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Border Security Force
BSF HC RO/RM 2025 • Advt No: RO/RM_06/2025
BSF Advertisement No. RO/RM_06/2025 notified 1,121 Head Constable vacancies: 910 Radio Operator and 211 Radio Mechanic. PST/PET result was released on 25 May 2026. The CBT is scheduled for 2 November 2026, with E-Admit Cards from 22 October 2026.
Total Vacancies
1,121
Age Limit
18–25 Years
Application Dates
24 Aug – 23 Sept 2025
Closes 11:59 PM IST
Job Location
All India
Qualification
Either 10+2 / Intermediate with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as a regular student with at least 60% aggregate marks in PCM, or Matriculation / Class 10 plus a 2-year ITI in the post-specific notified trade.
Salary / Stipend
Pay Level-4, Rs. 25,500-81,100, plus DA, Ration Money Allowance, Dress Allowance, Special Compensatory Allowance, accommodation/HRA, transport, LTC and other admissible BSF allowances.
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Particular | Updated Details |
|---|---|
Recruiting Body | Border Security Force (BSF), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India |
Recruitment | Head Constable (Radio Operator & Radio Mechanic) Recruitment 2025 |
Advertisement No. | RO/RM_06/2025 |
Cadre | BSF Communication Set-Up |
Posts | Head Constable (Radio Operator) and Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) |
Classification | Group C, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Combatised |
Total Vacancies | 1,121 |
HC (Radio Operator) | 910 |
HC (Radio Mechanic) | 211 |
Pay Level | Level-4, Rs. 25,500-81,100 |
Job Nature | Temporary, likely to be made permanent |
Service Liability | All India; posting may also be outside India |
Current Status | Under Examination - PST/PET result declared; CBT scheduled |
Latest update: BSF has scheduled the Computer Based Test on 2 November 2026. HC (RO) will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and HC (RM) from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. E-Admit Cards are scheduled from 22 October 2026.
Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
Online Application Start | 24 August 2025 |
Last Date to Apply | 23 September 2025, 11:59 PM |
Fee Payment Last Date | 23 September 2025 |
Application Correction Window | 24 September to 26 September 2025 |
PST / PET Admit Card | 17 December 2025 |
PST / PET Result | 25 May 2026 |
CBT E-Admit Card | 22 October 2026 from 9:00 AM |
CBT - HC (RO) | 2 November 2026, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM |
CBT - HC (RM) | 2 November 2026, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM |
CBT Result | To be announced |
Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
UR / OBC / EWS Male | Rs. 100 per post |
SC / ST | Nil / Exempt |
Female Candidates | Nil / Exempt |
Ex-Servicemen | Nil / Exempt |
BSF Departmental Candidates | Nil / Exempt |
Compassionate Appointment Candidates | Nil / Exempt |
CSC Service Charge | May apply separately where CSC payment facility is used |
Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Head Constable (Radio Operator) | 276 | 59 | 350 | 127 | 98 | 910 |
Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) | 64 | 16 | 82 | 28 | 21 | 211 |
Total | 340 | 75 | 432 | 155 | 119 | 1,121 |
Post | Direct Entry | Departmental / LDCE | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
HC (RO) | 683 | 227 | 910 |
HC (RM) | 158 | 53 | 211 |
Combined | 841 | 280 | 1,121 |
Vacancy note: Direct-entry vacancies include earmarked Ex-Servicemen and Compassionate Appointment seats. Vacancy numbers may change for administrative reasons.
Post / Route | Qualification |
|---|---|
HC (RO) - 12th Route | 10+2 / Intermediate with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as a regular student with at least 60% aggregate marks in PCM. |
HC (RO) - ITI Route | Matriculation / 10th plus 2-year ITI in Radio & Television, Electronics Engineering, Computer Operator & Programming Assistant, Data Preparation & Computer Software, General Electronics Engineering or Data Entry Operator. |
HC (RM) - 12th Route | 10+2 / Intermediate with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as a regular student with at least 60% aggregate marks in PCM. |
HC (RM) - ITI Route | Matriculation / 10th plus 2-year ITI in Radio & Television, General Electronics, Computer Operator & Programming Assistant, Data Preparation & Computer Software, Electrician, Fitter, IT & Electronics System Maintenance, Communication Equipment Maintenance, Computer Hardware, Network Technician, Mechatronics or Data Entry Operator. |
Nationality | Indian citizen |
Age Rule | Details |
|---|---|
Age Cut-off | 23 September 2025 |
UR / EWS | 18-25 years |
OBC | 18-28 years |
SC / ST | 18-30 years |
Departmental / special categories | Additional relaxation applies as prescribed in the detailed notification and BSF recruitment rules. |
PST Standard | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
General Height | 168 cm | 157 cm |
ST Height | 162.5 cm | 154 cm |
General Male Chest | 80 cm unexpanded / 85 cm expanded | Not applicable |
ST Male Chest | 76 cm unexpanded / 81 cm expanded | Not applicable |
Weight | Proportionate to height and age | Proportionate to height and age |
PET Event | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
Race | 1.6 km in 6 minutes 30 seconds | 800 metres in 4 minutes |
Long Jump | 11 feet in 3 chances | 9 feet in 3 chances |
High Jump | 3.5 feet in 3 chances | 3 feet in 3 chances |
Relaxation note: Additional height / chest relaxations apply to specified regional, hill and tribal categories under the notification.
