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
Important Dates

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 SC/ST – 5 years as per rules

BSF Constable Tradesmen Recruitment 2025
Vacancy Details

Total Posts	3,588
Post Name	Constable Tradesman (Male & Female, various trades)
Advt. No.	CT_trade_07/2025

BSF Constable Tradesmen Recruitment 2025
Eligibility Details

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
Syllabus Overview

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
Salary Details

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

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