BSF Head Constable Eligibility
Exam on : 20 Nov 2022 - 20 Nov 2022
BSF Head Constable Eligibility
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 25 Years
Age Relaxation:
The candidates from certain reserved categories will be given relaxation in the upper age limit as per the Government norms. Candidates can check the BSF Head Constable age relaxation criteria as mentioned in the BSF Head Constable notification.
Category |
Relaxation |
SC/ ST |
5 Years |
OBC |
3 Years |
Ex-Serviceman (UR) | duration of Military Service + 3 years |
Ex-Serviceman (SC/ST) |
duration of Military Service + 8 years |
Ex-Servicemen (OBC) |
duration of Military Service + 6 years |
Central Government employees including serving BSF personnel with three year continuous service |
Up to 40 years of age (45 years for SC/ST candidates) |
Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and who are not re-married (UR) | Up to 35 years of age |
Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and who are not re-married (SC/ST) | Up to 40 years of age |
Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and who are not re-married (OBC) | Up to 38 years of age |
BSF Head Constable (RO, RM) Educational Qualification
The post-wise qualification for BSF Head Constable RO, RM is given below
Post |
Qualification |
BSF Head Constable RM |
OR
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BSF Head Constable RO |
OR
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BSF Head Constable (Ministerial) Educational Qualification
The educational qualification for the post of constable should have the following qualifications/ skills
- Passed a minimum education of intermediate or Senior Secondary School Certificate (10+2) examination from a recognized Board or University or equivalent.
- Minimum typing speed of 35 wpm in English, and 30 wpm in Hindi
Number Of Attempts:
If one starts appearing from the minimum age of 20 years then the number of attempts is restricted to 5, as the maximum age limit is 25 years.
BSF Head Constable Physical Standard
The required physical standards which have to be met by the aspiring candidates are listed below.
BSF Head Constable (RO, RM) Physical Standards | |||
Category | Height (cm) | Chest (cm) | Weight (kg) |
Males | |||
ST/Adivasis of all states/ UTs including Nagas and Mizos | 162.5 | 76 - 81 | Proportionate to height as per medical standards |
Men from Garhwali, Kumaoni, Maratha , Dogra communities, and state of Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Maghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Leh & Laddakh | 165 | 80 - 85 | |
Candidates from all other states/ UTs | 168 | 80 - 85 | |
Females | |||
ST/Adivasis of all states/ UTs including Nagas and Mizos | 154 | NA | Proportionate to height as per medical standards |
Men from Garhwali, Kumaoni, Maratha , Dogra communities, and state of Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Maghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Leh & Laddakh | 155 | NA | |
Candidates from all other states/ UTs | 157 | NA |
The physical standard requirement for BSF Head Constable Ministerial is given below
BSF Head Constable (Ministerial) Physical Standards |
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Height Requirements | ||
Category | Male | Female |
Schedule Tribes |
162.5 |
150 |
Candidates belonging to the following categories:
|
162.5 cm |
150 cm |
All other candidates |
165 cm |
155 cm |
Chest Measurements | ||
GEN/ OBC/ SC/ EWS |
|
NA |
ST |
|
NA |
BSF Head Constable Selection Process
The selection process will consist of 2 phases:
- Phase I will comprise Written Examination
- Phase II will comprise the following
- Physical Measurement Test
- Typing Speed Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
BSF Head Constable Exam Pattern
Written Exam
Subjects |
No of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
English/ Hindi Language |
20 |
20 |
1 Hour 40 Minutes |
General Intelligence |
20 |
20 |
|
Numerical Aptitude |
20 |
20 |
|
Clerical Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
Basic Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 | |
Total |
100 |
100 |
1 Hour 40 Minutes |
BSF HC (RO/RM) Exam Pattern 2022
Below is the detailed exam pattern of BSF Head Constable RO/RM.
Sections |
Sections |
Total Questions |
Total Marks |
Duration |
Part I |
Physics |
40 |
80 |
2 Hours |
Part II |
Mathematics |
20 |
40 |
|
Part III |
Chemistry |
20 |
40 |
|
Part IV |
English & GK |
20 |
40 |
|
Total |
- |
100 |
200 |
2 Hours |
BSF HC (Ministerial) Exam Pattern: Typing Speed Test
Applicants for the post of BSF HC (Ministerial) can opt to take the typing test in either English or Hindi. Candidates must keep in mind the following about the BSF HC Typing Test:
- Candidates taking the test in English should have a minimum typing speed of 35 wpm (10500 KDPH).
- Candidates taking the test in Hindi should have a minimum typing speed of 30 wpm (9000 KDPH).
- The duration of the test will be 10 minutes.
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