Overview
The Border Security Force (BSF) has announced a recruitment drive for 549 Constable (General Duty) posts under the Sports Quota for 2025. Candidates must be 18‑23 years old, hold a matriculation qualification, and have participated or won medals in national or international sports events between 15 Jan 2024 and 15 Jan 2026. The application window opens 27 Dec 2025 and closes 15 Jan 2026. The selection process involves scrutiny, documentation, physical tests, merit ranking, medical examination, and final review. The salary ranges from Rs. 21,700 to 69,100 per month (Level‑3) with allowances, and the fee is Rs. 159 for male UR/OBC candidates, exempt for females and SC/ST.
Key Details
- Organization
- Border Security Force (BSF)
- Qualification
- Matriculation or its equivalent from a recognized board
- Vacancies
- 549
- Posted
- 27/12/2025 at 00:01 AM
- Last date to apply
- 15/01/2026 at 11:59 PM
Important Dates
| 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 | 15/01/2024 to 15/01/2026 |
| Age Calculation Date | 18th August 2025 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Archery: 6; Athletics: 103; Cross Country: 21; Basketball: 20; Badminton: 8; Boxing: 30; Cycling: 16; Diving: 8; Equestrian: 3; Fencing: 8; Football: 21; Gymnastics: 12; Handball: 15; Hockey: 10; Kabaddi: 6; Judo: 21; Karate: 15; Sepak Takraw: 18; Swimming: 31; Shooting: 8; Table Tennis: 4; Taekwondo: 14; Volleyball: 29; Water Polo: 4; Weightlifting: 24; Wrestling (FreeStyle): 31; Wrestling (GR): 20; Water Sports: 18; Wushu: 15; Yoga: 10
Selection Process
Stage 1 – Scrutiny of Applications; Stage 2 – Documentation; Stage 3 – Physical Standard Test (PST); Stage 4 – Merit List Preparation; Stage 5 – Detailed Medical Examination (DME); Stage 6 – Review Medical Examination (RME)
How to Apply
Visit the official BSF Recruitment website https://rectt.bsf.gov.in, Read the official notification and instructions carefully, Create a profile on the recruitment portal before applying, Upload a copy of the certificate/document for sports discipline in support of highest medal/position or highest level of participation in sports achievement, Fill the online application form with accurate details, Upload required documents including passport size photograph (same as to be submitted during documentation), Pay application fee online (if applicable) – Rs. 159 for Male UR/OBC candidates, Submit the application form, Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference, Provide a genuine and functional email ID and mobile number for receiving admit card and other communications
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for BSF Constable GD Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 549 Posts?
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: 15/01/2024 to 15/01/2026; Age Calculation Date: 18th August 2025
What is the application fee?
Male (General/UR): Rs. 159; Male (OBC): Rs. 159; Female (All Categories): Exempted; SC/ST (All): Exempted
What is the age limit?
18 to 23 years (age relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, Departmental 5 years with 3 years continuous service, plus additional 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC)
What is the selection process?
Stage 1 – Scrutiny of Applications; Stage 2 – Documentation; Stage 3 – Physical Standard Test (PST); Stage 4 – Merit List Preparation; Stage 5 – Detailed Medical Examination (DME); Stage 6 – Review Medical Examination (RME)