BSF HC RO RM Admit Card 2026 Out: Head Constable (Radio Operator & Radio Mechanic) CBT on 2 November 2026 — 1,121 Posts
BSF has issued the e-admit card for the Computer Based Test for Head Constable (Radio Operator) and Head Constable (Radio Mechanic), available on rectt.bsf.gov.in from 22 October 2026 (9:00 AM). The CBT is on 2 November 2026: Radio Operator 9:00–11:00 AM and Radio Mechanic 1:00–3:00 PM. Only candidates who qualified the PST/PET stage are eligible for this admit card.
1,121
Total Posts
Pay Level 4 (7th CPC): ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 + allowances
Salary
18–25
Age (yrs)
All India (BSF Communication Set-up)
Location
Timeline
24 Aug 2025
Approximate: notification published alongside the opening of online applications; exact gazette date not verified.
24 Aug 2025
23 Sept 2025
Last date for application and fee payment. One source reports 26 September 2025.
1 Dec 2025
Approximate start: physical tests were held from December 2025; some sources report they ran until March 2026.
25 May 2026
22 Oct 2026
Available from 9:00 AM on rectt.bsf.gov.in. Two sources report release on 21 October 2026.
2 Nov 2026
HC RO: 9:00–11:00 AM (reporting 7:30 AM, gate closes 8:30 AM). HC RM: 1:00–3:00 PM (reporting 11:30 AM, gate closes 12:30 PM).
BSF HC RO RM Admit Card released on 22 October 2026 — CBT on 2 November 2026
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About This Notification
The Border Security Force (BSF) is recruiting for 1,121 posts of Head Constable (Radio Operator) and Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) in its Communication Set-up (Group ‘C’, vacancy year 2025). After the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET), BSF has issued e-admit cards for the Computer Based Test (CBT).
Key details
- Admit card: available on rectt.bsf.gov.in from 22 October 2026, 9:00 AM (some sources report 21 October 2026).
- CBT date: 2 November 2026.
- Radio Operator shift: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (reporting 7:30 AM, gate closes 8:30 AM).
- Radio Mechanic shift: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (reporting 11:30 AM, gate closes 12:30 PM).
- Who gets it: only candidates who qualified the PST/PET (result declared 25 May 2026).
Vacancies
| Post | Posts |
|---|---|
| Head Constable (Radio Operator) | 910 |
| Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) | 211 |
| Total | 1,121 |
The admit card is issued online only; BSF does not send admit cards by post. Candidates must carry a printed admit card and an original valid photo ID to the exam centre. Entry is not allowed after the gate-closing time.
Key Details
Organization
Border Security Force (BSF)
Department
Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
Exam Name
BSF Head Constable (Radio Operator) & Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) Recruitment 2025 — Computer Based Test (CBT)
Total Posts
1,121
Job Location
All India (BSF Communication Set-up)
Selection Process
PST & PET → CBT → Dictation & Paragraph Reading Test (HC RO only) → Document Verification → Detailed Medical Examination
Official Website
https://rectt.bsf.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
⚠️ Who can download the CBT admit card
⚠️ Only candidates who qualified the PST/PET (result declared 25 May 2026)
Age limit
18–25 years as on 23 September 2025 (OBC up to 28, SC/ST up to 30)
Educational qualification
12th with PCM (60% aggregate in PCM) or 10th + 2-year ITI in specified trades
Gender
Male and female candidates
Educational Qualification
12th (Intermediate) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with an aggregate of 60% in PCM, or 10th (Matriculation) with a 2-year ITI certificate in the specified trades. Check the official notification for the trade list.
Age Limit
General Category: 18–25 years
Age 18–25 years as on 23 September 2025. Upper age relaxation: OBC 3 years (up to 28), SC/ST 5 years (up to 30); other categories as per Government of India rules.
Important Dates
Notification Released
24 Aug 2025
Approximate: notification published alongside the opening of online applications; exact gazette date not verified.
Application Start
24 Aug 2025
Application End
23 Sept 2025
Last date for application and fee payment. One source reports 26 September 2025.
Admit Card
22 Oct 2026
Available from 9:00 AM on rectt.bsf.gov.in. Two sources report release on 21 October 2026.
Exam Conducted
2 Nov 2026
HC RO: 9:00–11:00 AM (reporting 7:30 AM, gate closes 8:30 AM). HC RM: 1:00–3:00 PM (reporting 11:30 AM, gate closes 12:30 PM).
