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The Border Security Force (BSF), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has released the Constable (General Duty) Recruitment 2025 Notification under Sports Quota. This is a great opportunity for meritorious sportspersons to join India's premier border guarding force. The online application process will start from 27/12/2025 at the official website https://rectt.bsf.gov.in. Join Us on Add us on WhatsApp Telegram Arattai Trending Govt Jobs RRB Isolated Category 08/2025 2026 BARC Scientific Officers Online Form 2026 EMRS Hostel Warden and Other Posts Admit Card 2025 NCERT Non Teaching Online Form 2025 Bombay High Court 2381 Various Vacancy Online Form 2025 Advertisement The Constable (General Duty) Notification 2025 has been released by the Border Security Force to recruit eligible candidates for Constable (General Duty) posts under Sports Quota. Before applying for the recruitment, candidates must go through the detailed notification PDF to know complete details, i.e., eligibility criteria, selection process, registration dates, and more regarding the Constable GD Recruitment 2025. Candidates can also use the direct link provided below to download the notification PDF. BSF Constable GD Notification 2025 PDG - Click to Download Company Name Border Security Force (BSF) Post Name Constable (General Duty) Under Sports Quota No of Posts 549 Salary Level -3, Rs. 21,700-69,100/- per month Qualification Matriculation or Its equivalent from recognized board Age Limit 18 to 23 years Start Date for Apply 27/12/2025 at 00:01 AM Last Date for Apply 15/01/2026 at 11:59 PM Official Website https://rectt.bsf.gov.in Discipline Male Vacancy Female Vacancy Total Archery 3 3 6 Athletics 53 50 103 Cross Country 10 11 21 Basketball 3 17 20 Badminton 3 5 8 Boxing 10 20 30 Cycling 7 9 16 Diving 5 3 8 Equestrian 3 0 3 Fencing 3 5 8 Football 4 17 21 Gymnastics 6 6 12 Handball 7 8 15 Hockey 4 6 10 Kabaddi 2 4 6 Judo 10 11 21 Karate 12 3 15 Sepak Takraw 10 8 18 Swimming 17 14 31 Shooting 5 3 8 Table Tennis 2 2 4 Taekwondo 4 10 14 Volleyball 14 15 29 Water Polo 2 2 4 Weightlifting 14 10 24 Wrestling (FreeStyle) 17 14 31 Wrestling (GR) 20 0 20 Water Sports 10 8 18 Wushu 11 4 15 Yoga 6 4 10 Grand Total 277 272 549 Matriculation or Its equivalent from recognized board Only Matriculation certificate shall be accepted as a proof for establishing age of the candidates All educational certificates other than Central Board/State Board shall be accompanied with Government notifications declaring the equivalence of such qualifications for service under Central Government Players who have participated or won medals in International or National level competitions between 15/01/2024 to 15/01/2026 Individual Event (International): Sportsperson who have participated or won medals in any International Sports tournament/competition/Championship as member of the Indian contingent conducted/recognized by International Sports Federation affiliated/recognized by IOC/IOA/MOYAS Individual Event (National): Players who have won medals in National Games/Senior National Championship/National Open Championship or Youth/Junior National Championship conducted/recognized by National Sports Federation affiliated/recognized by IOA/MOYAS Team Event (International): Sportsperson who have participated or won medals in international sports tournament/competition/Championship conducted/recognized by International sports federation affiliated/recognized by IOC/IOA/MOYAS Team Event (National): Sportsperson who have won medals in National Games/Senior National Championship/National Open Championship or Youth/Junior National Championship while representing any State/UT/Sports Control Board/recognized federation Sportsperson should be the main playing member of the team and not in reserved list for team events Minimum qualifying marks: 12 marks (for all categories UR/SC/ST/OBC) First Preference: Candidates who have represented the country and won medals in order of their priority (Gold/Silver/Bronze/participation) in Senior, Junior or Youth categories in international tournament/competition/championship Second Preference: Candidates who have represented and won medals or position up to 3rd place in National Games/Senior National Championship/National Open Championship or Youth/Junior National Championship Basic Pay: Level -3, Rs. 21,700-69,100/- as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix Other Allowances: All other allowances as applicable to all Central Government employees Pension Scheme: Candidates recruited will be governed/covered by the New Pension Scheme w.e.f. 01.01.2004 and other schemes issued by Government from time to time Additional Benefits: All allowances admissible to Central Government employee from time to time under the rules Minimum Age: 18 years Maximum Age: 23 years Age Relaxation for SC/ST: 5 years Age Relaxation for OBC (NCL): 3 years Age Relaxation for Departmental Candidates: 5 years with 3 years continuous service, plus additional 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC Only the Date of Birth as recorded in the Matriculation Certificate will be accepted for determining the age OBC (NCL) certificate should have been obtained within one year before the closing date of online application Category Application Fee Male (General/UR) Rs. 159/- Male (OBC) Rs. 159/- Female (All Categories) Exempted SC/ST (All) Exempted Payment mode: Online through BSF Recruitment website https://rectt.bsf.gov.in only Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances Fee paid by modes other than prescribed will not be accepted and application will be rejected Event Date Notification Release Date December 2025 Online Application Start Date 27/12/2025 at 00:01 AM Online Application Last Date 15/01/2026 at 11:59 PM Sports Achievement Period (Eligible Competitions) 15/01/2024 to 15/01/2026 Age Calculation Date 18th August, 2025 Stage 1 - Scrutiny of Applications: Online application forms and uploaded certificates will be scrutinized. Candidates securing minimum qualifying 12 marks will be issued online admit cards Stage 2 - Documentation: Verification of all original documents/certificates pertaining to age, education, caste, sport