Udupi, August 22, 2025 – The Border Security Force (BSF) has announced a recruitment drive for 3,588 Constable (Tradesman) positions, comprising 3,406 vacancies for male candidates and 182 for female candidates. Applications must be submitted online through the official BSF recruitment portal, rectt.bsf.gov.in, with the deadline set for August 23, 2025.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed 10th grade from a recognized institution and hold a minimum 2-year ITI certificate or equivalent in the relevant trade. Some trades may require experience certification.
• Age Limit: 18 to 25 years as of August 23, 2025. Age relaxation is provided as per government norms: 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates.
• Application Fee: ₹100 for General/OBC candidates; SC/ST and female candidates are exempt.
• Selection Process: The recruitment involves a Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), written examination, document verification, trade test (if applicable), and medical examination.
• Salary: Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Matrix Level-3 (₹21,700–₹69,100) as per the 7th CPC, along with allowances like House Rent Allowance and Dearness Allowance.

Application Process:

1. Visit rectt.bsf.gov.in and navigate to “Current Recruitment Openings.”
2. Select the Constable (Tradesman) advertisement (Advt No. CT_trade_07/2025).
3. Register and fill out the online application form with personal and educational details.
4. Upload required documents, including 10th certificate, ITI certificate, photo, and signature.
5. Pay the application fee (if applicable) via online modes like UPI, net banking, or debit/credit card.
6. Submit and print the application for future reference.

Important Dates:

• Application Start: July 26, 2025
• Application Deadline: August 23, 2025
• Correction Window: August 24–26, 2025 (with a ₹100 correction fee)

Candidates are advised to check the detailed notification on the BSF website for trade-specific vacancies, physical standards, and other requirements. The selection process prioritizes physical fitness and trade proficiency to ensure candidates meet the demands of serving in India’s premier border security force.