Border Security Force
— Ministry of Home Affairs
The Directorate General, Border Security Force (BSF), working under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has officially activated the online Objection Management Portal for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) and Descriptive Examination conducted on 1st and 3rd September 2026. This relates to the direct recruitment and Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for Head Constable (Ministerial), Assistant Sub Inspector (Stenographer), and other various Non-GD cadre posts advertised across Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) under the 2024 recruitment cycle.
BSF Answer Key 2026: Key Overview
Candidates can access their individual response sheets along with the provisional answer key on the official portal using their registration credentials. This window is highly time-sensitive, and candidates wishing to contest any marked answers must do so within the specified period.
| Organization |
Border Security Force (BSF), Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Post Names |
Head Constable (Ministerial), ASI (Stenographer), & Non-GD Cadres |
| Total Vacancies |
1,752 Posts |
| Exam Dates |
1st & 3rd September 2026 (CBT & Descriptive) |
| Answer Key Release Date |
10th September 2026 |
| Objection Submission Period |
10th to 12th September 2026 |
| Official Recruitment Portal |
rectt.bsf.gov.in |
Important Dates & Exceptions
Candidates must carefully note the differences in scheduled objection dates based on exam centers and dates:
- CBT & Descriptive Exams (1st & 3rd September 2026): Objection window remains active from 10th September to 12th September 2026.
- Special Provision for Jaipur & Kanpur Centers (2nd September 2026): Candidates who appeared for the HC (Ministerial) exam on 2nd September 2026 at the Jaipur and Kanpur centers will have a separate objection process. Their dedicated portal is scheduled to open after 18th September 2026.
How to Download BSF Answer Key 2026
Follow these official procedural steps to view and download your candidate response sheet:
- Navigate to the official website of BSF Recruitment: rectt.bsf.gov.in.
- On the homepage, locate and click the link labeled "Objection Management Portal for CAPFs HC (Min) & ASI (Steno) Examination".
- You will be redirected to a secure CDN portal login page.
- Enter your Roll Number/Registration Number and your Password/Date of Birth as per official records.
- Complete the captcha authentication and click "Login".
- On the candidate dashboard, select "Candidate Response" to view and download your detailed question paper and marked choices alongside the provisional correct answers.
How to Raise Objections Online
If you find any discrepancy in the marked correct option, you may raise a challenge using the following method:
- Log in to the official Objection Management Portal.
- Go to the "Objections" tab and click on "Add Objection".
- Select the Question ID you wish to challenge.
- Provide clear documentary justification or supporting reference text to validate your claim.
- Submit the objection. Ensure you keep a downloaded copy of the objection confirmation receipt.
This is an Answer Key download and Objection Submission window. 1. Visit the official website rectt.bsf.gov.in. 2. Click on the Objection Management link. 3. Log in with your Roll Number and Date of Birth/Password. 4. Download response sheet and submit objections with evidence.
