Recruitment for Constable (Tradesman) Border Security Force (BSF) 202122

The Border Security Force (BSF) announced a fresh recruitment drive for the post of Constable (Tradesman) for the year 202122. The recruitment is open to candidates from all over India who meet the educational, age and physical standards prescribed by the BSF. This page provides a detailed overview of the vacancy, eligibility, application process, selection stages and important dates.

1. About the Post

Constable (Tradesman) is a technical cadre within the BSF tasked with the maintenance and operation of various equipment and machinery used in border security, such as communication devices, radar systems, armoured vehicles, and weaponry. The post is classified under GroupC (NonGazetted) and offers a salary structure as per the central government pay scale (Level 3). Successful candidates will be posted at BSF border outposts, training centres or depots across the country.

2. Number of Vacancies

The official notification released by the Central Recruitment Board (CRB) listed a total of **2,750** vacancies for Constable (Tradesman) across various trade categories:

• Electrician 600 posts
• Mechanic 500 posts
• Fitter 450 posts
• Turner 350 posts
• Welder 300 posts
• Carpenter 250 posts
• Driver 200 posts

3. Eligibility Criteria

3.1 Educational Qualification

Applicants must have passed the 10+2 (or equivalent) examination from a recognized board with minimum 45% marks in the specific trade subject. The required subjects are:

• Electrician Electrical Engineering or related
• Mechanic Mechanical Engineering or related
• Fitter Fitting technology
• Turner Machine tool technology
• Welder Welding technology
• Carpenter Carpentry
• Driver Driving licence (Category B) + 10+2

3.2 Age Limit

Age as on 1stApril2021:

• Minimum: 18 years
• Maximum: 23 years (relaxation of up to 5 years for SC/ST, OBC, ExServicemen, etc., as per government rules)

3.3 Physical Standards

All candidates must satisfy the physical standards prescribed for BSF constables:

• Height: Minimum 165cm for males, 160cm for females (relaxations applicable for certain categories).
• Chest: Minimum 86cm (unexpanded) with a minimum expansion of 5cm.
• Vision: 6/6 (both eyes), no colour blindness.
• General health: No major medical ailments, specifically no history of tuberculosis, hypertension, or heart disease.

4. Application Procedure

Applications are submitted online through the official BSF recruitment portal.

4.1 Registration

1. Visit https://bsfcrb.gov.in and click on New User Registration.
2. Enter your personal details, email address and mobile number.
3. Set a password and submit the registration form.
4. Activate the account using the OTP sent to your mobile and email.

4.2 Filling the Application Form

1. Log in using your credentials.
2. Select Apply for Constable (Tradesman) 202122.
3. Enter academic details, trade qualification, and upload scanned copies of required documents (photo, signature, 10+2 mark sheet, trade certificate, Aadhaar, caste certificate, if applicable).
4. Pay the application fee of INR250 (General), INR125 (SC/ST/OBC) through net banking, credit/debit card or UPI.
5. Review the form, submit and note down the application number for future reference.

5. Selection Process

The recruitment consists of three stages:

5.1 Physical Standard Test (PST)

An objective test of 60 multiplechoice questions (MCQs) covering General Knowledge, English Language, and Reasoning (20 questions each). Duration: 60 minutes. Minimum qualifying marks: 40% in each section and overall 45%.

5.2 Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Physical tasks differ for male and female candidates. Typical male PET includes:

• 100meter sprint 13 seconds
• 800meter run 5 minutes 30 seconds
• Press-ups 30 reps
• Peakload pushup 12 reps

Female PET standards are proportionately lower. Candidates who fail any component are eliminated.

5.3 Final Merit List

The final merit list is prepared based on the combined score of PST (60%) and PET (40%). Candidates meeting the cutoff are called for document verification and final medical examination at the BSF training centre.

6. Important Dates (Tentative)

• Online Application Start: 1May2021
• Last Date for Application: 31May2021
• Admit Card Release: 10June2021
• PST & PET Examination: 2022June2021
• Result Announcement: 5July2021
• Document Verification & Medical Test: 1530July2021
• Final Merit List Publication: 10August2021
• Training Commencement: September2021

7. Documents Required at Verification

• Original 10+2 mark sheet & pass certificate.
• Trade qualification certificate (if applicable).
• Birth certificate / Passport.
• Service certificate (for exservicemen).
• Caste/Category certificate (if claiming reservation).
• Payroll copy (for government employees).
• Medical fitness certificate issued by BSF after the final medical test.

8. Salary and Benefits

Constable (Tradesman) recruits receive the following remuneration and perks:

• Basic Pay: 21,500 per month (Pay Level3).
• Dearness Allowance (DA) as per government rates.
• House Rent Allowance (HRA) 16%/24%/8% of basic depending on posting area.
• Transport Allowance, Medical Facilities, Pension after 20 years of service.
• Leave travel concession, housing facilities at BSF cantonments, and exposure to diverse terrains.

9. Tips for Candidates

1. Read the official notification carefully. Every detail about relaxations, document format and fees is in the PDF.
2. Prepare for PST by solving previous years question papers and practicing speed reading.
3. Maintain a strict fitness regime 23 weeks before PET; focus on stamina and core strength.
4. Keep scanned copies of all documents (size 200300KB, JPEG/PNG) to avoid upload errors.
5. Save the application number and payment receipt; they are essential for future correspondence.
6. Follow up on the status of your application through the Track Application link on the portal.

10. Contact Information

For any queries related to the recruitment, candidates can reach out to the BSF Central Recruitment Board:

• Email: bsfcrb@bsf.gov.in
• Phone: 01126701414 (BSF Headquarters, New Delhi)
• Address: Central Recruitment Board, BSF, New Delhi 110001

All the information provided above is extracted from the official BSF recruitment notification and is accurate to the best of our knowledge as of June2021. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for any updates or changes to the schedule.