BSF Tradesman Recruitment 2025, Apply Now for 3588 Constable Vacancies

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BSF Tradesman Recruitment 2025

To fill the 3588 Tradesmen Constable vacancies, the BSF Tradesmen Recruitment Notification PDF has been made available. Before August 23, 2025, candidates must download the announcement, review all eligibility information, and submit their applications.The announcement for the hiring of Constable Tradesmen has been posted on the Border Security Force’s (BSF) official website, https://.bsf.gov.in/ and https://rectt.bsf.gov.in/. The BSF Tradesman Recruitment 2025 is open to those who have completed their tenth grade or its equivalent from an accredited board.A total of 3588 positions have been posted, with 182 for women and 3406 for men in a variety of crafts, including electrician, plumber, painter, sweeper, cook, and water carrier. The article contains all the information on eligibility, posts, and application procedures.

BSF Constable Tradesmen Notification 2025 Out

With the publication of the comprehensive BSF Tradesmen Notification 2025 PDF (Advt no. CT_trade_07/2025), Indian men and women are encouraged to apply online for the 3588 Constable (Tradesmen) positions. See the table below for a summary of the BSF Tradesman Recruitment 2025.

BSF Tradesman Recruitment 2025- Summary

Exam Details
Organization Name – Border Security Force (BSF)
Post Name – Constable (Tradesman)
Advt. No – CT_trade_07/2025
Official Website – https://.bsf.gov.in/, https://rectt.bsf.gov.in/
Important Dates
Notification release date – 25th July 2025
BSF Tradesman Online Form 2025 Registration – 26th July to 23rd August 2025
Edit Correction Dates – 24th to 26th August 2025 (11 pm)
Exam Date – To be notified
Vacancy 
Total – 3588 (Male – 3406, Female – 182)
Eligibility
Educational Qualification – 10th Pass + ITI in Related Field
Age Limit (as on 25/8/2025) – 18 to 25 years
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS candidates Rs. 150 + 18% GST
SC/ST/female candidates, BSF serving personnel, and Ex-servicemen – Exempted
Selection Process
Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Written Exam
Document Verification, Trade Test (if applicable)
Medical Examination
Important Links
Official Notification PDF
BSF Tradesmen Application Form 2025 Link (Active)

BSF Tradesmen New Vacancy 2025

3588 Constable Tradesman positions are open for both male and female applicants, according to the Border Security Force. There are 182 openings for women and 3406 openings for men out of the whole BSF Tradesmen New Vacancy 2025. The table below lists the open positions by category for candidates to review.

BSF Tradesmen Vacancy 2025 for Male Candidates

Posts UR EWS OBC SC ST Total
Cobbler 24 05 19 10 07 65
Tailor 07 01 05 04 01 18
Carpenter 16 03 10 06 03 38
Plumber 05 0 03 01 01 10
Painter 02 0 02 01 0 05
Electrician 02 0 01 01 0 04
Cook 566 140 400 236 120 1462
Pump Operator 01 0 0 0 0 01
Upholster 01 0 0 0 0 01
Khoji 02 0 1 0 0 03
Water Carrier 262 64 191 116 66 699
Washer Man 123 30 87 53 27 320
Barber 44 10 33 19 09 115
Sweeper 265 64 176 99 48 652
Waiter 05 01 04 02 01 13
Total 1325 318 932 548 283 3406

BSF Tradesmen Vacancy 2025 for Female Candidates

Posts UR EWS OBC SC ST Total
Cobbler 02 0 0 0 0 02
Tailor 01 0 0 0 0 01
Carpenter 01 0 0 0 0 01
Water Carrier 15 03 11 06 03 38
Washer Man 07 01 05 03 01 17
Cook 33 07 23 13 06 82
Sweeper 14 03 09 06 03 35
Barber 03 00 02 01 0 06
Total 76 14 50 29 13 182

BSF Constable Tradesmen Recruitment 2025 Eligibility

Applying for BSF Tradesmen Recruitment 2025 requires meeting the age and educational requirements. These conditions must be fulfilled by candidates since they will be checked throughout the document verification process.

Educational Qualification

For the occupations of waiter, cook, and water carrier

10th grade diploma or its equivalent from an approved board Food production/kitchen course from NSDC or an approved school

Carpenter, Plumber, Painter, Electrician, Pump Operator, Upholsterer:10th grade or above from an accredited school
One-year experience, two-year ITI in trade, or one-year ITI/vocational course

For trades of Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Sweeper, Khoji/Syce

  • 10th pass or equivalent from a recognised board
  • Must be proficient in their respective trade
  • Qualify trade test

Age Limit (as on 23/8/2025)

Candidates must be between 18 to 25 years of age to apply for BSF Recruitment 2025.
Beyond the upper age restriction, candidates from the Schedule Caste or Schedule Tribe are granted a five-year age exemption.
Beyond the maximum age restriction, candidates from the Other Backwards Class are granted a three-year age relaxation.

BSF Tradesmen Recruitment 2025 Selection Process

The selection process for Tradesmen consists of multiple stages as mentioned below:

Stage 1: Physical Test: Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Trade Test (if applicable)

Stage 2: The Objective-type written exam will be conducted, which covers various subjects. Candidates must qualify for this exam to be called for document verification and medical examination

Stage 3: Document verification, Trade Test

Stage 4: Medical Examination: After passing this stage, they will be assigned a hospital where a full body check-up will be done.

