Career as Border Security Force
Border Security Force (BSF) is the centrally controlled paramilitary force which is dedicated to protecting India’s land borders, preventing illegal infiltration and trans-boundary crime. Working as a dynamic and exclusive unit for diligent protection of Indian border, BSF statured as one of the world’s largest border guarding forces. Recently, the Union government proposed to club BSF and all other Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFS) to form an integrated body called ICAPS ( Indian Central Armed Police Service) to bring them on equal footing with Civil services and recruit the officers through UPSC. Hence, in upcoming years, a career in BSF will gain momentum and be ranked on par with other civil servants.
- About Border Security Force :
- Job Profile |
- How do I get there?
Job Profile
Recruitment in BSF is made in 3 ranks -
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General Duty Cadre
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Constable
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Sub Inspector
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Communication Setup
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Assistant Commandant
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Assistant Sub Inspector ( Radio mechanic)
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Head Constable ( Radio operator)
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Head Constable
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Head Constable ( Fitter )
Pros and Cons of Career in BSF
Pros
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This is a rewarding career for those who are passionate about serving our motherland.
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This is a service-based job with several welfare schemes for BSF working and retired professionals.
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As an honour for dedication, valour and bravery, many awards are presented by the Indian government for BSF servants.
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This job provides complete satisfaction for citizens who are loving to save and serve our country.
Cons
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This job requires a high level of physical and mental strength.
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Physical and medical requirements are stringent.
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Need to work in unknown terrain and odd hours.
How do I get there?
No specialized courses are available for the aspirants to join BSF. Each rank has different educational qualification requirements. But the basic qualifications like passing Matriculation (10th), Higher Secondary (12th) in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and any Degree from a recognized university is adequate to serve our motherland by involving them in BSF
Qualification and Standards to join
BSF
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Post |
Age |
Educational Qualification |
Physical Standards |
Medical Standards |
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Constable |
18 to 23 |
10th |
Relaxation in Physical standards for SC/ST, male and female from the North-Eastern States are given in BSF Official website |
Eye Sight: Minimum Distant Vision – 6/6 and 6/9 for both eyes without wearing glass
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Sub-inspector |
20 to 25 Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per norms |
Degree from recognized University or equivalent |
Height - 170 cms Chest - 80-85 cms Weight – Proportionate to height Relaxation for candidates from North-Eastern states as per norms |
Not mentioned by BSF |
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Assistant Commandant |
20 to 25 Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per norms |
Degree from recognized University or equivalent. NCC B/C certificate, Outstanding achievement in sports /athletes will be an added advantage |
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Eyesight : Male – 6/6 or 6/9 Female – 6/12 or 6/9 Must possess high colour vision and Free from any physical defect |
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Assistant Commandant (Technical) |
18 to 25 Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per norms |
10th with 3 year Diploma in Radio and TV Technology / Electronics / Tele-Communications / Computer / Electrical / Mechanical / Engineering / Domestic appliance from an Institution recognized by State/Central Government or 12th in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
Relaxation for candidates from North-Eastern states is given in BSF Official website |
Eyesight : Male – 6/6 or 6/9 Female – 6/12 or 6/9 Must possess high colour vision and Free from any physical defect |
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Head Constable (Operator) |
18 to 23 Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per norms |
10th or equivalent plus two years ITI certificate in Radio and TV/ Electronics or Intermediate or 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized Board of Education. |
Relaxation for candidates from North-Eastern states is given in BSF Official website |
Eyesight : Minimum – 6/6 or 6/9 Must possess high color vision and Free from any physical defect |
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Head Constable ( Fitter ) |
18 to 23 Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per norms |
10th plus two years ITI certification in engine/fitter/ Diesel mechanic/ Automobile/Motor Mechanic or 12th Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics from a recognized Board of Education. |
Relaxation for candidates from North –Eastern states is given in BSF Official website |
Eye sight : Minimum – 6/6 or 6/9 Must possess high color vision and Free from any physical defect |
Salary
S.No |
Rank |
Pay Band |
Grade Pay |
Pay |
Total Pay |
1 |
Commandant |
PB - 4(Rs 37400-67000) |
Rs 8700/- |
Rs 37400/- |
Rs 46100/- |
2 |
Assistant Commandant |
PB - 3(Rs 15600-39100) |
Rs 5400/- |
Rs 15600/- |
Rs 21000/- |
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3 |
Sub-Inspector |
PB - 2( Rs 9300-Rs 34800 ) |
Rs 4200/- |
Rs 9300/- |
Rs 13500/- |
4 |
Asst Sub Inspector |
PB - 1( 5200-20200 ) |
Rs 2800/- |
Rs 8560/- |
Rs 11360/- |
5 |
Head Constable |
PB - 1( 5200-20200 ) |
Rs 2400/- |
Rs 7510/- |
Rs 9910/- |
6 |
Constable |
PB - 1( 5200-20200 ) |
Rs 2000/- |
Rs 6460/- |
Rs 8460/- |
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