PST & PET
1 Dec 2025
Approximate start: physical tests were held from December 2025; some sources report they ran until March 2026.
PST & PET result
25 May 2026
| Event | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ✓Notification Released | 24 Aug 2025 | Approximate: notification published alongside the opening of online applications; exact gazette date not verified. |
| ✓Application Start | 24 Aug 2025 | — |
| ✓Application End | 23 Sept 2025 | Last date for application and fee payment. One source reports 26 September 2025. |
| ✓Admit Card | 22 Oct 2026 | Available from 9:00 AM on rectt.bsf.gov.in. Two sources report release on 21 October 2026. |
| NEXTExam Conducted | 2 Nov 2026 | HC RO: 9:00–11:00 AM (reporting 7:30 AM, gate closes 8:30 AM). HC RM: 1:00–3:00 PM (reporting 11:30 AM, gate closes 12:30 PM). |
| ✓PST & PET | 1 Dec 2025 | Approximate start: physical tests were held from December 2025; some sources report they ran until March 2026. |
| ✓PST & PET result | 25 May 2026 | — |
Vacancy Breakup — Total: 1,121
Head Constable (Radio Operator)
910GEN
276
OBC
350
SC
127
ST
98
EWS
59
Pay Scale: Level 4: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Head Constable (Radio Mechanic)
211GEN
64
OBC
82
SC
28
ST
21
EWS
16
Pay Scale: Level 4: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
| Post Name | Total | GEN | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PH | Female | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Constable (Radio Operator) | 910 | 276 | 350 | 127 | 98 | 59 | — | — | Level 4: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) | 211 | 64 | 82 | 28 | 21 | 16 | — | — | Level 4: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Total | 1,121 |
Application Fee
Payment Mode: Online
CBT — Exam Pattern
Objective-type test (HC RO and HC RM in separate shifts)
Marks
200
Duration
120 min
Negative
1/8 mark per wrong answer (per sources)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Objective-type test (HC RO and HC RM in separate shifts) | — | 200 | 120 min | 1/8 mark per wrong answer (per sources) | online |
Marks and negative marking as reported by job portals; confirm subject-wise distribution in the official notification.
Dictation & Paragraph Reading Test — Exam Pattern
For Head Constable (Radio Operator) only
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Head Constable (Radio Operator) only | — | — | — | No | offline |
Held after the CBT for shortlisted RO candidates.
Step 1: Open the BSF recruitment portal
Go to rectt.bsf.gov.in and find the link for the HC (RO) / HC (RM) CBT e-admit card.
Step 2: Log in and download
Log in with your registered credentials, open the e-admit card and download the PDF.
Step 3: Check every detail
Verify name, photo, post (RO or RM), shift, reporting time and exam centre address. Note both the BSF roll number and the CBT roll number if both are shown.
Step 4: Reach the centre on time
Carry the printed admit card and an original valid photo ID. RO candidates: report by 7:30 AM (gate closes 8:30 AM). RM candidates: report by 11:30 AM (gate closes 12:30 PM).
Latest Updates
22 Oct
2026
🔔 BSF HC RO RM Admit Card released on 22 October 2026 — CBT on 2 November 2026
E-admit cards for the Head Constable (Radio Operator) and Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) CBT are available on rectt.bsf.gov.in from 9:00 AM on 22 October 2026. RO shift: 9:00–11:00 AM; RM shift: 1:00–3:00 PM.
Download Admit Card25 May
2026
0BSF HC RO RM PST/PET result declared on 25 May 2026
Candidates who qualified the PST/PET are eligible for the Computer Based Test.
Exam day timings at a glance
| Radio Operator (RO) | Radio Mechanic (RM) | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 2 November 2026 | 2 November 2026 |
| Reporting | 7:30 AM | 11:30 AM |
| Gate closes | 8:30 AM | 12:30 PM |
| Exam | 9:00 – 11:00 AM | 1:00 – 3:00 PM |
Always follow the reporting time printed on your own admit card if it differs.
What happens after the CBT
Candidates shortlisted from the CBT move to the Dictation and Paragraph Reading Test (Radio Operator only), followed by Document Verification and Detailed Medical Examination. Reports indicate shortlisting for the next stage is limited to a multiple of the vacancies, so appearing in the CBT does not guarantee selection.
