The Border Security Force (BSF), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has officially released a notification inviting online applications from meritorious sportspersons (both male and female) for the post of Constable (General Duty) under the Sports Quota 2025. A total of 391 vacancies are announced for various sports disciplines including Athletics, Boxing, Shooting, Swimming, Hockey, Football, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Judo, Taekwondo, and others. These posts fall under Group “C” Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial category and are temporary, likely to be made permanent later. Applicants will serve anywhere in India or abroad, as BSF postings have All India liability. Selected candidates will be governed by the BSF Act, 1968 and BSF Rules, 1969.
Total Vacancies:
- Male Candidates: 197
- Female Candidates: 194
- Grand Total: 391 Posts
BSF Constable (GD) Age Limit Details:
Basic Age Requirement: Candidates applying for the BSF Constable (GD) Sports Quota 2025 must be between 18 to 23 years of age. The age will be calculated as on 1st August 2025. This means applicants must have been born between 2nd August 2002 and 1st August 2007. Any candidate falling outside this range will not be eligible for the recruitment process.
Age Calculation Reference: Only the date of birth mentioned in the matriculation (10th class) certificate will be considered valid for verifying age. No other documents or certificates will be accepted for age proof. Candidates are strictly advised not to request for any change in the date of birth after submitting the online application. BSF Constable
Age Relaxation for SC/ST Candidates: Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are eligible for a relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit. This means SC/ST applicants can apply up to 28 years of age. The relaxation is provided as per the Government of India reservation rules applicable to central government posts.
Age Relaxation for OBC Candidates: Candidates belonging to the Other Backward Classes (OBC – Non-Creamy Layer) category are entitled to 3 years of relaxation in the upper age limit. Therefore, OBC applicants can apply up to 26 years. It is mandatory that the OBC certificate should have been issued within three years before the closing date of the online application.
Age Relaxation for Departmental Candidates: Departmental candidates serving continuously for three years or more in BSF are eligible for an additional age relaxation of 5 years. This benefit is provided to encourage internal applicants to grow within the organization. Departmental candidates claiming this benefit must provide valid service records and certificates.
Combined Relaxations for Reserved Departmental Candidates: Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC who are also departmental employees are granted combined relaxations. SC/ST departmental candidates can avail up to 10 years, while OBC departmental candidates can get up to 8 years of relaxation. However, the total age should not exceed the maximum permissible limit after relaxation.
Proof of Age Certificate: Applicants must ensure that their matriculation certificate clearly displays their date of birth. If the certificate does not show the exact date or is ambiguous, the candidate’s application may be rejected. Hence, it’s crucial to upload a clear and valid document during the online registration process.
Verification of Age During Documentation: During the document verification stage, the recruitment board will check the original matriculation certificate for confirming the candidate’s age. If there’s any discrepancy between the date of birth entered in the online form and the certificate, the candidate will be immediately disqualified from the process.
Age Relaxation for Government Servants: Government servants applying through proper channels can also claim relaxation as per rules. They must produce a valid No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their department at the time of verification. Without this certificate, their claim for age relaxation or departmental consideration will not be accepted.
Final Note on Age Limit Compliance: All candidates must strictly adhere to the age criteria mentioned in the notification. Even a single day of overage or underage will lead to disqualification. The Border Security Force (BSF) does not entertain any request for modification or leniency regarding the age limit once the application is submitted. BSF Constable
Educational Qualification Details:
Minimum Educational Requirement: Candidates applying for the BSF Constable (General Duty) Sports Quota 2025 must have passed Matriculation (10th Class) or its equivalent examination from a recognized board. This is the minimum qualification required to be eligible for the post. Applications from candidates without this qualification will be rejected immediately.
Recognized Boards and Institutions: The matriculation certificate must be issued by a Central or State Government recognized board such as CBSE, ICSE, or a State Education Board. If the qualification is obtained from any other institution or open schooling system, it should be accompanied by a government-issued equivalence notification confirming its validity for central government jobs.
