BSF Tradesman Exam Details 2026

• All the relevant documents must be carried by candidates at the time of documentation in both original and photocopy form. All certificates/testimonials related to the candidates identity verification, date of birth, name, qualification, caste (including an OBC certificate in accordance with the list of OBCs, SCs, and STs maintained by the government of India), and domicile must be confirmed.
• Caste certificate must be acknowledged by the Central Government and listed in the Central List of reserve categories of the GOI for the candidate seeking a reservation or age relaxation.
• Caste and domicile certificates must both be issued by the same State or UT. The candidate will be considered to be in the Un-Reserved (UR) category if they produce a caste certificate from somewhere other than their place of residence.

BSF Tradesman Trade Test

Depending on the post selected during the application process, the trade test will be required. The selection board will conduct a trade test for each position to evaluate each candidates technical knowledge and practical experience in their chosen field.

• Only those candidates who applied for the trades specified below at Srl Nos. (I) through (v) and passed the PST or PET will be assigned to the respective Trade Test.
• The remaining trades do not require candidates to take a trade test. On the other hand, they will only be taken into consideration for the applied trade if they can produce the relevant certificate.
• The candidate will only be allowed to show up for the one trade listed in their application. The Trade Test wont have any grades and will only be qualifying in nature.

| Sr. No. | Trade | Desired Skill/Parameters | Remark | i. |

| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

| Cobbler | Polishing shoes, Stitching shoes, Handling tools, Cutting leather, and repairing. | (i) Must be proficient in respective trade <br> (ii) Must qualify for trade test in respective trade held by the recruitment board. | ii. | |

| Tailor | Taking measurements of people, cutting and stitching cloth for making the uniform. | iii. | Washerman | |

| Washing clothes, Ironing Khakis, Cotton uniforms, Woolen, and TC uniforms. | iv. | Barber | Handling tools, Cutting hair, and Shaving. | |

| v. | Sweeper | Sweeping, Cleaning bathrooms toilets, Etc. | vi. | |

| Cook | No Trade Test Required | The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements: Food production or kitchen level-I National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) course from National Skill Development Corporation or from institutions approved by NSC. | vii. | |

| Water Carrier | No Trade Test Required | viii. | Waiter | |

| No Trade Test Required | Sr. No. | Trade | Desired Skill/Parameters | |

| Remark | i. | Cobbler | Polishing shoes, Stitching shoes, Handling tools, Cutting leather, and repairing. | |

| (i) Must be proficient in respective trade <br> (ii) Must qualify for trade test in respective trade held by the recruitment board. | ii. | Tailor | Taking measurements of people, cutting and stitching cloth for making the uniform. | |

| iii. | Washerman | Washing clothes, Ironing Khakis, Cotton uniforms, Woolen, and TC uniforms. | iv. | |

| Barber | Handling tools, Cutting hair, and Shaving. | v. | Sweeper | Sweeping, Cleaning bathrooms toilets, Etc. |

| vi. | Cook | No Trade Test Required | The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements: Food production or kitchen level-I National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) course from National Skill Development Corporation or from institutions approved by NSC. | |

| vii. | Water Carrier | No Trade Test Required | viii. | |

| Waiter | No Trade Test Required | Sr. No. | Trade | |

| Desired Skill/Parameters | Remark | i. | Cobbler | |

| Polishing shoes, Stitching shoes, Handling tools, Cutting leather, and repairing. | (i) Must be proficient in respective trade <br> (ii) Must qualify for trade test in respective trade held by the recruitment board. | ii. | Tailor | |

| Taking measurements of people, cutting and stitching cloth for making the uniform. | iii. | Washerman | Washing clothes, Ironing Khakis, Cotton uniforms, Woolen, and TC uniforms. | |

| iv. | Barber | Handling tools, Cutting hair, and Shaving. | v. | |

| Sweeper | Sweeping, Cleaning bathrooms toilets, Etc. | vi. | Cook | |

| No Trade Test Required | The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements: Food production or kitchen level-I National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) course from National Skill Development Corporation or from institutions approved by NSC. | vii. | Water Carrier | |

| No Trade Test Required | viii. | Waiter | No Trade Test Required | |

| Sr. No. | Trade | Desired Skill/Parameters | Remark | |

| i. | Cobbler | Polishing shoes, Stitching shoes, Handling tools, Cutting leather, and repairing. | (i) Must be proficient in respective trade <br> (ii) Must qualify for trade test in respective trade held by the recruitment board. | |

| ii. | Tailor | Taking measurements of people, cutting and stitching cloth for making the uniform. | iii. | |

| Washerman | Washing clothes, Ironing Khakis, Cotton uniforms, Woolen, and TC uniforms. | iv. | Barber | |

| Handling tools, Cutting hair, and Shaving. | v. | Sweeper | Sweeping, Cleaning bathrooms toilets, Etc. | |

| vi. | Cook | No Trade Test Required | The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements: Food production or kitchen level-I National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) course from National Skill Development Corporation or from institutions approved by NSC. | |

| vii. | Water Carrier | No Trade Test Required | viii. | |

| Waiter | No Trade Test Required | Sr. No. | Trade | |

| Desired Skill/Parameters | Remark | i. | Cobbler | |

| Polishing shoes, Stitching shoes, Handling tools, Cutting leather, and repairing. | (i) Must be proficient in respective trade <br> (ii) Must qualify for trade test in respective trade held by the recruitment board. | ii. | Tailor | |

| Taking measurements of people, cutting and stitching cloth for making the uniform. | iii. | Washerman | Washing clothes, Ironing Khakis, Cotton uniforms, Woolen, and TC uniforms. | |

| iv. | Barber | Handling tools, Cutting hair, and Shaving. | v. | |

| Sweeper | Sweeping, Cleaning bathrooms toilets, Etc. | vi. | Cook | |

| No Trade Test Required | The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements: Food production or kitchen level-I National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) course from National Skill Development Corporation or from institutions approved by NSC. | vii. | Water Carrier | |

