BSF LDCE Sub-Inspector (GD) Recruitment 2026 — 1,167 Posts

BSF LDCE Sub-Inspector (GD) Recruitment 2026 — 1,167 Posts

The Directorate General, Border Security Force (BSF), Ministry of Home Affairs — the nodal force for all Central Armed Police Forces — has invited online applications for the post of Sub-Inspector (GD) in the CAPFs through the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE), vacancy year 2026. Online applications open on 12 November 2026 at 00:01 hours and close on 31 December 2026 at 11:59 PM. The notification (letter No. A.2/SI (LDCE)/CAPFs Exam-2026/Pers(Rectt)/BSF/2026/7179-98) is dated 10 November 2026.

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The official BSF hosts (bsf.gov.in and rectt.bsf.gov.in) return 403 from our server, and the browser cache of the recruitment page is 78 days old and shows no jobs — useless for verification. The official 20-page notification was therefore read in full from a mirror copy hosted on the JagranJosh CDN (img.jagranjosh.com) of the official BSF PDF. Every figure in this post is from that document, not from aggregator summaries.

Departmental only — not open to civilians

This examination is only for serving CAPF personnel. It is NOT open to civilians or fresh candidates. Eligible ranks are serving male and female Constables (GD), Constables (Tradesmen), Head Constables (GD) and Assistant Sub-Inspectors (GD) of the BSF, CRPF and ITBP, and Assistant Sub-Inspectors (GD) of the SSB, including those on deputation or attachment.

Vacancies — 1,167 posts

BSF: 235 posts (Male 223 — SC 33, ST 17, UR 173; Female 12 — SC 2, ST 1, UR 9). CRPF: 377 posts (Male 347 — SC 52, ST 26, UR 269; Female 30 — SC 5, ST 2, UR 23). SSB: 125 posts (all male — SC 19, ST 9, UR 97; no female vacancies). ITBP: 430 posts (all male — SC 56, ST 32, UR 342; no female vacancies). The grand total is 1,167 posts. The notification carries SC, ST and UR columns only — there are no OBC or EWS columns — and vacancies are subject to change.

Who can apply

Serving personnel in the eligible ranks above, with 4 years of regular service including basic training, and a Degree from a recognised university or equivalent. Candidates must have a minimum "Good" APAR grading for the last five years and an unblemished clean record for the entire service until the issue of the offer of appointment. The upper age limit is 32 years as on the closing date (31 December 2026), with 5 years of relaxation for SC and ST candidates. No minimum age is stated.

Pay

Pay Matrix Level-6: Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month, plus allowances as admissible.

Fee

No rupee fee amount is stated anywhere in the 20-page notification. The notification describes the payment procedure (net banking, debit card, credit card or the nearest Common Service Centre; some candidates are exempted; an application is not considered if the fee is unpaid) but gives no figure. This post therefore carries no fee figure and no fees array, and states that plainly.

Exam and selection

Stage-I is a written examination (CBT), one paper of 200 marks in 3 hours 30 minutes: General Intelligence & Reasoning 50, Comprehension & Communication Skill 50, Numerical Ability 50, and General Awareness & Professional Knowledge 50. The qualifying standard is 45 percent in each part and 50 percent in aggregate, with 5 percent relaxation for SC and ST candidates. No calculator or electronic gadgets are allowed. An objection management link opens 2 to 3 days after the CBT, and there is no re-evaluation. Stage-II is the Physical Efficiency Test (qualifying only), document verification and medical examination.

How to apply

Apply online only at https://bsf.mha.gov.in from 12 November 2026 (00:01 hours) to 31 December 2026 (11:59 PM). Upload the service-cum-eligibility certificate (Annexure-I), the undertaking (Annexure-IV) and the NOC from the competent authority (Annexure-V) with the form; the photograph must not be more than 3 months old. Helpline: 011-24364851, 52.