The Border Security Force (BSF) is India’s primary border guarding force and conducts recruitment for Head Constable (HC) and Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in various non-GD trades such as:

• HC Ministerial (Clerk / Store Keeper)

• HC Radio Operator

• HC Radio Mechanic

• ASI Stenographer

• ASI Radio Technician

These posts are not general duty combat roles but are crucial support and technical backbone positions inside BSF units. They handle communication systems, clerical administration, documentation, records, logistics, and equipment maintenance.

Nature of the Job

• Clerk / Ministerial: File handling, service records, correspondence, pay & accounts, logistics documentation.

• Radio Operator / Mechanic: Operation, maintenance, troubleshooting of wireless communication equipment.

• ASI Steno: Official dictation, typing, confidential documentation, reporting.

• Technical ASI: Handling advanced equipment, radio networks, and communication setups.

Selection Process (Full Flow)

1. Written Examination (CBT / OMR)

2. Skill Test / Trade Test

   • Typing test for clerks

   • Stenography test for ASI Steno

   • Practical trade test for Radio / Technical

3. Physical Standard Test (PST)

4. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

5. Document Verification

6. Medical Examination

This is a multi-stage process, and skill test is qualifying but mandatory.

Exam Pattern (Written)

• Objective type questions

• Focus on:

  • Reasoning

  • Quantitative Aptitude

  • General Awareness

  • English/Hindi

  • Technical subject (for Radio/Technical posts)

The exam tests accuracy + basic technical understanding, not advanced engineering.

Eligibility Criteria

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Salary: ₹ 25000

Important Date

Starting Date: 16-Mar-2026 12:00 AM

Closing Date: 12-Apr-2026 12:00 AM