🇮🇳 BSF Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2025 – 3,588 Vacancies
The Border Security Force (BSF) has announced 3,588 vacancies for the post of Constable Tradesman across various trades.
Applications are being accepted online via the BSF recruitment portal.
Relevant News on BSF Tradesmen Recruitment
The Times of India
BSF Constable Tradesmen Recruitment 2025: Notification for 3588 vacancies released at bsf.gov.in; check eligibility, and selection process
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Key Dates
Notification release: 22–23 July 2025
Online registration starts: 26 July 2025
Last date to apply: Multiple sources vary slightly
24 August 2025 at 11:59 PM
25 August 2025 (per some media articles)
To avoid confusion, apply by 24 August 2025 before midnight to ensure eligibility.
Vacancy & Salary
Total Vacancies: 3,588
Male: 3,406
Female: 182
Pay Scale: Pay Band Level 3 ₹21,700–₹69,100 plus DA and allowances
Eligibility Criteria
Age
18–25 years as of the closing date
e.g., 24 August 2025
Age relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PWD per government norms
Education & Trade Qualification
For technical trades Carpenter, Electrician, Plumber, Painter, Pump Operator, Upholsterer:
10th pass (matric), plus either:
2‑year ITI in the relevant or similar trade; or
1‑year ITI/vocational certificate + 1 year experience
For semi-skilled trades (Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Sweeper, Khoji/Syce):
10th pass and proficiency in the trade. A trade test will be conducted
Physical Standards
Male: Height 165 cm (Gen/OBC/SC), 160 cm (ST); Chest 75–80 cm (unexpanded–expanded)
Female: Height 155 cm (Gen/OBC/SC), 148 cm (ST)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
Males: 5 km in 24 min
Females: 1.6 km in 8½ min
Selection Process
Physical Standards Test (PST)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Trade Test (for applicable trades)
Written Exam (OMR-based, 100 marks)
Document Verification
Medical Fitness Test
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
SC/ST/Female/PWD: Nil
Payment to be made online via net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI before the deadline
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How to Apply Online
From 26 July 2025,
visit the official portal: rectt.bsf.gov.in
Register with basic details.
Complete the online form: personal, educational, trade, and category info.
Upload scanned photo, signature, educational certificates, ITI/trade certificate, and category/PWD certificates if applicable.
Pay the fee (if required).
Review and submit, then download and print the confirmation for future reference.
Full instructions will be detailed in the official PDF—refer to it after 26 July.
Summary at a Glance
Posts: Constable Tradesman (3,588 across various trades)
Apply Online: 26 July – 24 August 2025
midnight
Age: 18–25 yrs (relaxation per norms)
Qualification: 10th + ITI (technical trades) / 10th + trade proficiency (others)
Physical: Height, race standards apply
Fee: ₹100 (others exempted)
Selection: PST → PET → Trade (if needed) → Written → Documents → Medical
Pay: ₹21,700–₹69,100 + allowances