The Border Security Force (BSF) has announced detailed notification for direct and departmental recruitment of Head Constables for Radio Operator (RO) and Radio Mechanic (RM) posts. in its communication setup for the vacancy year 2025. This recruitment aims to strengthen the technical cadre of BSF with dedicated professionals who can serve anywhere in India or abroad.
The Border Security Force (BSF) has announced detailed notification for direct and departmental recruitment of Head Constables for Radio Operator (RO) and Radio Mechanic (RM) posts. Selected candidates will be governed by the BSF Act & Rules and will be placed on a temporary basis, likely to be made permanent.
Key Highlights of BSF HC (RO & RM) Recruitment 2025
- Recruitment Board: Border Security Force (BSF)
- Posts available: Head Constable (Radio Operator) and Head Constable (Radio Mechanic)
- Category: Group “C” Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial (Combatised)
- Total Vacancies: 1,121 (Direct & Departmental combined)
- Application Mode: Online only
- Application Dates:
- Start Date: 24 August 2025 (11:00 PM)
- Last Date: 23 September 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Pay Scale: Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) + Allowances
- Posting: All India & abroad liability
Important Dates
- Start Date: 24 August 2025 (11:00 PM)
- Last Date: 23 September 2025 (11:59 PM)
BSF HC (RO & RM) Vacancy 2025: Post & Category-Wise Details
1. Direct Entry Vacancies
- HC (Radio Operator):
- UR – 177
- EWS – 38
- OBC – 225
- SC – 63
- ST – 34
- Total – 537
- HC (Radio Mechanic):
- UR – 65
- EWS – 10
- OBC – 52
- SC – 13
- ST – 16
- Total – 156
2. Departmental Vacancies (For Serving BSF Personnel)
- HC (Radio Operator): 350
- HC (Radio Mechanic): 134
3. Total Vacancies
- Head Constable (RO): 887
- Head Constable (RM): 290
- Grand Total: 1,177 (including Ex-Servicemen & Compassionate Appointments)
Pay Scale, Salary & Allowances
Selected candidates will receive:
- Pay Level: Level-4 in Pay Matrix (7th CPC)
- Salary Range: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 per month
- Allowances include:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- Ration Money Allowance
- Dress Allowance
- Special Compensatory Allowance (for specified border areas)
- Free Uniform
- Free Accommodation or HRA
- Transport Allowance
- LTC (Leave Travel Concession)
- Other admissible allowances as per BSF rules
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
For HC (Radio Operator):
- Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as regular subjects with at least 60% aggregate marks,
OR - Matriculation (10th) or equivalent and two-year ITI certificate in one of the following trades:
- Radio & Television
- Electronics Engineering
- Computer Operator & Programming Assistant
- Data Preparation & Computer Software
- General Electronics Engineering
- Data Entry Operator
For HC (Radio Mechanic):
- Intermediate (10+2) with PCM (60% aggregate),
OR - Matriculation with two-year ITI certificate in:
- Radio & Television
- General Electronics
- Computer Operator & Programming Assistant
- Data Preparation & Computer Software
- Electrician
- Fitter
- Information Technology & Electronics System Maintenance
- Communication Equipment Maintenance
- Computer Hardware
- Network Technician
- Mechatronics
- Data Entry Operator
Age Limit (as on 23.09.2025)
- UR/EWS: 18 to 25 years
- OBC: 18 to 28 years
- SC/ST: 18 to 30 years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Service period deducted from age
- Government employees: Up to 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST)
- Widows and divorced women: Up to 35 years for UR, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST.
Selection Process
The recruitment will be conducted in three phases:
Step 1: Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Conducted using RFID technology
- Male Candidates:
- Height, Chest & Weight as per prescribed standards
- Race: 1.6 km in 6.5 minutes
- Long Jump: 11 feet (3 chances)
- High Jump: 3.5 feet (3 chances)
- Female Candidates:
- Height & Weight as per standards
- Race: 800 m in 4 minutes
- Long Jump: 9 feet (3 chances)
- High Jump: 3 feet (3 chances)
Ex-Servicemen and BSF departmental candidates under LDCE are exempted from PST/PET.
Stage 2: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Language: English & Hindi
- HC (RO): 200 marks + 50 marks Dictation Test
- HC (RM): 200 marks
- Objection management link will be available after exam
- The result will be available on the BSF official website and recruitment portal.
Stage 3: Document Verification, Dictation & Medical Examination
- Document Verification (for all candidates)
- Dictation and Paragraph Reading Test (for HC RO only) – 50 marks plus a qualifying reading round.
- Detailed/Review Medical Examination (DME/RME)
Final Merit List
- HC (RO): CBT marks (200) + Dictation Test (50) = Total 250 marks.
- HC (RM): Marks of CBT (200)
- In case of a tie:
- Higher total marks
- Older in age
- Alphabetical order of first name
- Higher marks in PCM (12th)
- Higher marks in Maths & Science (Matric/ITI)
Application Fee
- UR/OBC/EWS (Male candidates): ₹100 per post
- SC/ST, Female candidates, BSF departmental candidates, Ex-Servicemen, Compassionate Appointments: Exempted from examination fee
- Common Service Centre (CSC) fee: ₹50 + taxes (for all candidates)
- Mode of Payment: Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, CSC
How to Apply
- Visit the official recruitment portal.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill the application form carefully – personal, educational & communication details
- Upload scanned documents, photograph & signature
- Pay the examination fee online (if applicable)
- Review the form and submit before the closing date
- Keep a printed copy of the application form for future reference.
Why Join BSF as a Head Constable (RO & RM)?
- Secure Central Government job with good salary and benefits.
- Opportunity to work in technical roles in communication and radio technology
- Free medical facilities, housing, uniforms, and ration
- Pension benefits under NPS
- Opportunity to serve the nation with pride
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Applications will be accepted only in online mode.
- Read the notification carefully before applying.
- Keep original documents ready for verification.
- Admit cards for each phase will be issued 3 days before the exam date.
- No request for change of examination center will be entertained.
- Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria; otherwise, their application will be rejected at any stage.