Sports Qualification Criteria: Along with the educational requirement, candidates must be meritorious sportspersons who have participated or won medals in recognized sports competitions. These competitions must be conducted at the International, National, or State level, approved by bodies such as the Indian Olympic Association, Sports Federations, or Youth Affairs & Sports Ministry.
Sports Achievements Considered for Eligibility: Candidates who have won medals or achieved top positions in competitions between 04 November 2023 and 04 November 2025 will be considered eligible. Both individual and team events are recognized, but in team events, the player must have been a playing member of the team to qualify for this recruitment.
Valid Sports Disciplines: Only those candidates who have represented India or their respective States, Union Territories, Universities, or Sports Control Boards in recognized sports events like Athletics, Football, Boxing, Swimming, Wrestling, Shooting, Gymnastics, Kabaddi, Judo, Taekwondo, Volleyball, etc., are eligible to apply. The list of valid disciplines is clearly mentioned in the official notification.
Period of Sports Achievements: The sports achievements must have been obtained within two years prior to the closing date of the advertisement. For this recruitment, the valid performance period is from 04/11/2023 to 04/11/2025. Any achievements outside this period will not be accepted, even if they are of national or international level.
Document Verification of Sports Certificates: All candidates must upload scanned copies of their highest level of sports certificates on the BSF recruitment portal at the time of online application. The certificates will later be verified in original during the documentation stage. Only those candidates whose certificates are verified successfully will be allowed to proceed to the next stage.
Ineligible or Incomplete Applications: Applications submitted without proper educational or sports certificates will be treated as incomplete and rejected. Candidates are advised not to submit fake or altered documents, as BSF reserves the right to verify the authenticity of all certificates directly with the issuing authorities.
Proof of Qualification Date: The candidate must have acquired both the educational qualification and sports eligibility on or before the closing date of online application (04 November 2025). No candidate awaiting results or participating in upcoming tournaments will be considered provisionally qualified.
Final Note on Educational & Sports Criteria: The combination of academic qualification (10th pass) and verified sports excellence makes the applicant eligible for BSF Constable (GD) under Sports Quota. Only those candidates who meet both conditions will be shortlisted for further selection stages such as documentation, physical test, and medical examination.
Application Fee Details:
Application Fee Amount: Candidates belonging to the General (UR) and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) categories are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of ₹159/-. This fee must be paid online only through the official BSF recruitment website. No other payment mode such as cash, draft, or postal order will be accepted.
Mode of Payment: The application fee should be paid via online mode using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI through the BSF recruitment portal https://rectt.bsf.gov.in. Candidates are advised to keep a digital or printed copy of the payment receipt for future reference during document verification.
Fee Exemption for Reserved Categories: Female candidates and those belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) categories are completely exempted from paying the application fee. This exemption is provided to encourage participation from reserved category candidates and to ensure equal opportunity in BSF recruitment. BSF Constable
Non-Refundable Policy: The application fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances. Even if a candidate’s application is rejected or withdrawn later, the fee amount will not be refunded. Hence, candidates must check their eligibility and fill the form carefully before proceeding with fee payment.
Incorrect Payment Handling: Applications submitted with incorrect, incomplete, or failed fee payments will be automatically rejected by the system. BSF will not entertain any requests for re-submission or correction in payment details. Candidates should verify their transaction success message before final submission.
Last Date for Fee Payment: The last date for payment of the application fee is the same as the closing date of the online application form, i.e., 04 November 2025 (11:59 PM). Any payment made after this deadline will not be accepted, and the corresponding application will be considered invalid. BSF Constable
Confirmation of Payment: After successful fee payment, candidates should log in again to the BSF portal and confirm the ‘Payment Status’ on their dashboard. If the status shows “Paid,” they can safely proceed to final submission. If it shows “Pending,” candidates must complete the payment again before the last date.
