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RECRUITMENTPOLICY:
TherecruitmentintheForceisbeingmadeinthefollowingranks:
GeneralDutyCadre
Constable
SubInspector
CommunicationSetup
AssistantCommandant
AssistantSubInspector(RadioMechanic)
HeadConstable(RadioOperator)
HC
HeadConstable(Fitter)
ELIGIBILITYCONDITIONS
1.(CONSTABLE):RevisedschemeforrecruitmentofConstable(GD)andprocedure
ConstableisamajorcomponentofBorderSecurityForce.
Age
Between18to23years(Cutoffdateforagewillbe1stAugusteveryyear)
EducationalQualification
Matriculationor10thclasspass.
PHYSICALSTANDARDS:
Particulars
Height
Chest
Weight
ForMales
170Cms
8085
Cms
Formalesandfemales:proportionatetoheightandageasperMedical
Standards
For
Females
157Cms
do
Relaxation:TherewillberelaxationinageforSC/ST/OBC,ExServicemenandothercategoriesofpersonsinaccordance
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with the Government order on the subject as follows : Candidates falling in the categories of Garhwalis, Kumaonis,
Gorkhs,Dogras,MarathasandcandidatestothestatesofSikkim,Nagaland,ArunachalPradesh,Manipur,Tripura,Mizoram,
Meghalaya,Assam,HimachalPradesh,KashmirandLeh&LadakhregionsofJ&K
ScheduleCastandOtherBackwardCast
Particulars
Height
Chest
Weight
ForMales
165Cms
8085
Cms
Formalesandfemales:proportionatetoheightandageasperMedical
Standards
For
Females
155Cms
do
ScheduledTribes
Particulars
Height
Chest
Weight
ForMales
162.5cms
7883cms
Formalesandfemales:proportionatetoheightandageasperMedicalStandards
ForFemales
150cms
7681cms
do
Powersofrelaxation:
ThepowertorelaxtheeligibilitycriteriaasmentionedinabovewillrestwiththeDirectorsGeneralofCentralPoliceForces
MEDICALSTANDARDS:
EyeSight:Theminimumdistantvisionshouldbe6/6&6/9ofbotheyeswithoutcorrectioni.e.withoutwearingofglasses.
The candidates must not have knock knee, flat foot, varicose vein or squint in eyes and they should possess high color
vision.Theymustbeingoodmentalandbodilyhealthandfreefromanyphysicaldefectlikelytointerferewiththeefficient
performanceoftheduties.
ALLOTMENTOFVACANCIES:
60%ofvacancieswillbeallottedamongstStates/UT'sonthebasisofpopulationratio.
20%ofvacanciesintheBorderGuardingForcess(BGFs)(BSF,ITBP,SSB,AssamRifles)willbeallottedtoborderdistricts,
whichfallwithintheresponsibilityoftheForce.
In forces other than BGFs, 40% vacancies will be allotted to militancy affected areas i.e. J&K, North Eastern States and
naxsalaffectedareas.Thedistrict/areasaffectedbymilitancyshallbenotifiedbytheGovernmentfromtimetotime.
20%ofvacanciesinBGFswillbeallottedtoareasaffectedbymilitancyi.eJ&K,NorthEasternStatesandnaxalaffected
areas.Thedistricts/areasaffectedbymilitancyshallbenotifiedbytheGovernmentfromtimetotime.iv)Inforcesotherthan
BGFs,40%vacancieswillbeallottedtomilitancyaffectedareasi.e.J&K,NorthEasternStatesandnaxsalaffectedareas.
Thedistrict/areasaffectedbymilitancyshallbenotifiedbytheGovernmentfromtimetotime.
FordiversionofannualvacanciesfromoneStatetoanotherState,andalsofordiversionofvacanciesofnewraisingsfrom
oneStatetoanotherinthesamecategoryorfromonecategorytoanothercategory,approvalofMHAwillberequired.
RESERVATION:
TherewillbereservationsforSC/ST/OBC,ExServicemenandothercategoriesofpersonnelinaccordancewiththe
instructionsissuedbytheGovernmentfromtimetotime.Thereservedvacancieswillbecalculatedandrecruitmentmade
withreferencetotheallocationsmadetotheStates/UTsunderitemIIIabove.QuotaforSC/STforvariousStates/UTswillbe
fixedhavingregardtothenumberofSC/STpopulationinsuchStates/UTs.Theunfilledreservedvacanciesmayalsobe
filledthroughspecialrecruitments.
