Border Security Force (BSF), Ministry of Home Affairs has released a notification on its official website for the recruitment of Sub Inspector (GD). This recruitment is for 1167 positions. BSF Application Form will start on 12 Nov 2026 & candidates can apply until 31 Dec 2026 (11:59 PM). Age limit is post-wise — check the official notification. Candidates must check the complete details for Sub Inspector (GD) Recruitment 2026 given below. (Advt No. : SI(GD)/2026)

The Border Security Force (BSF), on behalf of the Ministry of Home Affairs, has invited online applications from serving Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel for 1,167 Sub Inspector (GD) posts through the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2026. The detailed advertisement (No. SI(GD)/2026) is dated 10 November 2026; applications run from 12 November 2026 (00:01 hrs) to 31 December 2026 (23:59 hrs). This is a departmental examination only — not open to civilians or fresh candidates.

Only serving Constables (GD), Constables (Tradesmen), Head Constables (GD) and ASIs (GD) of BSF, CRPF and ITBP, and ASIs (GD) of SSB — including personnel on deputation or attachment — can apply. Applicants need 4 years of regular service including basic training, a degree from a recognised university, a ‘Good’ APAR grading for the last 5 years and an unblemished clean record. The upper age limit is 32 years as on 31 December 2026 (SC/ST: 5 years’ relaxation). Pay is Level-6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400) plus allowances.

Selection is in two stages. Stage-I is a computer-based written examination of 200 marks (3 hours 30 minutes) in four parts of 50 marks each — General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension — with 45% qualifying marks in each part and 50% in aggregate (5% relaxation for SC/ST). Stage-II covers the Physical Efficiency Test, document verification and medical examination (SHAPE-I). Final merit is based on CBT marks, and a departmental candidate gets a maximum of three chances.

Candidates are advised to confirm dates from the BSF official website.

The official notice requires the examination fee to be paid online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / CSC) but does not state the fee amount or the exempt categories. Exempted candidates need not pay. Check the amount shown in the online form before paying.

• Age limit is post-wise — check the official notification for category-wise details.

• Sub Inspector (GD) — All Forces: Degree from a recognised university or equivalent. Serving Constable (GD), Head Constable (GD), ASI (GD) or Constable (Tradesmen) of BSF, CRPF or ITBP, or ASI (GD) of SSB, with 4 years of regular service including basic training, ‘Good’ APAR grading for the last 5 years (4 years if service is 4 years) and an unblemished clean record. Pay Level-6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400).
• Age Limit: Maximum 32 years as on 31 December 2026 (closing date of applications). 5 years’ relaxation for SC/ST candidates. No minimum age is stated in the notice — 4 years of regular service (including basic training) is required.
• Physical Standards: Male: height 165 cm, chest 81 cm (unexpanded) / 86 cm (expanded). Female: height 157 cm. Relaxations as per the official notice.

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