The BSF Tradesman Eligibility 2024 has been declared through the website. The candidates appearing for the BSF Tradesman examination must meet the eligibility parameters to be eligible for the selection process. The aspirant’s minimum and maximum age must fall between 18 and 25 years of age. There will be age relaxation for the reserved categories such as SC, ST and OBC etc. Moreover, the candidates must meet specific education qualifications, Physical and medical standards required for the position as well. This article provides a comprehensive guide for the aspirants to understand the nationality, education and age limit for the selection process. Must read the article for a better understanding. Catch a glimpse of the eligibility from the table below.
| BSF Tradesman Eligibility Overview 2024 | |
| Exam Conducting Body | Border Security Force(B.S.F) |
| Exam Date | To Be Announced |
| Official Website | Click Here |
BSF Tradesman Age Limit 2024
All the aspirants who want to appear for the BSF Tradesman exam must check the eligible age limit. The age limit will vary for the reserved categories as there will be an age relaxation criteria for them. The minimum and maximum age limit of the candidates must fall between 18 years and 25 years to be eligible. Read the article below for more precise information on the specific age relaxation details.
Age Relaxation
The age relaxation preference for the reserved categories is for the upper age limit. Gauge at the table below for the details.
| Sr. No | Category | Age relaxation allowed beyond the Upper age limit |
| i. | Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 5 Years |
| ii. | Other Backward Class (OBC) | 3 Years |
| iii. | Candidates from Jammu and Kashmir who had their primary residence in J&K between January 1980 and December 31, 1989. The candidates requesting a relaxation under this category must present proof that they were a resident of the State of J&K from January 1980 to December 1989. This proof can come from either the District Magistrate in whose jurisdiction they had their primary residence or from any other authority designated on their behalf by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir. | 5 Years |
| iv. | Children and dependent members of the family of victims KILLED in the 1984 hots and communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat should possess the certificate issued by the District Magistrate | 5 Years |
BSF Tradesman Educational Qualification 2024
All the aspirants must note the minimum educational qualification requirement for the BSF Tradesman exam. Only the candidates possessing all the necessary qualifications will be eligible to apply for the exam.
- The minimum qualification requirement for a BSF Tradesman position is a passing certificate of Class 10th (or equivalent) from a recognized board.
- Apart from this there may be some specific trade required or additional qualifications. It will be crucial to refer to the official notification for the specific trade the applicant is interested in.
BSF Tradesman Nationality 2024
All the interested applicants must be Indian citizens. The candidates who belong from Nepal or Bhutan can also apply for BSF Tradesman vacancies. However, they will be required to provide a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India. All the candidates must be able to provide valid ID proofs for verification purposes.
BSF Tradesman Physical Standards 2024
The BSF Tradesman applicants must meet certain physical standards eligibility parameters. They will vary according to the various categories. Gauge at the table below for more details.
| Categories | Male candidates | Female candidates | Weight | ||
| Height | Chest | Height | Chest | ||
| For all candidates (except the ones mentioned below) | 165 cms | 75-80 cms | 155 cms | Not Applicable | As per medical Standards, according to height. |
| Except as specified in the following paragraph, all States, Union Territories, and Districts have the Scheduled Tribes category. | 160Cms | 75-80Cms | 148Cms | Not Applicable | |
| Scheduled Tribe candidates from the LWE affected district. | 158Cms | 75-80Cms | 147Cms | Not Applicable | |
| All other States and Union Territories. | 167.5cms | 78-83 Cms | 147cms | Not Applicable | |
| Scheduled Tribe candidates from the North Eastern States. | 155Cms | 75-80Cms | 152Cms | Not Applicable | |
| Candidates who fall within the Garwali, Kumaoni, Dogra, Maratha, and state of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, as well as the union territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh categories. | 162.5Cms | 75-80Cms | 150Cms | Not Applicable | |
| Candidates who fall within the North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura categories | 160Cms | 75-80Cms | 150Cms | Not Applicable | |
| Candidates from Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) Consisting of the three Sub-Division of Darjeeling District namely Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Kurseong and includes the following “Mouzas” Sub Division of theseDistricts:-(1) Lohagarh Tea Garden (2) Lohagarh Forest (3) Rangmohan (4) Barachenga (5) Panighata (6) Chota Adalpur (7) Paharu (8) Sukna Forest (9) Sukna Part-I (10) Pantapati Forest-I (11) Mahanadi Forest (12) Champasari Forest (13) Salbari Chhatpart-II(14) Sitong Forest (15) Sivoke Hill Forest (16) Sivoke Forest (17) Chhota Chenga (18) Nipania. | 155Cms | 75-80Cm | 150Cms | Not Applicable | |
BSF Tradesman Medical Standards
All the aspirants must be healthy and fit to fulfill the medical standards. The candidates must meet the medical traits as given below.
| Near Vision | Distant Vision | Refraction | Color Vision | Remark | ||
| Better Eye | Worst Eye | Better Eye | Worst Eye | |||
| N6 | N9 | 6/6 | 6/9 | Visual correction of any kind is not permitted for distance. For near vision should be able to read with glasses | CP IV ISHIHARA | Must have Binocolur vision |
Important Points To Remember
- The candidates do not require any specific prior experience.
- The candidates can apply as many times for the position but the desirable age limit must not exceed. There is no limit to the number of attempts.
- The candidates must fulfill all the physical standard and medical requirements to be eligible.
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