2.SUBINSPECTOR
Onethirdofthepostsarefilledupbydirectrecruitmentandtwothirdbypromotion.Therequisitecriteriafordirectrecruitmentof
SubInspectorisasunder:
Age
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20to25years
Relaxable:RelaxableforScheduledCaste/ScheduledTribe/OtherBackwardClassinaccordancewiththeinstructionsissuedbytheGovt.fromtimetotime.
EducationalQualification
DegreeofarecognizedUniversityorequivalent
PhysicalStandards
Height
Chest
Weight
170Cms
8085Cms
Proportionate
toheight
7782Cmsfor
STs
do
3.ASSISTANTCOMMANDANT:
50%postsofAssistantCommandantarefilledbyDirectRecruitment(including10%fromSSCO)&balance50%bypromotion
fromInspectortoAC.ThecriteriaforDirectRecruitmentisasunder:
Age
19to25yrs
Relaxable:inthecaseofScheduledCaste/ScheduledTribe/OtherBackwardClasscandidatesinaccordancewiththeinstructions/ordersofGovtfromtimetotime.
EducationalQualification
DegreefromarecognizedUniversity/Institutionorequivalent,,possessionofNCCBorCcertificate,oroutstandingachievementsinsportsorathleticswillbeanadded
qualification.
PhysicalStandards
Male
Female
Height
165Cms.
157Cms.
Chest
8186Cms.
N/A
Weight
50Kgs.
Accordingtoheight
butnotlessthan46Kgs.
Eyesightwithorwithoutglasses:
ColorVision:
DistantVision
DistantVision
6/6or6/9
6/12or6/9
NearVision
NearVision
JI
JII
Mustpossesshighcolorvision
Mustnothaveknockknee,flatfoot,orsquintineyes,mustbeingoodmental&bodilyhealth&freefromanyphysicaldefect
likelytointerferewiththeefficientperformanceoftheduties.
Shallhavetopasswrittentest,Physicalefficiencytest&interviewasprescribedbytheGovt.
ASSISTANTCOMMANDANT:(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
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OfficersCourse.TheseofficerslateronworkinhigherpostsinCommunicationhierarchyinBSF,apartfromperformingGeneral
dutiesinvariousranks,sinceCommunicationOfficersarealsopartofGeneralCadreofOfficers.
ASSISTANTSUBINSPECTOR(RADIOMECHANIC):
Age
Between18to25years.
Relaxable:UpperagelimitshallberelaxableinrespectofcandidatesfromScheduledCastes,ScheduledTribescommunitiesandothercategoriesofpersonnelin
accordancewithinstruction/ordersissuedbytheCentralGovernmentfromtimetotime.
EducationalQualification
Matricwith3yearDiplomainRadioandTVtechnology/Electronics/TeleCommunications/Computer/Electrical/Mechanical/Engineering/Domesticappliance
fromanInstitutionrecognizedbyState/CentralGovernmentor10+2orIntermediateorequivalentwith Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, having 50% marks in
Physics,ChemistryandMathematicsfromarecognizedBoard.
PhysicalStandards
Height
ChestUnexpanded
Expended
Weight
GeneralCategory
170Cms
81Cms
86Cms
Proportionateto
height
Tribals/Adivasishavingheight162.5
Cms
shallbe162.5
Cms.
77Cms
82Cms
do
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
Nagasshallbe162.5Cms
MedicalStandards
Vision:
EyesightnearvisionbettereyeJI,JII,6/6and6/9highgrade.Mustpasshighgradecolourvisiontest.
Other:
Mustnothaveknockknee,flatfoot,orsquintineyes,mustbeingoodmental&bodilyhealth&freefromanyphysicaldefect
likelytointerferewiththeefficientperformanceoftheduties.
HEADCONSTABLE(OPERATOR)
Age
Between18to23years.
Relaxable:UpperagelimitshallberelaxableinrespectofcandidatesfromScheduledCastes,ScheduledTribescommunitiesandothercategoriesofpersonnelin
accordancewithinstruction/ordersissuedbytheCentralGovernmentfromtimetotime.
EducationalQualification
MatricorequivalentplustwoyearsITIcertificateinRadioandTV/ElectronicsorIntermediateor10+2orequivalentwithPhysics,ChemistryandMathematicsfroma
recognizedBoardofEducation.
