The Border Security Force (BSF) has officially released a recruitment notification for various Constable Tradesman positions. A total of 1284 vacancies are available across different trades for the BSF Tradesman. The selection process for BSF Tradesman includes the Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Written Examination, Trade Test, Documentation, and Comprehensive Medical Examination.
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During the Physical Efficiency Test of the BSF Tradesman selection process, candidates will be assessed based on their performance in a race. The Physical Standard Test will evaluate candidates' physical parameters such as height, weight, and chest size (for males only).
For detailed information about the selection process, examination details, available vacancies, and more regarding the BSF Tradesman Physical Test, please continue reading this article.
BSF Tradesman Physical Efficiency Test
After the submission of applications for the BSF Tradesman, all applicants will undergo a mandatory physical test. The first stage of this test is the BSF Tradesman Physical Efficiency Test (PET), which is applicable to both male and female candidates. During the PET, candidates' physical fitness will be assessed based on their performance in a race. The specific requirements for the physical efficiency test are as follows for both male and female candidates:
|
Event |
Female |
Male |
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Race |
5 km to be covered in 24 minutes |
1.6 km must be covered in 8.30 minutes |
BSF Tradesman Physical Standards Test
|
Categories |
Height |
Chest |
Weight |
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For all candidates (except the ones mentioned below) |
165 cms |
75-80 cms |
As per medical Standards, according to height. |
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Except as specified in the following paragraph, all States, Union Territories, and Districts have the Scheduled Tribes category. |
160 Cms |
75-80 Cms |
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Scheduled Tribe candidates hailing from the LWE affected district. |
158 Cms |
75-80 Cms |
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|
All other States and Union Territories. |
167.5 cms |
78-83 Cms |
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Scheduled Tribe candidates from the North Eastern States. |
155 Cms |
75-80 Cms |
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Candidates from the categories of Garwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, and candidates that belong to the States of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, and Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. |
162.5 Cms |
75-80 Cms |
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Candidates belonging to the North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura. |
160 Cms |
75-80 Cms |
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Candidates from Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) Consisting of the three Sub-Division of Darjeeling District namely Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Kurseong and includes the following “Mouzas” Sub Division of these Districts:- (1) Lohagarh Tea Garden (2) Lohagarh Forest (3) Rangmohan (4) Barachenga (5) Panighata (6) Chota Adalpur (7) Paharu (8) Sukna Forest (9) Sukna Part-I (10) Pantapati Forest-I (11) Mahanadi Forest (12) Champasari Forest (13) Salbari Chhatpart-II (14) Sitong Forest (15) Sivoke Hill Forest (16) Sivoke Forest (17) Chhota Chenga (18) Nipania. |
155 Cms |
75-80 Cm |
Physical Standards Test for Female
The category-wise specifics regarding the BSF Tradesman Physical Standard Test for female candidates have been shared in the table below.
|
Categories |
Height |
Chest |
Weight |
|
For all candidates (except the ones mentioned below) |
155 cms |
Not Applicable |
As per medical Standards, according to height. |
|
Except as specified in the following paragraph, all States, Union Territories, and Districts have the Scheduled Tribes category. |
148 Cms |
Not Applicable |
|
|
Scheduled Tribe candidates hailing from the LWE-affected district. |
147 Cms |
Not Applicable |
|
|
All others States and Union Territories. |
147 cms |
Not Applicable |
|
|
Scheduled Tribe candidates from the North Eastern States. |
152 Cms |
Not Applicable |
|
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Candidates from the categories of Garwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, and candidates that belong to the States of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, and Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. |
150 Cms |
Not Applicable |
|
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Candidates belonging to the North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura. |
150 Cms |
Not Applicable |
|
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Candidates from Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) Consisting of the three Sub-Division of Darjeeling District namely Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Kurseong and includes the following “Mouzas” Sub Division of these Districts:- (1) Lohagarh Tea Garden (2) Lohagarh Forest (3) Rangmohan (4) Barachenga (5) Panighata (6) Chota Adalpur (7) Paharu (8) Sukna Forest (9) Sukna Part-I (10) Pantapati Forest-I (11) Mahanadi Forest (12) Champasari Forest (13) Salbari Chhatpart-II (14) Sitong Forest (15) Sivoke Hill Forest (16) Sivoke Forest (17) Chhota Chenga (18) Nipania. |
150 Cms |
Not Applicable |