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CAREER PROSPECTS IN THE FORCE

RECRUITMENT POLICY:

The recruitment in the Force is being made in the following ranks:
a.	Constable	}
b.	Sub-Inspector		In General Duty Cadre
c.	Assistant Commandant
d.	Assistant Sub Inspector (Radio Mechanic)	}
e.	Head Constable (Radio Operator)		In Communication Set-up
f.	Head Constable (Fitter)

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS:

I) CONSTABLE: Revised scheme for recruitment of Constable (GD) and procedure {Click here}

i)	Constable a major component of Border Security Force.
ii)	Age	Between 18 to 23 years (Cut off date for age will be 1st August every year)
iii)	Educational Qualification	Matriculation or 10th class pass.

iv) PHYSICAL STANDARDS :

	Particulars	Height	Chest	Weight
	For Males For Females	170 Cms 157 Cms	80-85 Cms -	For males and females: proportionate to height and age as per Medical Standards
	Relaxation : There will be relaxation in age for SC/ST/OBC, Ex Servicemen and other categories of persons in accordance with the Government order on the subject as follows :	-	-	-
	Candidates falling in the categories of Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhs, Dogras, Marathas and candidates to the states of Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir and Leh & Ladakh regions of J&K	For male -165cms For female -155cms Scheduled Tribes For male -162.5cms For female-150cms	For male -165cms For female -155cms Scheduled Tribes For male -78-83cms For female-76-81cms	-do-
	Powers of relaxation The power to relax the eligibility criteria as mentioned in above will rest with the Directors General of Central Police Forces.	_	_	_
	All other states & UTs	_	_	_
v)	Medical Standards	(a) Eye Sight : The minimum distant vision should be 6/6 & 6/9 of both eyes without correction i.e. without wearing of glasses.
		(b) The candidates must not have knock knee, flat foot, varicose vein or squint in eyes and they should possess high color vision. They must be in good mental and bodily health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of the duties.
vi)	Allotment of vacancies	I) 60 % of vacancies will be allotted amongst States/UT's on the basis of population ratio. ii) 20% of vacancies in the Border Guarding Forcess(BGFs) (BSF,ITBP,SSB,Assam Rifles) will be allotted to border districts, which fall within the responsibility of the Force. iii) 20% of vacancies in BGFs will be allotted to areas affected by militancy i.e J&K, North Eastern States and naxal affected areas. The districts/areas affected by militancy shall be notified by the Government from time to time. iv) In forces other than BGFs, 40% vacancies will be allotted to militancy affected areas i.e. J&K, North Eastern States and naxsal affected areas. The district/areas affected by militancy shall be notified by the Government from time to time. v) For diversion of annual vacancies from one State to another State, and also for diversion of vacancies of new raisings from one State to another in the same category or from one category to another category, approvalddd of MHA will be required.
vii	Reservation	There will be reservations for SC/ST/OBC, Ex-Servicemen and other categories of personnel in accordance with the instructions issued by the Government from time to time. The reserved vacancies will be calculated and recruitment made with reference to the allocations made to the States/UTs under item III above. Quota for SC/ST for various States/ UTs will be fixed having regard to the number of SC/ST population in such States/ UTs. The unfilled reserved vacancies may also be filled through special recruitments.

II SUB-INSPECTOR:

One-third of the posts are filled up by direct recruitment and two-third by promotion. The requisite criteria for direct rectt of Sub-Inspector is as under:

i)	Age	20 to 25 years relax able for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Other Backward Class in accordance with the instructions issued by the Govt. from time to time.
ii)	Educational Qualification	Degree of a recognized University or equivalent
iii)	Physical Standards	Height	Chest	Weight
		170 Cms. relaxable by 5 Cms. for candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, HP, Leh & Ladakh, Kashmir valley, Gorkhas, Marathas, Sikkimies, Dogras & NE States	80-85 Cms. (77-82Cms for STs)	Proportionate to height

III) ASSISTANT COMMANDANT:

50% posts of Assistant Commandant are filled by Direct Recruitment (including 10% from SSCO) & balance 50% by promotion from Inspector to AC. The criteria for Direct Recruitment is as under:

a)	Age	19 to 25 yrs (Relaxable in the case of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Other Backward Class candidates in accordance with the instructions/orders of Govt from time to time. .
b)	Educational Qualification	Degree from a recognized University/Institution or equivalent, ,possession of NCC B or :C certificate, or outstanding achievements in sports or athletics will be an added qualification.
c)	Physical Standard	Male		Female
	i) Height	165 Cms.		157 Cms.
	ii) Chest	81-86 Cms.		N.A..
	iii)Weight	50 Kgs.		According to height but not less than 46 Kgs.
	iv) Eye sight with or without glasses:	Distant Vision			Near Vision
		Corrected vision			Corrected vision
		6/6	6/12		J-I	J-II
		or
		6/9	6/9
	v) Colour Vision:	Must possess high color vision
	vi) Must not have knock-knee, flat foot, or squint in eyes, must be in good mental & bodily health & free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of the duties.
	vii) Shall have to pass written test, Physical efficiency test & interview as prescribed by the Govt.

Assistant Commandant (Technical) with B.Sc.(Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics) and above education qualification with the Electronics stream are deputed for appointment in the rank of Assistant Commandant (Technical) form the executive posts, after they undergo Battalion Signal Officers Course. These officers later on work in higher posts in Communication hierarchy in BSF, apart from performing General duties in various ranks, since Communication Officers are also part of General Cadre of Officers.

IV) ASSISTANT SUB INSPECTOR (RADIO MECHANIC):

a)	Age:			Between 18 to 25 years. (Upper age limit shall be relaxable in respect of candidates from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes communities and other categories of personnel in accordance with instruction/orders issued by the Central Government from time to time.
b)	Education:			Matric with 3 year Diploma in Radio and TV technology / Electronics / Tele-Communications / Computer / Electrical / Mechanical / Engineering / Domestic appliance from an Institution recognized by State/Central Government or 10+2 or Intermediate or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, having 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized Board.
c)	Physical Standard:			Height: 170 Cms (relaxable by 5 Cms for the candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Leh, Ladakh, Kashmir Valley, Gorkhas, Marathas, Sikkimies and North Eastern States, Height for Tribals/ Adivasis including Mizo and Nagas shall be 162.5 Cms).
			Chest-Un expanded		Expanded
(i)	General Category	81 Cms				86 Cms
(ii)	Tribals/Adivasis having height 162.5 Cms	77 Cms				82 Cms
	Weight	Proportionate to height
	Medical Standard
	Vision:			Eye sight near vision better eye J-I, J-II, 6/6 and 6/9 high grade. Must pass high-grade colour vision test.
	Other:			Must not have knock-knee, flat foot, or squint in eyes, must be in good mental & bodily health & free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of the duties.

V) HEAD CONSTABLE (OPERATOR):

a)	Age:			Between 18 to 23 years. (Upper age limit shall be relaxable in respect of candidates from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes communities and other categories of personnel in accordance with instruction/orders issued by the Central Government from time to time).
b)	Education:			Matric or equivalent plus two years ITI certificate in Radio and TV/ Electronics or Intermediate or 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized Board of Education.
c)	Physical Standard:			Height: 170 Cms (relaxable by 5 Cms for the candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Leh, Ladakh, Kashmir Valley, Gorkhas, Marathas, Sikkimies and North Eastern States, Height for Tribals/ Adivasis including Mizo and Nagas shall be 162.5 Cms. 167.5 Cms in respect of candidates belonging to the states of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala).
			Chest-Un expanded		Expanded
(i)	General Category	80 Cms				85 Cms
(ii)	For those having height 165 Cms.	78 Cms				83 Cms
(iii)	Tribals/Adivasis having height 162.5 Cms.	76 Cms				81 Cms
	Weight			Proportionate to height
	Medical Standard
	Vision:			Minimum distant vision should be 6/6 and 6/9 of both eyes without correction (i.e. without wearing glasses.). Must pass high-grade colour vision test.
	Other:			Must not have knock-knee, flat foot, or squint in eyes, must not be having any defect/deformity likely to interfere with the efficient performance of the duties.