PhysicalStandards
Height
ChestUnexpanded
Expended
Weight
GeneralCategory
170Cms
80Cms
85Cms
Proportionateto
height
Forthosehavingheight165Cms.
shallbe165
Cms.
78Cms
83Cms
do
Tribals/Adivasishavingheight162.5
Cms.
shallbe162.5
Cms.
76Cms
81Cms
do
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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
Nagasshallbe162.5 Cms. 167.5 Cms in respect of candidates belonging to the states of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh,
Karnataka,TamilNaduandKerala
MedicalStandards
Vision:
Minimumdistantvisionshouldbe6/6and6/9ofbotheyeswithoutcorrection(i.e.withoutwearingglasses.).Mustpasshigh
gradecolourvisiontest.
Other:
Must not have knockknee, flat foot, or squint in eyes, must not be having any defect/deformity likely to interfere with the
efficientperformanceoftheduties.
HEADCONSTABLE(FITTER)
Age
Between18to23years.
Relaxable:UpperagelimitshallberelaxableinrespectofcandidatesfromScheduledCastes,ScheduledTribescommunitiesandothercategoriesofpersonnelin
accordancewithinstruction/ordersissuedbytheCentralGovernmentfromtimetotime.
EducationalQualification
Matric or equivalent plus two years ITI certificate in engine/fitter/Diesel Mechanic/Automobile/Motor Mechanic from an Institution recognized by State/Central
Governmentorequivalentor10+2orIntermediateoritsequivalentwithPhysics,ChemistryandMathematicsfromarecognizedBoardofEducation.
PhysicalStandards
Height
ChestUnexpanded
Expended
Weight
GeneralCategory
170Cms
80Cms
85Cms
Proportionateto
height
Forthosehavingheight165Cms.
shallbe165
Cms.
78Cms
83Cms
do
Tribals/Adivasishavingheight162.5
Cms.
shallbe162.5
Cms.
76Cms
81Cms
do
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
Nagasshallbe162.5Cms.167.5CmsinKarnataka,TamilNaduandKerala.
MedicalStandards
Vision:
Minimumdistantvisionshouldbe6/6and6/9ofbotheyeswithoutcorrection(i.e.withoutwearingglasses.).Mustpasshigh
gradecolourvisiontest.
Other:
Must not have knockknee, flat foot, or squint in eyes, must not be having any defect/deformity likely to interfere with the
efficientperformanceoftheduties.
TraininginstitutionforCommunication
TheBSFishavingtwoTrainingInstitutionsforthetrainingofComnpersonnel:
SignalTrainingSchoolDelhi:
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ThisinstitutionismeantforthetrainingofRadioMechanicsandCipherpersonnel.
SignalTrainingSchoolBangalore:
AlloperatorstreamcoursesarerunbythisInstitutetotraincommunicationpersonneloperatingvariousCommunicationsystemsintheForce.
PayScale
ThepayscalesofdifferentranksintheForceareasunder:
S/No
Rank
PayBand
GradePay
Pay
TotalPay
1.
DirectorGeneral
ApexScale
80000(Fixed)
80000/
2.
SplDirectorGeneral
PB4(3740067000)
12000
47100/
59100/
3.
AddlDirectorGeneral
PB4(3740067000)
12000
47100/
59100/
4.
InspectorGeneral
PB4(3740067000)
10000
43000/
53000/
5.
DeputyInspectorGeneral
PB4(3740067000)
8900
40200/
49100/
6.
Commandant
PB4(3740067000)
8700
37400/
46100/
7.
SecondinCommand
PB3(1560039100)
7600
21900/
29500/
8.
DeputyCommandant
PB3(1560039100)
6600
18750/
25350/
9.
AssistantCommandant
PB3(1560039100)
5400
15600/
21000/
10.
SubedarMajor
PB2(930034800)
4800
12540/
17340/
11.
Inspector
PB2(930034800)
4600
12540/
17140/
12.
SubInspector
PB2(930034800)
4200
9300/
13500/
13.
AssttSubInspector
PB1(520020200)
2800
8560/
11360/
14.
HeadConstable
PB1(520020200)
2400
7510/
9910/
15.
Constable
PB1(520020200)
2000
6460/
8460/
16.
