Border Security Force (BSF) – Sub Inspector (GD) in CAPFs through Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2026

BSF LDCE SI Online Form 2026 (1167 Vacancy)

Short Details of Notification

Sarkari Job

Important Dates

  • Notification Date : 10/11/2026
  • Application Begin : 12/11/2026 (12:01 AM)
  • Last Date for Apply Online : 31/12/2026 (11:59 PM)
  • Exam Date (CBT) : Not announced

Application Fee

  • Fee Amount : not stated in the notice
  • Candidates exempted from fee : No fee
  • Payment Mode : Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or nearest Common Service Centre

Age Limit & Selection Process

  • Age Limit: Maximum 32 years as on 31/12/2026 (closing date of applications). SC / ST : 5 years relaxation.
  • Selection Process: Written Exam (CBT) → PST / PET → Document Verification → Medical Examination (DME / RME).

Vacancy Details – Total Posts – 1167

Post NameTotal PostsEligibility/Details
Sub Inspector (GD) – BSF (Male)223
  • SC 33, ST 17, UR 173
  • Degree from a recognised university, 4 years regular service
Sub Inspector (GD) – BSF (Female)12
  • SC 2, ST 1, UR 9
  • Degree from a recognised university, 4 years regular service
Sub Inspector (GD) – CRPF (Male)347
  • SC 52, ST 26, UR 269
  • Degree from a recognised university, 4 years regular service
Sub Inspector (GD) – CRPF (Female)30
  • SC 5, ST 2, UR 23
  • Degree from a recognised university, 4 years regular service
Sub Inspector (GD) – SSB (Male / Female)125
  • SC 19, ST 9, UR 97
  • Degree from a recognised university, 4 years regular service
Sub Inspector (GD) – ITBP (Male / Female)430
  • SC 56, ST 32, UR 342
  • Degree from a recognised university, 4 years regular service

Who Can Apply (Departmental Exam)

  • Serving Constable (GD), Constable (Tradesmen), HC (GD) and ASI (GD) of BSF, CRPF and ITBP, and ASI (GD) of SSB only. Not open to civilians.
  • Degree from a recognised university and 4 years regular service including basic training.
  • Good APAR grading for the last 5 years, clean record, medical category SHAPE-I.
  • At most 3 chances in this exam.

Physical Eligibility Standards

Male Candidates

  • Height : 170 cm
  • Chest : 80 – 85 cm
  • Height for Garhwali, Kumaoni, Gorkha, Dogra, Maratha and candidates of Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir, Leh & Ladakh : 165 cm (chest 80 – 85 cm)
  • Height for ST : 162.5 cm; ST of NE region : 157 cm (chest 77 – 82 cm)

Female Candidates

  • Height : 157 cm
  • Chest : Not applicable
  • Height for Garhwali, Kumaoni, Gorkha, Dogra, Maratha and candidates of the North Eastern States, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir, Leh & Ladakh : 155 cm
  • Height for ST : 154 cm

Physical Efficiency Test Standards

Male Candidates

  • 100 m Race : 16 seconds
  • 1.6 km Race : 6 minutes 30 seconds
  • Long Jump : 12 feet (3 chances)
  • High Jump : 3.9 feet (3 chances)
  • Shot Put (16 lbs) : 14.8 feet (3 chances)

Female Candidates

  • 100 m Race : 18 seconds
  • 800 m Race : 4 minutes
  • Long Jump : 9 feet (3 chances)
  • High Jump : 3 feet (3 chances)
  • PET is qualifying only; failing any one event means disqualification.

Salary & Pay Scale Details

  • Pay Level : Level 6 (Pay Matrix)
  • Pay Scale : ₹35,400 – 1,12,400
  • Allowances : as admissible from time to time

Exam Pattern

  • One objective (MCQ) paper, Computer Based Test : 200 Marks, 3 hours 30 minutes
  • General Intelligence and Reasoning : 50 Marks
  • Comprehension and Communication Skill : 50 Marks
  • Numerical Ability : 50 Marks
  • General Awareness and Professional Knowledge : 50 Marks
  • Qualifying Marks : 45% in each part and 50% in aggregate; SC / ST 5% relaxation
  • Medium : English or Hindi (chosen in the form); no calculator allowed

Exam Centers

  • 30 CAPF establishments across India : BSF 17, CRPF 8, SSB 3, ITBP 2.
  • The CBT is held at the centre nearest to your place of posting as far as possible; no change of centre is allowed after applying.

Application Process

  1. Apply online only on the BSF website bsf.mha.gov.in; personnel on deputation or attachment apply through their parent unit.
  2. Complete One Time Registration with your name, active mobile number and e-mail ID; the Registration ID and password come by SMS and e-mail.
  3. Log in, open the advertisement under Online Application, click Apply Here and select your CAPF and the RA (exam centre) you want.
  4. Get the Service cum Eligibility Certificate (Annexure-III), Undertaking (Annexure-IV) and NOC (Annexure-V) signed, and upload each as a PDF of 30 to 100 KB.
  5. Upload a recent photo without cap and spectacles (30 to 100 KB), signature (20 to 50 KB) and thumb impression (up to 50 KB).
  6. Check every entry carefully, because no correction is allowed after you click Submit.
  7. Pay the fee through the Pay Now link in your application history before the last date; print the form for your record, not for BSF.

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