The Border Security Force has activated the download link for the BSF Head Constable RO/RM CBT admit card 2026 on its recruitment portal. Candidates who cleared the physical stages of the Head Constable (Radio Operator) and Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) recruitment can now fetch their e-admit card for the computer-based test scheduled on 02-11-2026.
Read on for the complete download process, exam-day shifts, vacancy breakup, eligibility conditions and the full selection pipeline — every figure below is taken from the official BSF recruitment notice and the CBT notice issued by the force.
| Organization | Directorate General, Border Security Force (Ministry of Home Affairs) |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | Head Constable (Radio Operator) & Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) — BSF Communication Set-Up 2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,121 (HC-RO: 910 | HC-RM: 211) |
| Admit Card Status | Released on 22-10-2026 (live from 9:00 AM) |
| CBT Exam Date | 02-11-2026 |
| Official Website | rectt.bsf.gov.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application window | 24-08-2025 to 23-09-2025 |
| PST / PET | December 2025 – February 2026 |
| PET/PST result declared | 25-05-2026 |
| CBT admit card released | 22-10-2026 |
| CBT exam date | 02-11-2026 |
| Head Constable (Radio Operator) | 910 posts |
|---|---|
| Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) | 211 posts |
| Total | 1,121 posts |
To be eligible for this recruitment, a candidate must hold 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with 60% aggregate, OR Matriculation plus a two-year ITI in a relevant trade such as Radio & TV, Electronics, COPA, Data Preparation & Computer Software (or equivalent). Post-wise and trade-wise details are given in the official notification.
| Minimum age | 18 years |
|---|---|
| Maximum age | 25 years |
| Age counted as on | 23-09-2025 |
| Relaxation | As per government rules for reserved categories |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / Female / Ex-Servicemen / Departmental | Nil |
| Payment mode | Online |
Exam shifts on 02-11-2026: Shift 1 (HC-RO) — 9:00 to 11:00 AM; Shift 2 (HC-RM) — 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Candidates who applied for both posts will get separate e-admit cards for each.
The Border Security Force is India's primary border-guarding organisation, functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Its Communication Set-Up manages the force's radio and signal networks, for which Head Constables (Radio Operator / Radio Mechanic) are recruited through open competition.
| Download e-Admit Card (BSF Recruitment Portal) |
| BSF Official Website |
The computer-based test for BSF Head Constable (Radio Operator) and (Radio Mechanic) is scheduled on 02-11-2026 in two shifts.
Visit rectt.bsf.gov.in, open the admit-card section, log in with your registration details and download the e-admit card. Admit cards are not sent by post.
Shift 1 is for Head Constable (Radio Operator) from 9:00 to 11:00 AM and Shift 2 is for Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.
There are 1,121 vacancies in total — 910 for Head Constable (Radio Operator) and 211 for Head Constable (Radio Mechanic).
Yes. The CBT carries 200 marks over 2 hours with a 0.25 negative marking for every wrong answer.