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Communication Set-up
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Assistant Commandant
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Assistant Sub Inspector (Radio Mechanic)
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Head Constable (Radio Operator)
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HC
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Head Constable (Fitter)
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ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS
1. (CONSTABLE) : Revised scheme for recruitment of Constable (GD)
and procedure
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Constable is a major component of Border Security Force.
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Age
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Between 18 to 23 years (Cut off date for age will be 1st August every year)
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Educational Qualification
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Matriculation or 10th class pass.
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PHYSICAL STANDARDS:
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Particulars
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Height
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Chest
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Weight
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For Males
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170 Cms
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80-85 Cms
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For males and females: proportionate to height and age as per Medical Standards
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For Females
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157 Cms
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Relaxation : There will be relaxation in age for SC/ST/OBC, Ex Servicemen
and other categories of persons in accordance with the Government order on the subject
as follows : - - - Candidates falling in the categories of Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhs,
Dogras, Marathas and candidates to the states of Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh,
Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir and Leh &
Ladakh regions of J&K
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Schedule Cast and Other Backward Cast
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Particulars
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Height
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Chest
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Weight
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For Males
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165 Cms
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80-85 Cms
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For males and females: proportionate to height and age as per Medical Standards
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For Females
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155 Cms
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-do-
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Scheduled Tribes
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Particulars
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Height
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Chest
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Weight
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For Males
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162.5cms
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78-83cms
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For males and females: proportionate to height and age as per Medical Standards
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For Females
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150cms
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76-81cms
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Powers of relaxation:
The power to relax the eligibility criteria as mentioned in above will rest with
the Directors General of Central Police Forces
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MEDICAL STANDARDS:
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Eye Sight : The minimum distant vision should be 6/6 & 6/9 of both eyes without
correction i.e. without wearing of glasses.
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The candidates must not have knock knee, flat foot, varicose vein or squint in eyes
and they should possess high color vision. They must be in good mental and bodily
health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient
performance of the duties.
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ALLOTMENT OF VACANCIES:
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60 % of vacancies will be allotted amongst States/UT's on the basis of population
ratio.
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20% of vacancies in the Border Guarding Forcess (BGFs) (BSF,ITBP,SSB,Assam Rifles)
will be allotted to border districts, which fall within the responsibility of the
Force.
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In forces other than BGFs, 40% vacancies will be allotted to militancy affected
areas i.e. J&K, North Eastern States and naxsal affected areas. The district/areas
affected by militancy shall be notified by the Government from time to time.
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20% of vacancies in BGFs will be allotted to areas affected by militancy i.e J&K,
North Eastern States and naxal affected areas. The districts/areas affected by militancy
shall be notified by the Government from time to time. iv) In forces other than
BGFs, 40% vacancies will be allotted to militancy affected areas i.e. J&K, North
Eastern States and naxsal affected areas. The district/areas affected by militancy
shall be notified by the Government from time to time.
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For diversion of annual vacancies from one State to another State, and also for
diversion of vacancies of new raisings from one State to another in the same category
or from one category to another category, approval of MHA will be required.
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RESERVATION :
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There will be reservations for SC/ST/OBC, Ex-Servicemen and other categories of
personnel in accordance with the instructions issued by the Government from time
to time. The reserved vacancies will be calculated and recruitment made with reference
to the allocations made to the States/UTs under item III above. Quota for SC/ST
for various States/ UTs will be fixed having regard to the number of SC/ST population
in such States/ UTs. The unfilled reserved vacancies may also be filled through
special recruitments.
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2. SUB-INSPECTOR
One-third of the posts are filled up by direct recruitment and two-third by promotion.
The requisite criteria for direct recruitment of Sub-Inspector is as under:
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Age
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20 to 25 years
Relaxable : Relaxable for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Other Backward
Class in accordance with the instructions issued by the Govt. from time to time.
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Educational Qualification
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Degree of a recognized University or equivalent
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Physical Standards
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Height
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Chest
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Weight
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170 Cms
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80-85 Cms
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Proportionate to height
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Relaxable:
by 5 Cms.for candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, HP, Leh & Ladakh,
Kashmir valley, Gorkhas, Marathas, Sikkimies, Dogras & NE States
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77-82Cms for STs
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3. ASSISTANT COMMANDANT:
50% posts of Assistant Commandant are filled by Direct Recruitment (including 10%
from SSCO) & balance 50% by promotion from Inspector to AC. The criteria for Direct
Recruitment is as under:
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Age
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19 to 25 yrs
Relaxable:
in the case of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Other Backward Class candidates in
accordance with the instructions/orders of Govt from time to time.
