I)CONSTABLE: Revised scheme for
recruitment of Constable (GD) and procedure
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i)
Constable a major
component of Border Security Force.
ii)
Age
Between 18 to 23 years (Cut off date for age will be 1st August every year)
iii)
Educational Qualification
Matriculation or
10th class pass.
iv) PHYSICAL STANDARDS :
Particulars
Height
Chest
Weight
For Males
For Females
170 Cms
157 Cms
80-85 Cms
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For males
and females: proportionate to
height and age as per Medical Standards
Relaxation :
There will be relaxation in age for SC/ST/OBC, Ex
Servicemen and other categories of persons in accordance with the Government
order on the subject as follows :
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Candidates
falling in the categories of Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhs, Dogras, Marathas and
candidates to the states of Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh,
Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir and Leh
& Ladakh regions of J&K
For male -165cms
For female -155cms
Scheduled Tribes
For male -162.5cms
For female-150cms
For male -165cms
For female -155cms
Scheduled Tribes
For male -78-83cms
For female-76-81cms
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Powers of relaxation
The power to
relax the eligibility criteria as mentioned in above will rest with the
Directors General of Central Police Forces.
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All other states & UTs
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v)
Medical Standards
(a) Eye Sight
: The minimum distant vision should be 6/6 & 6/9 of both eyes without
correction i.e. without wearing of glasses.
(b) The candidates must not have knock knee, flat foot, varicose vein or
squint in eyes and they should possess high color vision. They must be in good
mental and bodily health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere
with the efficient performance of the duties.
vi)
Allotment of vacancies
I) 60 % of vacancies will be allotted amongst
States/UT's on the basis of population ratio.
ii) 20% of
vacancies in the Border Guarding Forcess(BGFs) (BSF,ITBP,SSB,Assam
Rifles) will be allotted to border districts, which fall within the
responsibility of the Force.
iii)
20% of vacancies in BGFs will be allotted to areas affected by militancy i.e
J&K, North Eastern States and naxal affected areas. The districts/areas
affected by militancy shall be notified by the Government from time to time.
iv)
In forces other than BGFs, 40% vacancies will be allotted to militancy
affected areas i.e. J&K, North Eastern States and naxsal affected areas.
The district/areas affected by militancy shall be notified by the Government
from time to time.
v)
For diversion of annual vacancies from one State to another State, and also
for diversion of vacancies of new raisings from one State to another in the
same category or from one category to another category, approvalddd of MHA
will be required.
vii
Reservation
There
will be reservations for SC/ST/OBC, Ex-Servicemen and other categories of
personnel in accordance with the instructions issued by the Government from
time to time. The reserved vacancies will be calculated and recruitment made
with reference to the allocations made to the States/UTs under item III above.
Quota for SC/ST for various States/ UTs will be fixed having regard to the
number of SC/ST population in such States/ UTs. The unfilled reserved
vacancies may also be filled through special recruitments.
II)
SUB-INSPECTOR:
One-third of the posts are filled up by
direct recruitment and two-third by promotion. The requisite criteria for direct
rectt of Sub-Inspector is as under:
i)
Age
20 to 25 years relax able for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Other Backward
Class in accordance with the instructions issued by the Govt. from time to
time.
ii)
Educational Qualification
Degree of a
recognized University or equivalent
iii)
Physical Standards
Height
Chest
Weight
170 Cms. relaxable by 5 Cms. for candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal,
Kumaon, HP, Leh & Ladakh, Kashmir valley, Gorkhas, Marathas, Sikkimies, Dogras
& NE States
80-85 Cms.
(77-82Cms for STs)
Proportionate to height
III)ASSISTANT COMMANDANT:
50% posts of
Assistant Commandant are filled by Direct Recruitment (including 10% from SSCO)
& balance 50% by promotion from Inspector to AC.The criteria for Direct Recruitment is as under:
a)
Age
19 to 25 yrs (Relaxable in the case of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Other
Backward Class candidates in accordance with the instructions/orders of
Govt from time to time. .
b)
Educational Qualification
Degree from a recognized University/Institution or equivalent,
,possession of NCC �B� or �:C� certificate, or outstanding achievements in
sports or athletics will be an added qualification.
c)
Physical Standard
Male
Female
i) Height
165 Cms.
157 Cms.
ii) Chest
81-86 Cms.
