BSF Constable Recruitment 2025 – 3588 Constable/Tradesmen Posts
The Border Security Force (BSF) has announced the recruitment of 3588 Constable/Tradesmen posts for 2025. This is a great opportunity for candidates looking to serve the nation and build a career in defense services. Here are all the important details about the BSF Constable Recruitment 2025.
Vacancy Details
- Total Posts: 3588
- Post Name: Constable (Tradesmen)
- Organization: Border Security Force (BSF)
- Job Location: Across India
Important Dates of BSF Constable Recruitment 2025
# Starting date of submission of online application: 25th July 2025
# Last date of submission of online application: 23rd August 2025
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed 10th (Matriculation) from a recognized board.
- Additional qualifications or trade certificates may be required for specific trades.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 23 years
- Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules for reserved categories.
Application Process
- Visit the official BSF recruitment website.
- Register yourself with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form with the required details.
- Upload scanned copies of necessary documents, photograph, and signature.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: [Update with official fee]
- SC/ST/Female/Ex-Servicemen: [Update with official fee or mention if exempted]
Selection Process
The selection process for BSF Constable/Tradesmen Recruitment 2025 consists of the following stages:
- Physical Standards Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Written Examination
- Trade Test
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
Physical Standards
- Height: Male – 170 cm, Female – 157 cm (relaxation for reserved categories)
- Chest (Male): 80 cm (unexpanded), 85 cm (expanded)
- Weight: Proportionate to height and age
Pay Scale
- Salary: Pay Matrix Level-3 (Rs. 21,700 – Rs. 69,100) plus allowances as per government norms.
Trades Available
BSF is recruiting for various trades, including:
- Cobbler
- Tailor
- Carpenter
- Cook
- Water Carrier
- Washer Man
- Barber
- Sweeper
- Waiter
- Painter
- Electrician
- Plumber
- Draughtsman
- Others
How to Prepare
Candidates are advised to:
- Start physical training early to clear PST/PET.
- Focus on General Knowledge, Reasoning, and Mathematics for the written exam.
- Practice previous years’ question papers.
- Stay updated with official notifications.
Important Links
- Official BSF Recruitment Website
- Apply Online (Update when link is available)
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for BSF Constable Recruitment 2025?
A1. The last date will be updated once the official notification is released.
Q2. Can female candidates apply?
A2. Yes, female candidates can apply for certain trades.
Q3. Is there any negative marking in the written exam?
A3. Details about the exam pattern will be provided in the official notification.
Physical Standard: For more details, pl check official advertisement.
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed 10th Class or equivalent exam.
Other Qualification:
# Constable(Carpenter), Constable(Plumber), Constable(Painter), Constable(Electrician), Constable (Pump Operator) and Constable (Upholster) :
i) Two years certificate course from Industrial Training Institute in the trade or similar trade;
or
ii) One year certificate course from Industrial Training Institute or Government affiliated Vocational Institute with at least one (year experience in the trade;
# Constable(Cobbler), Constable(Tailor), Constable(Washerman), Constable(Barber), Constable(Sweeper) and Constable(Khoji/Syce) :
i) Must be proficient in respective trade;
ii) Must qualify trade test in the respective trade conducted by recruitment board.
# Constable(Cook), Constable(Water Carrier) and Constable(Waiter):
National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) level-I Course in food production or Kitchen from National Skill Development Corporation or from the Institutes recognized by National Skill Development Corporation.
Application Fee:
# UR/OBC/EWS: Rs 150/-+GST
# SC/ST/Women: Nil
# Payment mode: Online
How to Apply for BSF Constable Recruitment ?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for these vacancy through online mode by visiting Official Recruitment Portal of Border Security Force (BSF). Candidates may follow below mentioned steps to apply for Border Security Force (BSF) Constable recruitment.
# Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
# Click on the “Online Application Form” .
# Fill your all personal and educational details and upload necessary documents.
# Next, you need to submit the form.
# At the end, take a print out of the application form