Apply online for BSF Head Constable 2025: The Border Security Force has published a notification inviting applications for 1,121 Head Constable posts in technical cadres, opening a major entry route for candidates with secondary and vocational qualifications. This recruitment drive targets technical roles in communications and radio maintenance, important for frontline operational readiness.
Key highlights include 910 vacancies for Radio Operator and 211 for Radio Mechanic, online registration starting August 24 and closing September 23, 2025, and a parallel intake for 3,588 Constable Tradesmen with an application deadline of August 25, 2025. Eligible applicants should prepare educational and vocational certificates and follow the online submission process on the official BSF portal.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Posts announced | Head Constable (Radio Operator): 910 Head Constable (Radio Mechanic): 211 |
| Total HC vacancies | 1,121 |
| Constable Tradesmen vacancies | 3,588 (separate recruitment; deadline Aug 25, 2025) |
| Online application window (HC) | Registration opens on August 24, 2025; closes on September 23, 2025 |
| Online application window (Tradesmen) | Closes on August 25, 2025 |
| Eligibility — Head Constable (Radio Operator) | • Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics as core subjects, or • Class 12 with ITI in Radio, Electronics or related fields |
| Eligibility — Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) | • Class 10 with ITI, or • Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
| Eligibility — Constable Tradesmen | • Varies by trade: matriculation plus ITI or vocational certificates for skilled trades; matriculation for some other trades • At least one year work experience required for certain trades |
| Age limit (Tradesmen) | 18 to 25 years (as specified for the Tradesmen posts) |
| Selection stages | Written examination, Physical Efficiency Test, Physical Standard Test, document verification, medical examination |
| How to apply | • Visit bsf.gov.in • Select recruitment link and fill application form • Upload required documents and pay fee as per notification • Submit and download acknowledgement |
| Important documents to prepare | Educational certificates, ITI/vocational certificates, identity proof, passport-size photograph, work experience proof (where applicable) |
| Important notes | • Trades and specific eligibility or experience requirements vary; read the notification carefully • No offline submission; preserve acknowledgement for future stages |
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What the notification covers and why it matters
BSF’s 2025 notification fills specialist technical vacancies that support communications and field maintenance. Radio Operators and Radio Mechanics play a crucial role in surveillance and secure communications. The simultaneous recruitment for Tradesmen across several skilled trades aims to strengthen non-officer technical capacity in the force.
Who should apply and specific eligibility to check
Candidates should carefully verify trade-specific eligibility in the official notification. For Head Constable (Radio Operator) the requirement is Class 12 with PCM or an ITI in a relevant field. For Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) candidates may apply with Class 10 plus ITI or Class 12 with PCM. Tradesmen applicants must match the educational and experience criteria listed for each trade such as Carpenter, Electrician, Plumber, Cobbler or Tailor.
How to complete the online application
- Go to the BSF website at bsf.gov.in and locate the recruitment portal.
- Register or log in and complete the online application form with accurate personal and academic details.
- Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature and required certificates in prescribed formats.
- Pay the application fee where applicable and submit the form.
- Download and keep the acknowledgement slip for all future correspondence.
Do not wait until the last day to apply; technical issues or incomplete uploads can cause delays. The notification contains precise file-size and format instructions for uploads.
What to expect in the selection process
Selection will follow multiple stages: a written test to assess technical knowledge and aptitude, physical efficiency and standard tests to verify fitness, document verification to confirm eligibility and background, and a final medical examination for fitness for service. Prepare original documents for verification and copies as required. Details about exam centres, admit cards and exam schedules will be published on the BSF portal when available.
Documents and preparations for Tradesmen candidates
Each trade has specific documentary requirements. Skilled-trade applicants should have their ITI or vocational certificates and at least one year of verified work experience for trades that demand it. Unskilled or semi-skilled trades require matriculation or equivalent. Ensure your certificates are legible, valid and match the name used in the application.
Next steps and where to find official updates
Bookmark the official BSF website and the recruitment portal for real-time updates about admit cards, exam dates, and result announcements. Any corrigenda, fee details and instructions about physical tests will appear in the official notification or subsequent notices. Keep contact details in your application current to receive SMS or email alerts.