| No Trade Test Required | viii. | Waiter | No Trade Test Required | |

| Sr. No. | Trade | Desired Skill/Parameters | Remark | |

| i. | Cobbler | Polishing shoes, Stitching shoes, Handling tools, Cutting leather, and repairing. | (i) Must be proficient in respective trade <br> (ii) Must qualify for trade test in respective trade held by the recruitment board. | |

| ii. | Tailor | Taking measurements of people, cutting and stitching cloth for making the uniform. | iii. | |

| Washerman | Washing clothes, Ironing Khakis, Cotton uniforms, Woolen, and TC uniforms. | iv. | Barber | |

| Handling tools, Cutting hair, and Shaving. | v. | Sweeper | Sweeping, Cleaning bathrooms toilets, Etc. | |

| vi. | Cook | No Trade Test Required | The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements: Food production or kitchen level-I National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) course from National Skill Development Corporation or from institutions approved by NSC. | |

| vii. | Water Carrier | No Trade Test Required | viii. | |

| Waiter | No Trade Test Required | Sr. No. | Trade | |

| Desired Skill/Parameters | Remark | i. | Cobbler | |

| Polishing shoes, Stitching shoes, Handling tools, Cutting leather, and repairing. | (i) Must be proficient in respective trade <br> (ii) Must qualify for trade test in respective trade held by the recruitment board. | ii. | Tailor | |

| Taking measurements of people, cutting and stitching cloth for making the uniform. | iii. | Washerman | Washing clothes, Ironing Khakis, Cotton uniforms, Woolen, and TC uniforms. | |

| iv. | Barber | Handling tools, Cutting hair, and Shaving. | v. | |

| Sweeper | Sweeping, Cleaning bathrooms toilets, Etc. | vi. | Cook | |

| No Trade Test Required | The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements: Food production or kitchen level-I National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) course from National Skill Development Corporation or from institutions approved by NSC. | vii. | Water Carrier | |

| No Trade Test Required | viii. | Waiter | No Trade Test Required | |

| Sr. No. | Trade | Desired Skill/Parameters | Remark | |

| i. | Cobbler | Polishing shoes, Stitching shoes, Handling tools, Cutting leather, and repairing. | (i) Must be proficient in respective trade <br> (ii) Must qualify for trade test in respective trade held by the recruitment board. | |

| ii. | Tailor | Taking measurements of people, cutting and stitching cloth for making the uniform. | iii. | |

| Washerman | Washing clothes, Ironing Khakis, Cotton uniforms, Woolen, and TC uniforms. | iv. | Barber | |

| Handling tools, Cutting hair, and Shaving. | v. | Sweeper | Sweeping, Cleaning bathrooms toilets, Etc. | |

| vi. | Cook | No Trade Test Required | The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements: Food production or kitchen level-I National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) course from National Skill Development Corporation or from institutions approved by NSC. | |

| vii. | Water Carrier | No Trade Test Required | viii. | |

| Waiter | No Trade Test Required | Sr. No. | Trade | |

| Desired Skill/Parameters | Remark | i. | Cobbler | |

| Polishing shoes, Stitching shoes, Handling tools, Cutting leather, and repairing. | (i) Must be proficient in respective trade <br> (ii) Must qualify for trade test in respective trade held by the recruitment board. | ii. | Tailor | |

| Taking measurements of people, cutting and stitching cloth for making the uniform. | iii. | Washerman | Washing clothes, Ironing Khakis, Cotton uniforms, Woolen, and TC uniforms. | |

| iv. | Barber | Handling tools, Cutting hair, and Shaving. | v. | |

| Sweeper | Sweeping, Cleaning bathrooms toilets, Etc. | vi. | Cook | |

| No Trade Test Required | The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements: Food production or kitchen level-I National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) course from National Skill Development Corporation or from institutions approved by NSC. | vii. | Water Carrier | |

| No Trade Test Required | viii. | Waiter | No Trade Test Required | |

Candidates who qualify for all the stages mentioned above of the recruitment process—the written examination, the physical test PST,& PET, documentation, and the trade test will then undergo a Detailed Medical Examination (DME), which will be conducted by the Medical Board of Officers to evaluate their physical and medical fitness.

Applicants must successfully complete each step of the third-phase exam one at a time. Any applicant who does not pass any examination stages will be disqualified from consideration for employment.

Candidates with Tattoos will be evaluated based on the following instructions:

• Content

As a secular nation, we must respect the religious beliefs of our citizens, hence tattoos depicting religious symbols or figures as well as the name used by the Indian Army are acceptable.

• Location

Tattoos marked on traditional sites of the body such as the inner aspect of the forearm but only the left forearm, being the non-saluting limb or dorsum of the hands are the only kind of tattoos that are permitted.

• Size

Size of the tattoo must be less than ¼ on the specific part (Elbow or Hand) of the body.

Note:

• If an applicant has their tattoo(s) removed before the recruitment process and they have significantly faded, this will be considered a "scar" rather than a tattoo. With the recruiting boards presiding officers consent, such candidates will be allowed to participate in the complete BSF Tradesman selection process. Also, the Medical Board of Officers will analyze the scar left behind by tattoo removal during the detailed Medical Examination.
• If a female applicant is found to be pregnant for at least 12 weeks by testing, she will be temporarily deemed unfit and her appointment will be postponed until the pregnancy is ended

Candidates must clear the BSF Tradesman Medical test to qualify in the BSF Tradesman selection process. The visual standard requirements for the BSF Tradesman Medical test have been shared below.

| Near Vision | Distant Vision | Refraction | Color Vision | Remark | Better Eye |

| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

| Worst Eye | Better Eye | Worst Eye | N6 | N9 | |

| 6/6 | 6/9 | Visual correction of any kind is not permitted for distance. <br> For near vision should be able to read with glasses | CP IV <br> ISHIHARA | Must have Binocolur vision | |

| Near Vision | Distant Vision | Refraction | Color Vision | Remark | |

| Better Eye | Worst Eye | Better Eye | Worst Eye | N6 | |

| N9 | 6/6 | 6/9 | Visual correction of any kind is not permitted for distance. <br> For near vision should be able to read with glasses | CP IV <br> ISHIHARA | |

| Must have Binocolur vision | Near Vision | Distant Vision | Refraction | Color Vision | |

| Remark | Better Eye | Worst Eye | Better Eye | Worst Eye | |

| N6 | N9 | 6/6 | 6/9 | Visual correction of any kind is not permitted for distance. <br> For near vision should be able to read with glasses | |

| CP IV <br> ISHIHARA | Must have Binocolur vision | | | | |

Note:

• Candidate should not have any knock knees, flat feet, varicose veins, or squinted eyes.
• In order to perform their tasks everywhere, particularly at high elevations and in border regions with harsh weather conditions, they must be in good physical and mental health.
• Applicants must be devoid of any flaws that could prevent them from doing their tasks effectively.