Proof of Payment for Documentation: Candidates are advised to take a printout of the payment acknowledgment slip and keep it safe. It may be required during the document verification stage or at the time of downloading the admit card. Absence of valid payment proof may lead to disqualification from further stages.
Technical Support for Payment Issues: If any technical issue occurs during payment (such as transaction failure or double deduction), candidates should immediately contact the BSF recruitment portal helpdesk with transaction details and registered email ID. Resolution will be provided through the official support channel only. BSF Constable
Final Advice on Application Fee: Candidates must ensure that the application fee is paid successfully and verified before the closing date. No representations, refunds, or grievances related to fee payment will be entertained after submission. The BSF strictly follows a transparent and online-only process for fee collection.
Important Dates:
| Event | Important Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | October 2025 | Official recruitment notification issued by BSF on its portal. |
| Online Application Start Date | 16 October 2025 (00:01 AM) | The online application link becomes active on BSF’s recruitment website. |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 04 November 2025 (11:59 PM) | Candidates must submit their online form before this deadline. |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 04 November 2025 (11:59 PM) | Final date for online payment of application fee through BSF portal. |
| Admit Card Availability | To Be Announced | Admit cards will be released online for eligible candidates before the test. |
| Document Verification & PST | To Be Announced | Physical verification of documents and Physical Standard Test. |
| Medical Examination Dates | To Be Announced | Detailed medical examination (DME) for shortlisted candidates. |
| Final Merit List Announcement | After All Tests | Merit list will be declared after completion of all selection stages. |
Exam and Syllabus Details:
Selection Based on Sports Performance: Candidates are shortlisted primarily on the basis of their sports achievements during the past two years. Marks are allotted according to the level of participation and medals won in national or international sports competitions recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports or the Indian Olympic Association. BSF Constable
Documentation Stage: All candidates must first go through document verification, where their original certificates related to education, sports achievements, age, and caste will be checked. Only those who produce authentic and verifiable documents will be allowed to move to the Physical Standard Test (PST) stage.
Physical Standard Test (PST): The PST is conducted to check the height, weight, and chest measurements of the candidates. For male candidates, a minimum height of 170 cm and chest 80 cm (unexpanded) is required, while for female candidates, the minimum height is 157 cm. Relaxations are given for candidates from specific regions and tribal communities. BSF Constable
Physical Efficiency Criteria: Unlike general constable recruitment, there is no race or running test for sports quota candidates. The physical test is only meant to verify standard measurements. Candidates who meet the required standards qualify for further stages without the need to perform any physical endurance tasks.
Evaluation of Sports Marks: The BSF assigns marks to candidates based on their sports performance level, as follows: BSF Constable
- Olympic/World Games Medalists: 100 marks BSF Constable
- World Championships/Commonwealth Medalists: 90 marks
- Asian Games/National Games Winners: 80–60 marks
- Junior National or Federation Level Players: 50–20 marks
- The highest single achievement in the last two years will be considered for scoring.
Merit List Preparation: After document verification and PST, a merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained from sports achievements. Candidates with higher sports rankings and achievements in international or national competitions are placed higher on the list. Tie-breaking is done using criteria like younger age or alphabetical order of name. BSF Constable
Detailed Medical Examination (DME): Candidates shortlisted in the merit list are called for the Detailed Medical Examination. The DME ensures candidates are medically fit for BSF duties. Tests include vision check (6/6 & 6/9), color blindness detection, flat foot, knock knee, and overall physical health evaluation.
Review Medical Examination (RME): If a candidate is declared unfit in the DME, they can appeal for a Review Medical Examination (RME) within 24 hours by submitting a medical fitness certificate from a government hospital. The BSF Board’s decision after RME is final and binding on all candidates.
