The Directorate General Border Security Force has invited online applications for 1,167 Sub Inspector (GD) posts through a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for the vacancy year 2026. The post carries Pay Metrix Level-6 (Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400). Stage-I is a written examination in CBT mode and Stage-II is the Physical Efficiency Test, document verification and medical examination. The last date to apply is 31 December 2026, till 23:59hrs.
The notice invites applications from serving personnel, namely male and female Constables (GD), Head Constables (GD), ASIs (GD) and Constables (Tradesmen) of BSF, CRPF and ITBP, and ASIs (GD) of SSB, including those on deputation or attachment outside their parent units or forces. The seats are shown force by force and by SC, ST and UR category, with BSF and CRPF split between men and women. The written test is one 200 mark paper over four subjects, and a candidate gets three chances at the exam. The portal opens on 12 November 2026 and the forms go in through the BSF website.
Official notice: Download the BSF Sub Inspector (GD) LDCE 2026 notice (PDF)
Key details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Directorate General Border Security Force, Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Advertisement number | No.A.2/SI (LDCE)/CAPFs Exam-2026/Pers(Rectt)/BSF/2026/ |
| Notice date | 10 November 2026 |
| Post | Sub Inspector (GD) through LDCE, vacancy year 2026 |
| Total posts (grand total printed) | 1,167 |
| Pay | Pay Metrix Level-6 (Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400) |
| Mode of application | Online at https://bsf.mha.gov.in |
| Last date | 31 December 2026 (till 23:59hrs) |
| Helpline | 011-24364851,52 |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice dated | 10 November 2026 |
| Application starts | 12 November 2026 (from 00:01 hrs) |
| Application ends | 31 December 2026 (till 23:59hrs) |
| Objection Management Link on the BSF website | 2-3 days after conduct of CBT |
| CBT date | Not given in the notice |
Counting both days, the application window runs for 50 days. This figure is worked out from the two dates and is not printed in the notice.
Post-wise vacancies and pay
| Post | Vacancies | Pay | Pay level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub Inspector (GD) | 1,167 | Pay Metrix Level-6 (Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400) | Level-6 |
The notice adds other allowances as admissible from time to time.
Force-wise and category-wise vacancies
| Force and gender | UR | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSF Male | 173 | 33 | 17 | 223 |
| BSF Female | 9 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
| CRPF Male | 269 | 52 | 26 | 347 |
| CRPF Female | 23 | 5 | 2 | 30 |
| SSB (male and female) | 97 | 19 | 9 | 125 |
| ITBP (male and female) | 342 | 56 | 32 | 430 |
| Grand total | 1,167 |
Vacancies are subject to change (may increase or decrease) due to administrative reasons.
Eligibility
Constables (GD)/Constables (Tradesmen), Head Constables (GD) and ASIs (GD), as provided in the RRs of respective Forces, will be eligible to appear in the LDCE. For BSF, CRPF, ITBP and SSB personnel the notice sets these conditions.
| Condition | What the notice says |
|---|---|
| Service | Should have completed four years regular service including basic training. |
| Educational qualification | Degree from a recognized university or equivalent. |
| Clean record | They should have maintained minimum Good APARs grading of last five years and should have "unblemished clean record of entire service until issue of offer of appointment". In case candidates have completed only 4 years of service, then APAR grading of four years shall be applicable. |
| Medical category | SHAPE-I. Applications of candidates having Low Medical Category will not be entertained. |
| Chances | A total of 03 (three) chances will be given to a departmental candidate for appearing in the LDC Exam. |
Age limit
The upper age limit for appearing in the LDC Exam is 32 years. The crucial date for determining the age limit is the closing date of submission of applications.
| Category | Relaxation in upper age |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years, in accordance with the instructions issued by the Govt. of India from time to time |
Application fee
The notice says a fee can be paid through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card and the nearest Common Service Centre. Candidates who are exempted from fee payment are not required to pay fee.
Selection process
- Stage-I: Written Examination (CBT Mode).
- Stage-II: Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Documents Verification and Medical Examination.
On completion of the recruitment process the Nodal Force will prepare the final merit list of the candidates for the vacancy year 2026. If candidates secure equal aggregate marks, the tie is resolved first by date of birth, where older candidates are awarded higher rank, and then by the alphabetical order in which the first name appears. No TA/DA is allowed for attending LDCE.
