BSF(Constable)
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BSF (Constable) Mock Test 1
- 100 Questions
- 100 Marks
60 Mins
Syllabus | QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE | REASONING | ENGLISH | GENERAL STUDIES |
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- 100 Marks
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Syllabus | QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE | REASONING | ENGLISH | GENERAL STUDIES |
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- 100 Marks
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Syllabus | QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE | REASONING | ENGLISH | GENERAL STUDIES |
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BSF is also known as the Primary Border Defence Organisation. It is one of the seven Central Armed Police Forces of India. The Border Security Force (BSF) of India is an organization founded on December 1, 1965, to guard the Indian borders with China, Pakistan and Bangladesh. This exam is held for the employment of eligible applicants for the posts of Constable. The exam is held yearly.
BSF (Constable) Conducting Body:
The Border Security Force (BSF) is rightly termed as “The First Line of Defence of Indian Territories”. It is the boundary defence organisation of India. It is a 7 Central Armed Police Forces of India. It was established in the wake of the 1965 War on 1 December 1965 for securing the security of the borders of India.
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BSF (Constable) Selection Procedure:
BSF Recruitment Phase I - Written Test (ORM based screening test)
BSF Recruitment Phase II - Physical efficiency test.
PST, PET & Documentation - Only when candidate qualifies this stage, they get to appear for the second stage i.e. descriptive writing.
BSF Recruitment Phase III - Descriptive writing test
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Head Constable (RO) - Candidate should qualify descriptive test as well as dictation test during this stage.
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Head Constable (RM) - Candidate has to qualify a descriptive test for this stage.
BSF Recruitment Phase IV - Final medical examination.
BSF Final Result - Merit list is prepared separately for both the posts.
BSF (Constable) Exam Pattern :
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Subject |
No of Questions |
Marks |
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General Awareness/ General Knowledge |
25 |
25 |
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Mathematics |
25 |
25 |
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Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
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Hindi / English Basics |
25 |
25 |
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Total |
100 |
100 |
The exam mode is Objective type questions. Duration of the exam is 2 hours.The exam papers should be attempt either in Hindi or English.
BSF (Constable) Eligibility Criteria:
Age Limit
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Age Limit for Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) and BSF Head Constable (Radio Operator) 2019 Posts |
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Category |
Age Limit (As on 12th June 2019) |
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General |
18 – 25 years |
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OBC |
18 – 28 years |
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SC & ST |
18 – 30 years |
Upper Age Relexation for SC, ST & OBC serving as BSF Personnel/ Central Government Employees/ Ex Servicemen (As on 12th June 2019)
1. Bsf Personnel: BSF Serving and willing Constable (GD/Tradesmen) with 3 Years regular service as on the last date of receipt of online applications are eligible for category wise upper age relaxation as under:-
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Upper Age Limit Relaxation for BSF Personnel |
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Upper Age Limit Relaxation |
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General |
40 years |
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OBC |
43 years |
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SC & ST |
45 years |
2. Central Govt. Employees: Age Relaxation for Central Govt civilian workers who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date is given below:
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Upper Age Limit Relaxation for Central Government Employees |
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Upper Age Limit Relaxation |
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OBC |
8 years (3 + 5 additional years) |
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SC & ST |
10 years (5 + 5 additional years) |
3. Ex-Servicemen:
Upper Age Limit Relaxation for Ex-Serviceman
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Upper Age Limit Relaxation |
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General |
3 years after deduction of the military service provided from the actual age as on the date of settlement |
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OBC |
6 years (3+ 3 additional years) after deduction of the military service provided from the actual age as on the date of settlement |
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SC and ST |
8 years (5 + 3 additional years) after deduction of the military service provided from the actual age as on the date of settlement |
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Upper Age Limit Relaxation for Ex-Serviceman |
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Category |
Upper Age Limit Relaxation |
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General |
3 years after deduction of the military service provided from the actual age as on the date of settlement |
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OBC |
6 years (3+ 3 additional years) after deduction of the military service provided from the actual age as on the date of settlement |
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SC and ST |
8 years (5 + 3 additional years) after deduction of the military service provided from the actual age as on the date of settlement |
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Candidates should see that only the date of birth as registered in the matriculation/secondary examination certificate or an equivalent certificate on the latest date of submission of application will be allowed and no subsequent appeal for its change will be acknowledged or awarded.
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Relaxation of 5 years of age permitted to the children and dependent family members of those who were killed in the communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat and riots of 1984 on the production of a certificate to that effect from the concerned District Collector where the victim was killed. SC, ST & OBC relaxation as per Govt guidance will be considered.
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Relaxation of 5 years of age permitted to the candidates of J&K who have usually been domiciled in the State of J&K through the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989.
