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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
The Gazette of India
CG-DL-E-11072026-274372
EXTRAORDINARY
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (i)
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
No. 557]
NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2026/ASHADHA 19, 1948
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 10th July, 2026
G.S.R. 615(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) read with clauses
(b) and (c) of sub-section (2) of section 141 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968 (47 of 1968),
and in supersession of the Border Security Force Water Wing (Group 'B' Combatised Technical
Staff) Recruitment Rules, 2012 and Border Security Force Water Wing Group 'C' Posts
Recruitment Rules, 2013, in so far as they relate to the posts of Inspector (Master), Inspector
(Workshop), Inspector (Engine Driver), Sub-Inspector (Master), Sub-Inspector (Workshop), Sub-
Inspector (Engine Driver), Head Constable (Master), Head Constable (Workshop), Head
Constable (Engine Driver) and Constable (Crew), except as respects things done or omitted to be
done before such supersession, the Central Government hereby makes the following rules
regulating the method of recruitment to Group 'B' and Group 'C' posts in the Water Wing of the
Border Security Force under the Ministry of Home Affairs, namely :-
1. Short title and commencement. -(1) These rules may be called the Border
Security Force, Water Wing (Combatised Technical Staff) Group 'B' and Group 'C' Posts
Cadre Recruitment Rules, 2026.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. Application. - These rules shall apply to the posts specified in column (1) of the Schedule
annexed to these rules.
3. Number of posts, classification and level in the pay matrix. – The number of the said
posts, their classification and level in the pay matrix attached thereto shall be as specified
in columns (2) to (4) of the aforesaid Schedule.
4. Method of recruitment, age-limit, qualifications, etc.-The method of recruitment to the
said posts, age limit, qualifications and other matters relating thereto shall be as specified
in columns (5) to (13) of the said Schedule.
5. Pre-promotion courses. - The persons in the feeder rank shall be required to undergo
qualifying courses before completing service eligibility period for promotion to higher rank
in order of their seniority and every such member of the Force shall, before any promotion,
be required to pass pre-promotion courses referred to in the said Schedule.
Provided that if the Director General is satisfied that due to exigencies of service
or other reasons, any such member is not able to pass the pre-promotion courses, he may
promote such member of Force subject to the condition that he shall pass the pre-
promotion course within two years from date of his promotion failing which he shall be
reverted:
Provided further that the Director General may promote Assistant Sub Inspector
(Master), Assistant Sub Inspector (Workshop) and Assistant Sub-Inspector (Engine
Driver) to the rank of Sub-Inspector (Master), Sub-Inspector (Workshop) and Sub-
Inspector (Engine Driver), respectively, in the Border Security Force if the Assistant Sub
Inspector (Master), Assistant Sub Inspector (Workshop) and Assistant Sub-Inspector
(Engine Driver) fulfils the requisite qualifying service:
Provided also that such relaxation shall cease to have effect after completion of six
years period from the date of commencement of these rules.
6. Disqualifications.- No person,-
(a) who has entered into, or contracted a marriage with a person having a
spouse living; or
(b) who having a spouse living has entered into or contracted a marriage with
any person,
shall be eligible for appointment to the said posts:
Provided that the Central Government may, if satisfied that such marriage is
permissible under the personal law applicable to such person and that there are other
grounds for so doing, exempt any person from the operation of this rule.
7. Medical standard for promotion.- Notwithstanding anything contained in these rules,
only those persons who are in medical category SHAPE-I, as specified in Health Care
System in the Central Armed Police Forces, shall be eligible for promotion to the posts
specified in the column (1) of the said Schedule.
8. Medical standard for direct recruits. - (1) Only those persons who -
(a) are medically and physically fit as per the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home
Affairs and as per the scheme prescribed by the Central Government from time to time;
(b) qualify the Physical Standard Test, Physical Efficiency Test, Trade Test, Written Test
and Medical examination, shall be eligible for appointment to the posts specified in the
column (1) of the said Schedule.