Before we know the BSF Tradesman Selection Process 2025, let us go through the BSF Tradesman exam highlights and important dates. Mentioned below are the specifics related to the BSF Tradesman recruitment 2025 exam cycle as per the latest official notification.

| BSF Tradesman Recruitment Overview 2025 | Name of Organization | Border Security Force(BSF) |

| --- | --- | --- |

| BSF Full Form | Border Security Force | |

| Official Website | BSF | |

| Post Name | BSF Tradesman Post | |

| Total Vacancy | 1284 | |

| Application Start Date | 26th July 2025 | |

| Application Last Date | 24th August 2025 | |

| Admit Card Release Date | To be announced | |

| Exam Date | To be announced | |

| Qualification | 10th Pass Government Jobs For Female <br> 10th Pass Government Jobs <br> ITI Government Jobs | |

| BSF Tradesman Recruitment Overview 2025 | Name of Organization | Border Security Force(BSF) |

| BSF Full Form | Border Security Force | |

| Official Website | BSF | |

| Post Name | BSF Tradesman Post | |

| Total Vacancy | 1284 | |

| Application Start Date | 26th July 2025 | |

| Application Last Date | 24th August 2025 | |

| Admit Card Release Date | To be announced | |

| Exam Date | To be announced | |

| Qualification | 10th Pass Government Jobs For Female <br> 10th Pass Government Jobs <br> ITI Government Jobs | |

| BSF Tradesman Recruitment Overview 2025 | Name of Organization | Border Security Force(BSF) |

| BSF Full Form | Border Security Force | |

| Official Website | BSF | |

| Post Name | BSF Tradesman Post | |

| Total Vacancy | 1284 | |

| Application Start Date | 26th July 2025 | |

| Application Last Date | 24th August 2025 | |

| Admit Card Release Date | To be announced | |

| Exam Date | To be announced | |

| Qualification | 10th Pass Government Jobs For Female <br> 10th Pass Government Jobs <br> ITI Government Jobs | |

| BSF Tradesman Recruitment Overview 2025 | Name of Organization | Border Security Force(BSF) |

| BSF Full Form | Border Security Force | |

| Official Website | BSF | |

| Post Name | BSF Tradesman Post | |

| Total Vacancy | 1284 | |

| Application Start Date | 26th July 2025 | |

| Application Last Date | 24th August 2025 | |

| Admit Card Release Date | To be announced | |

| Exam Date | To be announced | |

| Qualification | 10th Pass Government Jobs For Female <br> 10th Pass Government Jobs <br> ITI Government Jobs | |

| BSF Tradesman Recruitment Overview 2025 | Name of Organization | Border Security Force(BSF) |

| BSF Full Form | Border Security Force | |

| Official Website | BSF | |

| Post Name | BSF Tradesman Post | |

| Total Vacancy | 1284 | |

| Application Start Date | 26th July 2025 | |

| Application Last Date | 24th August 2025 | |

| Admit Card Release Date | To be announced | |

| Exam Date | To be announced | |

| Qualification | 10th Pass Government Jobs For Female <br> 10th Pass Government Jobs <br> ITI Government Jobs | |

| BSF Tradesman Recruitment Overview 2025 | Name of Organization | Border Security Force(BSF) |

| BSF Full Form | Border Security Force | |

| Official Website | BSF | |

| Post Name | BSF Tradesman Post | |

| Total Vacancy | 1284 | |

| Application Start Date | 26th July 2025 | |

| Application Last Date | 24th August 2025 | |

| Admit Card Release Date | To be announced | |

| Exam Date | To be announced | |

| Qualification | 10th Pass Government Jobs For Female <br> 10th Pass Government Jobs <br> ITI Government Jobs | |

| BSF Tradesman Recruitment Overview 2025 | Name of Organization | Border Security Force(BSF) |

| BSF Full Form | Border Security Force | |

| Official Website | BSF | |

| Post Name | BSF Tradesman Post | |

| Total Vacancy | 1284 | |

| Application Start Date | 26th July 2025 | |

| Application Last Date | 24th August 2025 | |

| Admit Card Release Date | To be announced | |

| Exam Date | To be announced | |

| Qualification | 10th Pass Government Jobs For Female <br> 10th Pass Government Jobs <br> ITI Government Jobs | |

| BSF Tradesman Recruitment Overview 2025 | Name of Organization | Border Security Force(BSF) |

| BSF Full Form | Border Security Force | |

| Official Website | BSF | |

| Post Name | BSF Tradesman Post | |

| Total Vacancy | 1284 | |

| Application Start Date | 26th July 2025 | |

| Application Last Date | 24th August 2025 | |

| Admit Card Release Date | To be announced | |

| Exam Date | To be announced | |

| Qualification | 10th Pass Government Jobs For Female <br> 10th Pass Government Jobs <br> ITI Government Jobs | |

| BSF Tradesman Recruitment Overview 2025 | Name of Organization | Border Security Force(BSF) |

| BSF Full Form | Border Security Force | |

| Official Website | BSF | |

| Post Name | BSF Tradesman Post | |

| Total Vacancy | 1284 | |

| Application Start Date | 26th July 2025 | |

| Application Last Date | 24th August 2025 | |

| Admit Card Release Date | To be announced | |

| Exam Date | To be announced | |

| Qualification | 10th Pass Government Jobs For Female <br> 10th Pass Government Jobs <br> ITI Government Jobs | |

| BSF Tradesman Recruitment Overview 2025 | Name of Organization | Border Security Force(BSF) |

