Border Security Force has invited online application for filling up 317 vacancies for various posts of Group ‘B’ & ‘C’ (Combatised) Water Wing under BSF, Ministry of Home Affairs.
The posts are temporary but likely to get permanent.
Candidates need to apply offline for the post of sub-inspector (SI-Master), sub-inspector (SI-Workshop), sub-inspector (SI-Engine Driver), head constable (HC-Master), head constable (HC-Workshop), head constable (HC-Engine Driver) and constable tradesman (CT-Crew).
The offline application that opened on February 17 last will close on March 16, 2020.
However, the closing date for north-eastern states including Sikkim, Ladakh, Lahaul & Spiti districts and Pangi sub division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, the union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands or the union territory of Lakshadweep is March 30, 2020.
Written test will be conducted in the first phase.
The date for the written test will be notified later.
The second phase include documentation, physical measurement, physical efficiency test, trade test and medical examination.
Dates for all these will be notified later.
BSF 2020 HC/SI/CT Water Wing Vacancies
Let’s have a look at 317 vacancies under BSF 2020 HC/SI/CT Water Wing Recruitment:
| BSF 2020 HC/SI/CT Water Wing Category-wise Vacancies | |||
| Post | Level in Pay Matrix | Vacancy | |
| Sub-Inspector
(SI-Master) | Level-6
(Rs. 35400 – Rs. 112400) | General | 04 |
| EWS | 01 | ||
| OBC | – | ||
| SC | – | ||
| ST | – | ||
| Total | 05 | ||
| Sub-Inspector
(SI-Engine Driver) | Level-6
(Rs. 35400 – Rs. 112400) | General | 03 |
| EWS | 01 | ||
| OBC | 03 | ||
| SC | 01 | ||
| ST | 01 | ||
| Total | 09 | ||
| Sub-Inspector
(SI-Workshop) | Level-6
(Rs. 35400 – Rs. 112400) | General | 01 |
| EWS | – | ||
| OBC | 01 | ||
| SC | 01 | ||
| ST | – | ||
| Total | 03 | ||
| Head Constable
(HC-Master) | Level-4
(Rs. 25500 – Rs. 81100) | General | 20 |
| EWS | 05 | ||
| OBC | 19 | ||
| SC | 05 | ||
| ST | 07 | ||
| Total | 56 | ||
| Head Constable
(HC-Engine Driver) | Level-4
(Rs. 25500 – Rs. 81100) | General | 24 |
| EWS | 05 | ||
| OBC | 22 | ||
| SC | 10 | ||
| ST | 07 | ||
| Total | 68 | ||
| Head Constable
(HC-Workshop) | Level-4
(Rs. 25500 – Rs. 81100) | Mechanic (Diesel/ Petrol Engine)
General – 02, EWS-02, OBC-01, SC-02 | |
| Electrician (General -02) | |||
| AC Technician General – 01, OBC-01 | |||
| Electronics (General -01) | |||
| Machinist (ST-01) | |||
| Carpenter (ST-01) | |||
| Plumber (General -02) | |||
| Total – 16 | |||
| Constable Tradesman
(CT-Crew) | Level-3
(Rs. 21700 – Rs. 69100) | General | 65 |
| EWS | 17 | ||
| OBC | 31 | ||
| SC | 24 | ||
| ST | 23 | ||
| Total | 160 | ||
| Total | 317 (General-125, EWS-17, OBC-31, SC-24, ST- |
There are also 317 vacancies under BSF 2020 HC/SI/CT Water Wing Recruitment.
However, according to a notification the number of vacancies is subject to change which may increase or decrease.
According to the notification, BSF reserves the right to make changes or cancel or postpone the recruitment without assigning any reason.
Among the vacancies, 10 per cent are reserved for ex-servicemen.
Candidates of reserve categories will be considered against the un-reserved vacancies, if no vacancy is reserved in their category in a particular post and they are otherwise eligible for it.
Candidates who have not acquired the educational/ technical qualification and experience for the applied post as on March 16, 2020 will not be eligible and need not apply.
Before applying for the BSF 2020 HC/SI/CT Water Wing, candidates should make sure that they fulfill all the eligibility norms including age, upper age limit, educational/ technical qualification(s), physical and medical standards.
Eligibility Criteria for BSF 2020 HC/SI/CT Water Wing Recruitment Process:
BSF 2020 HC/SI/CT – AGE LIMIT (As on 16th March 2020)
| BSF 2020 HC/SI/CT Water Wing Category-wise Vacancies | |
| Post/ Pay Matrix/ Vacancies | Age Limit |
| Sub-Inspector (SI-Master)/ Level-6 (Rs. 35400 – Rs. 112400)/ 5 Vacancies | Between 22 to 28 years |
| Sub-Inspector (SI-Engine Driver)/ Level-6 (Rs. 35400 – Rs. 112400)/ 9 Vacancies | Between 22 to 28 years |
| Sub-Inspector (SI-Workshop)/ Level-6 (Rs. 35400 – Rs. 112400)/ 3 Vacancies | Between 22 to 25 years |
| Head Constable (HC-Master)/ Level-4
(Rs. 25500 – Rs. 81100)/ 56 Vacancies | Between 20 to 25 years |
| Head Constable (HC-Engine Driver)/ Level-4
(Rs. 25500 – Rs. 81100)/ 68 Vacancies | Between 20 to 25 years |
| Head Constable (HC-Workshop)/ Level-4
(Rs. 25500 – Rs. 81100)/ 16 Vacancies | Between 20 to 25 years |
| Constable Tradesman (CT-Crew)/ Level-3 (Rs. 21700 – Rs. 69100)/ 160 Vacancies | Between 20 to 25 years |
BSF 2020 HC/SI/CT – UPPER AGE RELAXATION (As on 16th March 2020)
| Category | Upper Age Limit Relaxation | |
| SC/ ST | 5 years | |
| OBC | 3 years | |
| Ex-Servicemen
(after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date) | General | 3 years |
| OBC | 6 years | |
| SC/ST | 8 years | |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees and Department Candidates
(who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date of application) | General | 5 years |
| OBC | 8 years | |
| SC/ST | 10 years | |
| Children and dependent family of those killed in the Communal riots of the year 1984 and Gujarat riots of the year 2002 | General | 5 years |
| OBC | 8 years | |
| SC/ST | 10 years |
Note:
Candidates should note that only the date of birth as recorded in the matriculation/secondary examination certificate or an equivalent certificate on the Last date of submission of application will be accepted and no subsequent request for its change will be considered or granted.
