BSF Constable (GD) Sports Quota Recruitment 2025

 

The Border Security Force (BSF), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has released an official recruitment notification for the appointment of Constable (General Duty) under the Sports Quota – 2025.

 

This recruitment is exclusively meant for meritorious sportspersons who have represented India or their State in recognized sports competitions during the specified period. Selected candidates will be appointed as Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial personnel in the Border Security Force.

 

This article provides a clear, detailed, and simplified explanation of the recruitment process, eligibility, sports criteria, physical standards, and selection procedure to help candidates understand everything easily.

 

ParticularDetailsOrganizationBorder Security Force (BSF)MinistryMinistry of Home AffairsPost NameConstable (General Duty)CategoryCentral Government JobRecruitment TypeSports QuotaTotal Vacancies549GenderMale & FemaleApplication ModeOnlineJob LocationAll India (including border & overseas postings)

 

 

 

 

Total Vacancies

A total of 549 vacancies have been notified for male and female sportspersons across multiple sports disciplines.

GenderVacanciesMale277Female272Total549

⚠️ Vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease based on administrative requirements.

 

 

 

Pay Scale & Allowances

Candidates selected as Constable (GD) under Sports Quota will receive salary as per the 7th Central Pay Commission.

ComponentDetailsPay LevelLevel-3Basic Pay₹21,700Pay Range₹21,700 – ₹69,100AllowancesDA, HRA, TA & other Central Govt allowancesPensionNew Pension Scheme (NPS)

 

 

 

Important Dates

EventDateOnline Application Start27 December 2025Last Date to Apply15 January 2026Admit CardTo be notifiedRecruitment ProcessAs per BSF schedule

 

 

 

 

Sports Disciplines Covered

This recruitment covers 30+ sports disciplines, including:

• Athletics

• Archery

• Boxing

• Wrestling

• Weightlifting

• Football

• Hockey

• Basketball

• Volleyball

• Swimming

• Shooting

• Gymnastics

• Kabaddi

• Karate

• Taekwondo

• Cycling

• Rowing

• Judo

• Yoga

• Water Sports

• Table Tennis

• Badminton

• Fencing

• Sepak Takraw

• Cross Country

• Wushu

• Diving

• Equestrian

Each sport has event-wise vacancies for male and female candidates.

 

 

 

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 Years

• Maximum Age: 23 Years

• Cut-off date as per BSF notification

Age Relaxation

CategoryRelaxationSC / ST5 YearsOBC (NCL)3 YearsDepartmental CandidatesAs per rules

 

 

Educational Qualification

• Matriculation (10th Pass) from a recognized board

• Date of birth proof will be accepted only from the Matriculation certificate

Sports Eligibility (Most Important Part)

Only meritorious sportspersons are eligible. Candidates must have participated or won medals in recognized competitions within the last 2 years.

Eligible Competition Levels

• International Tournaments

• World Championships / World Cups

• Asian Games / Commonwealth Games

• National Games

• Senior National Championships

• Youth / Junior National Championships

 

Marking System (Sports Merit)

Competition LevelMax MarksOlympics / World Events100Asian / Commonwealth Games80Asian Championships70National Games30Junior / Youth Nationals20

Only one highest achievement will be considered for marks.

 

 

Order of Preference (Tie-Breaking)

1. International Medal Winners

2. National Medal Winners

3. Higher competition level

4. Younger age

5. Alphabetical order

 

 

Physical Standards (PST)

Height Requirement

CategoryMaleFemaleGeneral170 cm157 cmST / NE States / Hilly AreasRelaxation applicable 

Chest (Male Only)

MeasurementStandardUnexpanded80 cmExpansion5 cm

Chest measurement is not applicable for female candidates

 

 

 

Medical Standards

Candidates must be medically fit as per MHA guidelines.

Vision Standards

• Distance Vision: 6/6 and 6/9 (without correction)

• No color blindness

• No squint, knock knees, flat foot, or varicose veins

Tattoo Rules

• Allowed only on left forearm or permitted body parts

• Religious symbols permitted

• Size must be within prescribed limits

 

 

 

Selection Process – Step by Step

1. Online Application Scrutiny

2. Document Verification

3. Physical Standard Test (PST)

4. Merit List (Sports Marks Based)

5. Detailed Medical Examination (DME)

6. Final Selection

 

 

Application Fee

CategoryFeeGeneral / OBC (Male)₹159SC / ST / FemaleExempted

 

 

 

How to Apply Online

1. Visit BSF recruitment portal

2. Register using valid details

3. Upload sports certificates

4. Pay application fee (if applicable)

5. Submit application before deadline

Only online applications are accepted.

 

 

 

Important Instructions

• Upload correct sports certificates

• Only recognized federations are accepted

• Fake documents lead to rejection

• Final appointment depends on medical fitness

• Posting can be anywhere in India

 

 

 

Disclaimer 

This article is prepared only for informational purposes. Candidates must refer to the official BSF notification for final eligibility and recruitment rules. The Border Security Force reserves the right to modify or cancel the recruitment process.