Border Security Force — Ministry of Home Affairs
| Application Start | 09 Jun 2024 |
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| Last Date to Apply | 08 Jul 2024 |
| Exam Date | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Post Name | ASI (Steno) & HC (Ministerial) |
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| Total Vacancies | 1760 |
| Qualification | 10+2 (Intermediate) with requisite skill test criteria |
| Age Limit | As per official recruitment notification rules |
| Salary | As per 7th CPC pay matrix |
| Selection Process | PST/PET, CBT, Skill Test, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
The Border Security Force (BSF) has officially notified the examination schedule for the recruitment of Assistant Sub-Inspector (Steno) and Head Constable (Ministerial) across Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). The Computer Based Test (CBT) is scheduled to commence on 2026-09-01. Candidates who have successfully qualified for the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) stages are eligible to appear for this written examination.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Written Examination (CBT) Start Date | 2026-09-01 |
| Admit Card Release | To be notified (typically 7-15 days before exam) |
The selection process for the 2026 cycle involves an online Computer Based Test. The examination will assess candidates on subjects including General Intelligence, Numerical Aptitude, General Awareness, and language proficiency (Hindi/English). Following the written exam, candidates will undergo a skill test (typing/stenography), document verification, and a comprehensive medical examination.
The admit card is expected to be uploaded on the official BSF recruitment website approximately 7 to 15 days before the scheduled commencement of the examination.
The examination will be conducted in an online Computer Based Test (CBT) format.
Candidates must carry a printed copy of their admit card and a valid original photo identity proof as specified in the examination guidelines.
Vikram Reddy has been tracking public sector recruitment across India for over 9 years. His expertise lies in banking sector jobs (SBI, IBPS, RBI) and financial institution recruitment processes.