BSF Recruitment 2022
Border Security Force popularly known as BSF has given the recruitment notification for filling the 1312 posts of Head Constable (Radio Operator) and Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) through Direct Recruitment. This BSF Recruitment 2022 notification is through Advertisement Number Head_Constable/2022.
With a view to having a specialized centrally controlled Border Security Force, the Government of India set up the Border Security Force on 01st December 1965. Shri K F Rustamji, IP was the first chief and founding father. At the initial set up, BSF was raised with 25 Bns. BSF has grown strength to strength now holding 192 (including 03 NDRF) Bns and 07 BSF Arty Regiments guarding International Border with Pakistan and Bangladesh. BSF services have been utilized in anti-infiltration as well as controlling Naxal operations in various states of India. BSF is serving the country during various natural disasters/calamities.
New Vacancy 1312 Head Constable Posts
Directorate General Border Security Force Recruitment Section has given the notification for the Direct Recruitment For The Post Of Head Constable (Radio Operator) And Head Constable (Radio Mechanic). BSF Recruitment is through Online Application Only. These posts are NonGazetted & Non-Ministerial posts in Group ‘C’ on a temporary basis likely to be made permanent in Border Security Force. These posts have all India liability and selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India and even abroad. On appointment, the candidates shall be governed by the BSF Act and Rules. Applications from eligible candidates will be accepted through ONLlNE MODE only. No other mode for submission of application is allowed.
BSF Recruitment Vacancies
Head Constable (Radio Operator) Total 982 posts with reservations for various categories
Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) Total 330 posts with reservations for various categories
For complete posts with reservations, and allotment see the official advertisement Here.
How to Apply
BSF RECRUITMENT ONLlNE APPLICATION MODE WILL BE OPENED W.E.F. 20 AUG 2022 AT 11:00 PM AND WILL BE CLOSED ON 19 SEP 2022 AT 11:59 PM.
The direct official link for the Online Application
Examination Fee
Each male aspirant belonging to General (UR)/EWS and OBC categories for the post of HC(RO) & HC(RM) will have to pay examination fee of RS.100/- only for each Post through SBI Online Payment Gateway by using following modes: –
• Internet Banking (INB)
• Credit/Debit cards.
• UPI
• Wallet
No Examination fee is required to be paid by the candidates belonging to exempted categories/female candidates (i.e candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes, BSF Candidates, Ex-Servicemen and Compassionate Appointment). However, f 40/· plus taxes =Rs.47.2/- will be charged from every candidate as “Service Charge” by the CSC (Common Service Centre).
Pay Scale & Other Allowances
Head Constable (Radio Operator) Level-4 in the Pay Matrix
Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) Rs.25,500 – 81,100 (as per 7th CPC) and other Allowances
BSF Recruitment Dates
| Sl.No. | Description | Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | FIRST PHASE: Written Test (OMR Based) | ||
| 1 | Head Constable (Radio Operator) | 20 Nov 2022 (Sunday) from 0900 to 1100 Hrs (HC/RO) | |
| 2 | Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) | 20 Nov 2022 (Sunday) from 1400 to 1600 Hrs (HC/RM) | |
| B | PST, PET & Documentation | 16 Jan 2023 Onwards | All the candidates appearing in the Second stage must have to qualify the PST/PET and documentation for further appearing in the next stage. |
| Dictation Test and Paragraph Reading Test (For HC(RO) candidates only) | Candidates applying for the post of HC(RO) are required to qualify in the Dictation Test and Paragraph reading Test during this stage. | ||
| C | Third Phase | ||
| Detail Medical Examination / Review Medical Examination | 15 Feb 2023 Onwards | All Dates are tentative. DG BSF has the right to change or alter these dates at any stage of Recruitment. | |
| D | Final Result | ||
| Head Constable (Radio Operator) | The merit list will be prepared based on the Total marks obtained in the OMR Test (200) and Dictation Test (50) out of a Total of 250 marks (200+50 marks respectively). | ||
| Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) | The merit list will be prepared based on the Total Marks obtained in OMR Test out of 200 marks. |
BSF Recruitment Eligibility Conditions
