (4 min), Long Jump: 9 ft (3 chances), High Jump: 3 ft (3 chances)
Ex-Servicemen & LDCE departmental candidates are exempt from PST & PET.
Phase 2: Computer Based Test (CBT)
100 questions, 2 hrs, 200 marks (English/Hindi).
Physics – 40 Q (80 marks)
Math – 20 Q (40 marks)
Chemistry – 20 Q (40 marks)
English & GK – 20 Q (40 marks)
Negative marking: 0.25 marks/incorrect answer
Phase 3: Document Verification, Dictation Test (for RO only), Medical Exam
Dictation Test (HC RO only): English, min 150 words, 50 marks.
Paragraph Reading (HC RO only): Qualifying only.
Detailed/Review Medical Examination (DME/RME): As per Force standards.
Note: Candidates must bring photo ID, e-Admit cards, and original & photocopies of all documents.
🏆 Final Selection and Merit List
HC (RO): Combined marks of CBT (200) + Dictation Test (50); Paragraph Reading must be qualified.
HC (RM): Marks in CBT only (200 marks).
Category-wise separate merit list will be released online. No waiting list.
💶 Pay Scale and Allowances: BSF Head Constable
Pay Matrix: Level 4 (₹25,500 – 81,100 as per 7th CPC)
Other Benefits: DA, Ration Allowance, Dress Allowance, HRA/Free Accommodation, LTC, Transport Allowance, Free Uniform, Pension under NPS, Medical, and more.
Annual Increment and Promotions: As per BSF/government rules.