| BSF Full Form | Border Security Force | |

| Official Website | BSF | |

| Post Name | BSF Tradesman Post | |

| Total Vacancy | 1284 | |

| Application Start Date | 26th July 2025 | |

| Application Last Date | 24th August 2025 | |

| Admit Card Release Date | To be announced | |

| Exam Date | To be announced | |

| Qualification | 10th Pass Government Jobs For Female <br> 10th Pass Government Jobs <br> ITI Government Jobs | |

| BSF Tradesman Recruitment Overview 2025 | Name of Organization | Border Security Force(BSF) |

| BSF Full Form | Border Security Force | |

| Official Website | BSF | |

| Post Name | BSF Tradesman Post | |

| Total Vacancy | 1284 | |

| Application Start Date | 26th July 2025 | |

| Application Last Date | 24th August 2025 | |

| Admit Card Release Date | To be announced | |

| Exam Date | To be announced | |

| Qualification | 10th Pass Government Jobs For Female <br> 10th Pass Government Jobs | |

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It is crucial to understand the BSF Tradesman topic-wise syllabus prescribed by the Border Security Force Department and accordingly prepare for the exam. There are a lot of topics in each subject and it is necessary to cover all of these topics and not to miss any of them. Therefore, we encourage you to bookmark this page to keep a track of the syllabus and paper pattern as and when needed. Check the below subject-wise syllabus for the written exam.

| Subject | Syllabus |

| --- | --- |

| GK & Awareness | |

| (I) Current Affairs <br> (ii) Indian constitution <br> (iii) Indian History & Geography <br> (iv) General politics <br> (v) Sports: championships/winners/number of players <br> (vi) Other misc. issues related to General Knowledge | |

| Analytical Aptitude | |

| (i) Coding and decoding <br> (ii) Series (number) <br> (iii) Alphabet (position-based) <br> (vi) Relationship concepts <br> (v) Distance and directions <br> (vi) Arithmetic no, series <br> (vii) Other basic reasoning concepts | |

| Numerical Ability | |

| (i) Basics multiplications | |

(ii) Mixed fractions

(iii) Averages

(iv) Percentages

(v) Profit and loss

(vi) Time and distance

(vii) Simple interest, compound interest

(viii) Simple Menszuration

The next step for robust preparation is to be through with the BSF Tradesman exam pattern. It will help you understand the exam duration, number of questions and marks. Moreover, having knowledge of the paper pattern will help you plan your time management accordingly during the examination. Check the below given detailed BSF Constable Tradesman Exam Pattern and further strategize and enhance your studies.

• The written exam will have 100 objective-type questions
• The exam carries 100 marks.

| Sectio | Various Subjects Involved | Number of Questions/ Marks |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Part-A | General Knowledge & Awareness | |

| 25/ 25 marks | Part-B | |

| Elementary Mathematics | 25/ 25 marks | |

| Part-C | Analytical aptitude and <br> ability to observe the <br> distinguished patterns | |

| 25/ 25 marks | Part-D | |

| English/Hindi Language | 25/ 25 marks | |

| Total | 100/ 100 marks | |

The annual package or salary of a BSF tradesman varies depending on their rank, experience, and location of posting. The approximate annual package of a BSF tradesman ranges from Rs. 3.5 lakhs to Rs. 8.5 lakhs. However, it is important to note that this is just an estimate and the actual salary may vary based on various factors.

Candidates appointed as Tradesmen in the Border Security Force are also eligible for the following BSF Tradesman allowances in addition to the salary scale:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Casual Leave Allowance (CLA)
• Transport Allowance (TA)
• Overtime Allowance (OA)
• Medical Facility (MF)
• Canteen Allowances

A BSF Tradesman in hand salary will vary depending on various factors such as on their rank, where they are posted, and any other allowances they are entitled to. However, based on the current pay scales established by the 7th Pay Commission, we have provided an approximate BSF Tradesman in hand salary. The estimated in hand salary for a BSF Tradesman can be determined by adding together the base pay, grade pay, allowances, and deductions:

• Base Salary: 21,700 Rs.
• Grade Pay: 2,000 rupees
• 3 689 rupees in Dearness Allowance (DA).
• HRA (House Rent Allowance): 5,208 rupees
• Travel Allowance: 1,122 Rupees
• Gross Salary: 34,719 Rupees

Deductions

Provident Fund (PF): Rs. 2,604 (12% of basic pay and DA)

National Pension Scheme (NPS): Rs. 1,304 (10% of basic pay and DA)

Note: Keep in mind that this is only a rough estimate, and the real in-hand compensation could change depending on a number of variables. Also, its crucial to keep in mind that payment structures can vary, and the numbers above are based on the 7th Pay Commissions most recent pay scales.

The BSF Tradesman salary slip normally contains the information from the gross salary to the net inhand salary and deductions. BSF Tradesman BAF salary slip contains deialts like Basic pay, Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Casual Leave Allowance, Transport Allowance, Medical Allowance, Uniform Allowance, Provident Fund , and Income Tax deductions. The employees classification, service history, and any further deductions are possible additions on the BSF Tradesman salary slip as well.

A BSF tradesman probation period is a period of training and assessment used to assess their fitness, suitability, and proficiency for the job. During the probation period, the BSF Tradesman is also required to undergo various training programs to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties effectively. The Tradesman is evaluated regularly during the probation period, and if they perform satisfactorily, they are confirmed in their employment. A BSF tradesman probation period is typically two years long, however it can get extended. The Tradesman will be closely supervised throughout this time, and numerous exams and evaluations will be required to evaluate their performance.