achievement, proof to avail age and height relaxation. Biometric identification will be captured Stage 3 - Physical Standard Test (PST): Height, chest measurement (for male), and weight verification as per prescribed standards Stage 4 - Merit List Preparation: Merit list will be drawn on the basis of marks obtained by candidates as per sports achievement marking table Stage 5 - Detailed Medical Examination (DME): Candidates selected in order of merit will undergo DME as per medical guidelines issued by MHA Stage 6 - Review Medical Examination (RME): Appeal against DME can be submitted within 24 hours with Rs. 25/- fee through Indian Postal Order along with Medical Fitness Certificate Tie Breaking Rules: Higher marks, International achievement over National, National Games over Senior National Championship, younger age, alphabetical order in English Final Selection: Based on merit, PST, and Medical fitness The posts have All India liability and selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India and even abroad On appointment, candidates shall be governed by BSF Act 1968 and BSF Rule 1969 Selected candidates shall have to undergo Basic Training and other prescribed courses These vacancies are not open for physically challenged persons or ex-servicemen The vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease without any notice BSF reserves the right to make changes in sequence of recruitment procedure or cancel/postpone recruitment at any stage Recruitment is only for meritorious sportspersons who are medal winners/position holders and/or participants as per prescribed criteria No TA/DA or other expenses for appearing for recruitment will be paid to candidates Candidates should come prepared for more than one day stay under their own arrangements Recruitment in BSF is totally transparent, fair and purely on the basis of performance. No payment is required except nominal application fee Falsification of documents will lead to criminal action besides cancellation of candidature Canvassing in any form will lead to summary rejection Mere qualifying prescribed tests does not confer right for selection Candidates involved/convicted/arrested in any criminal case will not be considered Performance of sportspersons shall be reviewed every year. If standard is not up to required level, they will be given option to merge with combatised GD cadre or be discharged from service If candidate tenders resignation within 10 years from date of enrolment (for reasons other than joining Central/State Govt position), resignation shall be accepted only upon reimbursement of full cost of training or three months pay and allowances (whichever is higher) All disputes will be subject to jurisdiction of courts within territorial limits of Delhi only Application Mode: ONLINE ONLY through BSF Recruitment website https://rectt.bsf.gov.in Step 1: Visit the official BSF Recruitment website https://rectt.bsf.gov.in Step 2: Read the official notification and instructions carefully Step 3: Create profile on the recruitment portal before applying Step 4: Upload copy of certificate/document for sports discipline in support of highest medal/position or highest level of participation in sports achievement Step 5: Fill the online application form with accurate details Step 6: Upload required documents including passport size photograph (same as to be submitted during documentation) Step 7: Pay application fee online (if applicable) - Rs. 159/- for Male UR/OBC candidates Step 8: Submit the application form Step 9: Take printout of submitted application form for future reference Step 10: Provide genuine and functional email ID and mobile number for receiving admit card and other communications Important: No application will be accepted offline. Candidature of candidates who submit application offline will be rejected summarily Documents Required: Matriculation Certificate (for age proof), Educational certificates, Sports achievement certificates, Caste certificate (if applicable), OBC NCL certificate (obtained within 1 year), Domicile Certificate/PAN/Aadhaar/Driving License/Voter ID/Passport, Passport size photographs, NOC (for government employees) Official Notification PDF: Click Here Apply Online: Click Here Official Website: https://rectt.bsf.gov.in Follow Us on Add us on Google News Twitter 1. What is the starting date to apply for BSF Constable (General Duty) Under Sports Quota 2025? Ans: Starting Date to apply is 27/12/2025 at 00:01 AM. 2. What is the last apply date for BSF Constable (General Duty) Under Sports Quota 2025? Ans: Last apply date is 15/01/2026 at 11:59 PM. 3. What is the Eligibility to apply for BSF Constable (General Duty) Under Sports Quota 2025? Ans: Matriculation or Its equivalent from recognized board and sports qualification with participation or medal won in International/National competitions between 15/01/2024 to 15/01/2026. 4. What is the Maximum Age Limit to apply for BSF Constable (General Duty) Under Sports Quota 2025? Ans: 23 Years (Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/Departmental candidates) 5. How many vacancies are being recruited by BSF Constable (General Duty) Under Sports Quota 2025? Ans: Total 549 Vacancies (277 Male and 272 Female). 6. What is the application fee for BSF Constable Sports Quota 2025? Ans: Rs. 159/- for Male UR/OBC candidates only. Fee is exempted for Female and SC/ST candidates. 7. What is the salary for BSF Constable General Duty Sports Quota? Ans: Level -3, Rs. 21,700-69,100/- per month as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix plus other allowances. 8. What are the physical standards required for BSF Constable Sports Quota? Ans: Male: Height 170 cms, Chest 80 cms (unexpanded) with 5 cms expansion. Female: Height 157 cms. Relaxation available for certain categories. Weight should be proportionate to height and age. 9. What is the minimum qualifying marks required for BSF Sports Quota 2025? Ans: Minimum 12 marks required for all categories (UR/SC/ST/OBC) based on sports achievement. 10. Can I apply offline for BSF Constable Sports Quota 2025? Ans: No, applications are accepted ONLINE ONLY through https://rectt.bsf.gov.in. Offline applications will be rejected summarily.

