Border Security Force (BSF) is hiring Head Constable – Radio Operator (HC-RO) and Head Constable – Radio Mechanic (HC-RM) for its Communication Setup. Both men and women can apply online from 24 Aug 2025 (23:00 hrs) to 23 Sep 2025 (23:59 hrs) at rectt.bsf.gov.in.
Summary
Appointments are Group ‘C’ combatised posts, Pay Level-4 ₹25,500–81,100 with DA, HRA/Free housing, LTC, medical and pension (NPS). Selection comprises PST/PET, Computer-Based Test, Dictation & Reading (RO only) and Medical. Candidates with 10+2 (PCM 60%) or Matric + relevant ITI, aged 18–25 years (UR) can apply; upper-age relaxations as per rules.
Job Details
| Particulars | Information |
| Department | BSF Communication Set-up |
| Employment Type | Temporary likely to be permanent |
| Job Titles | Head Constable (Radio Operator), Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) |
| Total Vacancies | HC-RO 910, HC-RM 211 → 1,121 |
| Pay Scale | Pay Matrix Level-4 ₹25,500–81,100 + allowances |
| Notification Date | 05 Aug 2025 |
| Application Window | 24 Aug 2025 23:00 hrs – 23 Sep 2025 23:59 hrs |
| Exam Fee | ₹100 (UR/OBC/EWS males) + ₹59 CSC charges; exempt for SC/ST/Female/ESM/BSF dept/CA |
| Exam Centres | 17 BSF Recruitment Agencies nationwide |
| Official Site | bsf.gov.in – rectt.bsf.gov.in |
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Post and Vacancy Details
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | ESM | CA | Deptl | Total |
| HC-Radio Operator | 177 | 38 | 225 | 81 | 63 | 65 | 34 | 227 | 910 |
| HC-Radio Mechanic | 41 | 10 | 52 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 8 | 53 | 211 |
(ESM 10%, CA 5%, Deptl 25%; remaining 75% Direct)
Salary Details
- Basic Pay ₹25,500–81,100 (7th CPC Level-4)
- Plus DA, Ration, Dress, HRA/Accommodation, Transport, LTC, Special Compensatory allowances for border areas, and NPS.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification (any one) |
| HC-RO | 10+2/Intermediate with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics & 60% aggregate OR Matric + 2-yr ITI in Radio/TV, Electronics, COPA, DPCS, General Electronics, Data Entry, etc. |
| HC-RM | 10+2/Intermediate with PCM 60% aggregate OR Matric + 2-yr ITI in Radio/TV, General Electronics, COPA, DPCS, Electrician, Fitter, IT & ESM, Communication Eqpt Maintenance, Hardware, Network Technician, Mechatronics, Data Entry, etc. |
Age Limit (as on 23 Sep 2025)
| Category | Min | Max |
| UR | 18 yr | 25 yr |
| OBC | 18 yr | 28 yr |
| SC/ST | 18 yr | 30 yr |
Additional relaxations: 5 yr for 1984-riot victims’ kin, Service relaxations for BSF dept., etc.
Selection Process
- Phase-I – PST & PET (RFID timed)
- Male: 1.6 km in 6½ min, 11 ft long-jump, 3.5 ft high-jump.
- Female: 800 m in 4 min, 9 ft long-jump, 3 ft high-jump.
- Phase-II – Computer-Based Test (100 Q, 200 marks, 2 h)
- Physics 40Q, Maths 20Q, Chemistry 20Q, English/GK 20Q.
- Negative marking 0.25. Qualifying: 38% (UR/OBC/EWS), 33% (SC/ST).
- Phase-III –
- Document Verification.
- Dictation (50 marks) & Paragraph Reading – RO only.
- Detailed/Review Medical Examination.
Final merit:
- HC-RO: CBT 200 + Dictation 50 (250).
- HC-RM: CBT 200.
Tie-break: higher marks, older age, name alphabetic, PCM marks, ITI marks.
How to Apply
- Visit rectt.bsf.gov.in → “Apply Online”.
- Complete One-Time Registration with valid email & mobile.
- Fill application for HC-RO and/or HC-RM (separate forms/fees).
- Upload photo, signature, documents; pay fee online (Net-banking, Card, CSC).
- Save/print application & fee receipt.
Instructions
- Choose one Recruitment Agency (exam centre); no change later.
- Both genders eligible; PWD not eligible.
- Ex-servicemen exempt from PST/PET.
- Bring original documents & two colour copies of e-Admit card to each phase.
- Tattoos permitted only on traditional sites (left forearm/dorsum hand), <1.5 inch.
Important Dates
| Activity | Date & Time |
| Online application opens | 24 Aug 2025 23:00 hrs |
| Online application closes | 23 Sep 2025 23:59 hrs |
| PST/PET (Phase-I) | Date on e-Admit Card |
| CBT (Phase-II) | Announced later |
| Result & Final merit | On bsf.gov.in / rectt.bsf.gov.in |
Important Links
- Notification link – click here
- Apply link – click here
