BSF Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1167 Sub Inspector Posts

Directorate General Border Security Force (BSF), New Delhi, Delhi, has invited applications for 1167 posts in 4 roles under Advt No. A.2/SI (LDCE)/CAPFs Exam-2026/Pers(Rectt)/BSF/2026. The posts include Sub Inspector (GD) – BSF, Sub Inspector (GD) – CRPF, Sub Inspector (GD) – SSB, Sub Inspector (GD) – ITBP. The online application is open from 12 November 2026 to 31 December 2026.

The posts are for BSF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP. Qualification required: Degree from a recognized university or equivalent; serving Constables (GD), Constables (Tradesmen), Head Constables (GD), ASIs (GD) of BSF, CRPF, ITBP and ASI (GD) of SSB with four years regular service including basic training and a clean record. The pay is Matrix Level-6 (Rs.35400-112400 ) plus allowances as admissible. Selection is by stage-I: Written Examination (CBT Mode) and stage-II: Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Documents Verification and Medical Examination. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.

Key Points

• Last date: 31 December 2026
• Vacancies: 1167, in 4 roles
• How to apply: Online
• Pay: Pay Matrix Level-6 (Rs.35400-112400 ) plus allowances as admissible
• Age limit: Maximum 32 years (as on the closing date of submission of applications)
• Places: BSF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP

BSF Recruitment 2026 – Overview

BSF Notification PDF 2026

Advt No. A.2/SI (LDCE)/CAPFs Exam-2026/Pers(Rectt)/BSF/2026 gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.

Download BSF notification PDF

Vacancy Details, Age Limit and Pay

Category-wise Vacancies

Age relaxation for all posts: SC/ST 5 years.

Who Can Apply for BSF Recruitment 2026?

Other conditions:

• Four years regular service including basic training
• Minimum Good APAR grading of last five years (four years if only 4 years of service)
• Unblemished clean record of entire service until issue of offer of appointment
• Medical category SHAPE-I; Low Medical Category applications not entertained
• Physical standards: male general height 170 cm, chest 80/85 cm; female general height 157 cm
• A total of 03 chances to appear in the LDC Exam

Who Cannot Apply for BSF Recruitment 2026

• Candidates in Low Medical Category

Post-wise Details

Sub Inspector (GD) – BSF (235 posts)

Qualification required: Degree from a recognized university or equivalent. Age limit: Maximum 32 years. Pay: Pay Metrix Level-6 (Rs.35400-112400 ).

Sub Inspector (GD) – CRPF (377 posts)

Qualification required: Degree from a recognized university or equivalent. Age limit: Maximum 32 years. Pay: Pay Metrix Level-6 (Rs.35400-112400 ).

Sub Inspector (GD) – SSB (125 posts)

Qualification required: Degree from a recognized university or equivalent. Age limit: Maximum 32 years. Pay: Pay Metrix Level-6 (Rs.35400-112400 ).

Sub Inspector (GD) – ITBP (430 posts)

Qualification required: Degree from a recognized university or equivalent. Age limit: Maximum 32 years. Pay: Pay Metrix Level-6 (Rs.35400-112400 ).

Important Dates

How Will BSF Select Candidates?

• Stage-I: Written Examination (CBT Mode)
• Stage-II: Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Documents Verification and Medical Examination
• CBT: one objective paper of 200 marks in 03:30 hrs, four subjects of 50 marks each
• PET is qualifying only; failure in one event leads to disqualification
• Detailed Medical Examination by Medical Boards of concerned CAPFs, with Review Medical Examination
• Tie in CBT resolved by date of birth (older higher), then alphabetical order of first name
• Final merit list prepared by Nodal Force; selected list uploaded on BSF website

BSF Exam Pattern 2026

• Minimum 45% marks in each part and 50% in aggregate to qualify
• Relaxation of 5% marks for SC/ST
• Calculators and electronic gadgets not permitted
• Objection link on BSF website 2-3 days after CBT
• No re-evaluation or rechecking of scores

Documents to Enclose

• Service cum eligibility certificate (Annexure-III)
• Undertaking (Annexure-IV)
• NOC from competent authority (Annexure-V)
• Photograph not more than 3 months old, without cap and spectacles
• Signature and thumb impression
• Originals of age proof, educational qualification, caste certificate and Medical Fitness Certificate at DV

How to Apply for BSF Recruitment 2026 Online

1. Apply online only at https://bsf.mha.gov.in; no other mode is accepted.
2. Complete One Time Registration with name, active mobile number and e-mail ID; Registration ID and password are sent to mobile and e-mail.
3. Log in, open the advertisement under ‘online application’ and click ‘Apply Here’.
4. Fill the form and upload photograph, signature, thumb impression, NOC (Annexure-V) and certificates (Annexure-III and IV).
5. Pay the fee through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or nearest Common Service Centre; exempted candidates need not pay.
6. Printout may be kept for own record; it is not to be sent to BSF.
7. Apply on or before 31 December 2026.

Other Points to Note

• No change of exam centre will be considered
• No correction allowed after final submission
• No TA/DA for attending LDCE; period treated as leave
• Candidates on deputation/attachment apply through parent units for NOC and certificates
• Vacancies may increase or decrease due to administrative reasons

BSF Recruitment 2026 – Important Links

Official Source

This article is based on the official notification of Directorate General Border Security Force, Advertisement No. A.2/SI (LDCE)/CAPFs Exam-2026/Pers(Rectt)/BSF/2026, dated 10 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.