The Border Security Force (BSF) has released a notification for 162 vacancies of Group-‘B’ & ‘C’ Combatised (Non-Gazetted) posts in the BSF’s Water Wing, available to only for men who are Indian citizens. These posts are for SI (Master, Engine Driver), HC (Master, Engine Driver, Workshop), Constable (Crew). You can apply online from June 2nd, 2024, to July 1st, 2024. All details about BSF Recruitment 2024: Water Wing (Group B & C) are provided below. Read on to start your journey in maintaining aircraft and protecting India’s borders.
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Overview of BSF Recruitment 2024: Water Wing (Group B & C)
Overview |
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|---|---|
| Organization | Border Security Force (BSF) |
| Exam Name | BSF Recruitment 2024: Water Wing (Group B & C) |
| Post Name | SI (Master, Engine Driver), HC (Master, Engine Driver, Workshop), Constable (Crew) |
| Post Type | Group-‘B’ & ‘C’ Combatised (Non-Gazetted) |
| Vacancies | 162 |
| Qualification | Click Here |
| Category | Defence Job |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Notification Date | 29-05-2024 |
| Apply Online Start Date | 02-06-2024 |
| Apply Online Last Date | 01-07-2024 |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, PST, PET, Documentation, Trade Test, Medical |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Objective Type) |
| Exam Language | English, Hindi |
| Apply Link | Click Here |
| Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Educational Qualification
Candidates need to meet specific educational qualifications for this recruitment (Water Wing – Group B & C). Generally, this involves completing education in relevant fields. The required educational qualifications are mentioned below.
| Post | Educational & Technical Qualification |
|---|---|
| SI (Master) | 10+2 or its equivalent from a recognized Board or University |
| 2nd class master certificate issued by Central/State Inland Water Transport Authority/ Mercantile Marine Department | |
| SI (Engine Driver) | 10+2 or its equivalent from a recognized Board or University |
| 1st class engine driver certificate issued by Central/State Inland Water Transport Authority/Mercantile Marine Department | |
| HC (Master) | Matriculation from a recognized Board or equivalent |
| Serang Certificate | |
| HC (Engine Driver) | Matriculation from a recognized Board or equivalent |
| Possessing 2nd class Engine Driver certificate | |
| HC (Workshop) | Matriculation from a recognized Board or equivalent |
| Industrial Training Instituted Diploma in Motor Mechanic (Diesel/Petrol Engine), Electrician, AC Technician, Electronics, Machinist, Carpentry & Plumbing for the post of HC (Workshop) Mechanic (Diesel/Petrol Engine), HC (Workshop) Electrician, HC (Workshop) AC Technician, HC (Workshop) Electronics, HC (Workshop) Machinist, HC (Workshop) Carpenter and HC (Workshop) Plumber from a recognized Institution respectively | |
| Constable (Crew) | Matriculation from a recognized Board equivalent |
| One year experience in operation of Boat below 265 HP | |
| Should know swimming in deep water without any assistance |
Age Limit
As stated in the BSF Water Wing Notification 2024, the age requirements for the positions of SI (Master, Engine Driver), HC (Master, Engine Driver, Workshop), Constable (Crew) are detailed below:
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| SI (Master) | 22-28 Years |
| SI (Engine Driver) | |
| HC (Master) | 20-25 Years |
| HC (Engine Driver) | |
| HC (Workshop) | |
| Constable (Crew) |
Application Fee
To apply for this recruitment, candidates must pay a processing fee. All candidates, including those in exempted categories, will also be charged a service fee of Rs. 40/- plus taxes, totaling Rs. 47.2/- by the CSC. The application fees for each category in this recruitment are outlined in the table below.
| Post Name | Category | Fee (Rupees) |
|---|---|---|
| SI (Master, Engine Driver) | Unreserved Category | 200 + 47.20 |
| HC (Master, Engine Driver, Workshop), Constable (Crew) | 100 + 47.20 | |
| SC, ST, BSF Serving Personnel, Ex-Servicemen | 47.20 | |
Exam Pattern
The written examination will be conducted at the selected centers on the date and time fixed by the BSF which will be communicated to all candidates through online admit cards. There will be one composite paper of two hours duration. The question paper will be objective type with multiple choice questions on an OMR-based answer sheet and shall consist of the following subjects:
Note:
- The question paper will be printed bilingually, i.e., in Hindi and English.
- The minimum qualifying marks in the Written Examination are 35% for Unreserved, EWS, and OBC categories, and 33% for SC/ST categories.
