Important Dates
- Short Notice Released: 22 July 2025
- Online Applications Open: 26 July 2025 (some reports mention 26 or 27 July)
- Last Date to Apply: 24 August 2025 by 11:59 PM
Vacancy Details
- Total Posts: 3,588
- Male: 3,406
- Female: 182
- Trade-wise distribution for cook, sweeper, washerman, tailor, cobbler, barber, plumber, electrician, pump operator, etc. — with male-heavy roles like Cook (1,462 male) and Water Carrier (699 male), and female-specific posts such as Cook (82 female), Sweeper (35), Water Carrier (38)
Eligibility
- Age Limit (as on 24 Aug 2025): 18–25 years (relaxations per government rules)
- Educational Qualification:
- For trades like Carpenter, Plumber, Painter, Electrician, Pump Operator, Upholsterer: 10th pass + ITI Certificate (2-year) OR 1-year ITI + 1-year relevant experience
- For trades like Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Sweeper, Khoji: 10th pass with proficiency
- For Cook, Water Carrier, Waiter: 10th pass + NSQF/ITI food production or relevant diploma
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹ 100
- SC / ST / Female: Exempted (No fee)
Selection Process & Standards
- Selection Stages:
- Physical Standards Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Trade Test
- Written Exam (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Physical Benchmarks
- Male: Height ~167.5 cm (162.5 cm for ST), Chest 78–83 cm with expansion, 5 km run in 24 minutes
- Female: Height ~157 cm (150 cm for ST), 1.6 km run in 8 min 30 s
Salary
- Pay Level 3: ₹ 21,700–69,100 per month (7th CPC), with allowances like DA, HRA, medical, Ration/Duty compensation, etc.
How to Apply
- Visit the official BSF recruitment portal: rectt.bsf.gov.in
- Register as a new user with a valid email and mobile number.
- Log in and fill the online application form.
- Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, educational & trade certificates, caste/domicile as applicable).
- Pay the fee (if applicable) by 24 August 2025.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Summary Table
Parameter | Details |
---|---|
Total Vacancies | 3,588 (Male 3,406 / Female 182) |
Apply Online | 26 Jul – 24 Aug 2025 |
Age Limit | 18–25 years (as of 24 Aug 2025) |
Qualification | 10th pass + ITI/Trade experience |
Selection Process | PST → PET → Trade Test → CBT → DV → Medical |
Salary Range | ₹21,700–69,100 + Allowances |
Application Fee | ₹100 (Gen/OBC/EWS); SC/ST/Female – Nil |
Pro Tips
- Verify eligibility and preferred trades before applying—some trades such as Cook or Sweeper have greater female vacancies.
- Be ready with scanned copies of all required documents before starting the form.
- Apply well before the deadline—no late submissions allowed.
- Keep the confirmation printout or e‑receipt once the form is submitted.