Recruitment overview
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The Border Security Force, as the nodal force under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has issued a detailed advertisement for 1,167 Sub-Inspector (GD) posts in CAPFs through the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2026. This is not an open-market recruitment. CISF and Assam Rifles are not in the eligible-force list in this advertisement.
Complete published guide
Status: Applications Open · Last updated: 13 Nov 2026 · Verified from: Detailed Advertisement for Selection to the Post of Sub-Inspector in CAPFs Examination-2026 through LDCE, with covering letter No. A.2/SI (LDCE)/CAPFs Exam-2026/Pers(Rectt)/BSF/2026/7179-98 dated 10 Nov 2026
This is a departmental examination. CAPF SI LDCE Recruitment 2026 is only for serving personnel of the forces named in the official advertisement. Open-market or civilian candidates are not eligible. A Central Reserve Police Force circular dated 12 Nov 2026 confirms that the advertisement was published on the BSF website from 12 Nov 2026.
CAPF SI LDCE Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Border Security Force (BSF) as nodal force, Ministry of Home Affairs, for BSF, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) |
| Covering letter no. | No. A.2/SI (LDCE)/CAPFs Exam-2026/Pers(Rectt)/BSF/2026/7179-98 dated 10 Nov 2026 |
| Post name | Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs, vacancy year 2026, through Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) |
| Total vacancies | 1,167 (subject to change) |
| Who can apply | Serving male and female Constables (GD), Constables (Tradesmen), Head Constables (GD) and ASIs (GD) of BSF, CRPF and ITBP, and ASI (GD) of SSB, including personnel on deputation or attachment outside their parent units, as provided in the RRs of the respective forces |
| Qualification | Degree from a recognised university or equivalent |
| Age limit | Upper age 32 years as on the closing date of applications (31 Dec 2026); 5 years’ relaxation for SC/ST |
| Pay scale | Pay Matrix Level-6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) and other allowances as admissible |
| Mode of application | Online only. The advertisement names https://bsf.mha.gov.in. The official BSF website also lists the online recruitment portal https://rectt.bsf.gov.in/ |
| Selection process | Stage-I: written examination (CBT). Stage-II: Physical Efficiency Test (PET), document verification and medical examination |
| Official website / helpline | https://bsf.mha.gov.in ; help line 011-24364851, 52 |
Important Dates
The CAPF SI LDCE Recruitment 2026 dates below are taken from the official advertisement and covering letter.
| Event | Official date |
|---|---|
| Covering letter date | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Advertisement to go live | Tentatively from 12 Nov 2026 (covering letter). CRPF circular dated 12 Nov 2026 confirms publication on the BSF website from 12 Nov 2026. |
| Apply start | 12 Nov 2026 (00:01 hrs IST) |
| Last date to apply | 31 Dec 2026 (23:59 hrs IST) |
| Fee payment last date | Not specified in the official notification (no application fee is stated in the advertisement pages checked) |
| Exam date | Not specified in the official notification |
| Admit card | Not specified in the official notification |
Application Fee
An application fee is not specified in the official LDCE advertisement pages checked for this draft. Do not pay anyone who claims to collect a fee for this departmental exam except through an official channel named later by BSF, if any.
CAPF SI LDCE Vacancy 2026 – Force-wise and Category-wise
Vacancies are subject to change (may increase or decrease) for administrative reasons. The official table uses SC, ST and UR columns only. SSB and ITBP figures are printed as combined male and female totals.
| Force | Gender | SC | ST | UR | Total | Grand total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSF | Male | 33 | 17 | 173 | 223 | 235 |
| BSF | Female | 2 | 1 | 9 | 12 | |
| CRPF | Male | 52 | 26 | 269 | 347 | 377 |
| CRPF | Female | 5 | 2 | 23 | 30 | |
| SSB | Male and Female (combined in the official table) | 19 | 9 | 97 | 125 | 125 |
| ITBP | Male and Female (combined in the official table) | 56 | 32 | 342 | 430 | 430 |
| G/Total | 167 | 87 | 913 | 1,167 |
Arithmetic: 223+12=235; 347+30=377; 235+377+125+430=1,167. Category columns: 33+2+52+5+19+56=167; 17+1+26+2+9+32=87; 173+9+269+23+97+342=913; 167+87+913=1,167. Source: official advertisement, page 1.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility conditions for BSF, CRPF, ITBP and SSB personnel in the official advertisement include the following. Candidates must also satisfy the recruitment rules of their own force.