| Sl.No. | Discipline | Discipline | Eligibility | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academic Qualifications | HC (RO) | Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board and two years Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Certificate in Radio and Television or, Electronics or, Computer Operator & Programming Assistant or, Data Preparation & Computer Software or, General Electronics or, Data Entry Operator from a recognized Institute OR Pass in Intermediate or 12th standard or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized Board or University or Institution as a regular student with aggregate 60% marks in PCM subjects. | Not below 18 years or over 25 years (closing date of receipt of Online application) for General Category. ii) Not below 18 years or over 28 years (closing date of receipt of Online application) for OBC Category. ii) Not below 18 years or over 30 years (closing date of receipt of Online application) for SC & ST Category. See the notification for detailed age relaxation for various categories. |
| HC (RM) | Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board and two years Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Certificate in Radio and Television or, General Electronics or, Computer Operator & Programming Assistant or, Data Preparation & Computer Software or, Electrician or, Fitter or, Info Technology & Electronics System maintenance or, Comn Equipment Maintenance or, Computer Hardware or, Network Technician or, Mechatronics or, Data Entry Operator from a recognized Institute. OR Pass in Intermediate or 1ih standard or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized Board or University or Institution as a regular student with aggregate 60% marks in PCM subjects. | |||
| 2 | Age Limit | Not below 18 years or over 25 years (closing date of receipt of Online application) for General Category. ii) Not below 18 years or over 28 years (closing date of receipt of Online application) for OBC Category. ii) Not below 18 years or over 30 years (closing date of receipt of Online application) for SC & ST Category. See the notification for detailed age relaxation for various categories. | ||
| 3 | Physical Standards | Male Candidates | Height: 168 Cms Chest: 80 Cms (85 Cms after expansion) Weight: Proportionate to Height and Age as per medical standards. | |
| Female Candidates | Height: 157 Cms Chest: Not Applicable Weight: Proportionate to Height and Age as per medical standards. |
BSF Recruitment Method of Selection (Tests)
| Sl.No. | Description | Details | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | FIRST PHASE: | Written Test (OMR Based) | |
| 1 | Head Constable (Radio Operator) | MCQ type Written examination – 02 hours duration – 100 questions of 200 marks | NEGATIVE MARKING: – For every multiple-choice question of 2 marks, 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer |
| 2 | Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) | MCQ type Written examination – 02 hours duration – 100 questions of 200 marks | NEGATIVE MARKING: – For every multiple-choice question of 2 marks, 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer |
| B | SECOND PHASE | The physical Efficiency Test (PET) is a qualifying test. A candidate must qualify in all the above PET events serially as mentioned. Candidates who qualify in the race will be allowed to appear for the long jump and so on. A candidate who fails, in any event, will be rejected at that stage only and will not be allowed to appear in the remaining events. The candidate who qualifies for the Physical Efficiency Test (s), Documentation and so on will only be allowed to appear in the Detailed Medical Examination (DME) as per merit. | |
| 1 | Preliminary Screening Test (PST) | Male Candidates | Height: 168 Cms Chest: 80 Cms (85 Cms after expansion) Weight: Proportionate to Height and Age as per medical standards. |
| 1 | Preliminary Screening Test (PST) | Female Candidates | Height: 157 Cms Chest: Not Applicable Weight: Proportionate to Height and Age as per medical standards. |
| 2 | Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | Male Candidates | (i) 1.6 Km Race to be completed in 6 1/2 Minutes (ii) Long Jump – 11 Feet in three Chances (iii) High Jump – 3 1/2 Feet in three chances. |
| 2 | Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | Female Candidates | (i) 800 Meters Race to be completed in 4 Minutes (ii) Long Jump – 09 Feet in three Chances (iii) High Jump – 03 Feet in three chances. |
| 3 | Dictation test & Paragraph reading test for HC/RO candidates only | In English writing of minimum 100 words – 50 Marks Paragraph Reading (To test proficiency in pronunciation and reading of the candidate) – Qualifying in nature | |
| 4 | Verification of original documents | ||
| C | THIRD PHASE | Detail Medical Examination / Review Medical Examination | All the Male and Female candidates, who qualified in the First and Second Phases as per the merit list have to appear for the Detailed Medical Examination. The validity of the medical examination will be one year This test will be conducted by BSF Medical Board Officers. |
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