Conduct of 2nd Phase i.e. Written Examination (Computer Based Test) for Recruitment of Constable (Tradesmen) in BSF Exam-2024-25
BSF — Border Security Force
The Border Security Force has announced the date of the 2nd phase Written Examination (Computer Based Test) for the recruitment of Constable (Tradesmen) in BSF Exam 2024-25. The CBT will be held on 2 December 2026 at centres across India in three shifts of 120 minutes each — 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
The Border Security Force (BSF) has announced the written examination date for the recruitment of Constable (Tradesmen) in BSF Exam 2024-25. As per notice No. 9A/CT(TM)-2024-25/Pers(Rectt)/BSF/2026/9073 dated 10 November 2026, the 2nd phase Written Examination (Computer Based Test) will be held on 2 December 2026 at centres across India.
The CBT will be conducted in three shifts of 120 minutes each — 1st shift 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 2nd shift 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM and 3rd shift 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Only candidates who qualified the 1st phase, i.e. PET and PST, can appear in this examination.
E-admit cards for the written examination will be made live from 17 November 2026 to 2 December 2026. The download link has been sent to the concerned candidates on their registered email ID and mobile number. Admit cards will not be sent by post. Candidates facing issues in downloading the e-admit card can contact the helpdesk on +91-9513251955 from 9:00 AM on 17 November to 4:30 PM on 2 December 2026.
BSF has advised candidates to regularly visit www.bsf.mha.gov.in for updates, as any amendment will be published only on the BSF website. Download the official notice PDF from the Important Links section below.
📝 Key Points
CBT on 2 December 2026
The 2nd phase Written Examination (Computer Based Test) for BSF Constable (Tradesmen) Exam 2024-25 will be held on 2 December 2026 at centres across India.
Three shifts of 120 minutes
1st shift 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 2nd shift 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM and 3rd shift 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
E-admit cards from 17 November 2026
E-admit cards will be live from 17 November 2026 to 2 December 2026. The download link has been sent to candidates on their registered email ID and mobile number.
Only PET/PST qualified candidates
The written examination is only for candidates who qualified the 1st phase — Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST).
No admit card by post
Admit cards will not be sent by post. Download the e-admit card online from the BSF recruitment portal.
Helpdesk for admit-card issues
Call +91-9513251955 from 9:00 AM on 17 November 2026 to 4:30 PM on 2 December 2026 for issues related to downloading the e-admit card only.
👤 Who Is Affected?
Candidates who qualified the 1st phase of the BSF Constable (Tradesmen) Exam 2024-25 — the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST). Only these candidates can appear in the written examination.
✅ What Candidates Must Do
Download your e-admit card from 17 November 2026 using the download link sent to your registered email ID and mobile number. E-admit cards will remain live till 2 December 2026 and will NOT be sent by post. For admit-card download issues only, call the helpdesk on +91-9513251955 between 9:00 AM on 17 November and 4:30 PM on 2 December 2026.
- Read the official notice carefully on the BSF website.
- Check whether the change applies to your application / exam / result.
- Complete the required action before the deadline 2 December 2026.
- Keep a printout / screenshot of the confirmation for future reference.
📅 Important Dates
- Notice Date10 November 2026
- Effective Date17 November 2026
- Action Deadline2 December 2026
- Exam / Event Date2 December 2026