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Constable (General Duty) Under Sports Quota

Essential Educational Qualification

• Matriculation or Its equivalent from recognized board
• Only Matriculation certificate shall be accepted as a proof for establishing age of the candidates
• All educational certificates other than Central Board/State Board shall be accompanied with Government notifications declaring the equivalence of such qualifications for service under Central Government

Sports Qualification

• Players who have participated or won medals in International or National level competitions between 15/01/2024 to 15/01/2026
• Individual Event (International): Sportsperson who have participated or won medals in any International Sports tournament/competition/Championship as member of the Indian contingent conducted/recognized by International Sports Federation affiliated/recognized by IOC/IOA/MOYAS
• Individual Event (National): Players who have won medals in National Games/Senior National Championship/National Open Championship or Youth/Junior National Championship conducted/recognized by National Sports Federation affiliated/recognized by IOA/MOYAS
• Team Event (International): Sportsperson who have participated or won medals in international sports tournament/competition/Championship conducted/recognized by International sports federation affiliated/recognized by IOC/IOA/MOYAS
• Team Event (National): Sportsperson who have won medals in National Games/Senior National Championship/National Open Championship or Youth/Junior National Championship while representing any State/UT/Sports Control Board/recognized federation
• Sportsperson should be the main playing member of the team and not in reserved list for team events
• Minimum qualifying marks: 12 marks (for all categories UR/SC/ST/OBC)