N.A..
iii)Weight
50 Kgs.
According to
height but not less than 46 Kgs.
iv) Eye sight with or without glasses:
Distant Vision
Near Vision
Corrected vision
Corrected vision
6/6
6/12
J-I
J-II
or
6/9
6/9
v) Colour Vision:
Must possess
high color vision
vi)Must not have knock-knee, flat foot, or squint in eyes, must be in
good mental & bodily health & free from any physical defect likely to
interfere with the efficient performance of the duties.
vii) Shall have to pass written test, Physical
efficiency test & interview as prescribed by the Govt.
Assistant Commandant (Technical)with B.Sc.(Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics) and above education
qualification with the Electronics stream are deputed for appointment in the
rank of Assistant Commandant (Technical) form the executive posts, after they
undergo Battalion Signal Officers Course.These officers later on work in higher posts in Communication hierarchy
in BSF, apart from performing General duties in various ranks, since
Communication Officers are also part of General Cadre of Officers.
IV)ASSISTANT SUB INSPECTOR (RADIO MECHANIC):
a)
Age:
Between 18 to 25 years. (Upper age limit shall be relaxable in respect of
candidates from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes communities and other
categories of personnel in accordance with instruction/orders issued by the
Central Government from time to time.
b)
Education:
Matric 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 10+2 or Intermediate or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics,
having 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized
Board.
c)
Physical Standard:
Height: 170 Cms (relaxable by 5 Cms for the
candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Leh,
Ladakh, Kashmir Valley, Gorkhas, Marathas, Sikkimies and North Eastern States,
Height for Tribals/ Adivasis including Mizo and Nagas shall be 162.5 Cms).
Chest-Un expanded
Expanded
(i)
General Category
81 Cms
86 Cms
(ii)
Tribals/Adivasis
having height 162.5 Cms
77 Cms
82 Cms
Weight
Proportionate to
height
Medical Standard
Vision:
Eye sight near vision better eye J-I, J-II, 6/6 and 6/9 high grade.Must pass high-grade colour
vision test.
Other:
Must not have knock-knee, flat foot, or squint in eyes, must be in good mental
& bodily health & free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the
efficient performance of the duties.
V)HEAD CONSTABLE (OPERATOR):
a)
Age:
Between 18 to 23 years. (Upper age limit shall be relaxable in respect of
candidates from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes communities and other
categories of personnel in accordance with instruction/orders issued by the
Central Government from time to time).
b)
Education:
Matric 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.
c)
Physical Standard:
Height:170 Cms (relaxable by 5 Cms for the candidates belonging to Hill
areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Leh, Ladakh, Kashmir Valley,
Gorkhas, Marathas, Sikkimies and North Eastern States, Height for Tribals/
Adivasis including Mizo and Nagas shall be 162.5 Cms.167.5 Cms in respect of candidates
belonging to the states of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
and Kerala).
Chest-Un expanded
Expanded
(i)
General Category
80 Cms
85 Cms
(ii)
For those having
height 165 Cms.
78 Cms
83 Cms
(iii)
Tribals/Adivasis
having height 162.5 Cms.
76 Cms
81 Cms
Weight
Proportionate to
height
Medical Standard
Vision:
Minimum distant vision should be 6/6 and 6/9 of both eyes without correction
(i.e. without wearing glasses.). Must pass high-grade colour vision test.
Other:
Must not have knock-knee, flat foot, or squint in eyes, must not be having any
defect/deformity likely to interfere with the efficient performance of the
duties.