| Condition | Official requirement |
|---|---|
| Service | Should have completed four years’ regular service including basic training |
| Upper age | 32 years. The crucial date is the closing date of applications (31 Dec 2026) |
| Age relaxation | 5 years for SC/ST candidates, as per Government of India instructions |
| Educational qualification | Degree from a recognised university or equivalent |
| Record | Minimum “Good” APAR grading of the last five years, and an unblemished clean record of entire service until issue of the offer of appointment. If only four years of service have been completed, APAR grading of those four years applies |
| Medical category | SHAPE-1. Applications of candidates with a Low Medical Category will not be entertained |
| Chances | A total of three chances will be given to a departmental candidate |
Physical standards (height and chest) are tabulated in the official advertisement by category, including relaxations for specified hill and tribal groups, and separate female standards (chest measurement not applicable). Weight is assessed at the medical examination against the height/age chart and is not a disqualification at the PET stage. Candidates should read the official table before applying.
Who is NOT eligible
- Open-market or civilian candidates, and serving personnel of forces that are not named in this advertisement (the eligible forces are BSF, CRPF, ITBP and SSB as specified). CISF and Assam Rifles are not listed as eligible forces in this advertisement. The official BSF website listing for this advertisement is worded as selection “except CISF and AR”.
- Personnel who have not completed four years’ regular service including basic training.
- Candidates older than 32 years as on 31 Dec 2026, unless they have the SC/ST relaxation and still fall within the relaxed limit.
- Candidates who do not hold a degree from a recognised university or equivalent.
- Candidates who are not SHAPE-1, or who do not have the required APAR / clean-record standing.
- Candidates who have already used three LDCE chances.
Salary / Pay Scale
The post of Sub-Inspector carries the pay scale of Pay Matrix Level-6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) and other allowances as admissible from time to time.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
- Stage-I: Written examination in CBT mode. Duration 3 hours 30 minutes. Four parts of 50 marks each — General Intelligence and reasoning; Comprehension and communication skill; Numerical ability; General Awareness and professional knowledge — total 200 marks. To qualify, a candidate must secure at least 45% marks in each part and 50% in aggregate. SC/ST candidates get a relaxation of 5% marks. Calculators and other electronic gadgets are not permitted. An objection-management link will be available on the BSF website 2–3 days after the CBT. There is no re-evaluation or rechecking of scores.
- Stage-II: Physical Efficiency Test (PET), document verification and medical examination (DME, with a right of appeal / review medical examination as per MHA medical guidelines cited in the notice). PET is qualifying; failure in one event leads to disqualification. No TA/DA is allowed. The period of the LDCE is treated as leave, to be sanctioned by the leave-sanctioning authority.
Male PET events in the official advertisement include a 100-metre race in 16 seconds, a 1.6 km race in 6 minutes 30 seconds, long jump 12 feet in 3 chances, high jump 3.9 feet in 3 chances, and shot put (16 lbs) 14.8 feet in 3 chances. Female events include a 100-metre race in 18 seconds, an 800-metre race in 4 minutes, long jump 9 feet in 3 chances, and high jump 3 feet in 3 chances.
The final merit list for vacancy year 2026 will be prepared by the nodal force and uploaded on the BSF website. For ties in aggregate marks, the older candidate is ranked higher; if age is also equal, alphabetical order of the first name applies.
Negative marking for the CBT, if any, is not specified in the exam-pattern section of the official advertisement checked for this draft.
How to Apply for CAPF SI LDCE Recruitment 2026
Candidates are required to apply online only. The advertisement says to apply at https://bsf.mha.gov.in and to follow the instructions in Annexure-I. The official BSF website also points serving personnel to the online recruitment portal https://rectt.bsf.gov.in/. The application portal is operational from 12 Nov 2026 (00:01 hrs) to 31 Dec 2026 (23:59 hrs). After submission, no change or correction is allowed.