Desirable

• First Preference: Candidates who have represented the country and won medals in order of their priority (Gold/Silver/Bronze/participation) in Senior, Junior or Youth categories in international tournament/competition/championship
• Second Preference: Candidates who have represented and won medals or position up to 3rd place in National Games/Senior National Championship/National Open Championship or Youth/Junior National Championship

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 23 years
• Age Relaxation for SC/ST: 5 years
• Age Relaxation for OBC (NCL): 3 years
• Age Relaxation for Departmental Candidates: 5 years with 3 years continuous service, plus additional 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC
• Only the Date of Birth as recorded in the Matriculation Certificate will be accepted for determining the age
• OBC (NCL) certificate should have been obtained within one year before the closing date of online application

• Payment mode: Online through BSF Recruitment website https://rectt.bsf.gov.in only
• Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances
• Fee paid by modes other than prescribed will not be accepted and application will be rejected

• Stage 1 - Scrutiny of Applications: Online application forms and uploaded certificates will be scrutinized. Candidates securing minimum qualifying 12 marks will be issued online admit cards
• Stage 2 - Documentation: Verification of all original documents/certificates pertaining to age, education, caste, sport achievement, proof to avail age and height relaxation. Biometric identification will be captured
• Stage 3 - Physical Standard Test (PST): Height, chest measurement (for male), and weight verification as per prescribed standards
• Stage 4 - Merit List Preparation: Merit list will be drawn on the basis of marks obtained by candidates as per sports achievement marking table
• Stage 5 - Detailed Medical Examination (DME): Candidates selected in order of merit will undergo DME as per medical guidelines issued by MHA
• Stage 6 - Review Medical Examination (RME): Appeal against DME can be submitted within 24 hours with Rs. 25/- fee through Indian Postal Order along with Medical Fitness Certificate
• Tie Breaking Rules: Higher marks, International achievement over National, National Games over Senior National Championship, younger age, alphabetical order in English
• Final Selection: Based on merit, PST, and Medical fitness

• Application Mode: ONLINE ONLY through BSF Recruitment website https://rectt.bsf.gov.in
• Step 1: Visit the official BSF Recruitment website https://rectt.bsf.gov.in
• Step 2: Read the official notification and instructions carefully
• Step 3: Create profile on the recruitment portal before applying
• Step 4: Upload copy of certificate/document for sports discipline in support of highest medal/position or highest level of participation in sports achievement
• Step 5: Fill the online application form with accurate details
• Step 6: Upload required documents including passport size photograph (same as to be submitted during documentation)
• Step 7: Pay application fee online (if applicable) - Rs. 159/- for Male UR/OBC candidates
• Step 8: Submit the application form
• Step 9: Take printout of submitted application form for future reference
• Step 10: Provide genuine and functional email ID and mobile number for receiving admit card and other communications
• Important: No application will be accepted offline. Candidature of candidates who submit application offline will be rejected summarily
• Documents Required: Matriculation Certificate (for age proof), Educational certificates, Sports achievement certificates, Caste certificate (if applicable), OBC NCL certificate (obtained within 1 year), Domicile Certificate/PAN/Aadhaar/Driving License/Voter ID/Passport, Passport size photographs, NOC (for government employees)

• Basic Pay: Level -3, Rs. 21,700-69,100/- as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix
• Other Allowances: All other allowances as applicable to all Central Government employees
• Pension Scheme: Candidates recruited will be governed/covered by the New Pension Scheme w.e.f. 01.01.2004 and other schemes issued by Government from time to time
• Additional Benefits: All allowances admissible to Central Government employee from time to time under the rules