BSF Tradesman Written Exam Date 2026 Out: CBT on 2 December, Admit Card from 17 November

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BSF Tradesman Exam Date 2026

Border Security Force (BSF) Constable (Tradesman) Written Exam Date 2026 — Phase 2 CBT on 2 December, Admit Card from 17 November

The Border Security Force (BSF) has announced the written examination date for the Constable (Tradesman) Recruitment 2024-25. The Phase 2 written examination (CBT) for 3,588 posts will be held on 2 December 2026. The announcement was made through an official notice dated 10 November 2026. Only candidates who qualified in the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) will appear in this written examination. The e-admit cards will be available online from 17 November 2026. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.

The written examination will be conducted in three shifts on 2 December 2026. Shift 1 will run from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Shift 2 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and Shift 3 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Each shift will be of 120 minutes. Candidates must check their allotted shift on the e-admit card and report at the examination centre at the time printed on it.

The application fee was payable online at the time of submitting the application form. The application window closed on 24 August 2025, and no fresh applications are being accepted. Candidates do not need to pay any further fee to download the e-admit card for the written examination.

A total of 3,588 posts of Constable (Tradesman) were advertised under the BSF Constable (Tradesman) Recruitment 2024-25. The recruitment is being conducted for various trades across the Border Security Force. Candidates who qualified in the PET/PST stage are now eligible to appear in the Phase 2 written examination on 2 December 2026.

The minimum educational qualification for the Constable (Tradesman) post is 10th Pass from a recognised board. Candidates must also have met the physical standards and trade requirements prescribed in the official recruitment notification. The detailed eligibility conditions, including the age limit, age relaxation rules and trade-wise qualification requirements, are given in the official notification. Candidates should check these conditions in the notification carefully, because the BSF will verify all certificates and documents at the document verification stage. The PET/PST stage of this recruitment has already been completed, and only candidates declared qualified in that stage will be allowed to sit for the written examination.

The pay scale for the Constable (Tradesman) post is as per the official notification and the applicable pay rules of the Border Security Force. Selected candidates will be entitled to allowances as admissible under the rules. Candidates should refer to the official recruitment notification for the exact pay level and allowances applicable to this post.

The selection for the Constable (Tradesman) post is made through the following stages:

1. Written Examination (CBT) — Phase 2 computer-based test of 100 objective-type questions, to be held on 2 December 2026 in three shifts.
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Standard Test (PST) — already held from 26 December 2025 to 28 March 2026; result declared on 10 June 2026. Only candidates who qualified in this stage appear in the written examination.
3. Trade Test / Skill Test — candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for the trade or skill test of the trade they applied for.
4. Document Verification — original certificates and documents will be verified for candidates who qualify in the earlier stages.
5. Medical Examination — candidates who clear document verification will undergo the medical examination as per BSF standards.

The final merit list will be prepared as per the rules given in the official recruitment notification.

Candidates should reach the examination centre well before the reporting time printed on the admit card. The e-admit card carries the candidate’s roll number, examination centre, date and shift timings. Candidates must follow all instructions printed on the admit card, including the rules about permitted items inside the examination hall.

Candidates must carry the following documents to the examination centre on 2 December 2026:

– A printed copy of the e-admit card downloaded from the BSF recruitment portal.
– A valid original photo identity proof, such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence, Passport or PAN Card.
– Two recent passport-size photographs, as specified in the instructions on the admit card.
– A blue or black ballpoint pen, if required, as per the instructions on the admit card.

Candidates should check the name, photograph, roll number, examination centre and shift printed on the admit card immediately after downloading it. If any detail is incorrect, the candidate should contact the BSF recruitment authorities through the official portal without delay.

The e-admit card will be available online from 17 November 2026. Candidates can download it by following these steps:

1. Visit the official BSF recruitment portal at rectt.bsf.gov.in.
2. On the homepage, find and click the link for the Constable (Tradesman) e-admit card.
3. Enter your registration number / roll number and date of birth or password, as asked on the login page.
4. Submit the details to view your e-admit card on the screen.
5. Check all details printed on the admit card carefully, including your shift timing.
6. Download the admit card and take a clear printout on A4 size paper.
7. Keep the printout safe and carry it to the examination centre on 2 December 2026.

The admit cards are issued online only and are not sent by post. Candidates should download the admit card well before the examination date to avoid last-day rush.

Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.

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Q1. What is the BSF Tradesman written exam date 2026?
The Phase 2 written examination (CBT) will be held on 2 December 2026, as announced by the official notice dated 10 November 2026.

Q2. When will the BSF Tradesman admit card 2026 be available?
The e-admit cards will be available online from 17 November 2026 to 2 December 2026 on the BSF recruitment portal.

Q3. How many posts are there in the BSF Tradesman Recruitment 2024-25?
A total of 3,588 posts of Constable (Tradesman) were advertised.

Q4. Who can appear in the BSF Tradesman written examination?
Only candidates who qualified in the PET/PST stage can appear. The PET/PST was held from 26 December 2025 to 28 March 2026, and its result was declared on 10 June 2026.

Q5. What are the shift timings of the BSF Tradesman written exam?
There are three shifts of 120 minutes each: Shift 1 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Shift 2 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and Shift 3 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Q6. How many questions are there in the BSF Tradesman written exam?
The written examination (CBT) has 100 objective-type questions.

Q7. Will the BSF Tradesman admit card be sent by post?
No. The e-admit card is available online only from 17 November 2026 and is not sent by post.

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Sources: BSF recruitment portal (rectt.bsf.gov.in), official notice dated 10 November 2026, Notice No. 9A/CT(TM)-2024-25/Pers(Rectt)/BSF/2026/9073; verified against jagranjosh, moneycontrol, careerindia, testbook and kollegeapply on 10–11 November 2026.

JobsPlane wishes all candidates the very best for the examination.