BSF Tradesman is a good career option for those who are interested in joining the Border Security Force (BSF) and serving the country. As a Tradesman, you will be responsible for various technical and manual tasks such as maintenance of equipment, repairing machinery, and constructing infrastructure.The career growth in BSF Tradesman is quite promising, and one can expect to rise through the ranks with experience and seniority. We have mentioned the ranks below:

• Constable
• Head Constable
• Assistant Sub-Inspector
• Sub-Inspector
• Inspector
• Assistant Commandant

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For the BSF Tradesman Recruitment 2025, the BSF Tradesman age limit is between 18 years to 25 years for both male and female applicants. Check out the minimum and maximum BSF Tradesman age limit below.

| For Male/Female candidates | Age Limit |

| --- | --- |

| Minimum Age | |

| 18 Years | |

| Maximum Age | |

| 25 Years | |

According to the official notification for the BSF Tradesman recruitment 2025, there are some category-wise age relaxation criteria for the candidates. The following table includes the BSF Tradesman age relaxation:

| Sr. No | Category | Age relaxation allowed beyond the Upper age limit |

| --- | --- | --- |

| i. | Schedule Caste/ Schedule Tribe (SC/ST) | |

| 5 Years | ii. | |

| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 3 Years | |

| iii. | Candidates from Jammu and Kashmir who had their primary residence in J&K between January 1980 and December 31, 1989. The candidates requesting a relaxation under this category must present proof that they were a resident of the State of J&K from January 1980 to December 1989. This proof can come from either the District Magistrate in whose jurisdiction they had their primary residence or from any other authority designated on their behalf by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir. | |

| 5 Years | iv. | |

| Children and dependent members of the family of victims KILLED in the 1984 hots and communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat should possess the certificate issued by the District Magistrate | 5 Years | |

Note:

• Candidates should be aware that the BSF will only accept the Date of Birth listed on the Matriculation/Secondary Examination certificate or an equivalent certificate to determine an applicants age; any subsequent requests to have this information changed will not be taken into consideration.
• Candidates requiring age relaxation in the BSF Tradesman Eligibility Criteria will have to produce the necessary certificates.

The following is a list of the educational requirements for the BSF Tradesman Recruitment 2025. Candidates aiming to apply for the BSF Tradesman post must be aware of all the requirements before applying for the post.

| Post | Qualification |

| --- | --- |

| Constable(Cobbler) <br> Constable(Tailor) <br> Constable(Washerman) <br> Constable(Barber) <br> Constable(Sweeper) | |

| (a) Matriculation (passed from High School) or its equivalent from a reputed Board. <br> (b) Must be proficient in respective trade; <br> (c) Must pass the trade test in the respective trade conducted by the recruitment board | |

| Constable(Cook) <br> Constable(Water Carrier) <br> Constable(Waiter) | |

| a) Matriculation (Graduation from High School) or its equivalent from a reputed Board. <br> (b) National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) <br> level-I training in food production in the kitchen from the National Skill Development Corporation or from institutions that have been approved by the NSDC. | |

| Post | |

| Qualification | |

| Constable(Cobbler) <br> Constable(Tailor) <br> Constable(Washerman) <br> Constable(Barber) <br> Constable(Sweeper) | |

| (a) Matriculation (passed from High School) or its equivalent from a reputed Board. <br> (b) Must be proficient in respective trade; <br> (c) Must pass the trade test in the respective trade conducted by the recruitment board | |

| Constable(Cook) <br> Constable(Water Carrier) <br> Constable(Waiter) | |

| a) Matriculation (Graduation from High School) or its equivalent from a reputed Board. <br> (b) National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) <br> level-I training in food production in the kitchen from the National Skill Development Corporation or from institutions that have been approved by the NSDC. | |

| Post | |

| Qualification | |

| Constable(Cobbler) <br> Constable(Tailor) <br> Constable(Washerman) <br> Constable(Barber) <br> Constable(Sweeper) | |

| (a) Matriculation (passed from High School) or its equivalent from a reputed Board. <br> (b) Must be proficient in respective trade; <br> (c) Must pass the trade test in the respective trade conducted by the recruitment board | |

| Constable(Cook) <br> Constable(Water Carrier) <br> Constable(Waiter) | |

| a) Matriculation (Graduation from High School) or its equivalent from a reputed Board. | |

(b) National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) 

level-I training in food production in the kitchen from the National Skill Development Corporation or from institutions that have been approved by the NSDC.

Note: Candidates with multiple skills will be given the preference.

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The Physical Standards for the BSF Tradesman Eligibility Criteria are based on the physical parameters of the candidates like BSF Tradesman Height, Weight, and Chest (for males only). Candidates must ensure that they fit the required criteria before applying for the position. Candidates who do not meet the criteria will be eliminated from the process.

| Categories | Male candidates |

| --- | --- |

| Female candidates | |

| Weight | |

| Height | |

| Chest | |

| Height | |

| Chest | |

| For all candidates <br> (except the ones mentioned below) | |

| 165 cms | |

| 75-80 cms | |

| 155 cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| As per medical Standards, according to height. | |

| Except as specified in the following paragraph, all States, Union Territories, and Districts have the Scheduled Tribes category. | |

| 160 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 148 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Scheduled Tribe candidates from the LWE affected district. | |

| 158 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 147 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| All other States and Union Territories. | |

| 167.5 <br> cms | |

| 78-83 Cms | |

| 147 <br> cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Scheduled Tribe candidates from the North Eastern States. | |

| 155 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 152 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Candidates who fall within the Garwali, Kumaoni, Dogra, Maratha, and state of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, as well as the union territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh categories. | |

| 162.5 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 150 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Candidates who fall within the North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura categories | |

| 160 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 150 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | Candidates from Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) Consisting of the three Sub-Division of Darjeeling District namely Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Kurseong and includes the following “Mouzas” Sub Division of these <br> Districts:- <br> (1) Lohagarh Tea Garden <br> (2) Lohagarh Forest <br> (3) Rangmohan <br> (4) Barachenga <br> (5) Panighata <br> (6) Chota Adalpur <br> (7) Paharu <br> (8) Sukna Forest <br> (9) Sukna Part-I <br> (10) Pantapati Forest-I <br> (11) Mahanadi Forest <br> (12) Champasari Forest <br> (13) Salbari Chhatpart-II <br> (14) Sitong Forest <br> (15) Sivoke Hill Forest <br> (16) Sivoke Forest <br> (17) Chhota Chenga <br> (18) Nipania. |

| 155 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cm | |

| 150 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Categories | |

| Male candidates | |

| Female candidates | |

| Weight | |

| Height | |

| Chest | |

| Height | |

| Chest | |

| For all candidates <br> (except the ones mentioned below) | |

| 165 cms | |

| 75-80 cms | |

| 155 cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| As per medical Standards, according to height. | |

