BSF Constable Tradesman 2025
- Post Name: Constable (Tradesman)
- Department: Border Security Force (BSF)
- Trades: Cook, Barber, Sweeper, Washerman, Tailor, Cobbler, Carpenter, Painter, etc.
- Selection Process:
- Physical Test (PST & PET)
- Written Exam
- Trade Test (Practical work)
- Medical Test
BSF Tradesman Written Exam Pattern
- Mode: Offline (OMR sheet)
- Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Time: 2 Hours
- Language: English and Hindi
- Negative Marking: No
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| Basic Maths | 25 | 25 |
| Reasoning (Mental Ability) | 25 | 25 |
| Hindi or English (Choose One) | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Subject-Wise Syllabus in Simple Language
1. General Knowledge
This section checks how much you know about the world around you.
Topics:
- Indian History and Geography
- Indian Constitution
- Current Affairs (last few months)
- Sports and Awards
- Important Days and Events
- Famous Books and Authors
- Basic Science
- Government Schemes
2. Basic Maths (10th Level)
Topics:
- Number System
- LCM & HCF
- Simplification
- Percentages
- Profit & Loss
- Averages
- Time, Work & Distance
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Area and Volume (Mensuration)
- Ratios and Proportions
- Basic Algebra & Geometry
- Data Interpretation (Graphs and Charts)
3. Reasoning (Mental Ability)
Topics:
- Finding patterns (Series)
- Odd one out
- Coding and Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Directions (North, South, etc.)
- Venn Diagrams
- Mirror Images
- Puzzle questions
- Alphabet and Number Logic
- Ranking and Order
4. Language (Choose English or Hindi)
If you choose English:
- Grammar (Tenses, Nouns, Verbs)
- Reading Passage
- Fill in the Blanks
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Sentence Correction
- Spelling mistakes
- One Word Substitution
- Idioms and Phrases
If you choose Hindi:
- गद्यांश (Reading)
- वाक्य सुधार
- पर्यायवाची और विलोम शब्द
- मुहावरे
- वर्तनी शुद्धि
- रिक्त स्थान भरना
- वाक्य व्यवस्था
Physical Standard Test (PST)
PST ensures that candidates meet the basic physical measurements required for the role.
| Gender | Requirement | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Male | Height | Minimum 167.5 cm |
| Chest (after expansion) | Between 78 – 83 cm | |
| Female | Height | Minimum 157 cm |
BSF Constable Tradesman – PET (Physical Efficiency Test)
The PET is a fitness test that candidates must pass to move to the next stage.
| Gender | Task | Distance | Time Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Running | 5 Kilometers | 24 minutes |
| Female | Running | 1.6 Kilometers | 8 minutes 30 seconds |
Note:
- PET is qualifying — no marks are awarded.
- If you fail the PET, you cannot proceed to the next stage.
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