BSF has opened online applications for Head Constable Radio Operator (RO) and Radio Mechanic (RM) for Recruitment 2025. Both men and women can apply. There are 1,121 total posts (910 RO and 211 RM). Applications will be accepted online only at the BSF recruitment portal. The selection will happen in phases: PST/PET through RFID, a Computer Based Test, and then documentation, dictation/paragraph reading for RO, and medical. Pay is Level-4 (₹25,500–81,100) with allowances like DA, HRA/Accommodation, Transport Allowance, LTC, Ration Money, Dress Allowance, etc.
BSF Head Constable RO & RM Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
Details
Dates
Notification Release Date
18 August 2025
Application Start Date
24 August 2025 (11:00 AM)
Last Date For Registration
23 September 2025
Last Date For Fee Payment
23 September 2025
Admit Card Release Date
To be announced
Exam Date
Will be announced later
Application Fee
Category
Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS
₹100
SC / ST / PH
No Fee (Exempted)
Payment Mode
Online (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI)
Age Limit Details
Age Criteria
Details
Minimum Age
18 years
Maximum Age
25 years (as on 23.09.2025)
Age Relaxation
As per Government norms for reserved categories
BSF Head Constable RO & RM Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
Post Name
Total Posts
Advt No.
Head Constable Radio Operator (RO)
910
BSF Communication Setup 2025
Head Constable Radio Mechanic (RM)
211
BSF Communication Setup 2025
Total Posts
1121
Official Notification 2025
BSF Head Constable RO & RM Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Details
Post
Educational Qualification
BSF Head Constable RO
10th Pass + 2 Years ITI in Radio & Television/Electronics/Computer Operator OR 12th Pass with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (60% marks)
BSF Head Constable RM
10th Pass + 2 Years ITI in Radio & General Electronics/Computer Operator OR 12th Pass with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (60% marks)
Category Wise Vacancy Details
Category
RO Total
RM Total
UR
276
64
EWS
59
16
OBC
350
82
SC
127
28
ST
98
21
Grand Total
910
211
Important Documents Required
Document Type
Requirements
Educational Certificates
10th, 12th, ITI certificates as applicable
Identity Proof
Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport
Category Certificate
SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate if applicable
Photograph
Recent passport size color photograph
Signature
Scanned signature in prescribed format
Medical Fitness
Medical certificate as per BSF standards
BSF Head Constable RO & RM Recruitment 2025 Syllabus Overview
Subject Areas
Topics Covered
General Knowledge
Current Affairs, Indian History, Geography
Mathematics
Basic Mathematics, Arithmetic, Algebra
Science
Physics, Chemistry, Electronics basics
Technical Knowledge
Radio communication, Electronics fundamentals
English
Basic grammar, comprehension, vocabulary
Exam Pattern
Exam Details
Information
Exam Mode
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Total Questions
100 MCQs
Duration
2 hours
Marking Scheme
2 marks per question; total 200 marks 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer
Languages
Hindi and English
Selection Process
First Phase
PST & PET through RFID (Qualifying)
Second Phase
CBT (as above)
Third Phase
Document Verification; Dictation Test (50 marks) & Paragraph Reading (qualifying) for RO only; Detailed/Review Medical Examination
Merit
RO: CBT(200) + Dictation(50) = 250 marks; RM: CBT(200). Separate merit lists. Tie-breakers as per notification
Admit Cards
Issued at least 3 days before each phase via portal/SMS/Email
BSF Head Constable RO & RM Recruitment 2025 Salary Details
Pay Component
Amount
Basic Pay Scale
₹25,500 – ₹81,100 per month
Grade Pay
As per 7th Pay Commission Level-4
Allowances
HRA, DA, TA and other allowances as per government norms
How to Apply
Step 1
Visit official website rectt.bsf.gov.in
Step 2
Read the complete official notification carefully
Step 3
Click on “Apply Online” link for BSF HC RO/RM 2025
Step 4
Fill the online application form with accurate details
