The Border Security Force (BSF) has released the syllabus and exam date for the written examination for Constable (Tradesman) recruitment, for 3,588 posts. The written examination (Phase II) will be held on 2 December 2026 as a Computer Based Test (CBT) — this was announced in the notice dated 10 November 2026. The examination will have 100 objective questions at the 10th-standard level. See the complete exam pattern and syllabus below.
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Important Dates
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Exam Pattern
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Exam Pattern — Section-wise Marks
| Section | Questions | Marks |
| General Awareness / General Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| Analytical Aptitude & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Basic English or Hindi | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Qualifying marks: UR / EWS / Ex-Servicemen — 35%; SC / ST / OBC — 33%. The trade test is qualifying only.
Syllabus — Topic-wise
General Awareness: current affairs, sports, history, geography, science & technology, Indian Constitution. Elementary Mathematics: simplification, number system, ratio & proportion, percentage, average, time & distance. Reasoning: analogies, similarities and differences, space visualisation, problem solving, visual memory. Language: basic English or Hindi — comprehension and grammar.
Selection Process
Selection will follow this order — PST / PET, then the written examination (Phase II), then documentation, trade test and medical examination. The trade test is qualifying only; its marks will not count in the merit list.
Important Links
| BSF Recruitment Official Website | rectt.bsf.gov.in |
A private information portal (not a government website).
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
When will the BSF Tradesman written examination be held?
The written examination (Phase II) will be held on 2 December 2026 as a CBT. This was announced in the notice dated 10 November 2026.
How many posts are there in the BSF Tradesman recruitment?
There are 3,588 posts of Constable (Tradesman) in total.
What is the BSF Tradesman exam pattern?
The examination will have 100 objective questions, 100 marks in total, and a duration of 2 hours. Each question carries 1 mark and the paper will be in Hindi and English.
How many marks are needed to qualify in the BSF Tradesman examination?
The qualifying marks are 35% for UR / EWS / Ex-Servicemen and 33% for SC / ST / OBC.
Is there negative marking in the BSF Tradesman examination?
For negative marking, check official notification.
