Recruitment Overview
Organization: Border Security Force (BSF) – under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India.
Post: Constable (General Duty) – Sports Quota (Group C)
Total Vacancies: 549 posts (Male & Female)
Vacancy Details
Total: 549 posts
Male: ~277
Female: ~272
(Exact male/female distribution varies by source but roughly equal)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Matriculation (10th pass) or equivalent from a recognized board.
Sports Qualification:
Must be a meritorious sportsperson with achievements in recognized sports events (specific criteria are detailed in the official notification).
Age Limit:
Minimum: 18 years
Maximum: 23 years (age as on specified cut-off, often 01 Aug 2025)
Age Relaxation:
OBC (NCL): +3 years
SC/ST: +5 years
(confirm exact relaxations in the official notification)
Pay & Benefits
Pay Level: Pay Matrix Level-3 (7th CPC)
Salary Range: approx. ₹21,700 – ₹69,100/- per month plus dearness allowance (DA), HRA, TA, medical and other benefits per BSF rules.
Important Dates
Notification Release: December 2025 (around 19–22 Dec)
Online Application Start: 27 Dec 2025
Last Date to Apply: 15 Jan 2026 (11:59 PM)
Admit Card / PST / DME: To be announced later on the official portal.
Selection Process
Selection generally involves the following stages:
Application Screening & Verification of Sports Credentials
Documentation Verification
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
Final Merit List / Selection
(Procedure may vary — check official notification for exact steps.)
How to Apply
Visit BSF official recruitment portal: https://rectt.bsf.gov.in
Register with valid email/mobile details.
Fill the online application form with personal, educational & sports achievement details.
Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates).
Pay the application fee (if applicable).
Submit the form and print/save the confirmation.
Application Fee (typical — confirm in notification)
General / OBC (Male): ~₹159 (approx)
SC / ST / Female: Often exempted
(Exact fees and payment modes to be confirmed from official notification.)
Important Note
This specific 549-post Constable (GD) drive is under Sports Quota, targeting meritorious sportspersons, not the general Constable (GD) recruitment. Be sure to check the official BSF notification PDF for sports categories, event levels accepted, certificate timelines, and other eligibility criteria before applying.