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Educational Qualification
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Degree from a recognized University/Institution or equivalent, ,possession of NCC
B or C certificate, or outstanding achievements in sports or athletics will be an
added qualification.
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Physical Standards
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Male
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Female
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Height
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165 Cms.
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157 Cms.
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Chest
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81-86 Cms.
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N/A
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Weight
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50 Kgs.
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According to height
but not less than 46 Kgs.
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Eye sight with or without glasses:
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Distant Vision
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6/6 or 6/9
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Near Vision
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J-I
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Distant Vision
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6/12 or 6/9
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Near Vision
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J-II
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Color Vision:
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Must possess high color vision
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Must not have knock-knee, flat foot, or squint in eyes, must be in good mental &
bodily health & free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient
performance of the duties.
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Shall have to pass written test, Physical efficiency test & interview as prescribed
by the Govt.
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ASSISTANT COMMANDANT: (TECHNICAL)
With B.Sc.(Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics) and above education qualification with
the Electronics stream are deputed for appointment in the rank of Assistant Commandant
(Technical) form the executive posts, after they undergo Battalion Signal Officers
Course. These officers later on work in higher posts in Communication hierarchy
in BSF, apart from performing General duties in various ranks, since Communication
Officers are also part of General Cadre of Officers.
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ASSISTANT SUB INSPECTOR (RADIO MECHANIC):
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Age
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Between 18 to 25 years.
Relaxable:
Upper age limit shall be relaxable in respect of candidates from Scheduled Castes,
Scheduled Tribes communities and other categories of personnel in accordance with
instruction/orders issued by the Central Government from time to time.
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Educational Qualification
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Matric with 3 year Diploma in Radio and TV technology / Electronics / Tele-Communications
/ Computer / Electrical / Mechanical / Engineering / Domestic appliance from an
Institution recognized by State/Central Government or 10+2 or Intermediate or equivalent
with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, having 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry
and Mathematics from a recognized Board.
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Physical Standards
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Height
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Chest-Un expanded
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Expended
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Weight
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General Category
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170 Cms
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81 Cms
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86 Cms
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Proportionate to height
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Tribals/Adivasis having height 162.5 Cms
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shall be 162.5 Cms.
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77 Cms
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82 Cms
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Relaxable:
by 5 Cms for the candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal
Pradesh, Leh, Ladakh, Kashmir Valley, Gorkhas, Marathas, Sikkimies and North Eastern
States, Height for Tribals/ Adivasis including Mizo and Nagas shall be 162.5 Cms
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Medical Standards
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Vision:
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Eye sight near vision better eye J-I, J-II, 6/6 and 6/9 high grade. Must pass high-grade
colour vision test.
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Other:
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Must not have knock-knee, flat foot, or squint in eyes, must be in good mental &
bodily health & free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient
performance of the duties.
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HEAD CONSTABLE (OPERATOR)
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Age
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Between 18 to 23 years.
Relaxable:
Upper age limit shall be relaxable in respect of candidates from Scheduled Castes,
Scheduled Tribes communities and other categories of personnel in accordance with
instruction/orders issued by the Central Government from time to time.
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Educational Qualification
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Matric or equivalent plus two years ITI certificate in Radio and TV/ Electronics
or Intermediate or 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from
a recognized Board of Education.
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Physical Standards
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Height
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Chest-Un expanded
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Expended
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Weight
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General Category
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170 Cms
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80 Cms
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85 Cms
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Proportionate to height
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For those having height 165 Cms.
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shall be 165 Cms.
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78 Cms
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83 Cms
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Tribals/Adivasis having height 162.5 Cms.
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shall be 162.5 Cms.
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76 Cms
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81 Cms
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Relaxable:
by 5 Cms for the candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal
Pradesh, Leh, Ladakh, Kashmir Valley, Gorkhas, Marathas, Sikkimies and North Eastern
States, Height for Tribals/ Adivasis including Mizo and Nagas shall be 162.5 Cms.
