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- By Naveen Singh, Recruitment Researcher · Updated 19 Oct 2026 · Editorial policy
Total Vacancies: 3,588 Posts
- Short Notice: Released in July 2025, the BSF invites online applications for 3,588 Constable Tradesman posts (3,406 for males, 182 for females). Candidates must apply for vacancies in their domicile state and qualify in physical, trade, and written tests. Check detailed eligibility, exam pattern, and application process below.
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Important Dates for BSF Constable Tradesman 2025
Age Limit (As on 25-08-2025)
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per government norms
- Other categories: As per BSF rules
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Qualification & Requirements for BSF Constable Tradesman 2025
- Below are the eligibility criteria and requirements for BSF Constable Tradesman posts in the 2025 recruitment.
Selection Process – BSF Constable Tradesman 2025
- The BSF Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2025 selection process includes multiple stages to assess candidates’ physical fitness, trade skills, and knowledge. The stages are as follows:
Selection Notes
- 📏 Candidates must meet physical standards during PST to proceed.
- 🏃 PET is qualifying in nature; no marks are awarded.
- 🔨 Trade test is mandatory for trade-specific posts and is qualifying.
- 📝 Written exam carries 100 marks; merit list based on performance.
- 📑 Document verification ensures eligibility; false documents lead to disqualification.
- 🏥 Medical examination is the final stage before appointment.
BSF Constable Tradesman 2025 Selection Stages
BSF Constable Tradesman Vacancy Breakup 2025
- Below is the vacancy distribution for BSF Constable Tradesman 2025 across various trades and categories. Detailed state-wise and category-wise breakdowns are available in the official notification.
- Note: Vacancies are provisional and subject to change. Candidates must check the official notification for state-wise and category-wise details.
BSF Constable Tradesman Salary 2025
How to Apply for BSF Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2025
- Visit the official BSF recruitment portal: rectt.bsf.gov.in.
- Navigate to “Current Recruitment Openings” and select “Constable (Tradesmen) Advertisement Number CT_trade_07/2025.”
- Register as a new user to obtain a User ID and Password.
- Log in and fill out the application form with personal, educational, and domicile details.
- Upload scanned passport-size photo, signature, and required documents.
- Pay the application fee (Rs. 150 for General/OBC/EWS; exempted for SC/ST/Female) via online mode or Common Service Centers.
- Review and submit the form, then download the confirmation page for future reference.
- Note: Apply only for vacancies in your domicile state. Ensure all details are accurate, as no changes are allowed after submission. Contact the BSF helpdesk for technical issues.
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Important Instructions for BSF Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2025
- These instructions are for candidates applying for the BSF Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2025 (3,588 vacancies across trades like Cook, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Sweeper, Water Carrier, and Waiter). Read them carefully before filling the BSF Application Form 2025 at rectt.bsf.gov.in to ensure compliance with the official notification.
- 🔔 The Border Security Force (BSF) reserves the right to reject or cancel candidature at any stage without prior notice. All decisions of BSF/Ministry of Home Affairs will be final and binding.
- 📋 The selection process includes Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Trade Test, Written Examination, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Final selection is based on written exam performance, subject to clearing all prior stages.
- 🚫 Furnishing false information or submitting incomplete application forms will lead to rejection or termination at any point, including after appointment.
- 📅 The age limit is 18–25 years as of 25 August 2025. Relaxations: SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), Ex-Servicemen (as per government norms), and other categories (as per BSF rules).
- 📝 Only one application per candidate is allowed, specific to vacancies in their domicile state. Multiple submissions will result in cancellation of all applications.
- 💳 General/OBC/EWS candidates must pay an application fee of ₹100/- + ₹50/- examination fee (Total: ₹150/-). SC/ST/Female candidates are exempted from payment. Fees can be paid via Net Banking, UPI, Debit/Credit Card, or authorized Common Service Centers by 25 August 2025.
- 🖼️ Upload a recent passport-size color photograph and signature in the prescribed format during BSF Apply Online. Unclear or invalid uploads may lead to application rejection.
- 📂 During document verification, candidates must produce original documents: Matriculation certificate, domicile certificate, caste/EWS certificate (if applicable), age proof, photo ID (e.g., Aadhaar), Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate (if applicable), and trade-related certificates (e.g., NSQF Level-I for Cook, ITI for specific trades).
- 📧 Provide a valid and active email ID and mobile number during registration. All communications, including E-Admit Card, exam dates, and result announcements, will be shared via email/SMS or at rectt.bsf.gov.in.
- ✏️ There is no correction window after submission. Double-check all entries (personal details, trade choice, domicile state) before submitting the BSF Application Form 2025.
- 📞 For application issues, contact the BSF helpdesk through the official portal or regional recruitment offices. Details are available at rectt.bsf.gov.in.
- 📵 Use of electronic devices is strictly prohibited at examination and test centers. Follow PST/PET and exam center instructions strictly to avoid disqualification.
- 🧾 Caste and EWS certificates must be in the prescribed Government of India format, valid for FY 2025-26. OBC candidates must ensure their Non-Creamy Layer status is valid as of the cutoff date (25-08-2025).
- 🏠 Candidates must apply for vacancies in their domicile state and provide a valid domicile certificate during document verification. Knowledge of the trade-specific skills (e.g., cooking, tailoring) is mandatory for the trade test.
- 🌐 Candidates will be allocated test centers for PST, PET, and written exams based on their domicile state. Exact centers and schedules will be communicated via email or the BSF recruitment portal.
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