VI)HEAD CONSTABLE (FITTER) :
Age:
Between 18 to 23 years. (Upper age limit shall be relaxable in respect of
candidates from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes communities and other
categories of personnel in accordance with instruction/ orders issued by the
Central Government from time to time).
Education:
Matric or equivalent plus two years ITI certificate in engine/fitter/Diesel
Mechanic/Automobile/Motor Mechanic from an Institution recognized by
State/Central Government or equivalent or 10+2 or Intermediate or its
equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized Board
of Education.
Physical Standard:
Height
170 Cms (relaxable
by 5 Cms for the candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon,
Himachal Pradesh, Leh, Ladakh, Kashmir Valley, Gorkhas, Marathas, Sikkimies
and North Eastern States, Height for Tribals/ Adivasis including Mizo and
Nagas shall be 162.5 Cms.167.5 Cms in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala).
Chest
Un-Expanded
Expanded
i)
General Category
80 Cms
85 Cms
ii)
For those having
height 165 Cms.
78 Cms
83 Cms
iii)
Tribals/Adivasis
having
height 162.5 Cms
76 Cms
81 Cms
Weight:
Proportionate to
height
Medical Standards:
Vision:
(Minimum distant
vision should be 6/6 and 6/9 of both eyes without correction (i.e.
without wearing glass).Must pass
high-grade colour vision test.
Other:
Must not have
knock-knee, flat foot, or squint in eyes, must be in good mental & bodily
health & free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the
efficient performance of the duties.
Training institution for Communication
The BSF is having two Training Institutions for the training of Comn
personnel:-
Signal
Training School Delhi : This institution is meant for the training of Radio
Mechanics and Cipher personnel.
Signal Training School Bangalore: All operator-stream courses
are run by this Institute to train communication personnel operating various
Communication systems in the Force.
Pay Scale
The pay scales of different ranks in the
Force are as under:-
S/
No
Rank
Pay Band
Grade Pay
Pay
Total Pay
1.
Director General
Apex Scale
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Rs. 80000(Fixed)
Rs. 80000
2.
Spl Director General
PB - 4 (37400-67000)
Rs.12000
Rs. 47100
Rs. 59100
3.
Addl Director General
PB - 4 (37400-67000)
Rs.12000
Rs. 47100
Rs. 59100
4.
Inspector General
PB - 4 (37400-67000)
Rs.10000
Rs. 43000
Rs. 53000
5.
Deputy Inspector General
PB - 4 (37400-67000)
Rs. 8900
Rs. 40200
Rs. 49100
6.
Commandant
PB - 4 (37400-67000)
Rs. 8700
Rs. 37400
Rs. 46100
7.
Second-in-Command
PB - 3 (15600-39100)
Rs. 7600
Rs. 21900
Rs. 29500
8.
Deputy Commandant
PB - 3 (15600-39100)
Rs. 6600
Rs. 18750
Rs. 25350
9.
Assistant Commandant
PB - 3 (15600-39100)
Rs. 5400
Rs. 15600
Rs. 21000
10.
Subedar Major
PB - 2 ( 9300-34800 )
Rs. 4600
Rs. 12540
Rs. 17140
11.
Inspector
PB - 2 ( 9300-34800 )
Rs. 4600
Rs. 12540
Rs. 17140
12.
Sub-Inspector
PB - 2 ( 9300-34800 )
Rs. 4200
Rs. 9300
Rs. 13500
13.
Asstt Sub Inspector
PB - 1 ( 5200-20200 )
Rs. 2800
Rs. 7510
Rs. 10310
14.
Head Constable
PB - 1 ( 5200-20200 )
Rs. 2400
Rs. 6460
Rs. 8860
15.
Constable
PB - 1 ( 5200-20200 )
Rs. 2000
Rs. 5830
Rs. 7830
16.
Enrolled Follower
PB -IS ( 4440- 7440 )
Rs. 1300
Rs. 4440
Rs. 5740
Promotion Avenues (Gazetted Officer)
i) Inspector to Assistant Commandant
Inspector with 5 years regular service in
the grade, having medical category SHAPE-I with educational qualification
as matric & having undergone Basic Trg, PL Weapon course and Coy Comdr.
