Recruitment overview
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The Border Security Force, Ministry of Home Affairs, has issued a 10 Nov 2026 notice for the 2nd phase written examination (Computer Based Test) for Constable (Tradesmen) Exam 2024-25. The CBT is on 2 Dec 2026 in three shifts of 120 minutes. Only candidates who qualified PET and PST are covered. This notice does not restate the original vacancy total.
Complete published guide
Status: Applications closed (CBT / admit-card stage) · Last updated: 13 Nov 2026 · Verified from: BSF Notice No. 9A/CT(TM)-2024-25/Pers(Rectt)/BSF/2026/9073 dated 10 Nov 2026 (official scanned PDF)
This official notice is an exam-stage update to the existing Constable (Tradesmen) recruitment for 2024-25, originally advertised in Employment News and leading newspapers on 10 Jul 2025 and online on the BSF website on 24 Jul 2025, with subsequent corrigenda. GetJobAlert.in had no existing page for this recruitment, so this is a new canonical job page that includes the latest CBT schedule and e-admit card instructions. Fresh applications are not invited in this notice.
BSF Constable Tradesmen Recruitment – Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Border Security Force (BSF), Ministry of Home Affairs, Directorate General (Personnel Directorate: Recruitment Section) |
| Notice no. | No. 9A/CT(TM)-2024-25/Pers(Rectt)/BSF/2026/9073 dated 10 Nov 2026, CGO Complex, New Delhi |
| Post name | Constable (Tradesmen), BSF Exam 2024-25 |
| Total vacancies | Not specified in this official notice (the original July 2025 advertisement is referenced but was not attached to this PDF) |
| Who this notice covers | Candidates who qualified the 1st phase, i.e. PET and PST |
| Current stage | 2nd phase: Written Examination (Computer Based Test) on 2 Dec 2026 |
| Official website | https://www.bsf.mha.gov.in (as printed in the notice) |
Important Dates
The BSF Constable (Tradesmen) CBT dates below are taken from official notice No. 9073 dated 10 Nov 2026.
| Event | Official date |
|---|---|
| Original advertisement (Employment News and leading newspapers) | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Original advertisement online on the BSF website | 24 Jul 2025 |
| This CBT / e-admit notice | 10 Nov 2026 |
| E-admit cards live | 17 Nov 2026 to 2 Dec 2026 |
| Helpdesk for e-admit card download only | 09:00 hrs on 17 Nov 2026 to 16:30 hrs on 2 Dec 2026 |
| Written examination (CBT) | 2 Dec 2026, at centres throughout India |
| Last date to apply | Not applicable in this notice (fresh applications are not invited) |
CBT shift timings
The 2nd phase CBT will be conducted in three shifts of 120 minutes each, as printed in the official notice.
| Shift | Shift timing | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Shift | 09:00 hrs to 11:00 hrs | 120 minutes |
| 2nd Shift | 13:00 hrs to 15:00 hrs | 120 minutes |
| 3rd Shift | 17:00 hrs to 19:00 hrs | 120 minutes |
Application Fee, Vacancy, Eligibility, Pay and Exam Pattern
Application fee, vacancy totals, educational qualification, age limit, pay scale and the detailed CBT marking scheme are not specified in this official 10 Nov 2026 notice. Those facts, if needed, must be read from the original July 2025 advertisement and any official corrigenda. This draft does not use aggregator figures for those items. An attempt to open an earlier related BSF PDF from the official website did not complete in this run.
How to download the BSF Tradesmen e-admit card
- The official notice says the link to download the e-admit card has been sent to candidates at the email and mobile number registered or filled at the time of the online application.
- E-admit cards shall be made live from 17 Nov 2026 to 2 Dec 2026.
- If a candidate cannot download the e-admit card because of an incorrect email ID or mobile number, the candidate shall be solely responsible, and no representation shall be entertained by BSF.
- Admit cards shall not be sent by post.
- For download issues only, call the helpdesk +91-9513251955, live from 09:00 hrs on 17 Nov 2026 to 16:30 hrs on 2 Dec 2026.
- Amendments, if any, shall be published only on the BSF website. Candidates should regularly visit www.bsf.mha.gov.in. The official BSF site also lists the recruitment portal https://rectt.bsf.gov.in/.
Important Links
| Item | Link |
|---|---|
| Official CBT / e-admit notice PDF | BSF Constable (Tradesmen) 2nd phase CBT notice PDF dated 10 Nov 2026 |
| Official BSF website (updates) | www.bsf.mha.gov.in |
| Official BSF recruitment portal | rectt.bsf.gov.in |
| Our admit cards hub | Admit cards |
Latest Updates
- 13 Nov 2026 – Official notice No. 9A/CT(TM)-2024-25/Pers(Rectt)/BSF/2026/9073 dated 10 Nov 2026 verified from the official scanned PDF listed on the BSF website. CBT on 2 Dec 2026; e-admit cards from 17 Nov 2026. Last checked 13 Nov 2026, afternoon IST.
Official source note
Facts on this page are taken from official BSF notice No. 9A/CT(TM)-2024-25/Pers(Rectt)/BSF/2026/9073 dated 10 Nov 2026, last checked on 13 Nov 2026 (IST). Vacancy, fee, age and pay are not in this notice. The official notice on bsf.mha.gov.in controls.
FAQs
When is the BSF Constable (Tradesmen) CBT?
The 2nd phase written examination (CBT) is on 2 Dec 2026, in three shifts of 120 minutes, at centres throughout India, for candidates who qualified PET and PST.
When will the e-admit card be available?
E-admit cards shall be live from 17 Nov 2026 to 2 Dec 2026. The download link has been sent to the registered email and mobile number. Admit cards will not be sent by post.
What is the helpdesk number?
+91-9513251955, only for e-admit card download issues, from 09:00 hrs on 17 Nov 2026 to 16:30 hrs on 2 Dec 2026.
Can I apply now?
No. This notice does not invite fresh applications. It is a CBT and e-admit card notice for the 2024-25 recruitment already advertised in July 2025.
How many vacancies are there?
Not specified in this official 10 Nov 2026 notice.
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आवेदन से पहले जरूरी बातें (Hindi short summary)
BSF कांस्टेबल (ट्रेड्समैन) परीक्षा 2024-25 का दूसरा चरण (CBT) 2 दिसंबर 2026 को पूरे भारत के केंद्रों पर तीन शिफ्टों में (प्रत्येक 120 मिनट) होगा। यह नोटिस केवल उन अभ्यर्थियों के लिए है जिन्होंने पहले चरण (PET और PST) योग्य किया है। ई-एडमिट कार्ड 17 नवंबर 2026 से 2 दिसंबर 2026 तक डाउनलोड होंगे; डाक से नहीं भेजे जाएंगे। लिंक पंजीकृत ईमेल और मोबाइल पर भेजा गया है। हेल्पडेस्क +91-9513251955 (केवल डाउनलोड समस्या, 17 नवंबर सुबह 9:00 से 2 दिसंबर शाम 4:30 तक)। नए आवेदन इस नोटिस में नहीं मांगे गए हैं। पद संख्या इस नोटिस में नहीं लिखी है। अपडेट केवल bsf.mha.gov.in पर देखें।
Source & disclaimer: Verified from official BSF notice No. 9A/CT(TM)-2024-25/Pers(Rectt)/BSF/2026/9073 dated 10 Nov 2026. GetJobAlert.in is an independent information site and is not BSF. Always confirm details on bsf.mha.gov.in.
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