Selection Process

  • Written Examination (CBT)
  • Physical Test
  • Medical Test

Educational Qualification

  • 10th Pass

Age Limit

GeneralMinimum Maximum
Both Boys and Girls 1825

Age Relaxation

OBC SC/STEx-Service man
3 Yrs 5 Yrs 3 Years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the date of reckoning.

Physical Measurement Test​

Height (in cm)

MaleFemale
170 cm (for ST 162.5 cm)157 cm (for ST 150 cm)

Chest Measurement (in cm)

Unexpanded Minimum expansion
80 cm (for ST 76 cm) 5 cm

Physical Efficiency Test

GenderDistanceDuration
Male5 km24 min
Female1.6 km8 min 30 sec

Written Examination Pattern

Subject Questions Marks
General Intelligence and Reasoning 25 25
General Knowledge and General Awareness 25 25
Elementary Mathematics 25 25
English/Hindi 25 25
Total 100 100

Note: No Negative Marks

Duration : 120 Mins

Syllabus for BSF (Tradesman)

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