167.5 Cms in respect of candidates belonging to the states of Maharashtra, Andhra
Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala
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Medical Standards
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Vision:
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Minimum distant vision should be 6/6 and 6/9 of both eyes without correction (i.e.
without wearing glasses.). Must pass high-grade colour vision test.
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Other:
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Must not have knock-knee, flat foot, or squint in eyes, must not be having any defect/deformity
likely to interfere with the efficient performance of the duties.
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HEAD CONSTABLE (FITTER)
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Age
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Between 18 to 23 years.
Relaxable:
Upper age limit shall be relaxable in respect of candidates from Scheduled Castes,
Scheduled Tribes communities and other categories of personnel in accordance with
instruction/ orders issued by the Central Government from time to time.
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Educational Qualification
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Matric or equivalent plus two years ITI certificate in engine/fitter/Diesel Mechanic/Automobile/Motor
Mechanic from an Institution recognized by State/Central Government or equivalent
or 10+2 or Intermediate or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
from a recognized Board of Education.
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Physical Standards
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Height
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Chest-Un expanded
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Expended
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Weight
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General Category
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170 Cms
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80 Cms
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85 Cms
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Proportionate to height
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For those having height 165Cms.
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shall be 165 Cms.
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78 Cms
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83 Cms
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Tribals/Adivasis having height 162.5 Cms.
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shall be 162.5 Cms.
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76 Cms
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81 Cms
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Relaxable:
by 5 Cms for the candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal
Pradesh, Leh, Ladakh, Kashmir Valley, Gorkhas, Marathas, Sikkimies and North Eastern
States, Height for Tribals/ Adivasis including Mizo and Nagas shall be 162.5 Cms.
167.5 Cms in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
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Medical Standards
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Vision:
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Minimum distant vision should be 6/6 and 6/9 of both eyes without correction (i.e.
without wearing glasses.). Must pass high-grade colour vision test.
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Other:
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Must not have knock-knee, flat foot, or squint in eyes, must not be having any defect/deformity
likely to interfere with the efficient performance of the duties.
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Training institution for Communication
The BSF is having two Training Institutions for the training of Comn personnel:-
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Signal Training School Delhi :
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This institution is meant for the training of Radio Mechanics and Cipher personnel.
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Signal Training School Bangalore:
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All operator-stream courses are run by this Institute to train communication personnel
operating various Communication systems in the Force.
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Pay Scale
The pay scales of different ranks in the Force are as under:-
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S/No
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Rank
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Pay Band
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Grade Pay
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Pay
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Total Pay
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Director General
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Apex Scale
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₹ 80000(Fixed)
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₹ 80000/-
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2.
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Spl Director General
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PB - 4 (37400-67000)
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₹ 12000
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₹ 47100/-
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₹ 59100/-
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Addl Director General
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PB - 4 (37400-67000)
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₹ 12000
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₹ 47100/-
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₹ 59100/-
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Inspector General
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PB - 4 (37400-67000)
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₹ 10000
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₹ 43000/-
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₹ 53000/-
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Deputy Inspector General
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PB - 4 (37400-67000)
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₹ 8900
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₹ 40200/-
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₹ 49100/-
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6.
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Commandant
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PB - 4 (37400-67000)
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₹ 8700
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₹ 37400/-
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₹ 46100/-
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Second-in-Command
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PB - 3 (15600-39100)
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₹ 7600
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₹ 21900/-
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₹ 29500/-
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8.
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Deputy Commandant
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PB - 3 (15600-39100)
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₹ 6600
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₹ 18750/-
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₹ 25350/-
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9.
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Assistant Commandant
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PB - 3 (15600-39100)
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₹ 5400
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₹ 15600/-
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₹ 21000/-
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10.
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Subedar Major
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PB - 2 ( 9300-34800 )
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₹ 4800
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₹ 12540/-
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₹ 17340/-
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11.