Exam pattern (CBT)
The Computer Based Test consists of one paper of objective type multiple choice questions for 200 marks. The timing is 03:30 hrs.
| Part | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Intelligence and reasoning | 50 |
| 2 | Comprehension and communication skill | 50 |
| 3 | Numerical ability | 50 |
| 4 | General Awareness and professional Knowledge | 50 |
| Total | 200 |
To qualify, a candidate must secure at least 45% marks in each part and 50% in aggregate. Relaxation of 5% marks will be given to candidates belonging to SC/ST categories. Candidates are not permitted to use calculator and other electronic gadgets. There is no provision of re-evaluation or rechecking of the scores.
Physical standards
Weight is corresponding to height for male and female candidates. Weight will not be a disqualification at the stage of PET.
Male candidates
| Category | Height | Chest unexpanded | Chest expanded |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 170 Cms | 80 Cms | 85 Cms |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates of Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir, Leh and Ladakh | 165 Cms | 80 Cms | 85 Cms |
| All Schedule Tribes | 162.5 Cms | 77 Cms | 82 Cms |
| Schedule Tribes of NE region | 157 Cms | 77 Cms | 82 Cms |
Female candidates
| Category | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|
| General | 157 Cms | Not Applicable |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates of the listed NE states, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir, Leh and Ladakh | 155 Cms | Not Applicable |
| All Schedule Tribes | 154 Cms |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Event | Male standard | Female standard |
|---|---|---|
| 100 mtrs race | In 16 Seconds | In 18 Seconds |
| 1.6 Km race | In 6 Minutes 30 Seconds | |
| 800 mtrs race | In 4 minutes | |
| Long Jump | 12 Feet in 3 chances | 9 feet in 3 chances |
| High Jump | 3.9 Feet in 3 chances | 3 feet in 3 chances |
| Shot Put (16 lbs) | 14.8 Feet in 3 chances |
PET will be qualifying only. Failure in one of the events will lead to disqualification.
Exam centres
The notice names 30 centres.
| No. | Force | Centre address |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CRPF | DIG GC, CRPF Hiranagar, Kootah Morh, PO/Teh/PS-Hiranagar, NRS-Kathua, Distt-Kathua, (J&K)- 184142. |
| 2 | CRPF | DIG GC, CRPF, VILL.- Khewra, PO. - Bahalgarh, Meerut Road, Sonepat Haryana - 131021. |
| 3 | CRPF | DIG GC, CRPF, Mokamaghat, Distt. Patna Bihar - 803303. |
| 4 | CRPF | DIG GC CRPF, Panihar Road, Naya Gaon, Gwalior (MP)-475330 |
| 5 | CRPF | DIG, GC, CRPF, PO Amerigog, Guwahati, Assam 781023 |
| 6 | CRPF | DIG, GC, CRPF, Langjing Imphal, PO Imphal, Distt Imphal West Manipur PIN - 795113 |
| 7 | CRPF | DIG,GC, CRPF, Avadi, Chennai, Tamilnadu 600065 |
| 8 | CRPF | DIG,GC, CRPF, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440019, |
| 9 | ITBP | 23 BN, ITBP, Address: PO-Seemadwar, Distt-Dehradun (UKD), Pin-248146 |
| 10 | ITBP | 50 Bn, ITBP, Address: PO-Sector-26, Panchkula (Hry.), Pin-134116 |
| 11 | SSB | 41 Bn, SSB, Ranidanga at Kalarmajote, PO-Sushrutanagar, Distt- Darjeeling (WB)-734012 |
| 12 | SSB | 3rd Bn SSB, Garhi Road Parade Ground, Lakhimpur Kheri (UP)- 262701 |
| 13 | SSB | SSB Academy Bhopal, Vill-Chandukheri, PO-Gandhi Nagar, Dist-Bhopal (MP)-462036 |
| 14 | BSF | Ftr HQ BSF Kashmir, PO-Humhama, Distt-Budgam, Srinagar, J&K-190003 |
| 15 | BSF | Ftr HQ BSF Jammu, Palaura Camp, Jammu (J&K)-181124 |
| 16 | BSF | Ftr HQ BSF, Jalandhar, BSF Campus , Jalandhar Cantt (Punjab) -144006 |
| 17 | BSF | Ftr HQ BSF Gujarat, PO-CRPF Group Center,Chiloda Road, Gandhinagar , Gujarat-382045 |
| 18 | BSF | Ftr HQ BSF Rajasthan, Mandore Road, Jodhpur , Rajasthan-342026 |
| 19 | BSF | Ftr HQ BSF South Bengal, Plot No. II/E/I, Action Area-II E, New Town Kolkata (WB)-700161 |