Educational Qualification:
Here are the educational qualification specifications for the BSF Head Constable RO & RM 2019 Posts:
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Educational Qualification for BSF Head Constable (Radio Operator) and Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) Posts |
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Head Constable (Radio Operator) |
Matriculation or equivalent from a distinguished Board and two years Industrial Training Institute Certificate (Ill) in Electronics or, Computer Operator, Radio and Television or, & Programming Assistant or, General Electronics or, Data Preparation & Computer Software or, Data Entry Operator from a recognized Institute. Or Pass in Intermediate or 12th standard or equivalent with Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics from a recognized Board or University or Institution as a legitimate student with aggregate 6O% marks in PCM subject. |
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Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) |
Matriculation from a recognized Board and two years Industrial Training Institute Certificate (ITI) in Radio and Television or, Programming Assistant or, General Electronics or, Computer Operator or, Fitter or, Data Preparation & Computer Software or, Electrician or, Info Technology & Electronics System Maintenance or, Computer Hardware or, Network Technician or, Mechatronics or, Communication Equipment Maintenance or, Data Entry Operator from a recognized Institute. Or 12th standard or equivalent with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry from a recognized Board or University or Institution as a legitimate student with aggregate 60% marks in PCM subject. |
Physical Standards
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Physical Standards |
For Male Candidates |
For Female Candidates |
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Height |
168 cm |
157 cm |
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Chest |
80 cm (85 cm after expansion) |
Not Applicable |
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Weight |
Corresponding to Height and age |
Corresponding to Height and age |
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The least height of applicants befalling in category at Gorkhas, Garhwalies, Dogras, Marathas, Kumaonese, and applicants belonging to the states of Sikkim, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Nagaland, Kashmir and Leh, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Ladakh regions of J&K will be male - 165 cm, female – 155 cm. The height for all applicants belonging to ST/Adivasis or Tribals including Mizos and Nagas will be male - 162.5 cm, female – 154 cm.
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The least measure so far relates to chest measure may be relaxed from 80 cm unexpanded and 85 cm expanded to 76 cm unexpanded and 81 cm expanded individually for Adivasis or Tribals.
Medical Standards
(i) A least distant vision should be 6/6 and 6/9 of both eyes without correction, i.e., without wearing glasses.
(ii) Need to pass a high-grade color vision test.
(iii) Should not have knock-knees, flat feet or squint in eyes or varicose vein and they should possess CP-III BY ISIHARA.
(iv) Need to be in absolute mental and bodily health and free from any defect/deformity seeming to interfere with the efficient performance of the duties.
So, the applicants are suggested to look thoroughly at the above-mentioned qualification criteria, before applying for BSF 2019 Head Constable (Radio Operator) and Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) Posts.
BSF (Constable) Exam Syllabus:
General Intelligence & Reasoning:-
1. Analogies
2. Similarities & Differences
3. Spatial Visualization
4. Spatial Orientation
5. Visual Memory
6. Discrimination
7. Observation
8. Relationship Concepts
9. Arithmetical Reasoning & Figure Classification
10. Number Series
11. Non-Verbal Series
12. Coding & Decoding Etc.
General Knowledge & Awareness:-
1. Current Events
2. India and its neighboring Countries
3. Sports
4. Culture
5. History
6. Economics
7. Geography
8. General Politics
9. Indian Constitution & Scientific Research Etc.
Mathematics:-
1. Number Series
2. Computation of Whole Numbers
3. Fractions & Decimals and relationship b/w Numbers
4. Fundamental Arithematic Operations
5. Percentage
6. Ratio & Proportions
7. Averages, Interest
8. Profit & Loss
9. Discount Etc.
English:-
1.Comprehension
2.Idioms and Phrases
3.Error Detection
4.Synonyms, Antonyms and Vocabulary
5.Sentence Completion/ Filling in of the correct word
Ques 1. How do I apply for BSF Head Constable Recruitment ? How many vacancies are available?
Ans: BSF (Border Security Force) Head Constable Recruitment notification 2021 is yet to be out . Generally, the application starts in May and ends in June. There are 4 stages of the exam in BSF recruitment which start from July (Tentatively) and Ends in January (Tentatively).
Ques 2. Can I take BSF’s AC exam while serving as a constable in the BSF?
Ans: Yes, while serving as a constable you can give an exam for the post of BSF's AC.
Ques 3. Can I apply for a BSF head constable post if I get a 57.8 percentage in intermediate?
Ans: No, You should pass Intermediate or 12th standard or equivalent with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry from a recognized Board or University or Institution as a regular student with aggregate 60% marks in PCM subject.
Ques 4. Is there any promotion test for a constable with the BSF if his qualification is intermediate?
Ans: Yes, You should have completed 5 years of service before taking departmental exams for Radio operator or SI.
Ques 5. Is it possible to prepare for another exam while doing a job as a constable in BSF?
Ans: Though the job is very hectic and demanding yet if you are motivated and ready to manage your time you can prepare for other exams while serving as a BSF constable.
Ques 6. What is the BSF constable salary structure?
Ans: The BSF Salary Structure 2019 20 for the post of Head Constable (Radio Operator) and Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) ranges from 25500-81100 Level-4 in the Pay Matrix.
Ques 7. What is the age relaxation for BSF constable recruitment?
Ans: Age relaxation for OBC category is 3 years whereas for SC/ST category it is 5 years.
Ques 8. What is the minimum qualifying marks requirement for BSF constable recruitment?
Ans: The Minimum Qualifying Marks for Gen/OBC is 38% while SC/ST is 33%.
Ques 9. Any graduate can apply for this exam?
Ans. Go through the educational qualifications section given above.
Ques 10. What is PET (Physical Efficiency Test) for BSF constable recruitment?
Ans: PET
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Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
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Test Name |
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Female |
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Race |
1.6km in 6.5 minutes |
800m in 4 mins |
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Long Jump |
3.6m in 3 chance |
9 feet in 3 chance |
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High Jump |
1.2m in 3 chance |
3 feet in 3 chance |
Conclusion: This exam is giving a good chance to eligible and ambitious aspirants who want to join the BSF. Desiring applicants who want to serve our country have a nice chance through this exam. Aspirants must take the benefit of this opportunity. The team of estudentbook wishes you all the best for your upcoming future.
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