Constable(Tradesmen)
PBIS(520020200)
2000
6460/
8460/
PromotionAvenues(GazettedOfficer)
InspectortoAssistantCommandant
Inspector with 5 years regular service in the grade, having medical category SHAPEI with educational qualification as matric & having undergone Basic Trg, PL
WeaponcourseandCoyComdr.Courseareconsideredforpromotion.2YearsserviceinaservicecoyforallInspectors/Sub(GD)or2yearsserviceinadutyBnfor
Sub(Comn)isprerequisite.
AssistantCommandanttoDeputyCommandant
AssttComdtsofBSFwith06yearsregularserviceinthegrade,MedicalcategorySHAPEIandhavingqualifiedcarriercourseslike(i)Commando&Weapontraining
(ii)YOCbyAC(DE),ReorientationcoursebypromotersandhavingtwoyearscommandexperienceasCoyComdrinaservicecoyisconsideredforpromotion.
DeputyCommandantto2ndinCommand
DyComdtofBSFwith05yearsregularserviceinthegrade,possessing02yearsserviceasDyCommandantinaDutyBN&havingMedicalcategorySHAPEIare
consideredforpromotionto2IC.Musthavequalifiedoneofthefollowingcourses.BSW/MMG/MOR/FEandqualifiedCCCourse.
2ndinCommandtoCommandant
SecondinCommandwith04years,regularserviceas2ICwith02yearsserviceas2ICinDutyBnandmedicalcategorySHAPEIisconsideredforpromotiontothe
rankofCommandant.ShouldhavequalifiedSeniorCommandCourse.
CommandanttoAdditionalDIG
ComdtofBSFwith03yearsregularserviceasComdtwithtotal18yearsgroupA service&possessing02yearscommandasCommandantinaDutyBn&having
medicalcategorySHAPEIisconsideredforpromotiontotherankofADDLDIG.ShouldalsohaveundergoneHigherCommandCourse
AdditionalDIGtoDIG
AdditionalDIGofBSFwith02yearsregularserviceinthegrade,with20yearsgroupAserviceandhavingmedicalcategorySHAPEIisconsideredforpromotionto
therankofDIG.ShouldhaveundergoneCourses/TrgasprescribedbyDGBSFfromtimetotime.
DIGtoIG
DIGofBSFwith04yearsserviceasDIGandhaving24yearsgroupAservicewithmedicalcategorySHAPEIisconsideredforpromotiontotheRankofIG.Should
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haveundergoneCourses/TrgasprescribedbyDGBSFfromtimetotime.
PromotionAvenues(NONGazettedOfficer)
TherankstructureofnongazettedcadreofBSFisasunder:
Constable
HeadConstable
SubInspector
Subedar
ThepromotionofthemembersoftheForceshallbebasedonmeritandsuitabilityinallrespects,withdueregardstoseniorityandshouldbemedicalcategoryAYE.
Everymemberoftheforceshall,beforeanypromotionberequiredtopassprepromotioncourse. These promotion examinations which are of a qualifying nature
permitaconstabletobepromotedtothenexthigherrankofHeadConstableuponbeingfirstbroughtonlistA.SimilarlypromotionfromtherankofHeadConstableto
SubInspectorwouldrequiresuchapersontothefirstbroughtonthepromotionqualifyinglistB.InthecaseofpromotionfromtherankofsubInspectortoSubedar,the
sameisdependentonaSubInspectorqualifyinglistC.
ThecandidateappearinginlistA,B&Ctest(i.e.DPCtests)mustfulfillthefollowingeligibilityconditions:
PromotionTest
ConstabletoHead
Constable(ListA)
HeadConstto
SubInspector
SubInspectorto
Subedar
Recruitment
MinimumServiceRequired
MinimumEducationalStandard
8yearsasConstableofwhich5yearsserviceinaservice
coyofdutyBnwithMedicalCatShapeI.
Matric/10thclasspassor
equivalent.
BasicTrg&MRII.
SLC,JSLC,GLCorprepromotion
courseprescribedfortechnical
posts.
5yearsserviceasHCtogetherwith18yearsofservice
withMedCatSHAPEI&2yearsserviceinServiceCoy.
Matric/10thclasspassor
equivalent.
BasicCourse,MRI.
PrepromotionCourseprescribed
forthepost.
3yearsserviceasSubInspector,MedCatSHAPEIand2
yearscommandofaPlatooninaServiceCoy.
Matric/10thclasspassor
equivalent.
BasicTrgprescribedatentrylevel.
MRI.
JLC.
PWorW&TCourse.
PC(Tac).
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