Phase | Details |
|---|---|
Phase-I | Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
Phase-II | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Phase-III | Document Verification + Dictation & Paragraph Reading Test for HC (RO) + Detailed / Review Medical Examination |
Third-Phase Shortlisting | Up to 6 times the advertised vacancies, category-wise, based on CBT merit |
HC (RM) Final Merit | CBT marks out of 200 |
HC (RO) Final Merit | CBT 200 + Dictation 50 = 250 marks, subject to qualifying the Paragraph Reading Test |
CBT Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Physics | 40 | 80 |
Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
Chemistry | 20 | 40 |
English & General Knowledge | 20 | 40 |
Total | 100 | 200 |
CBT Rule | Details |
|---|---|
Duration | 2 hours |
Question Type | Computer Based Objective MCQ |
Medium | Hindi and English |
Negative Marking | 0.25 mark for each wrong answer |
Qualifying - General / OBC / EWS | 38% |
Qualifying - SC / ST | 33% |
Qualifying - Compassionate Appointment | 20% |
PCM Level | 10+2 / Intermediate standard |
GK Portion | Current Affairs, History, Geography and General Science |
Latest Item | Current Status |
|---|---|
PST / PET Result | Released on 25 May 2026 |
Next Stage | Computer Based Test |
CBT Date | 2 November 2026 |
HC (RO) Shift | 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM |
HC (RO) Reporting / Gate Close | 7:30 AM / 8:30 AM |
HC (RM) Shift | 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM |
HC (RM) Reporting / Gate Close | 11:30 AM / 12:30 PM |
E-Admit Card | 22 October 2026 from 9:00 AM |
Current Overall Status | UNDER_EXAMINATION |
Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Pay Matrix | Level-4 |
Pay Scale | Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 |
Allowances | DA, Ration Money Allowance, Dress Allowance, Special Compensatory Allowance, free uniform, free accommodation or HRA, Transport Allowance, LTC and other admissible BSF allowances. |
Cadre | BSF Communication Set-Up |
Nature | Temporary but likely to be made permanent |
Posting Liability | Anywhere in India and even abroad |
Step | Action |
|---|---|
1 | Register on the BSF Recruitment Portal using a valid email ID and mobile number. |
2 | Open Advertisement No. RO/RM_06/2025. |
3 | Select HC (RO), HC (RM) or both where eligible and set the required preference. |
4 | Fill personal, qualification, category and service details carefully. |
5 | Upload photograph, signature, thumb impression and supporting certificates. |
6 | Pay Rs. 100 per post if applicable. |
7 | Submit by 23 September 2025, 11:59 PM. |
8 | Use the correction window from 24 to 26 September 2025, if required. |
Critical Check | Current Position |
|---|---|
Advertisement | RO/RM_06/2025 |
Vacancies | 1,121 = 910 RO + 211 RM |
Qualification | 12th PCM 60% OR 10th + 2-year relevant ITI |
Age | 18-25 years for UR/EWS as on 23 September 2025 |
Physical Result | Released 25 May 2026 |
CBT | 2 November 2026 |
Pattern | 100 questions / 200 marks / 2 hours / 0.25 negative marking |
Status | UNDER_EXAMINATION |
There are 1,121 vacancies: 910 HC (Radio Operator) and 211 HC (Radio Mechanic).
Candidates need either 12th with PCM and at least 60% aggregate in PCM or 10th plus a 2-year ITI in the prescribed trade.
The base age limit is 18 to 25 years as on 23 September 2025 for UR/EWS, with applicable relaxation.
The CBT is scheduled for 2 November 2026. HC (RO) is in the morning shift and HC (RM) in the afternoon shift.
The CBT has 100 questions for 200 marks in 2 hours with 0.25 negative marking for each wrong answer.
HC (RM) merit uses CBT marks out of 200. HC (RO) merit uses CBT 200 + Dictation 50 = 250 marks, subject to qualifying Paragraph Reading.
Both posts carry Pay Level-4, Rs. 25,500-81,100 plus admissible BSF allowances.
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