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Inspector
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PB - 2 ( 9300-34800 )
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₹ 4600
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₹ 12540/-
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₹ 17140/-
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Sub-Inspector
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PB - 2 ( 9300-34800 )
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₹ 4200
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₹ 9300/-
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₹ 13500/-
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Asstt Sub Inspector
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PB - 1 ( 5200-20200 )
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₹ 2800
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₹ 8560/-
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₹ 11360/-
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Head Constable
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PB - 1 ( 5200-20200 )
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₹ 2400
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₹ 7510/-
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₹ 9910/-
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Constable
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PB - 1 ( 5200-20200 )
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₹ 2000
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₹ 6460/-
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₹ 8460/-
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Constable ( Tradesmen )
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PB IS ( 5200-20200 )
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₹2000
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₹ 6460/-
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₹ 8460/-
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Promotion Avenues (Gazetted Officer)
Inspector to Assistant Commandant
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Inspector with 5 years regular service in the grade, having medical category SHAPE-I
with educational qualification as matric & having undergone Basic Trg, PL Weapon
course and Coy Comdr. Course are considered for promotion. 2 Years service in a
service coy for all Inspectors/Sub (GD) or 2 years service in a duty Bn for Sub
(Comn) is pre-requisite.
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Assistant Commandant to Deputy Commandant
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Asstt Comdts of BSF with 06 years regular service in the grade,Medical category
SHAPE-I and having qualified carrier courses like (i) Commando & Weapon training
(ii) YOC by AC(DE), Re-orientation course by promoters and having two years command
experience as Coy Comdr in a service coy is considered for promotion.
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Deputy Commandant to 2nd in-Command
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Dy Comdt of BSF with 05 years regular service in the grade, possessing 02 years
service as Dy Commandant in a Duty BN & having Medical category SHAPE-I are considered
for promotion to 2IC. Must have qualified one of the following courses. BSW/MMG/MOR/FE
and qualified CC Course.
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2nd-in-Command to Commandant
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Second-in-Command with 04 years, regular service as 2IC with 02 years service as
2IC in Duty Bn and medical category SHAPE-I is considered for promotion to the rank
of Commandant. Should have qualified Senior Command Course.
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Commandant to Additional DIG
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Comdt of BSF with 03 years regular service as Comdt with total 18 years group A
service & possessing 02 years command as Commandant in a Duty Bn & having medical
category SHAPE-I is considered for promotion to the rank of ADDL DIG. Should also
have undergone Higher Command Course
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Additional DIG to DIG
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Additional DIG of BSF with 02 years regular service in the grade, with 20 years
group A service and having medical category SHAPE-I is considered for promotion
to the rank of DIG. Should have undergone Courses/Trg as prescribed by DG BSF from
time to time.
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DIG to IG
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DIG of BSF with 04 years service as DIG and having 24 years group A service with
medical category SHAPE-I is considered for promotion to the Rank of IG. Should have
undergone Courses/Trg as prescribed by DG BSF from time to time.
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Promotion Avenues (NON-Gazetted Officer)
The rank structure of non-gazetted cadre of BSF is as under:-
- Constable
- Head Constable
- Sub Inspector
- Subedar
The promotion of the members of the Force shall be based on merit and suitability
in all respects, with due regards to seniority and should be medical category AYE
. Every member of the force shall, before any promotion be required to pass pre-promotion
course. These promotion examinations which are of a qualifying nature permit a constable
to be promoted to the next higher rank of Head Constable upon being first brought
on list A. Similarly promotion from the rank of Head Constable to Sub Inspector
would require such a person to the first brought on the promotion qualifying list
B. In the case of promotion from the rank of sub Inspector to Subedar, the same
is dependent on a Sub Inspector qualifying list C.
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The candidate appearing in list A, B & C test (i.e. DPC tests) must fulfill the
following eligibility conditions:-
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Promotion Test
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Minimum Service Required
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Minimum Educational Standard
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Constable to Head Constable (List A)
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8 years as Constable of which 5 years service in a service coy of duty Bn with Medical
Cat Shape-I.
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- Matric/10th class pass or equivalent.
- Basic Trg & MR-II.
- SLC, JSLC, GLC or pre promotion course prescribed for technical posts.
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Head Const to Sub Inspector
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5 years service as HC together with 18 years of service with Med Cat SHAPE-I & 2
years service in Service Coy.
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- Matric/10th class pass or equivalent.
- Basic Course, MR-I.
- Pre-promotion Course prescribed for the post.
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Sub Inspector to Subedar
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3 years service as Sub Inspector, Med Cat SHAPE-I and 2 years command of a Platoon
in a Service Coy.
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- Matric/10th class pass or equivalent.
- Basic Trg prescribed at entry level.
- MR-I.
- JLC.
- PW or W&T Course.
- PC (Tac).
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