Border Security Force

i)

 Age  

20 to 25 years relaxable for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Other Backward Class in accordance with the instructions issued by the Govt. from time to time. 

ii)         

Educational Qualification

Degree of a recognised University or equivalent

iii)         

          Physical Standards

Height

Chest

Weight

170 Cms. relaxable by 5 Cms. for candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, HP, Leh & Ladakh, Kashmir valley, Gorkhas, Marathas, Sikkimies, Dogras & NE States

80-85 Cms. (77-82Cms for STs)

Proportionate to height

a)

 Age  

19 to 25 yrs (Relaxable in the case of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Other Backward Class  candidates in accordance with the instructions/orders of Govt from time to time. .  

b)         

Educational Qualification

Degree from a recognized  University/Institution or equivalent, ,possession of NCC ‘B’ or ‘:C’ certificate, or outstanding achievements in sports or athletics will be an added qualification.

c)         

  Physical Standard

Male

Female

i) Height

165 Cms.

157 Cms.

ii) Chest

81-86 Cms.

N.A..

iii)Weight

50 Kgs.

According to height but not less than 46 Kgs.

 iv) Eye sight with or without glasses:  

Distant Vision

Near Vision

Corrected vision

Corrected vision

6/6

6/12

J-I

J-II

or

6/9

6/9

v) Colour Vision:

 Must possess high color vision

vi) Must not have knock-knee, flat foot, or squint in eyes, must be in good mental & bodily health & free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of the duties.

vii) Shall have to pass written test, Physical efficiency test & interview as prescribed by the Govt.

a)

Age:

Between 18 to 25 years. (Upper age limit shall be relaxable in respect of candidates from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes communities and other categories of personnel in accordance with instruction/orders issued by the Central Government from time to time.  

b)

Education: 

Matric with 3 year Diploma in Radio and TV technology / Electronics / Tele-Communications / Computer / Electrical / Mechanical / Engineering / Domestic appliance from an Institution recognized by State/Central Government or 10+2 or Intermediate or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, having 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized Board.  

c)

Physical Standard:

Height: 170 Cms (relaxable by 5 Cms for the candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Leh, Ladakh, Kashmir Valley, Gorkhas, Marathas, Sikkimies and North Eastern States, Height for Tribals/ Adivasis including Mizo and Nagas shall be 162.5 Cms).  

Chest-Un expanded

Expanded

(i)

General Category

81 Cms

86 Cms

(ii)

Tribals/Adivasis having height 162.5 Cms  

77 Cms

82 Cms

Weight

Proportionate to height

Medical Standard

Vision:

Eye sight near vision better eye J-I, J-II, 6/6 and 6/9 high grade.  Must pass high-grade colour vision test.  

Other:

Must not have knock-knee, flat foot, or squint in eyes, must be in good mental & bodily health & free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of the duties.  

a)

Age:

Between 18 to 23 years. (Upper age limit shall be relaxable in respect of candidates from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes communities and other categories of personnel in accordance with instruction/orders issued by the Central Government from time to time).  

b)

Education: 

Matric or equivalent plus two years ITI certificate in Radio and TV/ Electronics or Intermediate or 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized Board of Education.  

c)

Physical Standard:

Height: 170 Cms (relaxable by 5 Cms for the candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Leh, Ladakh, Kashmir Valley, Gorkhas, Marathas, Sikkimies and North Eastern States, Height for Tribals/ Adivasis including Mizo and Nagas shall be 162.5 Cms.  167.5 Cms in respect of candidates belonging to the states of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala).  

Chest-Un expanded

Expanded

(i)

General Category

80 Cms

85 Cms

(ii)

For those having height 165 Cms.  

78 Cms

83 Cms

(iii)

Tribals/Adivasis having  height 162.5 Cms.  

76 Cms

81 Cms

Weight

Proportionate to height

Medical Standard

Vision:

Minimum distant vision should be 6/6 and 6/9 of both eyes without correction (i.e. without wearing glasses.). Must pass high-grade colour vision test. 

Other:

Must not have knock-knee, flat foot, or squint in eyes, must not be having any defect/deformity likely to interfere with the efficient performance of the duties.

Age:

Between 18 to 23 years. (Upper age limit shall be relaxable in respect of candidates from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes communities and other categories of personnel in accordance with instruction/ orders issued by the Central Government from time to time).  

Education:

Matric or equivalent plus two years ITI certificate in engine/fitter/Diesel Mechanic/Automobile/Motor Mechanic from an Institution recognized by State/Central Government or equivalent or 10+2 or Intermediate or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized Board of Education.  

Physical Standard:

Height

170 Cms (relaxable by 5 Cms for the candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Leh, Ladakh, Kashmir Valley, Gorkhas, Marathas, Sikkimies and North Eastern States, Height for Tribals/ Adivasis including Mizo and Nagas shall be 162.5 Cms.  167.5 Cms in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala).  

Chest

Un-Expanded

Expanded  

i)

General Category

80 Cms

85 Cms  

ii)

For those having height 165 Cms.  

78 Cms

83 Cms  

iii)

Tribals/Adivasis having          height 162.5 Cms  

76 Cms                 

81 Cms  

Weight:

Proportionate to height  

Medical Standards:  

Vision:       

(Minimum distant vision should be 6/6 and 6/9 of both eyes without correction (i.e. without wearing glass).  Must pass high-grade colour vision test.  

Other:

Must not have knock-knee, flat foot, or squint in eyes, must be in good mental & bodily health & free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of the duties.