VI) HEAD CONSTABLE (FITTER) :

Age:		Between 18 to 23 years. (Upper age limit shall be relaxable in respect of candidates from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes communities and other categories of personnel in accordance with instruction/ orders issued by the Central Government from time to time).
Education:		Matric or equivalent plus two years ITI certificate in engine/fitter/Diesel Mechanic/Automobile/Motor Mechanic from an Institution recognized by State/Central Government or equivalent or 10+2 or Intermediate or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized Board of Education.
Physical Standard:
Height		170 Cms (relaxable by 5 Cms for the candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Leh, Ladakh, Kashmir Valley, Gorkhas, Marathas, Sikkimies and North Eastern States, Height for Tribals/ Adivasis including Mizo and Nagas shall be 162.5 Cms. 167.5 Cms in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala).
Chest			Un-Expanded	Expanded
i)	General Category		80 Cms	85 Cms
ii)	For those having height 165 Cms.		78 Cms	83 Cms
iii)	Tribals/Adivasis having height 162.5 Cms		76 Cms	81 Cms
Weight:		Proportionate to height
Medical Standards:
Vision:		(Minimum distant vision should be 6/6 and 6/9 of both eyes without correction (i.e. without wearing glass). Must pass high-grade colour vision test.
Other:		Must not have knock-knee, flat foot, or squint in eyes, must be in good mental & bodily health & free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of the duties.

Training institution for Communication

The BSF is having two Training Institutions for the training of Comn personnel:-

Signal Training School Delhi : This institution is meant for the training of Radio Mechanics and Cipher personnel.
Signal Training School Bangalore: All operator-stream courses are run by this Institute to train communication personnel operating various Communication systems in the Force.

Pay Scale

The pay scales of different ranks in the Force are as under:-

*S/No*	*Rank*	*Pay* *Band*	*Grade Pay*	*Pay*	*Total Pay*
1.	Director General	Apex Scale	-	Rs. 80000(Fixed)	Rs. 80000
2.	Spl DG	PB - 4 (37400-67000)	Rs.12000	Rs. 47100	Rs. 59100
3.	Addl DG	PB - 4 (37400-67000)	Rs.12000	Rs. 47100	Rs. 59100
4.	Inspector General	PB - 4 (37400-67000)	Rs.10000	Rs. 43000	Rs. 53000
5.	Dy Insp General	PB - 4 (37400-67000)	Rs. 8900	Rs. 40200	Rs. 49100
6.	Commandant	PB - 4 (37400-67000)	Rs. 8700	Rs. 37400	Rs. 46100
7.	2nd-in-Command	PB - 3 (15600-39100)	Rs. 7600	Rs. 21900	Rs. 29500
8.	Dy Commandant	PB - 3 (15600-39100)	Rs. 6600	Rs. 18750	Rs. 25350
9.	Asstt Comandant	PB - 3 (15600-39100)	Rs. 5400	Rs. 15600	Rs. 21000
10.	Subedar Major	PB - 2 ( 9300-34800 )	Rs. 4800	Rs. 12540	Rs. 17340
11.	Inspector	PB - 2 ( 9300-34800 )	Rs. 4600	Rs. 12540	Rs. 17140
12.	Sub-Inspector	PB - 2 ( 9300-34800 )	Rs. 4200	Rs. 9300	Rs. 13500
13.	Asstt Sub Inspector	PB - 1 ( 5200-20200 )	Rs. 2800	Rs. 8560	Rs. 11360
14.	Head Constable	PB - 1 ( 520020200 )	Rs. 2400	Rs. 7510	Rs. 9910
15.	Constable	PB - 1 ( 5200-20200 )	Rs. 2000	Rs. 6460	Rs. 8460
16.	CT ( Tradesmen )	PB - 1 ( 520020200 )	Rs. 2000	Rs. 6460	Rs. 8460

