Last Updated: July 24, 2025 10:58 am
The Border Security Force (BSF) has opened applications for its 2025 Constable Tradesmen recruitment, offering a total of 3,588 jobs for both men (3,406 posts) and women (182 posts) across various trades like Cook, Sweeper, Water Carrier, and Barber. Interested Indian citizens between the ages of 18 and 25 who have completed their 10th grade and hold a relevant ITI certificate can apply online from July 26 to August 24, 2025. The selection process is thorough, involving physical standards and efficiency tests, a practical trade test, a written exam, and a final medical evaluation. If selected, you can expect a monthly salary between ₹21,700 and ₹69,100, making this a fantastic opportunity for a stable career in the BSF.
BSF Constable Tradesmen Recruitment 2025
Notification Release 22 July 2025 Application Start Date 26 July 2025 Last Date for Registration 24 August 2025 (till 11:59 PM) Last Date for Fee Payment 24 August 2025 Admit Card Release Date Before Exam (to be announced) Exam Date To be notified soon
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS ₹100/- SC / ST / PH / Female ₹0/- Payment Mode Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
Age Limit Details
Minimum Age 18 years (as on 24 August 2025) Maximum Age 25 years Age Relaxation OBC – 3 years
BSF Constable Tradesmen Recruitment 2025
Total Posts 3,588 Post Name Constable Tradesman (Male & Female, various trades) Advt. No. CT_trade_07/2025
BSF Constable Tradesmen Recruitment 2025
Education 10th Pass + ITI in Relevant Trade Nationality Indian Citizens Physical Standards As per BSF norms (see notification) Gender Both Male & Female eligible
Category Wise Vacancy Details
Category Male Female Total UR 1,325 76 1,401 EWS 318 14 332 OBC 932 50 982 SC 548 29 577 ST 283 13 296 Total 3,406 182 3,588
Male Trade-Wise Vacancies Details
Trade UR EWS OBC SC ST Total Constable (Cobbler) 24 5 19 10 7 65 Constable (Tailor) 7 1 5 4 1 18 Constable (Carpenter) 16 3 10 6 3 38 Constable (Plumber) 5 0 3 1 1 10 Constable (Painter) 2 0 2 1 0 5 Constable (Electrician) 2 0 1 1 0 4 Constable (Cook) 566 140 400 236 120 1,462 Constable (Water Carrier) 262 64 191 116 66 699 Constable (Washer Man) 123 30 87 53 27 320 Constable (Barber) 44 10 33 19 9 115 Constable (Sweeper) 265 64 176 99 48 652 Constable (Waiter) 5 1 4 2 1 13 Constable (Pump Oprt) 1 0 0 0 0 1 Constable (Upholster) 1 0 0 0 0 1 Constable (Khoji) 2 0 1 0 0 3 Total 1,325 318 932 548 283 3,406
Female Trade-Wise Vacancies Details
Trade UR EWS OBC SC ST Total Constable (Cobbler) 2 0 0 0 0 2 Constable (Carpenter) 1 0 0 0 0 1 Constable (Tailor) 1 0 0 0 0 1 Constable (Cook) 33 7 23 13 6 82 Constable (Water Carrier) 15 3 11 6 3 38 Constable (Washer Man) 7 1 5 3 1 17 Constable (Barber) 3 0 2 1 0 6 Constable (Sweeper) 14 3 9 6 3 35 Total 76 14 50 29 13 182
Important Documents Required
Passport size photograph Passport-size photograph Signature Scanned, as per guidelines Educational certificates 10th & ITI mark sheets & certificates Category certificate (if applicable) SC/ST/OBC/EWS Certificate Domicile certificate (if applicable) For state preference Identity proof Aadhaar/ Voter ID/ Passport Medical certificate Recently, colored
BSF Constable Tradesmen Recruitment 2025
General Awareness/Knowledge Current events, history, geography, constitution, sports, culture, etc. Reasoning Ability Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, series, coding-decoding, etc. Numerical Ability Simplification, arithmetic, number systems, percentages, ratio, averages Trade-Related Questions Questions based on specific trade knowledge Elementary Mathematics Simplification, arithmetic, number systems, percentages, ratios, averages
Exam Pattern
Mode of Exam Not specified (refer to notification) Type of Questions Objective Multiple Choice Duration 2 Hours Total Marks 100 Negative Marking Not specified (refer notification) Qualifying Marks As per category/BSF norms Sections General Awareness/Reasoning/Math/Trade Skills
Selection Process
1. Physical Standards Test (PST) Objective test as per the syllabus 2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Race: 5 km in 24 min (Male), 1.6 km in 8.30 min (Female) 3. Trade Test Practical skills related to the trade Measurement of height, chest, etc., as per norms An objective test as per the syllabus 5. Document Verification Verification of submitted documents 6. Medical Examination Medical fitness as per BSF standards
BSF Constable Tradesmen Recruitment 2025
Basic Pay ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 (Pay Level-3) Grade Pay ₹2,000 (plus applicable allowances) Other Benefits DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, etc.
How to Apply
1 Visit official BSF website: rectt.bsf.gov.in 2 Click on “Recruitment Openings” and select “Constable Tradesman” 3 Register using valid email ID & mobile number 4 Fill application form with all required personal & educational details 5 Upload scanned photograph, signature, and documents as required 6 Pay application fee online using debit/credit card/net banking/UPI 7 Review details, submit application, and download/print confirmation
Important Links
Interested Candidates Must Read The Full Notification Before Applying Online.