- Read the detailed advertisement and Annexure-I on the official BSF site.
- Obtain and upload a Service-cum-Eligibility Certificate (Annexure-III), an undertaking (Annexure-IV) and a No Objection Certificate (Annexure-V) from the competent authority, in the official formats.
- Upload a photograph not more than three months old from the date of publication of the notice, without cap and spectacles, with a clear frontal view of the face (the notice cites the Supreme Court order dated 5 Mar 2020 in Shantanu Kumar & Ors).
- Submit the online form well before 31 Dec 2026 (23:59 hrs IST).
Photo & Signature Size
The advertisement requires a recent photograph (not more than three months old) without cap and spectacles. Exact KB or pixel limits are not specified in the pages checked. You may resize your photo and signature if the portal states a size limit.
Important Links
| Item | Link |
|---|---|
| Official advertisement PDF (including covering letter) | CAPF SI LDCE 2026 detailed advertisement PDF (official BSF / CloudFront host) |
| Official BSF website | bsf.mha.gov.in |
| Official BSF recruitment portal | rectt.bsf.gov.in |
| CRPF circular confirming publication | CRPF circular dated 12 Nov 2026 (PDF) |
| Admit cards hub (when this exam’s card is live) | Admit cards |
Latest Updates
- 13 Nov 2026 – New draft from the official detailed advertisement and covering letter dated 10 Nov 2026, and the CRPF circular dated 12 Nov 2026. Applications opened 12 Nov 2026. Last checked 13 Nov 2026, afternoon IST.
Official source note
Facts on this page are taken from the official BSF detailed advertisement for CAPF SI LDCE 2026 (scanned official PDF), covering letter No. A.2/SI (LDCE)/CAPFs Exam-2026/Pers(Rectt)/BSF/2026/7179-98 dated 10 Nov 2026, the BSF website listing, and the CRPF circular dated 12 Nov 2026. Last checked 13 Nov 2026 (IST). The official notice controls.
FAQs
Can civilians apply for CAPF SI LDCE Recruitment 2026?
No. This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination. Only serving personnel of BSF, CRPF, ITBP and SSB, in the ranks named in the official advertisement and as provided in their recruitment rules, are eligible.
What is the last date to apply?
31 Dec 2026 (23:59 hrs IST). The portal opened at 00:01 hrs IST on 12 Nov 2026.
How many vacancies are there?
1,167 posts, subject to change: BSF 235, CRPF 377, SSB 125 and ITBP 430, as per the official force-wise table.
What is the age limit?
The upper age limit is 32 years as on 31 Dec 2026, with a 5-year relaxation for SC/ST candidates.
What is the salary?
Pay Matrix Level-6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) plus allowances as admissible.
How many attempts are allowed?
A total of three chances will be given to a departmental candidate, as stated in the official advertisement.
Is there negative marking?
Negative marking is not specified in the exam-pattern section of the official advertisement checked for this draft.
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आवेदन से पहले जरूरी बातें (Hindi short summary)
CAPF सब-इंस्पेक्टर (GD) LDCE 2026 केवल विभागीय परीक्षा है। कुल 1,167 पद हैं (BSF 235, CRPF 377, SSB 125, ITBP 430)। केवल BSF, CRPF, ITBP के सेवारत कांस्टेबल (GD)/ट्रेड्समैन, हेड कांस्टेबल (GD) और ASI (GD), तथा SSB के ASI (GD) आवेदन कर सकते हैं। आम नागरिक आवेदन नहीं कर सकते। CISF और असम राइफल्स इस विज्ञापन की पात्र सेनाओं में नहीं हैं। आवेदन 12 नवंबर 2026 (00:01 बजे IST) से 31 दिसंबर 2026 (23:59 बजे IST) तक ऑनलाइन हैं। ऊपरी आयु 31 दिसंबर 2026 को 32 वर्ष है। वेतन लेवल-6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) है। केवल आधिकारिक सूचना मान्य है।
Source & disclaimer: Verified from the official BSF LDCE advertisement and covering letter dated 10 Nov 2026, and the CRPF circular dated 12 Nov 2026. GetJobAlert.in is an independent information site and is not a CAPF. Always confirm eligibility with your force and the official notice before you apply.
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