- The number of candidates to be qualified in the Written Exam will be restricted to six (06) times the number of vacancies advertised or the number of candidates qualified in the Written Exam, whichever is less, to appear in the 2nd Phase (PST, PET, Documentation, Trade Test, and Medical Exam).
- There will be no re-evaluation of the answer sheet.
Selection Process
The examination will consist of Written Examination, Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, Trade Test, and Medical Examination. All these stages of the examination are mandatory. The examination will be conducted in two phases as follows:
- 1st Phase:
- Written Examination
- 2nd Phase:
- Physical Standards Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Trade Test
- Medical Examination
First Phase:-
The written examination will be conducted at the selected Examination Centre, with the date, time, and venue fixed by BSF. Admit cards will be available online for download. Ensure you download and print your admit card before the exam date. The question paper will be printed in both Hindi and English. There will be one composite paper. This paper will be Objective Type with multiple-choice questions on an OMR-based answer sheet. For details on the exam pattern, click here.
Second Phase:-
Candidates who qualify the written exam will be called for the second phase of the examination which will be conducted by the Selection Board at designated Water Wing Establishments. The second phase consists of various tests to assess the candidate’s overall suitability for the post. These include:
- Physical Standards Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Documentation verification
- Trade Test (for some posts)
- Medical Examination (DME/RME)
a) Physical Standards Test (PST):
Those candidates called for the 2nd Phase will undergo the Physical Standards Test (PST). The PST will be carried out by the Selection Board to assess the height, chest, and weight of the candidates according to the physical standards mentioned below:
| Categories | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Tribes/Adivasis of all States and Union territories including Nagas and Mizos | 160 Cms | 73-78 Cms |
| Hilly areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Leh & Ladakh and North Eastern States for Group ‘B’ posts only. | 162.5 Cms | 75-80 Cms |
| Hilly areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, State of Jammu & Kashmir and North Eastern States for Group ‘C’ posts only. | ||
| States of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Goa. | ||
| Union territory of Pondicherry, Lakshadweep, Daman and Diu and Andaman & Nicobar Islands; and | ||
| Dogras | ||
| For person belonging to other states and Union territories | 165 Cms | 75-80 Cms |
| Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards | ||
b) Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
Those candidates who are found fit in the Physical Standards Test (PST) will undergo the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) as follows, which will be of qualifying nature:
| Event | Requirement |
|---|---|
| One Mile Race | 08 minutes |
| High Jump | 03 feet & 06 inches in 03 chances |
| Long Jump | 11 feet in 03 chances |
Note:
- Ex-servicemen are exempted from PET but they still need to qualify the Physical Standards Test.
c) Documentation Verification:
During documentation verification, the Board will check the candidate’s original documents such as age proof, educational certificates, caste certificate (if applicable), experience certificate, etc. Candidates who fail to produce the required documents will be disqualified.
d) Trade Test (for Specific Posts):
- This test is applicable for certain posts only. It assesses the candidate’s knowledge and experience in the specific technical field related to the applied post.
- Constable (Crew) post will also have a swimming test.
e) Medical Examination:
- Candidates who qualify all the above tests will undergo a detailed medical examination by a medical officer.
- This examination is conducted to assess the candidate’s medical fitness for the post.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Posts |
|---|---|
| SI (Master) | 7 |
| SI (Engine Driver) | 4 |
| HC (Master) | 35 |
| HC (Engine Driver) | 57 |
| HC (Workshop) | 13 |
| Constable (Crew) | 46 |
| Total | 162 |
HC (Workshop) trade wise distribution:
| Post Name | Posts |
|---|---|
| HC (Workshop) Mechanic (Diesel/Petrol Engine) | 3 |
| HC (Workshop) Electrician | 2 |
| HC (Workshop) AC Technician | 1 |
| HC (Workshop) Electronics | 1 |
| HC (Workshop) Machinist | 1 |
| HC (Workshop) Carpenter | 3 |
| HC (Workshop) Plumber | 2 |
| Total | 13 |
Salary Details
| Post Name | Level | Scale |
|---|---|---|
| SI (Master) | 6 | Rs.35,400-1,12,400 |
| SI (Engine Driver) | ||
| HC (Master) | 4 | Rs.25,500-81,100 |
| HC (Engine Driver) | ||
| HC (Workshop) | ||
| Constable (Crew) | 3 | Rs.21,700-69,100 |