BSF 2020 HC/SI/CT – EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION (As on 16th March 2020)
Below are the educational qualification details for the BSF 2020 HC/SI/CT Water Wing Posts:
| BSF 2020 HC/SI/CT Water Wing Category-wise Vacancies | |
| Post/ Pay Matrix/ Vacancies | Educational Qualification |
| 1) 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 | |
| and;
2) First Class Engine Driver Certificate issued by the Central or State Inland Water Transport Authority or Mercantile Marine Department | |
| Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University
or Three years Diploma in Mechanical or Marine Automobile Engineering from a recognized University or Institution | |
| Head Constable (HC-Master)/ Level-4
(Rs. 25500 – Rs. 81100)/ 56 Vacancies | 1) Matriculation from a recognized board or equivalent
and; 2) Serang Certificate |
| Head Constable (HC-Engine Driver)/ Level-4
(Rs. 25500 – Rs. 81100)/ 68 Vacancies | 1) Matriculation from a recognized board or equivalent
and; 2) Possessing 2nd Class Engine Driver Certificate. |
| Head Constable (HC-Workshop)/ Level-4
(Rs. 25500 – Rs. 81100)/ 16 Vacancies | 1) Matriculation from a recognized Board or equivalent;
and 2) Industrial Training Instituted Diploma in respective trade, i.e., Motor Mechanic (Diesel/ Petrol Engine), Electrician, Machinist/ Carpentry/ AC Technician/ Electronics and Plumbing from a recognized Institution |
| 1) Matriculation from a recognized board or equivalent
and; 2) One year experience in operation of Boat below 265 HP and; 3) Should know swimming in deep water without any assistance and will submit an undertaking certificate as per Annexure- ‘D- 1’ alongwith Application Form |
BSF 2020 HC/SI/CT – PHYSICAL STANDARDS
| BSF 2020 HC/SI/CT Physical Standard Test (PST) | ||
| Categories | Minimum Height | Minimum Chest |
| Schedule Tribes/Adivasis of all states and Union Territories including Nagas & Mizos | 160 Cms | 73 cms (Unexpanded)
78 cms (Expanded) |
| Person belonging to
(i) Hilly areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Leh & Ladakh, & North Eastern States. (ii) State of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh & Goa. (iii) Union Territory of Pondicherry, Lakshdweep, Daman & Diu & Andaman & Nicobar Islands (iv) Dogras | 162.5 Cms | 75 cms (Unexpanded)
80 cms (Expanded) |
| Person belonging to other States and Union Territories | 165 Cms | 75 cms (Unexpanded)
80 cms (Expanded) |
Note:
Weight of the candidates should be proportionate to height as per medical standards.
BSF 2020 HC/SI/CT – MEDICAL STANDARDS
Below are the medical Standards for BSF 2020 HC/SI/CT Recruitment in water wing:
a) Eye sight
| Visual Acuity unaided (Near vision) | Uncorrected Visual Acuity (Distant Vision) | Refraction | Remarks | ||
| Better Eye | Worse Eye | Better Eye | Worse Eye | ||
| N6 | N9 | 6/6 | 6/9 | Visual correction any kind is permitted even by glasses | In right-handed person, the Right eye is better eye and vice versa. Binocular vision is required |
(b) The candidate must not have knock knee, flat foot, varicose vein or squint in eyes, must possess CP Ill BY ISIIIARA vision and must be in good mental and bodily health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties.
(c) Regarding tattoos on various part of body:
i) Content: Being a secular country, the religious sentiments of our countrymen are to be respected and thus, tattoos depicting religious symbol or figures and the name, as followed in India are to be permitted.
(ii) Location: Tattoos marked on traditional sites of the body like inner aspect of forearm but only left forearm, being non saluting limb or dorsum of the hands are to be allowed.
(iii) Size: Size must be less than 1/4 of the particular part (Elbow or Hand) of the body.
Candidates should note that only the date of birth as recorded in the matriculation/secondary examination certificate or an equivalent certificate on the last date of submission of application will be accepted and no subsequent request for its change will be considered or granted.
The candidate must not have knock knee, flat foot, varicose vein or squint in eyes, must possess CP Ill BY ISIIIARA vision and must be in good mental and bodily health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties.
Candidates are advised to look thoroughly the eligibility criteria, before applying for BSF 2020 HC/SI/CT posts.