The Border Security Force (BSF) has released the admit card for the Head Constable (Radio Operator) and Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) written examination 2026. Candidates who applied for the 1,121 advertised posts can now download their hall tickets from the official portal using their registration number and date of birth. The computer-based exam is scheduled for 2 November 2026, so download your admit card well before the exam day and verify all details printed on it.
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- How to Download the Admit Card
- Important Links
Overview
The Border Security Force invited online applications for 1,121 posts of Head Constable (Radio Operator) and Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) under its 2025 recruitment. The application window ran from 24 August to 23 September 2025. After the PET/PST stage and its result in May 2026, the recruitment has now reached the written-examination stage. The admit card link is active, and the exam will be held on 2 November 2026.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Head Constable (Radio Operator) | 910 |
| Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) | 211 |
| Total | 1,121 |
Eligibility Criteria
Head Constable (Radio Operator): Passed Class 10th or equivalent with a 2-year ITI certificate in Radio and Television, Electronics, Computer Operator and Programming Assistant, Data Preparation, or a related trade. Candidates who have passed Class 12th or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are also eligible.
Head Constable (Radio Mechanic): Passed Class 10th or equivalent with a 2-year ITI certificate in Radio and Television, General Electronics, Computer Operator and Programming Assistant, or a related trade. Candidates who have passed Class 12th or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are also eligible.
Age limit (as on 23 September 2025):
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age (General): 25 years
- Maximum age (OBC): 28 years
- Maximum age (SC / ST): 30 years
- Age relaxation applies as per BSF recruitment rules.
Physical standards:
- Male: Height 168 cm (General / OBC / EWS / SC), 162.5 cm (ST); chest 80-85 cm (76-81 cm for ST); 1.6 km run in 6.5 minutes; long jump 3.6 metres (3 chances); high jump 1.2 metres (3 chances).
- Female: Height 157 cm (General / OBC / EWS / SC), 154 cm (ST); 800 metre run in 4 minutes; long jump 9 feet (3 chances); high jump 3 feet (3 chances).
Selection process: PET and PST, then CBT (written exam), then Document Verification, then Dictation Test and Paragraph Reading Test, then Medical Examination.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application start | 24 August 2025 |
| Last date to apply online | 23 September 2025 |
| Last date for fee payment | 23 September 2025 |
| Application correction window | 24-26 September 2025 |
| PET / PST admit card | 17 December 2025 |
| PET / PST result | 25 May 2026 |
| Written exam (CBT) | 2 November 2026 |
| Admit card released | 21 October 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 100/- |
| SC / ST | Nil |
| All Female candidates | Nil |
Fee was payable online via debit card, credit card, internet banking, IMPS, cash card, or mobile wallet.
How to Download the Admit Card
- Go to the official BSF recruitment portal.
- Look for the link related to the Head Constable (RO / RM) Admit Card 2026.
- A login page will open — enter your Registration Number / Roll Number.
- Enter your Date of Birth or Password, as required, along with the captcha code.
- Click on the Login / Submit button.
- Your BSF Head Constable RO/RM admit card will appear on the screen — download it and take a clear printout for exam day.
Note: the admit card is issued in online mode only and is not sent by post. Carry a printed copy along with a valid photo ID to the exam centre, and check the reporting time and venue on the hall ticket.
Important Links
Candidates are advised to confirm all details from the official BSF website and the official notification before taking any action.
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