Course are considered for promotion. 2 Years service in a service coy for all
Inspectors/Sub(GD) or 2 years service in a duty Bn for Sub(Comn) is
pre-requisite.
ii)Assistant
Commandant to Deputy Commandant
Asstt Comdts of BSF with 06 years regular
service in the grade,Medical catagory SHAPE-I and having qualified carrier
courses like (i)Commando & Weapon training (ii)YOC by AC(DE), Re-orientation
course by promotees and having two years command experience as Coy Comdr in a
service coy is considered for promotion.
iii)
Deputy Commandant to 2nd �in-Command
Dy Comdt of BSF with 05 years regular
service in the grade, possessing 02 years service as Dy Commandant in a Duty BN
& having Medical category SHAPE-I are considered for promotion to 2IC. Must have
qualified one of the following courses. BSW/MMG/MOR/FE and qualified CC Course.
iv)2nd-in-Command
to Commandant
Second-in-Command with 04 years, regular
service as 2IC with 02 years service as 2IC in Duty Bn and medical category
SHAPE-I is considered for promotion to the rank of Commandant. Should have
qualified Senior Command Course.
v)
Commandant to Additional DIG
Comdt of BSF with 03 years regular service
as Comdt with total 18 years group A service & possessing 02 years command as
Commandant in a Duty Bn & having medical category SHAPE-I is considered for
promotion to the rank of ADDL DIG. Should also have undergone Higher Command
Course
vi)Additional DIG to DIG
Additional DIG of BSF with 02 years regular
service in the grade, with 20 years group �A� service and having medical
category SHAPE-I is considered for promotion to the rank of DIG. Should have
undergone Courses/Trg as prescribed by DG BSF from time to time.
vii)DIG to IG
DIG of BSF with 04 years service as DIG and
having 24 years group A service with medical category SHAPE-I is considered for
promotion to the Rank of IG. Should have undergone Courses/Trg as prescribed by
DG BSF from time to time.
Promotion
Avenues (NON-Gazetted Officer)
The
rank structure of non-gazetted cadre of BSF is as under:-
a.Constable
b.Head Constable
c.Sub Inspector
d.Subedar
The
promotion of the members of the Force shall be based on merit and suitability in
all respects, with due regards to seniority and should be medical category
�AYE�.Every member of the force shall, before
any promotion be required to pass pre-promotion course.These promotion examinations which are of a qualifying nature
permit a constable to be promoted to the next higher rank of Head Constable upon
being first brought on list A.Similarly promotion from the rank of Head Constable to Sub Inspector
would require such a person to the first brought on the promotion qualifying
list B.In the case of promotion
from the rank of sub Inspector to Subedar, the same is dependent on a Sub
Inspector qualifying list C.
The
candidate appearing in list A, B & C test (i.e. DPC tests) must fulfill the
following eligibility conditions:-
Promotion Test
Minimum Service Required
Minimum Educational Standard
List A
Constable to Head Constable
8 years as Constable of which 5 years service in a
service coy of duty Bn with Medical Cat Shape-I.
(i)Matric/10th class pass or equivalent.
(ii)Basic Trg & MR-II.
(iii)SLC, JSLC, GLC or pre promotion course prescribed for technical posts.
List B
Head Const to Sub Inspector
5 years service as HC together with 18 years of
service with Med Cat SHAPE-I & 2 years service in Service Coy.
(i)Matric/10th class pass or equivalent.
(ii)Basic Course, MR-I.
(iii)Pre-promotion Course prescribed for the post.
List C
Sub Inspector to Subedar
3 years service as Sub Inspector, Med Cat SHAPE-I and
2 years command of a Platoon in a Service Coy.
(i)Matric/10th class pass or equivalent.
(ii)Basic Trg prescribed at entry level.
(iii)MR-I.
(iv)JLC.
(v)PW or W&T Course.
(vi)PC (Tac).