BSF Eligibility Criteria 2022: Check age limit, educational qualifications and other details here

Post

Age

Educational Qualification

Sub-Inspector (SI-Master)

22 - 28 years

10+2 or its equivalent from a recognized Board or University,

and

2) Second Class Master Certificate issued by the Central or State Inland Water Transport Authority or Mercantile Marine Department

Sub-Inspector (SI-Engine Driver)

22 - 28 years

10+2 or its equivalent from a recognized Board or University,

 and

2) First Class Engine Driver Certificate issued by the Central or State Inland Water Transport Authority or Mercantile Marine Department

Sub-Inspector (SI-Workshop)

20 - 25 years

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University

and

2) Three years Diploma in Mechanical or Marine Automobile Engineering from a recognized University or Institution

Constable

Age

Educational Qualification

Head Constable Radio Operator (RO)

18 - 25 years

Matriculation or equivalent · from a recognized Board and two years Industrial Training Institute Certificate (ITI) in Radio 'and Television or, General Electronics or, computer operator & Programming Assistant or, Data Preparation & Computer Software or, or, Info Technology & Electronics System maintenance or, Computer Hardware or, Network Technician or, Mechatronics or, Data Entry Operator from a recognized Institute.

Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board and .two years Industrial Training Institute Certificate (ITI) in Radio and Television or, Electronics or, computer operator & Programming Assistant or, Data Preparation & Computer Software, General Electronics or, Data Entry Operator from a recognized Institute. 

Or
Pass in Intermediate or 12th standard or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized Board or University or Institution as a regular student with aggregate 60% marks in PCM subject.

Post

Age

Educational Qualification

Constable

18 - 23 years

1) Matriculation from a Reputable Board.

2) 1-year experience in the operation of Boat below 265 HP

3) A swimmer in the deep waters without any aid & shall submit an undertaking certificate as per Annexure- ‘D- 1’ along with an Application Form.

Constable

Age

Educational Qualification

Constable GD

18 - 23 years

Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board 

Categories

Minimum Height Allowed
Constable
 

Minimum Chest Size
Constable

Minimum Height Allowed
RO/ RM
HC

Minimum Chest Size
RO/ RM
HC

Adivasis of all states plus Union Territories including Nagas and Mizos

160 Cms

73 cms (Unexpanded)

78 cms (Expanded)

162.5 cm

76-81 cm

People belonging to :

(i) Hilly areas like Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Leh & Ladakh, as well as the North Eastern States.

(ii) States like Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Goa.

(iii) Union Territories like that of Pondicherry, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu as well as Andaman & Nicobar Islands

(iv) Place called the Dogras

162.5 Cms

75 cms (Not Expanded)

80 cms (Expanded)

165 cm

78-83 cm

People being a part of other States & Union Territories

165 Cms

78-83

168

80-85 cm

Checking for Near Vision

Checking for Distant Vision

Refraction

Remarks Given

Better Eye

Worse Eye

Better Eye

Worse Eye

N6

N9

6/6

6/9

Visual correction of any kind is allowed; even via glasses

In the case of a left-handed person, the right eye is the better eye & vice versa. 

Binocular vision is essential.