Candidates are informed that the Border Security Force (BSF) has released the detailed Notification along with the application form for various Group B and C posts for its water wing. A total of 162 vacancies are released through the notification pdf for the recruitment of Sub-Inspector (Master, Engine Driver, and Workshop), Head Constable (Master, Engine Driver), HC Workshop (Mechanic, Electrician, Technician, Electronics, Machinist, Carpenter, and Plumber), and Constable (Crew) in Water Wing of Border Security Force, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. To know more about BSF Vacancy 2024 candidates, refer to the article.
The online registration process for BSF Water Wing Recruitment 2024 has started on the official website https://rectt.bsf.gov.in/ and the interested and eligible candidates can fill out their application form by 1st July 2024. Candidates interested in said posts can submit their submit their application form through the official portal of BSF or direct link shared here.
BSF Water Wing Notification 2024 Out
The advertisement notice for recruiting various posts in the Border Security Force (BSF) was published on the official website, https://bsf.gov.in. The detailed notification has specified that this recruitment drive is for those Indian citizens who wish to join the Border Security Force to maintain law and order in Indian Borders. Details such as post-wise vacancies, dates for online registration, mode of application form & fees, eligibility norms, etc. are provided in the notification pdf. Read out the BSF Water Wing Recruitment Notification 2024 PDF by clicking on the direct link provided below.
BSF Water Wing Recruitment 2024- Highlights
BSF Recruitment 2024 has been initiated inviting online applications from eligible and interested Male Indian citizens to fill up the application form for Combined (Non-Gazetted) Group-‘B’ & ‘C’ posts in the Water Wing of Border Security Force. Before applying, candidates need to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria for the specific positions they’re interested in. Below, you can find key highlights of this recruitment opportunity.
| BSF Water Wing Recruitment 2024- Highlights | |
| Organization | Border Security Force (BSF) |
| Exam Name | BSF Water Wing 2024 Exam |
| Post | Sub-Inspector (Master, Engine Driver, and Workshop), Head Constable (Master, Engine Driver), HC Workshop (Mechanic, Electrician, Technician, Electronics, Machinist, Carpenter, and Plumber), and Constable (Crew) |
| Vacancies | 162 |
| Online Registration Dates | 1st June to 01st July 2024 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Selection Process | Written Exam Physical Test (PET and PST) Skill Test (As per Post Requirement) Document Verification Medical Examination |
| Official Website | https://bsf.gov.in |
BSF Water Wing Recruitment 2024: Important Dates
The Border Security Force (BSF) has specified the online registration dates for BSF Recruitment along with its Notification pdf. Candidates can apply online for BSF Water Wing Recruitment 2024 from 01st June to 01st July 2024.
BSF Water Wing Vacancy 2024
A total of 162 vacancies have been released by the Border Security Force (BSF) for such as Sub-Inspector (Master, Engine Driver, and Workshop), Head Constable (Master, Engine Driver), HC Workshop (Mechanic, Electrician, Technician, Electronics posts. A total of 63 vacancies are released for the unserved category. Category-wise vacancy details for BSF Water Wing Recruitment 2024 have been tabulated below in the table.
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
| SI (Master) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| SI (Engine Driver) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| SI (Workshop) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HC (Master) | 15 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 35 |
| HC (Engine Driver) | 25 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 57 |
| HC (Workshop) Mechanic (Diesel/ Petrol Engine) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| HC (Workshop) Electrician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| HC (Workshop) AC Technician | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| HC (Workshop) Electronics | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| HC (Workshop) Machinist | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| HC (Workshop) Carpenter | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HC (Workshop) Plumber | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Constable (Crew) | 16 | 3 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 45 |
| Total | 63 | 26 | 38 | 16 | 19 | 162 |
Water Wing BSF Online Form
The online application link for different posts under the Border Security Force has been activated on the official website https://bsf.gov.in of the recruitment body. Before applying, candidates must read out the guidelines check the list of documents required, and keep it ready with themselves before starting applying. The direct link to fill out the online registration form for the BSF Water Wing Vacancy is also provided here. Candidates can submit their application forms for BSF Water Wing Recruitment 2024 by 01st July 2024.
Steps to Apply Online for BSF Water Wing Recruitment 2024
Candidates who are confused and finding it difficult to apply for the BSF Water Wing Recruitment 2024, must follow the complete step-by-step procedure provided here and fill out the application form.
Step 1: Go to the official website of the Border Security Force i.e. https://bsf.gov.in.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Notice Board’ tab available on the homepage.
Step 3: Select the ‘Recruitment’ section from the drop-down menu under the notice board tab.
Step 4: Now, click on the ‘Online Application- Recruitment 2024 Process’ link. A new page will appear on the screen.
Step 5: Click on the BSF Water Wing Recruitment 2024 link for the online application for from the screen.
Step 6: Now, firstly register yourself by entering the details asked such as name, mobile number, etc.
Step 7: Upload necessary documents like passport-sized colored photographs, identity certificate, certificate of SC/ST (if any), certificate of highest qualification, etc.
Step 8: Complete the registration form by filling out all other relevant fields.
Step 9: Now verify the mobile number through OTP sent over the registered mobile number.
Step 10: After verification, candidates now have to click on the ‘Apply for a new posts tab’ and select the posts for which they want to apply (multiple posts can be selected).
