BSF Recruitment 2026: 1167 Sub Inspector (GD) Posts – Apply Online @ bsf.mha.gov.in

Notice information

• Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Educational Qualification: A Degree from a recognized university or its equivalent.
• Service Condition: Only serving personnel of CAPFs (BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB) i.e., Constables (GD), Constables (Tradesmen), Head Constables (GD), ASIs (GD) are eligible.
• Experience: Minimum four years regular service including basic training.
• Performance: Minimum 'Good' APAR grading for the last 5 years (or 4 years if only 4 years of service exists) and unblemished clean record.
• Medical: Candidates must be in Medical Category SHAPE-I. Low Medical Category candidates cannot apply.
• Physical Standards: Male (General): Height 170 cm, Chest 80/85 cm. Female (General): Height 157 cm.
• Chance Limit: Candidates have a maximum of 03 chances to appear in this LDCE Exam.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Stage-I: Written Examination (Computer Based Test - CBT Mode).
• Stage-II: Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and Medical Examination.

Written Exam Pattern

• Total Marks: 200 | Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.
• Subjects: General Intelligence & Reasoning (50), Comprehension & Communication (50), Numerical Ability (50), General Awareness & Professional Knowledge (50).
• Qualifying Marks: 45% in each part and 50% in aggregate (5% relaxation for SC/ST).
• Note: No TA/DA will be paid for attending the LDCE. The period will be treated as leave.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Service cum eligibility certificate (Annexure-III)
• Undertaking (Annexure-IV)
• NOC from competent authority (Annexure-V)
• Recent photograph (less than 3 months old, without cap/spectacles)
• Signature and thumb impression
• Originals of Age proof, Education, Caste, and Medical Fitness certificates at DV

What is the application fee?

• Details regarding the application fee are provided in the official notification. Exempted candidates need not pay.

What is the selection process?

• Selection involves a Stage-I Written Examination (CBT), followed by Stage-II Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and Medical Examination.

What is the salary for Sub Inspector (GD)?

• The pay is Pay Matrix Level-6, ranging from Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 plus admissible allowances.