Overview
Directorate General, Border Security Force, Medical Directorate (Ministry of Home Affairs) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Sub-Inspector (Medic), Sub-Inspector (Lab Technician), Sub-Inspector (Physiotherapist) (34 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply before 60th day from publication in the Employment News (receipt of nominations).
Key Details
- Organization
- Directorate General, Border Security Force, Medical Directorate (Ministry of Home Affairs)
- Qualification
- Medic or Nursing Assistant courses, or 12th plus a two-year diploma in the trade, with six years' experience
- Vacancies
- 34
- Advertisement No
- 11/63/2026/Med Dte /BSF/7298-7658 dated 17 Sep 2026
- Last date to apply
- 60th day from publication in the Employment News (receipt of nominations)
Important Dates
| Last Date | 60th day from publication in the Employment News (receipt of nominations) |
| Date of circular | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (receipt of nominations) | 60th day from publication in the Employment News, about 16 November 2026 (60 days from 17 September 2026) |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Sub-Inspector (Medic) | 14 |
| Sub-Inspector (Lab Technician) | 12 |
| Sub-Inspector (Physiotherapist) | 08 |
| Total | 34 |
Important Links
Eligibility
Post: Vacancies | Pay Sub-Inspector (Medic): 14 | Pay Matrix Level-6 (Rs. 35400-112400) Sub-Inspector (Lab Technician): 12 | Pay Matrix Level-6 (Rs. 35400-112400) Sub-Inspector (Physiotherapist): 08 | Pay Matrix Level-6 (Rs. 35400-112400) Total: 34 The notice does not give a category-wise break-up of the vacancies.
Age Limit
For all three posts, the maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years (fifty-six years) as on the closing date of receipt of applications. The notice lists no age relaxation. The crucial date for determining eligibility is the last date prescribed for receipt of nominations, in accordance with DoP&T OM No. AB-14017/71/89-Estt.RR dated 03.10.1989. Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of each post.
Selection Process
For candidates posted in BSF under-command Units/SHQrs, the circular directs the BSF Frontier HQrs, Training Institutions and Composite Hospitals to assemble a Departmental Screening Committee (DSC). The DSC assesses and selects candidates as per existing instructions/RRs and sends its proceedings to the Directorate. The notice does not describe the selection method for nominations from other organisations.
Important Instructions
• The posts are to be filled urgently. • Officials who volunteer and are sponsored for the posts will not be permitted to withdraw their names at a later stage. • The forwarding department must verify and certify the candidate's particulars and confirm that the candidate will be relieved on selection. • The forwarding department must also follow MHA (Police-II Div) letter number I-21022/03/2016-Pers-II dated 22.11.2016 while forwarding nominations. • The circular is also available on the BSF website, https://www.bsf.nic.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for BSF Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 34 Posts?
Last Date: 60th day from publication in the Employment News (receipt of nominations); Date of circular: 17 Sep 2026; Last Date to Apply (receipt of nominations): 60th day from publication in the Employment News, about 16 November 2026 (60 days from 17 September 2026)
What is the age limit?
Not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications
What is the selection process?
For candidates posted in BSF under-command Units/SHQrs, the circular directs the BSF Frontier HQrs, Training Institutions and Composite Hospitals to assemble a Departmental Screening Committee (DSC). The DSC assesses and selects candidates as per existing instructions/RRs and sends its proceedings to the Directorate. The notice does not describe the selection method for nominations from other organisations.