BSF Head Constable Exam 2023: Admit Card (Out), Total Vacancies

BSF Head Constable Exam 2023 was conducted on 29th August 2023 by the officials of the Border Security Force (BSF) at various exam centres. The BSF Head Constable Ministerial Exam 2023 admit cards were released on 22nd August 2023. All the candidates who appeared for this national-level requirement exam can download their results when they are officially declared. With this requirement process, a total of 381 vacancies are to be filled.

The BSF Recruitment notification is essential as it provides details about the examination process, the last date to apply, and the registration process mentioned so that candidates can have an idea about the recruitment process.

Particulars	Details
Name of the Post	Head Constable and Constable
Conducting Body	Border Security Force
Exam Dat	29th August 2023
Mode of Exam	Online (Computer-Based Test)
Total Vacancies	381
Selection Criteria	Written Test Physical Efficiency Test Medical Test
Application Fees	INR 100
Job Location	Pan India
Official Website	rectt.bsf.gov.in

BSF Head Constable Exam Latest Updates

The Border Security Force of India conducted the BSF Head Constable written exam on 29th August 2023. This national-level exam was conducted at various exam centres in India. Candidates who will secure the minimum qualifying marks will be called for further selection process. The BSF Head Constable exam 2023 was conducted in three different shifts; Shift 1 from 08.30 AM to 10.30 AM, Shift 2 from 12.30 PM to 02.30 PM, and Shift 3 from 04.30 PM to 06.30 PM. The results for this recruitment exam will be released soon

BSF Head Constable Exam 2023 Eligibility

Before applying for the BSF Exam 2023, candidates should clearly understand the Eligibility Criteria. If any candidate does not possess the required eligibility for the BSF HCM Exam 2023, then BFS has the right to cancel the candidature of any candidate at any stage of the selection process.

The educational eligibility criteria are as follows-

• Candidates must have a graduation certificate from a university recognised by the government.
• The age limit is 21-25 years old as of the date of application.
•  Age relaxation for SC/ST candidates is 5 years.

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BSF Exam 2023 Application Process

The application process for the BSF Exam 2023 is conducted online. Candidates who possess all the required eligibility criteria can apply for this service requirement process before 21st May 2023. Candidates can follow the steps given below to fill out their application form-

• Visit the official website of rectt.bsf.gov.in.
• Click on the ‘BSF Constable GD’ to apply online.
• Fill out the Registration Form by entering details like your name, date of birth, educational qualification, etc.
• After completing the registration, candidates will receive a registration ID and password via email or SMS.
• Login using the received credentials and fill out the details in the application form.
• Click on “save and next” and the next step will be to upload the scanned passport-size photograph and signature.
• Submit the form by paying the application fee which is 100 rupees. Candidates from SC/ST categories are exempted from paying this Application Fee.
• Take a printout of your complete application form.

BSF HCM Exams Syllabus

It is important that candidates should go through the BSF HCM exam syllabus before they appear in the exam. They should note the easy and hard topics of the exam, so they can perform better. In the table below, we have mentioned some important topics in the exam syllabus.

Sections	Topics
General Awareness	Current affairs (National and International) Important places Abbreviations Books and authors Famous Personalities
Elementary Mathematics	Percentage Profit and Loss Mixture and Alligation Number System Time and Distance Time and Work Mensuration Computation of Whole Numbers Decimals and Fractions HCF and LCM Averages Ratio and Proportion Simple and Compound Interest
Hindi and English	Shuffling of Sentence Parts Synonyms and Antonyms Comprehension Cloze passage Spellings Idioms and Phrases Sentence completion Fill in the Blanks One-word Substitution
General Studies	Indian History (Ancient, Medieval and Modern) Indian Polity Geography (world and India) Economics (Basics)

BSF Head Constable Exam 2023 Selection Process

Applicants appearing for the BSF Head Constable Exam 2023 have to go through the selection process. Candidates can appear in the next round of the selection process if they will pass the previous one. The selection process consists of:

• Written examination
• Physical Endurance Test (PET)/ Physical Strength Test (PST) Test
• Medical Test
• Document Verification.

BSF Head Constable Exam 2023 Exam Pattern

Candidates appearing for the written test of the BSF Head Constable Exam 2023 should have a detailed knowledge of the exam pattern, which will help them in their preparation.

Written Exam

The written exam of BSF consists of 4 different sections. Each Section consists of 25 questions and each question carries one mark. For each wrong answer, a 0.3 mark will be deducted. The duration of the written test is 2 hours (120 minutes). The exam pattern for the BSF Written Exam is as follows:

• General Awareness: This section weighs equal to 25 marks.
• Elementary Mathematics: This section weighs equal to 25 marks
• Hindi/English: This section weighs equal to 25 marks
• General Studies: This section weighs equal to 25 marks.

Physical Endurance Test (PET)

The second stage in the selection process for the BSF Head Constable Exam is the Physical Endurance Test (PET). The candidates after qualifying in the written test will go through the Physical Endurance Test which will be organised by the Border Security Force.

Event	Female	Male
Race (running)	1600mt (1.6KM) to be completed within 8min 30sec.	5km race to be completed in 24 minutes.

Medical Exam

Candidates who have qualified in both the first and the second stages will proceed to the final stage of the selection process for the BSF Head Constable and Constable 2022, i.e. the Medical Exam. The Medical Exam will be conducted by the Medical Board Officers to check the medical and physical fitness of every candidate.

BSF Head Constable and Constable 2023 Salary

The remuneration for a BSF constable is set in accordance with the seventh (7th) Pay Commission, with a number of other allowances. The salary structure of a BSF Constable varies between INR 21,700 – 69,100 monthly.

There are a number of other perks which every soldier in BSF enjoys. The table below gives a detailed description of all the benefits and allowances which are given to a BSF soldier-

Particulars	Monthly Salary (INR)
Basic Pay	21,700
House Rent Allowance	2,540
Dearness Allowance	485
Travel Allowance	1290
Total Earnings	25,896
Net Earnings	23,527

FAQs

A rigorous and deliberate practice will help you in overcoming any test or situation in life. The same is the case with the BSF Exam 2023. Candidates have to keep their preparation for both – the Written Exam and the Physical Endurance Test (PET) to successfully make their way into the Border Security Force.

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