Promotion Avenues (Gazetted Officer)

i) Inspector to Assistant Commandant

Inspector with 5 years regular service in the grade, having medical category SHAPE-I with educational qualification as matric & having undergone Basic Trg, PL Weapon course and Coy Comdr. Course are considered for promotion. 2 Years service in a service coy for all Inspectors/Sub(GD) or 2 years service in a duty Bn for Sub(Comn) is pre-requisite.

ii) Assistant Commandant to Deputy Commandant

Asstt Comdts of BSF with 06 years regular service in the grade,Medical catagory SHAPE-I and having qualified carrier courses like (i)Commando & Weapon training (ii)YOC by AC(DE), Re-orientation course by promotees and having two years command experience as Coy Comdr in a service coy is considered for promotion.

iii) Deputy Commandant to 2^nd in-Command

Dy Comdt of BSF with 05 years regular service in the grade, possessing 02 years service as Dy Commandant in a Duty BN & having Medical category SHAPE-I are considered for promotion to 2IC. Must have qualified one of the following courses. BSW/MMG/MOR/FE and qualified CC Course.

iv) 2^nd-in-Command to Commandant

Second-in-Command with 04 years, regular service as 2IC with 02 years service as 2IC in Duty Bn and medical category SHAPE-I is considered for promotion to the rank of Commandant. Should have qualified Senior Command Course.

v) Commandant to Additional DIG

Comdt of BSF with 03 years regular service as Comdt with total 18 years group A service & possessing 02 years command as Commandant in a Duty Bn & having medical category SHAPE-I is considered for promotion to the rank of ADDL DIG. Should also have undergone Higher Command Course

vi) Additional DIG to DIG

Additional DIG of BSF with 02 years regular service in the grade, with 20 years group A service and having medical category SHAPE-I is considered for promotion to the rank of DIG. Should have undergone Courses/Trg as prescribed by DG BSF from time to time.

vii) DIG to IG

DIG of BSF with 04 years service as DIG and having 24 years group A service with medical category SHAPE-I is considered for promotion to the Rank of IG. Should have undergone Courses/Trg as prescribed by DG BSF from time to time.

Promotion Avenues (NON-Gazetted Officer)

The rank structure of non-gazetted cadre of BSF is as under:-

a. Constable

b. Head Constable

c. Sub Inspector

d. Subedar

The promotion of the members of the Force shall be based on merit and suitability in all respects, with due regards to seniority and should be medical category AYE . Every member of the force shall, before any promotion be required to pass pre-promotion course. These promotion examinations which are of a qualifying nature permit a constable to be promoted to the next higher rank of Head Constable upon being first brought on list A. Similarly promotion from the rank of Head Constable to Sub Inspector would require such a person to the first brought on the promotion qualifying list B. In the case of promotion from the rank of sub Inspector to Subedar, the same is dependent on a Sub Inspector qualifying list C.

The candidate appearing in list A, B & C test (i.e. DPC tests) must fulfill the following eligibility conditions:-

Promotion Test	Minimum Service Required	Minimum Educational Standard
List A
Constable to Head Constable	8 years as Constable of which 5 years service in a service coy of duty Bn with Medical Cat Shape-I.	(i)Matric/10th class pass or equivalent. (ii)Basic Trg & MR-II. (iii)SLC, JSLC, GLC or pre promotion course prescribed for technical posts.
List B
Head Const to Sub Inspector	5 years service as HC together with 18 years of service with Med Cat SHAPE-I & 2 years service in Service Coy.	(i)Matric/10th class pass or equivalent. (ii)Basic Course, MR-I. (iii)Pre-promotion Course prescribed for the post.
List C
Sub Inspector to Subedar	3 years service as Sub Inspector, Med Cat SHAPE-I and 2 years command of a Platoon in a Service Coy.	(i)Matric/10th class pass or equivalent. (ii)Basic Trg prescribed at entry level. (iii)MR-I. (iv)JLC. (v)PW or W&T Course. (vi)PC (Tac).

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