The Border Security Force (BSF) has issued the notification for the Constable (Tradesman) posts. The BSF Tradesman Admit Card 2025 has been released for the Physical Test, which is scheduled to be conducted from 26 December 2025 to 20 March 2026. The vacancy count has been revised, with 48 additional posts added for Uttar Pradesh, Tripura, Rajasthan, and Andhra Pradesh.
In total, 3,636 vacancies have been announced across various trades such as Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, and others. The online application process for this recruitment was conducted from 26 July to 24 August 2025.
The BSF Constable (Tradesman) 2026 recruitment is conducted by the Border Security Force (BSF) to fill various trade-based constable posts. This recruitment is aimed at candidates who possess basic educational qualification and specific trade skills required for support and technical duties within BSF units
Event | Date |
BSF Constable Tradesman Notification | 25 July 2025 |
Apply Start Date | 26 July 2025 |
Apply Last Date | 25 August 2025 |
Application Form Correction | 24 to 26 August 2025 |
Last Date of Fee Payment | 25 August 2025 |
PET/PST Date | 26 December 2025 to 20 March 2026 |
The BSF Tradesman recruitment follows a step-by-step selection process to check physical fitness, trade skills, and medical standards.
BSF Tradesman Selection Process
Selection Stages
Final Selection
The merit list is prepared based on written exam marks of candidates who clear all stages successfully.
Before the submission of the application form, the candidates who are interested; should definitely fulfil the prescribed eligibility criteria from the section given below. Those who do not fulfil the BSF Tradesman eligibility criteria will be disqualified.
Nationality
The applicant should be Indian. They should possess the domicile of the state for which they applying to.
Gender
Both Male & Female candidates are eligible to apply for the post of BSF Tradesman.
Age
The age of the applicants for the post of BSF Constable Tradesman must be as follows:
Educational Qualification
To be eligible for the post of BSF Constable Tradesman, one must have the following qualifications.
Post | Qualification |
| (a) Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board (b) Must be proficient in respective trade; (c) Must qualify for trade test in the respective trade conducted by the recruitment board |
| (a) Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board (b) 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. |
Syllabus
The expected Syllabus for the Written Exam of BSF Tradesman is given in the below table. Check out the table to know what you have to study for the exam.
Subject | Syllabus |
GK & Awareness | (I) Current Affairs |
Analytical Aptitude | (i) Coding and decoding |
Numerical Ability | (i) Basics multiplications |
Exam Pattern
Check the below given detailed BSF Constable Tradesman Exam Pattern and further strategize and enhance your studies.
Section | Various Subjects Involved | Number of Questions | Marks |
Part-A | General Knowledge & Awareness | 25 | 25 |
Part-B | Elementary Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
Part-C | Analytical aptitude and | 25 | 25 |
Part-D | English/Hindi Language | 25 | 25 |
Total | 100 | 100 | |
The BSF Tradesman Admit Card 2026 is a mandatory document for appearing in the Physical Test and Written Examination. It contains important details such as exam date, time, and venue. Candidates must download the admit card from the official BSF website and carry a printed copy to the examination centre.
Follow these simple steps to download your admit card
The BSF Tradesman Result 2025-26 will be released online on the official BSF website after each stage of the selection process. Results are published in PDF format with roll numbers of shortlisted candidates for the next stage.
How to Check BSF Tradesman Result 2025-26
The BSF Tradesman Answer Key 2026 will be released after the written exam on the official BSF website. It will be available for a short time, and candidates can raise objections within the given window if they find any discrepancies.
The applications for BSF Tradesman Recruitment must be submitted online by the BSF Recruitments page on the official website.
Step 2: Under Current Openings, click the link to apply for BSF Tradesman Recruitment.
Step 3: Register yourself by submitting the required details
Step 4: Fill out the application form (Offline). It should be filled with all the required details.
Step 5: Upload the required documents.
Step 6: Make sure all of the details entered as well as the documents provided are totally correct.
Step 7: Pay the application fee & submit the application form.
Who can apply for BSF Tradesman 2026?
Indian citizens who meet the age, education, and physical standards can apply.
What is the age limit for BSF Tradesman?
The age limit is generally 18 to 25 years, with relaxation for reserved categories.
What is the selection process?
PST/PET → Trade Test → Written Exam → Medical Examination.
Is the written exam bilingual?
Yes, the exam is conducted in Hindi and English.
How can I apply for the exam?
Applications are submitted online through the official BSF website only.
