The Border Security Force (BSF) has officially announced 391 vacancies for Constable (General Duty) under the Sports Quota for 2025. Candidates with a 10th grade qualification can apply online from 16 October 2025 until 4 November 2025.
This article covers the full recruitment details: eligibility criteria, age limits, salary, application process, selection stages, and important dates.
| Recruitment Overview | |
|---|---|
Organization | Border Security Force (BSF) |
Post | Constable (General Duty) in Group “C” under Sports Quota |
Total Vacancies | 391 |
Pay Scale | Level-3 (₹21,700 to ₹69,100) plus applicable allowances |
Educational Qualification | 10th pass or equivalent from a recognized board |
Online Application Window | 16 October 2025 to 4 November 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria
Education
- Must have passed 10th grade or its equivalent from a recognized board.
- For sports quota posts: Applicants should have participated or won medals in certain levels of competition in the last two years, as specified in the official notification.
Age Limit (as of 01 August 2025)
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 23 years
- Age relaxations apply as per prevailing recruitment rules.
Physical Standards & Medical Requirements
- Height: – Male: 170 cm
– Female: 157 cm - Chest (for males): – Unexpanded: 80 cm
– Minimum expansion: 5 cm - Weight: Proportionate to height and age, per medical norms.
- Vision: Minimum distance vision of 6/6 and 6/9 for both eyes, without correction (no glasses or lenses)
- Medical Examination: To follow revised guidelines from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and as updated from time to time.
Salary & Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be placed in Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100) along with other admissible central government allowances.
Application Fee
- General & OBC (Male): ₹159
- SC / ST: Nil (exempted)
Selection Process
The recruitment involves multiple stages:
- Application & Document Scrutiny: Uploaded certificates and documents reviewed.
- Physical Verification of Documents
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Detailed Medical Examination
Applicants must score at least 12 marks in the initial screening (for all categories: UR, OBC, SC, ST) to move forward.
| Important Dates | |
|---|---|
Application begins | 16 October 2025, 00:01 AM |
Application ends | 4 November 2025, 11:59 PM |
No offline applications will be accepted. All submissions must be made via the official BSF recruitment portal.
How to Apply: Step-by-Step
- Visit the BSF recruitment website: rectt.bsf.gov.in
- Read the full notification and instructions carefully before applying.
- Register / create profile on the portal and log in.
- Fill out the online application form with your personal, educational, and sports credentials.
- Upload relevant certificates (educational, sports achievements, etc.) in prescribed format.
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
Ensure that your sports-related documents are in place before applying, especially proof of medal or participation in required events.
Key Tips & Reminders
- Double-check all details before submission — once the form is submitted, no changes will be allowed.
- Match your documents (education, sports achievements) exactly to what’s required. Ineligible or incomplete submissions may get rejected.
- Maintain ready electronic copies of certificates (scans in required format) to upload quickly.
- Watch out for official announcements or corrigenda on the BSF website.
- Keep a printout or screenshot of your submitted form and confirmation page for reference.
