Border Security Force (BSF)
📌 Total Vacancy
3588 Posts
- 🧍♂️ Male: 3406
- 🧍♀️ Female: 182
This vacancy is a major opening under BSF Tradesman Recruitment 2025, making it one of the most anticipated government job alerts in the Defence Vacancy 2025 calendar.
📄 Advertisement No.
No.9A/Advt/CT(TM)-2024-25/Rectt/BSF/2025
📣 Short Description: BSF Tradesman Recruitment 2025
Border Security Force (BSF)
The Border Security Force (BSF) has announced a bumper recruitment for Constable (Tradesman) posts for both Male and Female candidates. A total of 3588 vacancies are available across trades like Carpenter, Tailor, Electrician, Cook, Washerman, and more. The recruitment is open to 10th Pass Defence Jobs seekers who meet the eligibility criteria.
Selected candidates will be governed by BSF Act and Rules, posted anywhere in India, and entitled to central government perks under Pay Matrix Level-3 ₹21,700–69,100.
This is a golden opportunity under the Constable Jobs in BSF campaign, promoted through the BSF Job Notification 2025.
🗓️ Important Dates & 💳 Application Fees: BSF Tradesman Recruitment 2025
Border Security Force (BSF)
| Category | Fee Structure | |
| General/EWS/OBC | ₹100 + ₹50 CSC charges + 18% GST | |
| SC/ST/PH/Women | No Fee | |
- 💳 Mode of Payment: Online via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, or at authorized CSCs.
This streamlined process ensures quick access through the BSF Online Application portal.
🧰 Posts, Vacancy, Age Limit, Pay Scale & Qualification: BSF Tradesman Recruitment 2025
| Post Name | Pay Scale | Total Vacancies | Qualification |
| Constable Tradesman (Male) | ₹21,700–₹69,100 (Level-3) | 3406 | See below |
| Constable Tradesman (Female) | ₹21,700–₹69,100 (Level-3) | 182 | See below |
📚 Educational Qualification Trade-wise
- 🔧 Technical Trades (e.g., Carpenter, Plumber, Electrician):
- 10th Pass +
- 2-year ITI certificate OR
- 1-year Vocational certificate + 1-year experience
- 10th Pass +
- 🧼 Proficiency Trades (e.g., Washerman, Barber, Tailor):
- 10th Pass + Proficiency in the trade + Trade Test
- 🍽️ Food Services Trades (Cook, Waiter, Water Carrier):
- 10th Pass + NSQF Level-1 Certification in Food/Kitchen Production
🧾 Note:
- Age Limit: 18–25 years
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC: +3 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Total service years + 3
- Cut-off Date for Age Calculation: 23 August 2025
🖥️ How to Apply: BSF Tradesman Recruitment 2025
Candidates must follow this structured application procedure under the BSF Online Application banner:
✅ Step-by-Step Guide:
- Visit the official site: https://rectt.bsf.gov.in
- One-Time Registration (OTR):
- Use a valid mobile number & email ID
- Save the Registration ID and Password received via SMS/email
- Login & Navigate to Active Advertisements
- Click “Apply Here” next to the BSF Constable Tradesman ad
- Fill the Online Application Form
- Personal details, trade preference, and contact info
- Upload Essential Documents
- Photograph, Signature, Thumb Impression
- Educational, Domicile, Caste, and Trade Certificates
- Pay Application Fee (if applicable) through prescribed digital modes
- Review & Submit:
- Ensure all fields match Matriculation records
- Keep a printed copy for reference (not to be sent to BSF)
This streamlined process supports Paramilitary Jobs India and simplifies access to BSF Male Female Constable roles.
📑 Documents Required: BSF Tradesman Recruitment 2025
- Matriculation certificate (proof of age & education)
- Trade certificate / NSQF Level-1 (as applicable)
- Domicile certificate of respective state
- Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
- Identity proof – Aadhar/Voter ID/Driving License/College ID
- Photograph, Signature, and Thumb Impression (in prescribed format)
📌 Selection Process: BSF Tradesman Recruitment 2025
The BSF Recruitment 2025 selection stages under the Posts in Border Security Force include:
🔶 Phase 1 – Physical Tests
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Checks height, chest, and weight as per category
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- 🧍♂️ Male: 5km run in 24 mins
- 🧍♀️ Female: 1.6km run in 8.30 mins
- Pregnancy >12 weeks: Female candidates declared temporarily unfit
🔷 Phase 2 – Written Examination
- 100 Objective Questions across:
- General Awareness
- Elementary Mathematics
- Analytical Aptitude
- Basic English/Hindi
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Qualifying marks:
- UR/EWS/Ex-Servicemen: 35%
- SC/ST/OBC: 33%
🔶 Phase 3 – Documentation & Trade Test
- Verification of Original Documents
- Trade Tests for specific posts (Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, etc.)
🔷 Phase 4 – Medical Examination
- Detailed health check as per CAPF norms
- Tattoos permitted only in specified zones with size and content restrictions
🔶 Phase 5 – Final Merit List
- Based on written exam score
- Tie-breaker by age and name alphabet
For Ex-Servicemen, PET is waived, but other stages remain mandatory.
⚠️ Important Instructions: BSF Tradesman Recruitment 2025
Detailed BSF Job Notification 2025 guidance:
- ✅ Apply only for your domicile state’s vacancies
- ✅ Only one trade per candidate is allowed
- ✅ Mobile phones & electronics banned at centers
- ✅ Use only genuine documents — fake info/photos will be penalized
- ✅ Keep visiting https://rectt.bsf.gov.in for updates
- ✅ Incomplete, illegible, or inconsistent applications will be rejected
- ✅ Biometric verification will be used at all stages
This notification falls under India’s major Government Job Alert campaigns and meets demand for 10th Pass Defence Jobs.
❓ FAQs: BSF Tradesman Recruitment 2025
Can I apply from a different state than my domicile?
No, candidates must apply against vacancies in their domicile state.
Is NSQF Level-1 compulsory for food-related trades?
Yes, the certificate must be submitted by the cut-off date.
Can I make changes in my form post-submission?
Yes, during the correction window (24–26 August) with a ₹100 correction fee.
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