Defence | BSF
Matriculation-level recruitment by the Border Security Force for Constable (Tradesman) posts across trades, decided by physical tests, a written exam, trade test and medical examination.
Border Security Force Constable (Tradesman) Recruitment (CT_trade_07/2025) is conducted by Border Security Force. Selection runs through 4 stages: Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Written Examination, Document Verification and Trade Test, Detailed Medical Examination.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification (Advertisement CT_trade_07/2025) | 24 Jul 2025 | Closed |
| Online application window Applications were accepted only on rectt.bsf.gov.in. A short correction window followed. | 25 Jul 2025 - 25 Aug 2025 | Closed |
| Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Conducted in phases across recruitment zones after admit cards were issued. | 26 Dec 2025 - 20 Mar 2026 | Closed |
| PET/PST result Results for the physical tests were declared around June 2026 on the BSF recruitment portal. Confirm the exact date from rectt.bsf.gov.in. | 1 Jun 2026 | Expected |
| Written examination The written exam date for candidates who cleared PET/PST had not been announced as of 14 September 2026. Watch rectt.bsf.gov.in for the schedule and admit card. | To be announced | Not announced |
Passed the matriculation (Class 10) examination from a recognised board and holds a valid ITI certificate in the trade relevant to the post applied for, as specified trade-wise in the notification.
Trade-wise minimum marks in Class 10 and ITI requirements are listed in the notification. Some trades were notified state-wise; a few trades were not opened for female candidates in certain states.
18 to 25 years as on 25 August 2025, as stated in Advertisement CT_trade_07/2025.
A candidate must be one of the following:
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| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, OBC and EWS Rs 100 application fee plus Rs 50 service charges; GST may apply as stated in the notification. Paid online or through an authorised Common Service Centre. | ₹150 |
| SC, ST, women, Ex-servicemen and serving BSF personnel Exempt from the application and examination fee, as per the official notice. | ₹0 |
Stage by stage structure with question counts, marks, timing and the marking scheme.
Duration: Varies|Negative marking: None
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness / General Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| Analytical Aptitude and Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Basic English or Hindi | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 2 hr|Negative marking: None
Duration: Varies|Negative marking: None
Duration: Varies|Negative marking: None
Every subject in the paper, topic by topic. Open a subject for its weightage in this exam, the full topic list and the mock tests, practice sets and notes that cover it.
Register on rectt.bsf.gov.in
Complete One-Time Registration with your email and mobile number, then log in to the recruitment portal.
Apply for Constable (Tradesman) CT_trade_07/2025
Select the trade and state, fill the application form, upload photograph, signature and certificates to the stated specifications.
Pay the fee and submit
Pay online where applicable or claim the exemption, submit the form and save the confirmation page.
Confirm the exact pay and allowances from the official notification.
Written to this exam's pattern, with the same interface, sectional locking and marking scheme you will face on exam day.
BSF Constable (Tradesman): 16-question practice mock
16 questions | 20 min
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Free question banks with worked solutions for the topics BSF Constable (Tradesman) tests. Drill one topic at a time, then sit a full mock and keep a daily habit going.
Class 10 pass from a recognised board plus a valid ITI certificate in the trade relevant to the post, as specified in the notification for each trade.
No. Advertisement CT_trade_07/2025 specifies that there is no negative marking; each of the 100 questions carries one mark.
Applications closed in August 2025. PET/PST was held from December 2025 to March 2026 and results were declared around June 2026. The written examination date was still awaited as of September 2026.
3,588 Constable (Tradesman) posts — 3,406 for male candidates and 182 for female candidates — in Advertisement CT_trade_07/2025.
Last verified 14 September 2026(11 days ago, by editorial)
Not yet confirmed for this cycle: start, 4 and status. Where we have a figure from previous cycles we show it and label it as expected; where we do not, the page says "to be announced". Check the official source below before you rely on any of it.
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