CAPF Sub-Inspector (GD) LDCE 2026 — 1,167 Posts in BSF, CRPF, ITBP & SSB | Departmental Exam for Serving Personnel Only | Apply by 31 December 2026
BSF, as nodal force, has notified 1,167 Sub-Inspector (GD) posts in BSF, CRPF, ITBP and SSB through a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination. This is not open to the public — only serving Constables, Head Constables and ASIs of the participating forces with four years of regular service, good APARs and a clean record can apply. Online applications run from 12 November to 31 December 2026 at bsf.mha.gov.in; the upper age limit is 32 years on the closing date.
1,167
Total Posts
Pay Level 6: ₹35,400–1,12,400 plus allowances
Salary
–32
Age (yrs) · Check yours →
Anywhere in India (BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB)
Location
Timeline
10 Nov 2026
12 Nov 2026
From 00:01 hrs
31 Dec 2026
Till 23:59 hrs; also the age reckoning date
CAPF SI (GD) LDCE 2026 applications open — 1,167 posts for serving personnel, last date 31 December
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About This Notification
Departmental exam: only serving personnel of the participating CAPFs can apply. Civilians and open-market candidates are not eligible.
Force-wise posts (per sources)
| Force | Posts |
|---|---|
| ITBP | 430 |
| CRPF | 377 (male 347, female 30) |
| BSF | 235 (male 223, female 12) |
| SSB | 125 |
| Total | 1,167 |
Key facts
- Apply online: 12 November 2026 (00:01) to 31 December 2026 (23:59) at bsf.mha.gov.in
- Eligible: Constables (GD/Tradesmen), Head Constables (GD), ASIs (GD) of BSF, CRPF, ITBP; ASI (GD) of SSB
- 4 years' regular service incl. basic training; Good APAR for last 5 years; unblemished record
- Maximum age 32 as on 31.12.2026
- Pay: Level 6 (₹35,400–1,12,400)
Key Details
Organization
Directorate General, Border Security Force (nodal force) — Ministry of Home Affairs
Exam Name
Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs Examination-2026 through Limited Departmental Competitive Examination — Advt. A.2/SI (LDCE)/CAPFs Exam-2026/Pers(Rectt)/BSF/2026
Total Posts
1,167
Job Location
Anywhere in India (BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB)
Selection Process
Computer Based Test → further stages as per advertisement → Document Verification → Medical
Official Website
https://bsf.mha.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
⚠️ Not open to the public
⚠️ Limited Departmental Competitive Examination — only serving personnel of BSF, CRPF, ITBP and SSB in the specified ranks can apply
⚠️ Eligible ranks
⚠️ Constable (GD), Constable (Tradesman), Head Constable (GD), ASI (GD) of BSF/CRPF/ITBP; only ASI (GD) of SSB
⚠️ Service and record
⚠️ 4 years' regular service incl. basic training; minimum 'Good' APAR for last 5 years; unblemished record until offer of appointment
Age
Maximum 32 years as on 31.12.2026; SC/ST +5 years
Educational Qualification
Serving Constable (GD), Constable (Tradesman), Head Constable (GD) or ASI (GD) of BSF, CRPF or ITBP, or ASI (GD) of SSB, with four years of regular service including basic training, minimum 'Good' APAR grading for the last five years and an unblemished service record up to the offer of appointment. Educational qualification as per the advertisement (one source states graduation — verify).
Age Limit
General Category: –32 years
Maximum 32 years as on 31.12.2026 (closing date). SC/ST: 5 years relaxation.
Important Dates
Notification Released
10 Nov 2026
Application Start
12 Nov 2026
From 00:01 hrs
Application End
31 Dec 2026
Till 23:59 hrs; also the age reckoning date
| Event | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ✓Notification Released | 10 Nov 2026 | — |
| ✓Application Start | 12 Nov 2026 | From 00:01 hrs |
| NEXTApplication End | 31 Dec 2026 | Till 23:59 hrs; also the age reckoning date |
Vacancy Breakup — Total: 1,167
Sub-Inspector (GD) — ITBP
430Pay Scale: Level 6 (₹35,400–1,12,400)
Sub-Inspector (GD) — CRPF
377Pay Scale: Level 6 (₹35,400–1,12,400)
Sub-Inspector (GD) — BSF
235Pay Scale: Level 6 (₹35,400–1,12,400)
Sub-Inspector (GD) — SSB
125Pay Scale: Level 6 (₹35,400–1,12,400)
| Post Name | Total | GEN | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PH | Female | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-Inspector (GD) — ITBP | 430 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Level 6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) — CRPF | 377 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | Level 6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) — BSF | 235 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | Level 6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) — SSB | 125 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Level 6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) |
| Total | 1,167 |
Fee details not available yet.
Computer Based Test — Exam Pattern
As per advertisement
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As per advertisement | — | — | — | No | online |
Date to be announced on bsf.mha.gov.in
Document Verification & Medical — Exam Pattern
Service records, APARs and medical standards
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service records, APARs and medical standards | — | — | — | No | offline |
Step 1: Confirm departmental eligibility
Check your rank, 4 years' regular service, last 5 years' APARs and age (32 as on 31 December 2026).
Step 2: Apply online by 31 December
Fill the form on bsf.mha.gov.in between 12 November and 31 December 2026; no printout needs to be sent to BSF.
Step 3: Watch for CBT schedule
The CBT date and admit cards will be published on bsf.mha.gov.in.
Latest Updates
12 Nov
2026
🔔 CAPF SI (GD) LDCE 2026 applications open — 1,167 posts for serving personnel, last date 31 December
ITBP 430, CRPF 377, BSF 235, SSB 125 (per sources); departmental exam only.
BSF PortalWhat LDCE means
A Limited Departmental Competitive Examination is an internal promotion exam. Only personnel already serving in the participating forces in the specified ranks can sit it. Civilians who want to become Sub-Inspector in CAPFs apply through the separate open UPSC/SSC CPO route instead.
