The Border Security Force (BSF), the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs are going to conduct the recruitment exam for filling 1526 vacancies for the posts of Assistant Sub Inspector (Stenographer/Combatant Stenographer) & Head Constable (Ministerial/Combatant Ministerial) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Warrant Officer (Personal Assistant) & Havildar (Clerk) in Assam Rifle (AR).
The CAPF Head Constable Recruitment 2024 online application process for has been startedon the official website of https://rectt.bsf.gov.in/. All aspiring candidates who have completed their Intermediate exam and age are in between 18 to 25 years old are eligible to apply online for the said posts. Candidates can refer to the article for details information regarding the recruitment drive.
CAPF Head Constable Notification 2024 PDF Out
The detailed notification PDF for recruiting Head Constable (Ministerial) and ASI Steno posts in CAPF has been released on 09th June 2024 on the official website of the Border Security Force (BSF) www.rectt.bsf.gov.in. Candidates are advised to read the official advertisement carefully before applying for CAPF Vacancy 2024. Download the official notification through the direct link given below:
CAPF Head Constable Recruitment 2024- Highlights
CAPF formerly known as Central Armed Police Forces is a central police organization under the Ministry of Home Affairs of India. CAPF Head Constable Recruitment 2024 is initiated for 1526 HC Ministerial and ASI posts in CAPF. Candidates can check the details of the highlights from the below table.
| CAPF Head Constable Recruitment 2024- Highlights | |
| Exam Conducting Body | Border Security Force (BSF) |
| Post Name | Head Constable (HC) Ministerial/ Combatant Ministerial), Havaldar (Clerk), and Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI)- Stenographer |
| Vacancies | 1526 |
| Category | Govt. Jobs |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 09th June to 08th July 2024 |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, Physical Standards Test (PST), Skill Test (Typing/ Steno), Document Verification, Medical Examination |
| Official Website | www.rectt.bsf.gov.in |
CAPF Recruitment 2024- Important Dates
The BSF has released the CAPF important dates in the official notification. Candidates must check the important dates to avoid deadlines. The registration process for CAPF Head Constable Recruitment 2024 has been started from 9th June 2024 onwards and the application link will remain active till 08th July 2024. Check important dates from here.
| Events | Dates |
| Short Notice release date | 09th June 2024 |
| Apply Online Starts | 09th June 2024 |
| Last Date to apply online | 08th July 2024 |
CAPF Head Constable Vacancy 2024
Under the recruitment drive, BSF is set to recruit a total of 1526 vacancies for Assistant Sub Inspector (Stenographer/Combatant Stenographer) & Head Constable (Ministerial/ Combatant Ministerial) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and Warrant Officer (Personal Assistant) & Havildar (Clerk) posts in Assam Rifle. Candidates can check category-wise and post-wise vacancy details from here.
| Assistant Sub Inspector (Stenographer/Combatant Stenographer) and Warrant Officer (Personal Assistant) | |||||||
| Force | Gender | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
| CRPF | Male & Female | 08 | 02 | 06 | 03 | 01 | 21 |
| BSF | Male & Female | 02 | 02 | – | 02 | 11 | 17 |
| ITBP | Male | 19 | 05 | 14 | 06 | 04 | 56 |
| Female | 03 | 01 | 02 | 01 | 01 | ||
| CISF | Male | 37 | 08 | 47 | 29 | 15 | 146 |
| Female | 06 | 01 | 02 | 01 | – | ||
| SSB | Male & Female | 02 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 03 |
| Head Constable (Ministerial/Combatant Ministerial) and Havildar (Clerk) | |||||||
| Force | Gender | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
| CRPF | Male & Female | 110 | 27 | 73 | 41 | 31 | 282 |
| BSF | Male & Female | 80 | 20 | 99 | 47 | 56 | 302 |
| ITBP | Male | 78 | 09 | 19 | 26 | 06 | 163 |
| Female | 14 | 02 | 03 | 05 | 01 | ||
| CISF | Male | 182 | 44 | 120 | 67 | 33 | 496 |
| Female | 22 | 05 | 13 | 07 | 03 | ||
| SSB | Male & Female | 03 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 | 05 |
| AR | Male & Female | 16 | 03 | 09 | 05 | 02 | 35 |
CAPF Head Constable Recruitment 2024 Apply Online
The CAPF Head Constable Recruitment 2024 online application link has been activated on the official portal of the Border Security Force (BSF) www.rectt.bsf.gov.in. Candidates interested in CAPF Vacancy 2024 can submit their application through online mode only. The direct link to apply online for BSF Recruitment is also provided in the article.
CAPF Head Constable Recruitment 2024 Application Fee
The candidates have to pay the application fee to complete the online registration process. The fee has to be paid through online mode only via Net Banking, Credit card, or Debit. Check the category-wise fee in the table below
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / Other Backward Class/ EWS | Rs. 200/- |
| SC/ ST/ ESM | Exempted |
CAPF Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have completed the required age limit and educational education qualification as specified by the exam authority to be eligible to apply online for CAPF Vacancy 2024. Before applying to the exam candidates must check the below eligibility criteria:
| CAPF Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria | |
| Educational Qualification | Candidates must have passed the Intermediate or Senior Secondary School/(10+2) exam from a recognized Board or University or equivalent |
| Age Limit (as on 01/08/2024) | 18 to 25 years |
CAPF Head Constable Recruitment 2024 Selection Process
To be recruited for Head Constable (HC) Ministerial/ Combatant Ministerial), Havaldar (Clerk), and Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI)- Stenographer posts candidates have to undergo 3 stages of recruitment exam which includes the Physical Test, Computer Base Test (CBT), Skill Test, Documents Verification and Medical Examination (DME/RME).
Stage 1 – Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Stage 2 – Computer Base Test (CBT)
Stage 3 – Skill Test, Documents Verification, and Medical examination (DME/RME)
CAPF Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is qualifying in nature and no marks will be awarded for the PET test. PET will be done through their performances as per the following parameters.
| CAPF Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | |
| Gender | Task |
| Male | 1.6 Kms Race – To be completed within 06 minutes |
| Female | 800 meter Race – To be completed within 04 minutes 45 seconds |
CAPF Physical Standards Test (PST)
The candidates who do not fulfill the laid down physical standard will be eliminated from the selection process. The candidate’s weight should be Corresponding to height and age as per medical standards. The candidates who qualify for the PST Test will have to appear in a written examination.
| S. No. | Category of Candidates | Height (in cms) | Chest (in cms) | |
| Unexpanded | Expanded | |||
| 1 | All other States and Union Territories. | 165 | 77 | 82 |
| 2 | Male Candidates falling in the categories of Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the state of Sikkim. Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Leh&Ladakh Regions and Kashmir Valley | 162.5 | 77 | 82 |
| 3 | All male candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes | 155 | NA | NA |
| 4 | Female candidates falling in the categories of Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the state of Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Leh&Ladakh Regions and Kashmir Valley | 150 | NA | NA |
| 5 | All female candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes | 150 | NA | NA |
CAPF Head Constable Exam Pattern 2024
All those candidates who declared qualified in the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test
(PET) will be called to appear for the Computer Based Test. CBT exam will consist of one paper with 100 objective-type questions for a total of 100 marks. Time duration to complete the exam will be provided 01 hour and 40 minutes.
| Subject Name | Total No. Of Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| Hindi/ English Language | 20 | 20 | 01 hour and 40 minutes |
| General Intelligence | 20 | 20 | |
| Numerical Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
| Clerical Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |