Border Security Force (BSF)

Jan 16, 2023, 16:45 IST

The BSF, which was formed on 1st December, 1965, is also known as the "Border Security Force." It mainly focuses on guarding the border of India and is also called the "First Line of Defense of Indian Territories." The BSF is part of the Government of India's Ministry of Home Affairs.

Furthermore, this paramilitary force is one of India's five Central Armed Police Forces.

Every year, UPSC conducts the BSF examination, and candidates who are interested in applying must know all the details related to BSF recruitment 2023, such as the application form, eligibility criteria, syllabus, important dates, and selection process. Hence, this article will cover all the above-mentioned topics.

BSF recruitment mainly has three phases of selection:

Examination
Physical test (which includes PST, or Physical Standard Test, and PET, or Physical Efficiency Test)
Interview

Additionally, the latest notification issued by the BSF is for an assistant commandant (veterinary assistant surgeon) with 20 posts. Aspirants can apply through the official website at bsf.gov.in by January 9, 2023.

An Overview: UPSC BSF 2023

Job Location	All Over India
Job Type	Government Job
Job Category	Police Job
Name of Recruitment	BSF Recruitment 2023
Organization Name	BSF
Number of Vacancies	Yet to be announced..
Notification Released on	Yet to be announced..
Application fees	Rs. 100/-

Eligibility criteria: BSF Examination

Since the BSF will soon make an official announcement about the exam, it's important to know the BSF recruitment 2023 eligibility criteria, such as the age limit, nationality, and qualification requirements.

Age Limit: Candidates should be 18 to 28 years old. Both males and females are eligible as per the various post requirements.

In addition, age relaxation for the reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PWD) will be applicable as per the Government of India rules.

Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a 10+2 pass or its equivalent from a recognized board of education or university. However, additional certificates are required as well, depending on the post. For complete details, check the BSF recruitment 2023 eligibility criteria here.

Nationality: A citizen of India.

Posts under UPSC BSF

BSF offers various posts as per the candidate's educational qualification and other eligibility factors.

BSF Constable GD	Head Constable RO and Head Constable RM
BSF Constable	Sub-Inspector (SI Workshop)
Sub-Inspector (Si Engine Driver)	Sub-Inspector (SI Master)

UPSC BSF Exam Pattern

BSF Exam pattern differs as per the post. Refer to the table below to check the post wise exam pattern.

Examination Pattern for BSF Head Constable

Subjects	Number of Questions	Marks	Duration of exam
General Knowledge	35 questions	35	2 hours
Reasoning Ability	35 questions	35
Numerical Ability	30 questions	30
English Language	100	100
Total	200	200

Examination Pattern for BSF Constable

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
General Awareness/ GK	25 Questions	25	2 hours
Elementary Mathematics	25 Questions	25
Analytical aptitude and the ability to observe the distinguished patterns	25 Questions	25
Basic knowledge of English or Hindi language	25 Questions	25
Total	100	100

Examination Pattern for BSF SI (Sub-Inspector)

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration of exam
General Awareness/ GK	25 Questions	25	2 Hours
Reasoning Ability	25 Questions	25
Numerical Ability	25 Questions	25
Trade Awareness	25 Questions	25
Total	100	100

Moreover, aspirants who are all set to join BSF must be curious about the pay scale offered by the organization. It’s no doubt that BSF offers a decent base salary with great perks and incentives. However, the BSF pay slip varies as per the candidates' posts.

Refer to the below table to see the post-by-post salary structure.

BSF Salary Structure 2023

POST	SALARY	LEVEL
Sub Inspector (Mater)	Rs. 35400-112400	6
Sub Inspector (Engine Driver)	Rs. 35400-112400	6
Sub Inspector (Workshop)	Rs. 35400-112400	6
Head Constable (RO)	Rs. 25500-81100	4
Head Constable (RM)	Rs. 25500-81100	4
Constable (Tradesman)	Rs. 21700- 69100	3

Additionally, the BSF examination syllabus is vast, and one must go through each topic carefully in order to pass it and get into the second step.

Complete Syllabus: BSF Examination

The table below shows the detailed syllabus candidates need to know regarding the BSF exam.

Section	Topics
General Awareness	Sports Current Affairs about National & International events Important Places, Miscellaneous, etc Committees and Commissions Abbreviations Famous Personalities, Books, and Author names
Elementary Math	Ratio, Time, and Percentages Number Systems and The relationship between Numbers Use of Graphs and Tables Profit and Loss Menstruation Time and Distance Computation of Whole Numbers Fundamental arithmetical operations Decimals, Fractions, Ratio, and Proportion Discount, Time and Work Interest and Averages
English and Hindi Language	Shuffling of sentence parts and Shuffling of Sentences in a given passage Grammar, Synonyms, and Antonyms One-word substitutions Comprehension passage and Cloze passage Sentence structure Vocabulary, Spellings Fill in the blanks in given sentences Idioms and phrases Spot the error and Detecting Mis-spelt words
Analytical Aptitude	Games and Races Heights and distances Inequalities and Discount LCM and HCF Linear Equations Logarithms Number theory and Number System including Fractions, Decimals Percentage and Partnerships Algebra, Alligations and mixtures Area and Average Mean,Median and Mode Boat Problems Chain rule

Previous Year’s Cut off: UPSC BSF 2023

Though the official cut-off has yet to be announced, candidates can view the previous year's post-wise cut-off to get an idea of it.

BSF Constable Previous Year Cut off Marks

TRADE	CATEGORY
TRADE	UR	SC	ST	OBC
Constable Vehicle Mechanic	71	67	65	–
Constable Auto Electrician	54	44	50	–
Constable Welder	50	46	–	–
Constable Upholster	46	–	40	48
Constable Turner	63	54	50	–
Constable Carpenter	49	46	40	–
Constable Store Keeper	60	50	45	60
Constable Painter	58	56	48	57
Constable Vulcanize Or Operator Tyre Repair Plant	50	37	–	–
Constable Fitter	55	–	53	–
Constable Black Smith or Tim Smith	36	–	–	–

BSF Sub Inspector Previous Year Cut off Marks

Category	Cut Off Marks Out of 200	Cut Off Marks Out of 200
UR	121	137
OBC	112	133
SC	110	118
ST	116	125

BSF Expected Cut-Off Marks 2023

Category	RO: Radio Operator	RM: Radio Mechanic	Expected Cut-Off
General	85 to 95 marks	90 to 100 marks	76 Marks (38 percentage)
EWS	85 to 95 marks	85 to 90 marks	76 Marks (38 percentage)
ST	68 - 78 marks	66 to 71 marks	66 Marks (33 percentage)
OBC	80 - 90	80 to 85	76 Marks (38%)
SC	70 - 80	75 to 80	66 Marks (33%)

Furthermore, BSF results are yet to be announced for its various posts. Aspirants can check their results after receiving the notification on the official website by following the steps that are provided below.

Steps to Check BSF Result

Visit the official website at bsf.nic.in
Tap on the Recruitment section, then click on the Result option.
The page will reflect the result link to download/view as per the specific post.
Candidates who have appeared for the written test can see their names on the screen.
To search any roll number, press Ctrl+F.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What does BSF stand for?

Ans. The full form of BSF is "Border Security Force." As mentioned above, it’s a paramedical force that comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

Q2. How can one join the BSF in India?

Ans. In order to join the BSF, one must go through the eligibility criteria carefully. The selection process includes a written examination, physical fitness tests, physical measurements, and an interview.

Q.3. What is the BSF's pay scale?

Ans. The Border Security Force offers a great in-hand salary, along with additional perks and benefits. The pay scale varies as per the post and the level. The average BSF salary ranges from 4.2 Lakhs for a Police Constable to 17.7 Lakhs for a Second in Command. Check the above-mentioned table for a detailed overview.

Q4. Who is in charge of the BSF in India?

Ans. The BSF is one of seven central forces in India, and the Ministry of Home Affairs controls it. It is also known as India’s first line of defense.

Q5. What is the minimum educational qualification required for the BSF?

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10th and 12th with minimum required marks. However, the educational qualification may vary as per the post and the level one is applying for.