| Except as specified in the following paragraph, all States, Union Territories, and Districts have the Scheduled Tribes category. | |

| 160 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 148 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Scheduled Tribe candidates from the LWE affected district. | |

| 158 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 147 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| All other States and Union Territories. | |

| 167.5 <br> cms | |

| 78-83 Cms | |

| 147 <br> cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Scheduled Tribe candidates from the North Eastern States. | |

| 155 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 152 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Candidates who fall within the Garwali, Kumaoni, Dogra, Maratha, and state of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, as well as the union territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh categories. | |

| 162.5 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 150 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Candidates who fall within the North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura categories | |

| 160 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 150 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | Candidates from Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) Consisting of the three Sub-Division of Darjeeling District namely Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Kurseong and includes the following “Mouzas” Sub Division of these <br> Districts:- <br> (1) Lohagarh Tea Garden <br> (2) Lohagarh Forest <br> (3) Rangmohan <br> (4) Barachenga <br> (5) Panighata <br> (6) Chota Adalpur <br> (7) Paharu <br> (8) Sukna Forest <br> (9) Sukna Part-I <br> (10) Pantapati Forest-I <br> (11) Mahanadi Forest <br> (12) Champasari Forest <br> (13) Salbari Chhatpart-II <br> (14) Sitong Forest <br> (15) Sivoke Hill Forest <br> (16) Sivoke Forest <br> (17) Chhota Chenga <br> (18) Nipania. |

| 155 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cm | |

| 150 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Categories | |

| Male candidates | |

| Female candidates | |

| Weight | |

| Height | |

| Chest | |

| Height | |

| Chest | |

| For all candidates <br> (except the ones mentioned below) | |

| 165 cms | |

| 75-80 cms | |

| 155 cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| As per medical Standards, according to height. | |

| Except as specified in the following paragraph, all States, Union Territories, and Districts have the Scheduled Tribes category. | |

| 160 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 148 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Scheduled Tribe candidates from the LWE affected district. | |

| 158 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 147 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| All other States and Union Territories. | |

| 167.5 <br> cms | |

| 78-83 Cms | |

| 147 <br> cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Scheduled Tribe candidates from the North Eastern States. | |

| 155 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 152 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Candidates who fall within the Garwali, Kumaoni, Dogra, Maratha, and state of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, as well as the union territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh categories. | |

| 162.5 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 150 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Candidates who fall within the North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura categories | |

| 160 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 150 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | Candidates from Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) Consisting of the three Sub-Division of Darjeeling District namely Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Kurseong and includes the following “Mouzas” Sub Division of these <br> Districts:- <br> (1) Lohagarh Tea Garden <br> (2) Lohagarh Forest <br> (3) Rangmohan <br> (4) Barachenga <br> (5) Panighata <br> (6) Chota Adalpur <br> (7) Paharu <br> (8) Sukna Forest <br> (9) Sukna Part-I <br> (10) Pantapati Forest-I <br> (11) Mahanadi Forest <br> (12) Champasari Forest <br> (13) Salbari Chhatpart-II <br> (14) Sitong Forest <br> (15) Sivoke Hill Forest <br> (16) Sivoke Forest <br> (17) Chhota Chenga <br> (18) Nipania. |

| 155 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cm | |

| 150 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Categories | |

| Male candidates | |

| Female candidates | |

| Weight | |

| Height | |

| Chest | |

| Height | |

| Chest | |

| For all candidates <br> (except the ones mentioned below) | |

| 165 cms | |

| 75-80 cms | |

| 155 cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| As per medical Standards, according to height. | |

| Except as specified in the following paragraph, all States, Union Territories, and Districts have the Scheduled Tribes category. | |

| 160 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 148 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Scheduled Tribe candidates from the LWE affected district. | |

| 158 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 147 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| All other States and Union Territories. | |

| 167.5 <br> cms | |

| 78-83 Cms | |

| 147 <br> cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Scheduled Tribe candidates from the North Eastern States. | |

| 155 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 152 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Candidates who fall within the Garwali, Kumaoni, Dogra, Maratha, and state of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, as well as the union territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh categories. | |

| 162.5 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 150 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Candidates who fall within the North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura categories | |

| 160 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 150 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | Candidates from Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) Consisting of the three Sub-Division of Darjeeling District namely Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Kurseong and includes the following “Mouzas” Sub Division of these <br> Districts:- <br> (1) Lohagarh Tea Garden <br> (2) Lohagarh Forest <br> (3) Rangmohan <br> (4) Barachenga <br> (5) Panighata <br> (6) Chota Adalpur <br> (7) Paharu <br> (8) Sukna Forest <br> (9) Sukna Part-I <br> (10) Pantapati Forest-I <br> (11) Mahanadi Forest <br> (12) Champasari Forest <br> (13) Salbari Chhatpart-II <br> (14) Sitong Forest <br> (15) Sivoke Hill Forest <br> (16) Sivoke Forest <br> (17) Chhota Chenga <br> (18) Nipania. |

| 155 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cm | |

| 150 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Categories | |

| Male candidates | |

| Female candidates | |

| Weight | |

| Height | |

| Chest | |

| Height | |

| Chest | |

| For all candidates <br> (except the ones mentioned below) | |

| 165 cms | |

| 75-80 cms | |

| 155 cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| As per medical Standards, according to height. | |

| Except as specified in the following paragraph, all States, Union Territories, and Districts have the Scheduled Tribes category. | |

| 160 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 148 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Scheduled Tribe candidates from the LWE affected district. | |

| 158 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 147 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| All other States and Union Territories. | |

| 167.5 <br> cms | |

| 78-83 Cms | |

| 147 <br> cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Scheduled Tribe candidates from the North Eastern States. | |

| 155 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 152 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Candidates who fall within the Garwali, Kumaoni, Dogra, Maratha, and state of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, as well as the union territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh categories. | |

| 162.5 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 150 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Candidates who fall within the North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura categories | |

