Exam Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Border Security Force (BSF) |
| Post | Constable (Tradesman) |
| Written Exam Type | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Total Questions & Marks | 100 questions / 100 marks |
| Duration | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Negative Marking | None |
| Official Website | bsf.gov.in |
Exam Pattern Breakdown
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness / Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| Analytical Aptitude / Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| English / Hindi Language | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Subject-Wise Syllabus
General Awareness / Knowledge
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- Inventions & Discoveries, Indian Politics & Economy, Geography & Environment
- Awards, Books & Authors, Committees & Commissions
- Important Days, States & UTs, Abbreviations, Sports, General Science
Elementary Mathematics
- Number System, Simplification, Ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Averages
- Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Interest (Simple & Compound)
- Mensuration, Data Interpretation, Miscellaneous Calculations
Analytical Aptitude / Reasoning
- Blood Relations, Analogies, Directions, Clocks & Calendars
- Coding-Decoding, Number & Alphabet Series
- Arithmetical Reasoning, Decision Making, Mirror Images, Embedded Figures
- Non-Verbal Series, Number Rankings, Cubes & Dice
English / Hindi Language
- Synonyms & Antonyms, Grammar (Tenses, Prepositions, Articles)
- Vocabulary, Comprehension, Cloze Test, Sentence Rearrangement
- Idioms & Phrases, Error Detection & Correction, One-word Substitution
Selection Process Overview
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Standards & Efficiency | PST & PET must be cleared first |
| Written Exam | Objective paper as per pattern above |
| Trade Test & Document Verification | Technical / trade-based examination and verification of credentials |
| Medical Examination | Final medical fitness check |
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | https://www.bsf.gov.in |
