BSF Head Constable (RO, RM) Recruitment 2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) has officially released the notification for the recruitment of Head Constable (Radio Operator and Radio Mechanic) posts for the year 2025. This is a great opportunity for candidates seeking a government job in the defense sector under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
BSF Head Constable Recruitment 2025: Overview
- Recruitment Authority: Border Security Force (BSF)
- Post Name: Head Constable (Radio Operator/Radio Mechanic)
- Vacancies: To be notified (expected in hundreds)
- Application Mode: Online
- Official Website: https://rectt.bsf.gov.in
- Job Location: Across India
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: August 2025
- Application Start Date: To be announced
- Last Date to Apply: To be announced
- Exam Date: Will be notified later
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Head Constable (Radio Operator) | 910 |
| Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) | 211 |
| Total | 1,121 |
Category-Wise Vacancies Overview (Sample for RO)
- Unreserved (UR): 276
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 59
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 350
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 127
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 98
(For detailed category-wise distribution, official notification should be consulted.)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | August 18, 2025 |
| Application Start Date | August 24, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | September 23, 2025 |
| Exam Date | To Be Announced |
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification:
- For HC (RO): 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) with at least 60% marks or 10th pass with ITI in related trades like Radio and Television, Electronics Engineering, or Computer Operator & Programming Assistant.
- For HC (RM): Similar educational qualifications focusing on PCM or relevant ITI certificates.
- Age Limit: 18 to 25 years as of September 23, 2025, with relaxation for reserved categories as per government norms.
- Nationality: Indian citizen.
Selection Process
- For Head Constable (RO): Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by Dictation Test.
- For Head Constable (RM): Computer-Based Test (CBT) only.
- Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and Medical Examination will also be conducted.
Salary
- Pay Scale: Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 (Pay Level 4)
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| UR/OBC/EWS | 100 |
| SC/ST/Female/Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
How to Apply
- Visit the official BSF recruitment website: https://rectt.bsf.gov.in
- Click on the link for “Head Constable RO/RM Recruitment 2025.”
- Register with a valid email ID and phone number.
- Fill in the application form with accurate details.
- Upload the required documents (photograph, signature, educational certificates).
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) online.
- Submit and take a printout of the confirmation page.
🔗 Official Notification PDF and application link available on https://rectt.bsf.gov.in
Selection Process
The selection process for BSF Head Constable (RO/RM) Recruitment 2025 involves multiple stages:
- Written Examination (OMR-based)
- Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Documentation & Medical Examination
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
- SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Female Candidates: Exempted
Salary Structure
The selected candidates will be appointed as Head Constables in BSF with a salary under Pay Matrix Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) plus allowances as per government norms.