BSF Water Wing Recruitment 2024: Apply Online, Notification Group-‘B’ & ‘C’ posts

The Border Security Force (BSF) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has released the detailed advertisement for recruitment on various Group-‘B’ & ‘C’ posts in the BSF Water Wing through the Direct Entry Exam-2024. This recruitment drive is open to eligible and interested male Indian citizens. The online application process will be conducted from 02.06.2024 to 01.07.2024.

Vacancies and Pay Scale

The vacancies for various posts are distributed as follows:

Post	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total	Ex-Servicemen Quota	Pay & Matrix Level
SI (Master)	2	1	1	2	1	7	0	Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 (Level-6)
SI (Engine Driver)	0	0	1	2	7	10	0	Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 (Level-6)
HC (Master)	15	11	2	4	6	38	4	Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 (Level-4)
HC (Engine Driver)	25	11	4	3	6	49	5	Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 (Level-4)
HC (Workshop)	5	0	6	1	1	13	1	Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 (Level-4)
Constable (Crew)	16	3	15	8	4	46	3	Rs. 21,700 – 69,100 (Level-3)
Total	63	26	38	46	25	198	16

HC (Workshop) Trade-wise Distribution

Trade	UR	OBC	SC	ST	Total
Mechanic (Diesel/Petrol Engine)	1	1	0	1	3
Electrician	1	1	0	0	2
AC Technician	0	0	1	0	1
Electronics	0	1	0	0	1
Machinist	0	1	0	0	1
Carpenter	2	1	0	0	3
Plumber	1	1	0	0	2
Total	5	6	1	1	13

Eligibility Conditions

Educational and Technical Qualifications

Post	Educational and Technical Qualification
SI (Master)	i) 10+2 or its equivalent from a recognized Board or University. <br> ii) 2nd class master certificate issued by Central/State Inland Water Transport Authority/Mercantile Marine Department.
SI (Engine Driver)	i) 10+2 or its equivalent from a recognized Board or University. <br> ii) 1st class engine driver certificate issued by Central/State Inland Water Transport Authority/Mercantile Marine Department.
HC (Master)	i) Matriculation from a recognized Board or equivalent. <br> ii) Serang Certificate.
HC (Engine Driver)	i) Matriculation from a recognized Board or equivalent. <br> ii) Possessing 2nd class Engine Driver certificate.
HC (Workshop)	i) Matriculation from a recognized Board or equivalent. <br> ii) Industrial Training Institute Diploma in relevant trade from a recognized institution.
Constable (Crew)	i) Matriculation from a recognized Board or equivalent. <br> ii) One year experience in operation of Boat below 265 HP. <br> iii) Should know swimming in deep water without any assistance.

Age Limit and Relaxation

Post	Age Limit
SI (Master)	Between 22-28 years
SI (Engine Driver)	Between 22-28 years
HC (Master)	Between 20-25 years
HC (Engine Driver)	Between 20-25 years
HC (Workshop)	Between 20-25 years
Constable (Crew)	Between 20-25 years

Note: The crucial date to determine the age limit is the closing date for receipt of online applications, i.e., 01.07.2024.

Physical Standards

Category	Height	Chest
ST/Adivasis/Nagas/Mizos	160 cm	73-78 cm
Hilly areas (Group ‘B’ posts)	160 cm	73-78 cm
Hilly areas (Group ‘C’ posts)	160 cm	73-78 cm
Other states and UTs	165 cm	75-80 cm

Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.

Medical Standards

Eye Sight:
- Visual Acuity Unaided (Near Vision): N6
- Visual Acuity Unaided (Distant Vision): 6/6
- No visual correction of any kind is permitted even by glasses.
- Binocular vision is required.
General Health: Must be free from knock knees, flat foot, varicose vein, squint in eyes, and any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of duties.

Selection Procedure

Written Examination

The written examination will be conducted at selected centers. The syllabus is as follows:

SI (Master/Engine Driver)

General knowledge & awareness – 25 Marks
Reasoning Ability – 25 Marks
Numerical Ability – 25 Marks
Trade Awareness – 25 Marks
Total – 100 Marks

HC (Master/Engine Driver/Workshop) & Constable (Crew)

General knowledge & awareness – 35 Marks
Reasoning Ability – 35 Marks
Numerical Ability – 30 Marks
Total – 100 Marks

Minimum Qualifying Marks:

Unreserved, EWS & OBC: 35%
SC/ST: 33%

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

One mile race in 8 minutes
Long Jump: 11 feet in 3 chances
High Jump: 3 feet 6 inches in 3 chances

Application Fees

SI (Master/Engine Driver): Rs. 200/-
HC (Master/Engine Driver/Workshop) & Constable (Crew): Rs. 100/-
Service charge of Rs. 47.20/- by Common Service Centre (CSC).

Payment Modes:

Net banking of any bank
Credit/Debit Card of any bank
Nearest Common Service Centre

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online only through the BSF website https://rectt.bsf.gov.in from 02.06.2024 to 01.07.2024. No other mode of application will be accepted.