No Written Examination: It is important to note that there will be no written test or online examination for BSF Constable (GD) under the Sports Quota. The entire recruitment is based on sports merit, physical verification, and medical standards. Hence, sports performance and physical fitness play the most crucial role in selection. BSF Constable
Final Selection and Appointment: After successful completion of all stages Documentation, PST, DME, and Merit Listing the final selection is made according to category-wise vacancies. Selected candidates will undergo basic training at BSF training centers before being appointed to various duty locations across India.
Selection Process:
Online Application and Registration: The first step is the submission of the online application form through the official BSF recruitment portal – https://rectt.bsf.gov.in. Candidates must carefully fill in all personal, educational, and sports details and upload scanned copies of required documents. Only online applications are accepted; offline submissions are not allowed. BSF Constable
Scrutiny of Applications: After the online registration closes, BSF officials will scrutinize all applications. They will verify uploaded documents such as sports certificates, educational qualifications, and category proofs. Only those who meet the eligibility conditions and upload valid certificates will receive Admit Cards for the next stage. BSF Constable
Documentation (Verification of Original Certificates): At the documentation stage, candidates must present all original certificates educational, sports, age, domicile, and caste certificates before the recruitment board. BSF officials will cross-check these documents with the uploaded copies. Any false or tampered certificate will lead to instant disqualification. BSF Constable
Physical Standard Test (PST): Qualified candidates from the documentation round are called for the Physical Standard Test. The PST checks height, weight, and chest measurements (for males).
- Male Candidates: Height 170 cm, Chest 80–85 cm
- Female Candidates: Height 157 cm
- Certain categories like ST, hill area, and North-Eastern candidates get relaxation as per government norms. BSF Constable
Medical Examination (DME): Those who clear the PST must undergo a Detailed Medical Examination (DME) to assess overall fitness. Medical officers check vision (6/6 & 6/9), color blindness, knock knee, flat foot, and other health parameters. Candidates must be physically and mentally fit to perform BSF duties.
Review Medical Examination (RME): Candidates declared unfit in the DME can appeal within 24 hours by submitting a Medical Fitness Certificate from a government hospital. The Review Medical Board re-examines the candidate. The decision made by the BSF medical board after this stage is final and cannot be challenged further. BSF Constable
Evaluation of Sports Achievements: Candidates’ sports performance is evaluated according to their medals, positions, and participation levels in recognized tournaments. BSF Constable
- Olympics/World Games: 100 Marks
- World Championships/Commonwealth: 90 Marks
- National Games/Senior Nationals: 80–60 Marks
- Junior Nationals: 50–20 Marks
- Only the highest single achievement in the past two years is considered.
Preparation of Merit List: After verifying all records, BSF prepares a discipline-wise and gender-wise merit list based on the marks secured from sports achievements. If two candidates have the same score, the tie is broken by considering younger age, higher-level competition, or alphabetical order of names.
Final Selection and Training: Candidates who appear on the final merit list are selected for appointment as Constable (GD) under the sports quota. Selected candidates must undergo Basic Training at designated BSF Training Centers. After successful training, they will be posted to units across India and may also serve abroad if required. BSF Constable
Disqualification and Important Rules: Candidates will be disqualified if found guilty of misrepresentation, document forgery, malpractice, or indiscipline during any stage. BSF maintains a zero-tolerance policy against corruption. Recruitment is completely free, transparent, and merit-based. No intermediary or payment is needed for selection. BSF Constable
Important Documents Required:
- Matriculation / 10th Class Certificate
- Sports Achievement Certificates (from 04.11.2023 to 04.11.2025)
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC as per prescribed format)
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Declaration – Annexure IV(A)
- Domicile Certificate / Residential Proof
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) – for Government employees
- Height & Chest Relaxation Certificate – Annexure V (if applicable)
- Medical Fitness Certificate – Annexure VI (for re-medical appeal, if needed)
- Merit Certificate for Sports Qualification – Annexure VII / VIII
- Identity Proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID / Passport / Driving License)
- Four Passport Size Photographs (same as uploaded in online form)
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