BSF Constable Recruitment: The Central Government’s Border Security Force has put out a notice for the BSF Recruitment for 549 open positions, including Constable (General Duty) under the Sports Quota.
Candidates who are interested can find out if they are qualified, what the age limit is, and what the salary is. They can then apply online from December 27, 2025, to January 15, 2026, at the official website rectt.bsf.gov.in.
BSF GD Recruitment: Overview
| Post Name | Constable GD (General Duty) |
| Organization | Border Security Force (BSF) |
| Vacancy | 549 |
| Qualification | Class 10 |
| Application fee | General/OBC/EWS – Rs. 159/- SC/ST/Female – Exempted |
| Mood of Apply | Online |
| Age Limit | 18-23 Years |
| Start Date | 27 December 2025 |
| Last Date | 15 January 2026 |
| Official Website | rectt.bsf.gov.in |
Vacancy Details for BSF Constable GD:
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Constable GD | 549 |
272 openings for women.
- There is a sports quota for men and women. They can play sports like archery, athletics, basketball, boxing, cycling, football, handball, hockey, kabaddi, judo, karate, shooting, weightlifting, water sports, yoga, wushu, water polo, wrestling, taekwondo, table tennis, swimming, sepak takraw, gymnastics, fencing, equestrian, and polo.
BSF Constable Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must check that they meet all the eligibility requirements listed in the notification before applying.
Age Limit:
- Age Requirement: 18 years
- Age Limit: 23 years
- Age Relaxation for SC/ST: 5 years
- For OBC (NCL), the age limit is three years.
- Age Relaxation for Departmental Candidates: 5 years with 3 years of continuous service, with an extra 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC.
- The official notice says that the cut-off date will be used to figure out the age.
Educational Qualification:
- Must have graduated from a recognised board after completing 10th grade (matriculation).
Sports Qualification:
- According to the official notice, candidates must have real athletic achievements or credentials.
- Only athletes who meet the requirements will be chosen for the next stage.
Application Fees for BSF Constable GD
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs.159/- |
| SC/ST/Female | Exempted |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
How to Get a Job as a BSF Constable
Follow these simple steps to submit your application successfully:
- Visit rectt.bsf.gov.in
- Go to ‘Career’
- Open ‘BSF Recruitment 2026’
- Fill out the application form
- Upload documents and pay the fee
- Please submit the form and print it.
BSF Constable GD Sports Selection Process
Candidates will be shortlisted in different stages. It is mandatory to qualify at each stage.
Selection Stages:
- Shortlisting of eligible athletes
- Document verification
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
- Final merit list.
BSF Constable GD Salary
Selected candidates under BSF Constable GD will receive an attractive salary as per the Seventh Pay Commission.
- Pay Scale: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 per month
- Salary Level: Level-3
- Allowances: DA, HRA, TA and other applicable benefits
Important Links
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| Notification Link |
| Application Link |
| Official Website |