BSF Constable Tradesman Recruitment : The Border Security Force (BSF) has officially released a massive recruitment drive for the post of Constable (Tradesman) across India. With a total of 3,588 vacancies available for both male and female candidates, this presents a golden opportunity to join one of India’s premier paramilitary forces. Starting from 26th July 2025 ,
Eligible candidates can apply online through the BSF recruitment portal at rectt.bsf.gov.in
Organization Name Border Security Force (BSF) Post Name Constable (Tradesman) Total Vacancies 3,588 Posts Application Mode Online Job Location All India Starting Date 26th July 2025 Last Date 25th August 2025 Official Website rectt.bsf.gov.in Category Central Government Jobs
Total Posts: 3,588Male Vacancies: 3,406Female Vacancies: 182
Male Category Breakdown:
Trade UR EWS OBC SC ST Total Cook 566 140 400 236 120 1462 Water Carrier 262 64 191 116 66 699 Washer Man 123 30 87 53 27 320 Sweeper 265 64 176 99 48 652 Barber 44 10 33 19 9 115 Tailor 7 1 5 4 1 18 Cobbler 24 5 19 10 7 65 Carpenter 16 3 10 6 3 38 Plumber 5 – 3 1 1 10 Painter 2 – 2 1 – 5 Electrician 2 – 1 1 – 4 Waiter 5 1 4 2 1 13 Pump Operator 1 – – – – 1 Upholster 1 – – – – 1 Khoji 2 – 1 – – 3
Female Category Breakdown:
Trade UR EWS OBC SC ST Total Cook 33 7 23 13 6 82 Water Carrier 15 3 11 6 3 38 Washer Man 7 1 5 3 1 17 Sweeper 14 3 9 6 3 35 Barber 3 – 2 1 – 6 Cobbler 2 – – – – 2 Carpenter 1 – – – – 1 Tailor 1 – – – – 1
(as on official notification date) :
Minimum Age: 18 YearsMaximum Age: 25 Years
SC/ST: 5 Years
OBC: 3 Years
Other categories as per GoI norms.
Trade Category Qualification Cook, Water Carrier, Waiter 10th Passed + Food Production/Kitchen Course from NSDC or Govt-recognized institute Carpenter, Plumber, Painter, Electrician, Pump Operator, Upholster 10th Passed + 2 Years ITI OR 1 Year ITI + 1 Year Experience Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Sweeper, Khoji/Syce 10th Passed + Skilled in the respective trade + Must pass Trade Test
General / OBC (Male): ₹100SC / ST / Female: No FeePayment Mode: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking
The selection process for BSF Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2025 consists of the following stages:
Written Exam Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Physical Standard Test (PST) Document Verification Trade Test Medical Examination Final Merit List
Candidates must clear each stage to proceed to the next. The final selection will be based on performance in all the above phases.
Category Gender Height Chest UR/OBC/SC Male 165 cm 75-80 cm ST Male 160 cm 75-80 cm UR/OBC/SC Female 155 cm Not Required ST Female 148 cm Not Required
Gender Event Male 5 Km Run in 24 minutes Female 1.6 Km Run in 8 minutes 30 seconds
Subject No. of Questions Maximum Marks General Knowledge / Awareness 25 25 Mathematics (Elementary Level) 25 25 Analytical Aptitude 25 25 Basic English / Hindi 25 25 Total 100 100
General Awareness:
Indian History, Polity, Economy, Geography
Current Affairs (National & International)
Science, Environment, Everyday Observation
Elementary Mathematics:
Number Systems, Simplification, HCF & LCM
Ratio, Proportion, Profit & Loss, SI & CI
Time & Distance, Time & Work, Mensuration, Graphs
Analytical Aptitude:
Verbal & Non-verbal Reasoning
Venn Diagrams, Similarities/Differences, Patterns
Problem Solving & Relationship Concepts
General Hindi / English:
Grammar, Error Detection, Vocabulary
Sentence Completion, Synonyms/Antonyms
Idioms, Phrases, Sentence Rearrangement
To apply for the BSF Constable Tradesman posts, candidates must follow the steps below:
Visit the official BSF recruitment website: rectt.bsf.gov.in Click on the “Apply Online” link available under active recruitment.
Register using your basic details and validate your mobile number/email.Log in and fill the application form with correct personal, educational, and contact details.Upload scanned photograph, signature, and supporting documents.Pay the application fee online using UPI, net banking, or card.Submit the application and download the confirmation PDF.Take a printout for future reference.
Notification Release Date 23rd July 2025 Online Application Start Date 26th July 2025 Last Date to Apply 25th August 2025 Admit Card Release To be updated Written Exam Date To be updated Result / Final Merit List To be updated
