BSF Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2023- For 1284 Vacancy

BSF Constable Tradesman Notification 2023

Online applications are invited from eligible and interested Male & Female Indian Citizens for filling up 1284 vacancies (1220 Vacancies for Male candidates and 64 vacancies for Female candidates) of following posts of Constable (Tradesman) in Border Security Force in the Pay Matrix Level-3, Pay scale Rs. 21,700-69,100/- and other allowances as admissible to Central Govt. employees from time to time. Before apply online candidates must read the recruitment notification carefully, you can download the notification through given link as below:


BSF Constable Tradesman Selection Process 2023

Candidates will be selected on the basis of Written Examination, Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Documentation, Trade Test and Medical Test as per recruitment notification.

Post wise and category wise final merit list will be drawn separately in respect of each State/UT on the basis of marks secured by the candidates in the Written Examination.

BSF Constable Tradesman Syllabus 2023

The question paper will consist of one objective type paper containing 100 questions carrying 100 marks with the following composition:-








Subject Number of Questions Maximum Marks Duration
General Awareness / General knowledge 25 25 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
Knowledge of elementary mathematics 25 25
Analytical aptitude and ability to observe the distinguished patterns 25 25
Basic knowledge of the candidates in English or Hindi 25 25

  1. All questions will be of objective multiple choice type. The standard of the question will commensurate with the knowledge expected from a class-10th pass candidate.
  2. OMR Answer Sheet should be filled up by candidates correctly with Blue or Black ball point Pen only as per instructions given in OMR Answer Sheet.
  3. Candidates reporting after 15 minutes of the commencement of examination will not be allowed.

Minimum Qualifying Marks For BSF Constable Tradesman Exam 2023

The Written Examination will be of 100 marks containing 100 questions (qualifying marks 35% for UR Category/EWS & ExServicemen and 33% for SC/ST/OBC) will consist of CBT (Computer Based Test) or OMR based objective type multiple choice questions to be answered using a Blue or Black ball point pen only.

Trade Test For BSF Constable Tradesman 2023

Candidate will be allowed to appear for one trade only as entered in the application form. The Trade Test will be qualifying in nature and it will not carry any marks.












Trade Trade test Remarks
Cobbler Polishing of shoes, handling tools, cutting of leather, repair & stitching of shoes

  1. Must be proficient in respective trade;
  2. Must qualify trade test in the respective trade conducted by recruitment board.

Tailor Taking measurement of persons, cutting of cloth and Stitching of uniform.
Washerman Washing of clothes, Ironing of Khaki, Cotton uniform, woolen and TC uniform
Barber Handling of tools, haircutting and shaving.
Sweeper Sweeping, cleaning of toilets and bathroom etc.
Cook No trade test required

Candidate should possess following suitable qualifications :

National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) level-I Course in food production or Kitchen from National Skill Development Corporation or from the Institutes recognized by National Skill Development Corporation.

Water Carrier No trade test required
Waiter No trade test required

BSF Constable Tradesman Salary & Pay Scale 2023

For the post of Constable (Tradesman) recruitment in Border Security Force in the pay Matrix Level-3, Pay scale Rs.21,700-69,100/- of 7th CPC (Revised Pay Structure) and other allowances as admissible to Central Govt. employees from time to time. In addition, Ration allowance, Medical Assistance, free accommodation, free leave pass, etc. are granted which are admissible to BSF employees.

BSF Constable Tradesman Admit Card 2023

All eligible candidates who apply in response to this advertisement before the closing date will be assigned Roll Numbers, if they fulfill the term and condition as given in this advertisement and found eligible for the post. Only such eligible candidates will be communicated through E-mail address/SMS for Call letters/ Admit Cards through online mode for appearing in the various selection process i.e Written Examination, Documentation, PST/PET, Practical/Trade Test and Medical Examination. The admit cards related information for all the phases of examination will be made/uploaded on the website only.

How To Apply Online For BSF Constable Tradesman 2023

The application by the candidates must be submitted through ONLINE mode. No other mode for submission of application will be accepted. The facility for submission of online application will be opened on BSF website https://rectt.bsf.gov.in. w.e.f. 26/02/2023 at 00:01 AM and will be closed on 27/03/2023 at 11:59 PM. Procedure for submission of online application is attached with this advertisement as per Appendix-‘C’.

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