| 160 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 150 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | Candidates from Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) Consisting of the three Sub-Division of Darjeeling District namely Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Kurseong and includes the following “Mouzas” Sub Division of these <br> Districts:- <br> (1) Lohagarh Tea Garden <br> (2) Lohagarh Forest <br> (3) Rangmohan <br> (4) Barachenga <br> (5) Panighata <br> (6) Chota Adalpur <br> (7) Paharu <br> (8) Sukna Forest <br> (9) Sukna Part-I <br> (10) Pantapati Forest-I <br> (11) Mahanadi Forest <br> (12) Champasari Forest <br> (13) Salbari Chhatpart-II <br> (14) Sitong Forest <br> (15) Sivoke Hill Forest <br> (16) Sivoke Forest <br> (17) Chhota Chenga <br> (18) Nipania. |

| 155 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cm | |

| 150 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Categories | |

| Male candidates | |

| Female candidates | |

| Weight | |

| Height | |

| Chest | |

| Height | |

| Chest | |

| For all candidates <br> (except the ones mentioned below) | |

| 165 cms | |

| 75-80 cms | |

| 155 cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| As per medical Standards, according to height. | |

| Except as specified in the following paragraph, all States, Union Territories, and Districts have the Scheduled Tribes category. | |

| 160 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 148 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Scheduled Tribe candidates from the LWE affected district. | |

| 158 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 147 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| All other States and Union Territories. | |

| 167.5 <br> cms | |

| 78-83 Cms | |

| 147 <br> cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Scheduled Tribe candidates from the North Eastern States. | |

| 155 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 152 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Candidates who fall within the Garwali, Kumaoni, Dogra, Maratha, and state of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, as well as the union territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh categories. | |

| 162.5 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 150 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Candidates who fall within the North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura categories | |

| 160 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 150 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | Candidates from Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) Consisting of the three Sub-Division of Darjeeling District namely Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Kurseong and includes the following “Mouzas” Sub Division of these <br> Districts:- <br> (1) Lohagarh Tea Garden <br> (2) Lohagarh Forest <br> (3) Rangmohan <br> (4) Barachenga <br> (5) Panighata <br> (6) Chota Adalpur <br> (7) Paharu <br> (8) Sukna Forest <br> (9) Sukna Part-I <br> (10) Pantapati Forest-I <br> (11) Mahanadi Forest <br> (12) Champasari Forest <br> (13) Salbari Chhatpart-II <br> (14) Sitong Forest <br> (15) Sivoke Hill Forest <br> (16) Sivoke Forest <br> (17) Chhota Chenga <br> (18) Nipania. |

| 155 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cm | |

| 150 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Categories | |

| Male candidates | |

| Female candidates | |

| Weight | |

| Height | |

| Chest | |

| Height | |

| Chest | |

| For all candidates <br> (except the ones mentioned below) | |

| 165 cms | |

| 75-80 cms | |

| 155 cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| As per medical Standards, according to height. | |

| Except as specified in the following paragraph, all States, Union Territories, and Districts have the Scheduled Tribes category. | |

| 160 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 148 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Scheduled Tribe candidates from the LWE affected district. | |

| 158 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 147 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| All other States and Union Territories. | |

| 167.5 <br> cms | |

| 78-83 Cms | |

| 147 <br> cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Scheduled Tribe candidates from the North Eastern States. | |

| 155 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 152 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Candidates who fall within the Garwali, Kumaoni, Dogra, Maratha, and state of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, as well as the union territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh categories. | |

| 162.5 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 150 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Candidates who fall within the North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura categories | |

| 160 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 150 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | Candidates from Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) Consisting of the three Sub-Division of Darjeeling District namely Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Kurseong and includes the following “Mouzas” Sub Division of these <br> Districts:- <br> (1) Lohagarh Tea Garden <br> (2) Lohagarh Forest <br> (3) Rangmohan <br> (4) Barachenga <br> (5) Panighata <br> (6) Chota Adalpur <br> (7) Paharu <br> (8) Sukna Forest <br> (9) Sukna Part-I <br> (10) Pantapati Forest-I <br> (11) Mahanadi Forest <br> (12) Champasari Forest <br> (13) Salbari Chhatpart-II <br> (14) Sitong Forest <br> (15) Sivoke Hill Forest <br> (16) Sivoke Forest <br> (17) Chhota Chenga <br> (18) Nipania. |

| 155 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cm | |

| 150 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Categories | |

| Male candidates | |

| Female candidates | |

| Weight | |

| Height | |

| Chest | |

| Height | |

| Chest | |

| For all candidates <br> (except the ones mentioned below) | |

| 165 cms | |

| 75-80 cms | |

| 155 cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| As per medical Standards, according to height. | |

| Except as specified in the following paragraph, all States, Union Territories, and Districts have the Scheduled Tribes category. | |

| 160 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 148 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Scheduled Tribe candidates from the LWE affected district. | |

| 158 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 147 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| All other States and Union Territories. | |

| 167.5 <br> cms | |

| 78-83 Cms | |

| 147 <br> cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Scheduled Tribe candidates from the North Eastern States. | |

| 155 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 152 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Candidates who fall within the Garwali, Kumaoni, Dogra, Maratha, and state of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, as well as the union territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh categories. | |

| 162.5 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 150 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Candidates who fall within the North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura categories | |

| 160 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 150 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | Candidates from Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) Consisting of the three Sub-Division of Darjeeling District namely Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Kurseong and includes the following “Mouzas” Sub Division of these <br> Districts:- <br> (1) Lohagarh Tea Garden <br> (2) Lohagarh Forest <br> (3) Rangmohan <br> (4) Barachenga <br> (5) Panighata <br> (6) Chota Adalpur <br> (7) Paharu <br> (8) Sukna Forest <br> (9) Sukna Part-I <br> (10) Pantapati Forest-I <br> (11) Mahanadi Forest <br> (12) Champasari Forest <br> (13) Salbari Chhatpart-II <br> (14) Sitong Forest <br> (15) Sivoke Hill Forest <br> (16) Sivoke Forest <br> (17) Chhota Chenga <br> (18) Nipania. |

| 155 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cm | |

| 150 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Categories | |

| Male candidates | |

| Female candidates | |

| Weight | |

| Height | |

| Chest | |

| Height | |

| Chest | |

| For all candidates <br> (except the ones mentioned below) | |

| 165 cms | |

| 75-80 cms | |

| 155 cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| As per medical Standards, according to height. | |

