Recruitment of Constable (Tradesmen) (Male) in Border Security Force - 2013

BSF HQ L/No.11263-563

Applications are invited from MALE Indian citizens for the post of Constable (Tradesmen) in Border Security Force in the pay band –I Rs.5200-20200 + Grade pay Rs.2000/- plus usual and admissible allowances to Central Govt. employees from time to time. In addition, Ration allowance, Medical Assistance, free uniform, free accommodation, free leave pass, etc. are admissible to BSF.

Constable (Tradesmen)

Total Posts: 1400

Pay Scale: Pay band –I Rs. 5200-20200 + Grade pay Rs.2000 /-

Age Limit: Between 18 to 23 years as on 1st Aug’2013

Education qualification: Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized University/Board with.

• Two years work experience in respective trades.OR

• One year certificatecourse from Industrial Training Institute/Vocational Institute with at least one year experience in the trade.OR

• Two years Diploma from Industrial Training Institute in the trade or similar trade.

Method of Selection

• At the very beginning of the recruitment process, candidates whose applications are found to be in order will be asked to go through the height bar and thereby, candidates with lesser height will get eliminated.

• Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Those who qualify the height test will be subjected to five kilometers race to be completed within 24 minutes.

• Original testimonials of the candidates will be checked thereafter and only eligible candidates will go to the next step.

• Physical Standard Test (PST): Candidates who are found eligible on screening of testimonials will be screened first for height, chest and weight measurements.

 Note:- Physical Efficiency Tests and Physical Standard Test will only be qualifying in nature and it will not carry any marks.

(e) Trade Test :- Only qualifying in nature. The candidates who qualify the PET will be put through the respective Trade Test. Each candidate will be allowed to appear for one trade only as entered in the application form.

(f) Written Test:- 100 marks

• The candidates who qualify in the PETs and Trade Test will be required to appear in a written test.

• The Written Test for 100 marks containing 100 questions (qualifying marks 35% for GC & Ex-Servicemen and 33% for SC/ST/OBC) will consist of only OMR based objective type multiple choice questions to be answered using a black pen.

• The question paper will be set to assess the (i) general awareness/general knowledge, (ii) knowledge of elementary mathematic, (iii) analytical aptitude
  and ability to observe the distinguish patters and to test the (iv) basic knowledge of the candidates in English/Hindi. The questions will be set both in Hindi and English. The papers can be answered either in Hindi or in English.

• The duration of the Written Test will be 2 hours.

How To Apply/Fee:

• Application in the prescribed format at Annexure-I either downloaded from BSF website or type written on one side only in foolscap plain paper with passport size photographs affixing on application duly attested by a Gazette officer with seal be sent to concerned Headquarter, under which their state falls, on or before 30 days after publication of this advertisement in Employment News through post alongwith following documents.

• Postal order or Demand Draft for Rs.50/- in favour of Concerned IG/DIG/Commandant payable at bank of concerned Headquarter, under which their state falls, as mentioned against each with Code No. However, no postal order or Demand Draft is required to be sent by SC/ST candidates and Ex- servicemen

• Candidates are requested to fill up application form in Hindi or English language.

• Attested copies of certificate/testimonial as proof of Educational qualification and age/date of birth and a trade proficiency certificate.

• Attested copy of caste/category certificate for SC/ST/OBC candidates given by an officer not below Tehsildar or SDO/SDM etc.

• Attested copy of Domicile certificate issued by an officer not below Tehsildar or SDO/SDM etc.

• One self addressed envelope of size 23x10 Cms affixed with postage for Rs.5/- bearing name and full postal address of the candidate with PIN Code.

• A form for issue of Admit card will also be filled in and forwarded alongwith Passport size photographs duly attested by a Gazetted Officer with seal as per Annexure-II alongwith the application form.

Last Date : will be 30 days from the date of publication of Advertisement in Employment News.

Courtesy: Border Security Force