Step 11: Now, pay the required application fee through the payment gateway.
Step 12: The online registration is finally completed.
BSF Water Wing Recruitment 2024 Application Fees
The candidates are required to pay – an application fee while filling out the application form for BSF Water Wing Recruitment 2024. The application fee amount to be paid for all the posts is different, every candidate needs to pay the fees else the application form will be rejected and the candidate will not be allowed to appear for the selection process. The application fee for Sub-Inspector (Master, Engine Driver, and Workshop), Head Constable, Constable,(Crew), and other posts has to be paid by the candidates through the payment gateway provided by the authorities.
| Category | Application Fees |
| Gen/ OBC/ EWS (Group-B) | Rs. 200/- |
| Gen/ OBC/ EWS (Group-C) | Rs. 100/- |
| SC/ ST/ ESM | Rs. 0/- |
BSF Water Wing Eligibility Criteria
The parameters that are taken into consideration while evaluating the eligibility of the candidates for various posts under BSF Water Wing Recruitment 2024 are age limit, educational qualifications, and physical measurements. Only the candidate who fulfills all the parameters as per the respective posts will further be considered otherwise candidates will be disqualified.
Age Limit
The candidates who are a minimum of 22 years of age and are not more than 28 years are eligible for the posts of SI (Master), and SI (Engine Driver), the minimum and the maximum age limit for other posts in BSF Water Wing Recruitment 2024 varies. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OST categories are provided 5 years of relaxation upon upper age limit.
| Name of Post | Age Limit |
| SI (Master) | 22 to 28 years |
| SI (Engine Driver) | |
| HC (Master) | 20 to 25 years |
| HC (Engine Driver) | |
| HC (Workshop) | |
| Constable (Crew) |
Educational Qualifications
The candidates applying for the posts of HC (Master), HC (Engine Driver), and HC (Workshop) must have passed class 10th and have a certificate to be eligible for the posts, educational qualifications for other posts have been provided below.
| Post | Educational Qualification |
| SI (Master) | 12th Pass + Mater Certificate by Water Transport Authority/ Marine Department |
| SI (Engine Driver) | 12th Pass + Engine Driver Certificate by Water Transport Authority/ Marine Department |
| HC (Master) | 10th Pass + Serang Certificate |
| HC (Engine Driver) | 10th Pass + 2nd Class Engine Driver Certificate |
| HC (Workshop) | 10th Pass + ITI in the Related Field |
| Constable (Crew) | 10th Pass + 1 Year Exp. in Operation of Boat + Swimming |
Physical Measurements
To get selected for various posts in the BSF, the candidate’s physical measurements must be as per those specified by the official authorities. The recruitment body has notified that weight measurement will not be taken into consideration, height and chest of the candidates will be measured. For the Scheduled Tribes/Adivasis of all States and Union Territories including Nagas and Mizos candidates, the height should be 160 cm, and the chest should be 73-78 cm.
| S.No. | Categories | Height | Chest |
| A | Scheduled Tribes/Adivasis of all States and Union Territories including Nagas and Mizos. | 160 Cms | 73-78 Cms |
| B | For person belonging to:- | 162.5 Cms | 75-80 Cms |
| (i) | Hilly areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Leh & Ladakh and North Eastern States for Group ‘B’ posts only. | ||
| (ii) | Hilly areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, State of Jammu & Kashmir and North Eastern States for Group ‘C’ posts only. | ||
| (iii) | States of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Goa. | ||
| (iv) | Union Territory of Pondicherry, Lakshadweep, Daman and Diu and Andaman & Nicobar Islands; and | ||
| (v) | Dogras | ||
| C | For person belonging to other States and Union Territories | 165 Cms | 75-80 Cms |
| Weight – Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards | |||
BSF Water Wing Selection Process
For the selection of eligible candidates out of a large number of applications, the recruitment body selects the candidates by conducting a selection process which involves five stages for the posts released under BSF Water Wing Recruitment 2024. The first stage involves a written exam and the second stage involves a physical test in which the physical fitness of the candidate is evaluated by considering certain norms, selected candidates have to appear for the skill test, and then document verification. At last, candidates who clear the previous four stages will appear for the medical examination.
| Stages | Name |
| Stage I | Written Exam |
| Stage II | Physical Test (PET and PST) |
| Stage III | Skill Test (As per Post Requirement) |
| Stage IV | Document Verification |
| Stage V | Medical Examination |
BSF Water Wing Salary Structure
The candidates hired for the (Master), SI (Engine Driver) and SI (Workshop) posts receive Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400/- as their monthly pay including some additional perks & benefits, the pay scale of the other posts have been provided in the table.
| Post | Pay Level | Salaries |
| SI (Master) | Level 6 | Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400/- |
| SI (Engine Driver) | ||
| SI (Workshop) | ||
| HC (Master) | Level 6 | Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100/- |
| HC (Engine Driver) | ||
| HC (Workshop) Mechanic (Diesel/ Petrol Engine) | ||
| HC (Workshop) Electrician | ||
| HC (Workshop) AC Technician | ||
| HC (Workshop) Electronics | ||
| HC (Workshop) Machinist | ||
| HC (Workshop) Carpenter | ||
| HC (Workshop) Plumber | ||
| Constable (Crew) | Level 3 | Rs. 21,700 – Rs. 69,100/- |