| Except as specified in the following paragraph, all States, Union Territories, and Districts have the Scheduled Tribes category. | |

| 160 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 148 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Scheduled Tribe candidates from the LWE affected district. | |

| 158 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 147 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| All other States and Union Territories. | |

| 167.5 <br> cms | |

| 78-83 Cms | |

| 147 <br> cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Scheduled Tribe candidates from the North Eastern States. | |

| 155 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 152 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Candidates who fall within the Garwali, Kumaoni, Dogra, Maratha, and state of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, as well as the union territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh categories. | |

| 162.5 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 150 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Candidates who fall within the North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura categories | |

| 160 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 150 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | Candidates from Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) Consisting of the three Sub-Division of Darjeeling District namely Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Kurseong and includes the following “Mouzas” Sub Division of these <br> Districts:- <br> (1) Lohagarh Tea Garden <br> (2) Lohagarh Forest <br> (3) Rangmohan <br> (4) Barachenga <br> (5) Panighata <br> (6) Chota Adalpur <br> (7) Paharu <br> (8) Sukna Forest <br> (9) Sukna Part-I <br> (10) Pantapati Forest-I <br> (11) Mahanadi Forest <br> (12) Champasari Forest <br> (13) Salbari Chhatpart-II <br> (14) Sitong Forest <br> (15) Sivoke Hill Forest <br> (16) Sivoke Forest <br> (17) Chhota Chenga <br> (18) Nipania. |

| 155 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cm | |

| 150 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Categories | |

| Male candidates | |

| Female candidates | |

| Weight | |

| Height | |

| Chest | |

| Height | |

| Chest | |

| For all candidates <br> (except the ones mentioned below) | |

| 165 cms | |

| 75-80 cms | |

| 155 cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| As per medical Standards, according to height. | |

| Except as specified in the following paragraph, all States, Union Territories, and Districts have the Scheduled Tribes category. | |

| 160 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 148 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Scheduled Tribe candidates from the LWE affected district. | |

| 158 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 147 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| All other States and Union Territories. | |

| 167.5 <br> cms | |

| 78-83 Cms | |

| 147 <br> cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Scheduled Tribe candidates from the North Eastern States. | |

| 155 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 152 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Candidates who fall within the Garwali, Kumaoni, Dogra, Maratha, and state of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, as well as the union territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh categories. | |

| 162.5 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 150 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

| Candidates who fall within the North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura categories | |

| 160 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cms | |

| 150 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | Candidates from Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) Consisting of the three Sub-Division of Darjeeling District namely Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Kurseong and includes the following “Mouzas” Sub Division of these <br> Districts:- <br> (1) Lohagarh Tea Garden <br> (2) Lohagarh Forest <br> (3) Rangmohan <br> (4) Barachenga <br> (5) Panighata <br> (6) Chota Adalpur <br> (7) Paharu <br> (8) Sukna Forest <br> (9) Sukna Part-I <br> (10) Pantapati Forest-I <br> (11) Mahanadi Forest <br> (12) Champasari Forest <br> (13) Salbari Chhatpart-II <br> (14) Sitong Forest <br> (15) Sivoke Hill Forest <br> (16) Sivoke Forest <br> (17) Chhota Chenga <br> (18) Nipania. |

| 155 <br> Cms | |

| 75-80 <br> Cm | |

| 150 <br> Cms | |

| Not Applicable | |

Following are the BSF Tradesman Medical standards that candidates need to be eligible for the next stage of the BSF Tradesman Selection Process. The BSF Tradesman Eligibility Criteria Medical standards have been given in the table below.

| Near Vision | Distant Vision | Refraction | Color Vision | Remark | Better Eye |

| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

| Worst Eye | Better Eye | Worst Eye | N6 | N9 | |

| 6/6 | 6/9 | Visual correction of any kind is not permitted for distance. <br> For near vision should be able to read with glasses | CP IV <br> ISHIHARA | Must have Binocolur vision | |

| Near Vision | Distant Vision | Refraction | Color Vision | Remark | |

| Better Eye | Worst Eye | Better Eye | Worst Eye | N6 | |

| N9 | 6/6 | 6/9 | Visual correction of any kind is not permitted for distance. <br> For near vision should be able to read with glasses | CP IV <br> ISHIHARA | |

| Must have Binocolur vision | Near Vision | Distant Vision | Refraction | Color Vision | |

| Remark | Better Eye | Worst Eye | Better Eye | Worst Eye | |

| N6 | N9 | 6/6 | 6/9 | Visual correction of any kind is not permitted for distance. <br> For near vision should be able to read with glasses | |

| CP IV <br> ISHIHARA | Must have Binocolur vision | | | | |

Note:

• Candidate must not have any knock knees, flat feet, varicose veins, or squinted eyes.
• Candidates must have good physical health In order to perform their tasks everywhere, particularly at high elevations and in border regions.

To become a BSF Tradesman, there are certain nationality criteria that a candidate must fulfill. In this article, we will explain in detail the nationality criteria of BSF Tradesmen.

• The candidate must be a citizen of India.
• Candidates who are Nepali or Bhutanese nationals can also apply for BSF Tradesman vacancies.
• However, they will be required to provide a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.

The BSF Constable Tradesman test has no restrictions on the maximum number of retakes that may be made. As long as they are eligible, applicants may apply as many times as they like for the exam. Its crucial to remember that applicants who have previously been turned down because of their participation in any unlawful activity or for giving false information on prior applications are not eligible to reapply for the exam. Also, applicants who were turned away in prior efforts owing to their performance on the written exam or the physical test may decide to raise their skill and fitness levels and reapply for the exam.

No, candidates do not require any prior experience to apply for the BSF Tradesman exam. The Border Security Force (BSF) hires candidates for a variety of technical and physical jobs under the Tradesman category, and there is no necessity for prior work experience in the eligibility requirements for the exam. Although prior experience is not necessary for the BSF Tradesman exam, having the appropriate knowledge and experience can give you an advantage throughout the hiring process.