Physical Standard Test (PST)

  • Height, chest (for males), and other physical standards are checked.
Category Height (Male) Chest (Male) Height (Female)
General (All except below) 165 cm 75–80 cm 155 cm
Relaxations
Scheduled Tribes (All states/UTs except those mentioned below) 160 cm 75–80 cm 148 cm
Scheduled Tribes from LWE-affected districts 158 cm 75–80 cm 147 cm
Scheduled Tribes from North-Eastern States 155 cm 75–80 cm 147 cm
Garwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, and candidates from Assam, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, and Ladakh 162.5 cm 75–80 cm 152 cm
Candidates from North Eastern States (Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura) 160 cm 75–80 cm 150 cm
Candidates from Gorkha Territorial Administration (Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Kurseong, and specified Mouzas of Darjeeling District) 155 cm 75–80 cm 150 cm

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

The Physical Efficiency Test (PET), a qualifying test, will be administered to candidates who have successfully enrolled for it. Selected facilities will use digital equipment, CCTV, and RFID technologies to conduct the PET. Candidates must pass every PET/PST event in order to advance to the next round. A applicant will be eliminated from the remaining steps of the hiring process if they fail in any way.

Gender Race
Male 5 km race in 24 minutes
Female 1.6 km race in 8 minutes 30 seconds

Trade Test

Trade exams won’t be required of applicants for other positions. The following positions have the following trading test:

Trade Test
Cobbler
  • Polish shoes
  • Use tools for shoe repair
  • Cut leather, Stitch, and fix shoes
Tailor
  • Take body measurements,
  • Cut cloth, Stitch uniforms
Washerman
  • Wash clothes,
  • Iron khaki,
  • cotton, woolen, and TC uniforms
Barber
  • Use haircutting and shaving tools
  • Cut hair and shave
Sweeper
  • Sweep and clean
  • Clean toilets and bathrooms
Khoji / Syce
  • Help in tracking footprints

 

BSF Tradesmen Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern

  • There will be 100 MCQs for 1 mark each.
  • There will be no negative marking
  • The time limit for the exam is 2 hours.
    Subjects No. of Questions Marks Duration
    General Awareness/General Knowledge 25 25 2 hours
    Knowledge of Elementary Mathematics 25 25
    Analytical Aptitude and ability to observe the distinguished patterns 25 25
    Basic knowledge of candidates in English or Hindi 25 25
    Total 100 100

BSF Tradesmen Application Process 2025

On July 26, 2025, the BSF Recruitment 2025 online application gateway opened for submission at the official website, https://rectt.bsf.gov.in. It is recommended that candidates properly fill out their registration form; if they provide inaccurate information, their application will be rejected. The deadline for online applications for BSF Tradesmen is August 23, 2025, as stated in the notice PDF.

Note: Applicants must only apply for positions that are available in their home state.

BSF Tradesmen Application Fee 2025

While SC, ST, and female applicants are exempt, General, OBC, and EWS candidates must pay an application cost of Rs. 100 and an examination fee of Rs. 50. Applicants must pay the cost online using the closest authorized common service center, Net Banking, UPI, debit card, or credit card.

Category Fees
General/OBC/EWS candidates Rs. 150 + 18% GST
SC/ST/female candidates, BSF serving personnel and Ex-servicemen Exempted

Steps to Apply for BSF Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2025

Candidates can apply for BSF Recruitment 2025 by following these simple steps:

  1. Visit the official website of the Border Security Force, www.rectt.bsf.gov.in.
  2. On the homepage, click on the “Current Recruitment Openings” section and search for “Constable(Tradesmen) Advertisement Number CT_trade_07/2025”.
  3. Then click on “Apply Here” and a new page with the application form appears on the screen.
  4. After clicking the Apply online link, enter your details like name, email, address, educational qualifications, and other required details.
  5. Upload all the required documents, your photo, signature, educational certificates, and category certificate.
  6. Complete the process by paying the application fee. Pay the fee using online modes like UPI, net banking, or debit/credit card.
  7. After the complete submission, download and print the application form.

Candidates can upload the following documents, which are mandatory to upload with the online application form:

  • 10th Pass Certificate to prove educational qualification and date of birth
  • Trade Course Certificate in the respective trade, as required for the post
  • Domicile Certificate
  • Caste Certificate for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories
  • Relaxation Certificate if applicable (e.g., for age or physical standards)

BSF Tradesmen Salary Structure

According to Pay Level 3 of the 7th CPC, appointed candidates would get salaries ranging from Rs. 21700 to Rs. 69100. They will also get additional benefits and allowances, such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Transportation Allowance.
Parameters Details
Pay Level Matrix Level 3
Grade Pay Rs. 2000
Salary Rs. 21700 to Rs. 69100

FAQs

How many vacancies are there in BSF Constable Tradesmen Recruitment 2025?

A total of 3588 vacancies have been announced for various trades like cobbler, Carpenter, Tailor and other posts.

What are the registration dates for BSF Tradesmen Recruitment 2025?

The application process has been started at the official website, www.bsf.gov.in.

What is the age criteria to apply for BSF Tradesmen Recruitment 2025?

The age limit for both male and female candidates is 18 to 25 years as on 24th August 2025.

What is the salary for BSF Constable Tradesmen?

Tradesmen will get a salary between Rs. 21700 to Rs. 69100 under Pay Matrix Level 3.

What is the total number of questions in the BSF Constable Tradesmen Exam 2025?

There will be a total of 100 MCQ in the exam from general awareness, hindi, English, mathematics and reasoning ability.

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