| 20 | BSF | Ftr HQ BSF North Bengal, PO- Kadamtala (Siliguri), Distt-Darjeeling (WB)-734011 |
| 21 | BSF | Ftr HQ BSF Meghalaya, PO- Umpling, Distt-East Khasi Hills, Shillong, Meghalaya- 793006 |
| 22 | BSF | Ftr HQ BSF Tripura, PO-Salbagan, Agartala, Tripura-799012 |
| 23 | BSF | Inspector General, Ftr HQ M&C, PO- Arunachal, Distt-Cachar, State-Assam, Pin- 788025 |
| 24 | BSF | BSF TC&S Hazaribagh, Meru Camp, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand-825317 |
| 25 | BSF | CSWT BSF Indore, Bijasan Road, Indore (MP)-452005 |
| 26 | BSF | IG (HQ) BSF FHQ, West Block No. 08, R K Puram Sector-1, New Delhi. |
| 27 | BSF | BSF Academy Tekanpur, Gwalior , MP-475005. |
| 28 | BSF | Ftr HQ (Spl Ops) BSF at Bengaluru, PO-AF Station, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, Karnataka-560063 |
| 29 | BSF | THQ IG (Spl Ops) Chhattisgarh, C/O BSP De-notified Higher Secondary School Building, Opposite SBI Marora Branch, Raisali, Bhilai, Distt- Durg, Chhattisgarh, Pin- 490006 |
| 30 | BSF | Ftr HQ BSF Guwahati, PO-Azara, Distt-Kamrup, Guwahati, Assam-781017 |
How to apply
- Go to https://bsf.mha.gov.in. The notice says candidates are required to apply online only at this website.
- Step-I: complete One Time Registration (OTR).
- Step-II: fill in the online application.
- Upload the documents listed in the next section along with the form.
The application portal is operational from 12 November 2026 (00:01 hrs) to 31 December 2026 (till 23:59hrs). The helpline in the notice is 011-24364851,52.
Apply online: https://bsf.mha.gov.in
Documents the notice asks for
- A service cum eligibility certificate as per format given at Annexure-III, to be obtained and uploaded with the online application form.
- An undertaking by the candidate as per format given at Annexure-IV, to be uploaded with the online application form.
- An NOC as per format given at Annexure-V from the competent authority for applying for the SI/LDC exam, 2026, uploaded with the online application.
- A photograph that should not be more than three (03) months old from the date of publication of this notice.
Points to check before applying
- Age is counted on the closing date of submission of applications, which is 31 December 2026.
- The medical category in the notice is SHAPE-I, and applications of candidates having Low Medical Category will not be entertained.
- The notice gives a departmental candidate a total of 03 (three) chances for appearing in the LDC Exam.
- The APAR condition covers the last five years of grading, or four years for a candidate with only 4 years of service.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Sub Inspector (GD) posts are in the BSF LDCE 2026 notice?
The grand total printed in the notice is 1,167 posts across BSF, CRPF, SSB and ITBP.
What is the last date for the BSF SI LDCE 2026 application?
Forms close on 31 December 2026 at 23:59hrs, and the portal opens on 12 November 2026.
Who can apply for this exam?
Serving Constables (GD), Head Constables (GD), ASIs (GD) and Constables (Tradesmen) of BSF, CRPF and ITBP, and ASIs (GD) of SSB, as the notice words it.
What is the age limit and relaxation?
The upper age limit is 32 years, with a relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST candidates.
What is the pay for the Sub Inspector (GD) post?
Pay Metrix Level-6, which the notice gives as Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400, plus other allowances as admissible from time to time.
How is the selection done?
Stage-I is a CBT written examination. Stage-II is the Physical Efficiency Test, documents verification and medical examination.
What is the CBT pattern and duration?
One objective paper of 200 marks with four subjects of 50 marks each, in 03:30 hrs.
Where do I apply and whom do I call for help?
Apply online at https://bsf.mha.gov.in. The helpline number in the notice is 011-24364851,52.