(2) Physical measurement for direct recruits shall be as given in the table below :
+-----+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------+-----------+
| SI. | The minimum Height and Chest for all | Height | Chest |
| No | | Male | Male |
+=====+===================================================================================================================+===========+===========+
| 1. | candidates except those mentioned below Un-reserved, Economically Weaker Section, Scheduled Caste and Other Backward Classes. | 165 Cm | 75-80 Cm |
+-----+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------+-----------+
| 2. | The minimum Height and Chest for all candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes category of all States or Union territories or District except as given in the following para will be. | 160 Cm | 75-80 Cm |
+-----+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------+-----------+
| 3. | The minimum Height and Chest for all Scheduled Tribes hailing from North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. | 155 Cm | 75-80 Cm |
+-----+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------+-----------+
| 4. | The minimum Height and Chest for the all Scheduled Tribes hailing from Left Wing Extremism affected districts. | 158 Cm | 75-80 Cm |
+-----+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------+-----------+
| 5. | The minimum Height and Chest for the candidates falling in the categories of Garhwali, Kumauni, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the state of Assam, Himachal Pradesh and Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. | 162.5 Cm | 75-80 Cm |
+-----+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------+-----------+
| 6. | The minimum Height and Chest for the candidate hailing from North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. | 160 Cm | 75-80 Cm |
+-----+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------+-----------+
| 7. | The minimum Height and Chest for the candidates hailing from Gorkha Territorial Administration comprising of the three Sub-Division of Darjeeling Districts namely | 155 Cm | 75-80 Cm |
+-----+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------+-----------+
Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Kurseong and
includes the following “Mouzas” Sub-Division
of the districts, namely:- (1) Lohagarh Tea
Garden (2) Lohagarh forest (3)Tangmohan (4)
Barachenga (5) Panighata (6) Chota Adalpur
(7) Paharu (8) Sukna Forest (9) Sukna part-1
(10) Pantapati Forest-1 (11) Mahanadi Forest
(12) Champasari Forest (13) Salbari Chhat
Part-II (14) Sitong Forest (15) Sivoke Hill forest
(16) Sivoke forest (17) Chhota Chenga (18)
Nipania.
Note: Weight: proportionate to height and age as per Medical Standard.
9. Other conditions of service.- The person appointed to the Cadre shall be subject to the
Border Security Force Act 1968 and the Border Security Force rules 1969 in respect of other
conditions of service not specifically provided for in these rules :
Provided that the persons appointed on deputation from other departments shall have
to wear the uniform prescribed for the Combatised post against which they are appointed
and have to undergo training as prescribed by the Director General Border Security Force
immediately on appointment on deputation.
10. Superannuation.- (1) A person appointed under the provisions of these rules shall retire
from service on the afternoon of the last day of the month in which he attains the age of sixty
years.
Provided that the person whose date of birth is the first of a month shall retire from
service on the afternoon of the last day of the preceding month of attaining the age of sixty
years.
(2) No person shall be granted extension in service beyond the age of retirement of sixty
years.
11. Ineligibility of aliens.- No person, who is not a citizen of India shall, except with the prior
permission of the Central Government in writing, be appointed or employed under these
rules:
Provided that nothing contained in these rules shall debar the appointment or
enrolment or employment of a citizen of Nepal or Bhutan under these rules.
12. Powers to relax.- Where the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or
expedient so to do, it may, by order, for reasons to be recorded in writing, relax any of the
provisions of these rules with respect to any class or category of persons.
13. Saving.- Nothing in these rules shall effect reservations, relaxation of age limit and other
concessions required to be provided for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, other
Backward Classes, Ex-Servicemen and other special categories of persons in accordance
with the orders issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regard.
SCHEDULE
+-------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| Name of the post. | Number of post. | Classification. | Level in pay matrix. |
+=========================+===========================================================================================+==============================================+=====================================+
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
+-------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| 1.Inspector (Master). | 36* (2026) (*Subject to variation dependent on workload). | General Central Service, Group 'B', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial (Combatised). | Level-7 (Rs.44900-142400) in the pay matrix. |
+-------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| Whether selection post | Age-limit for direct recruits. | Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits. | |
| or Non-Selection post. | | | |
+-------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| (5) | (6) | (7) | |
+-------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| Selection. | Not applicable. | Not applicable. | |
+-------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| Whether age and | Period of probation, if any. | Method of recruitment, whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation or absorption and percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various methods. | |
| qualifications | | | |
| prescribed for direct | | | |
| recruits will apply in the| | | |
| case of promotees. | | | |
+-------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| (8) | (9) | (10) | |
+-------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| Not applicable. | Not applicable. | (i) By promotion, failing which by deputation; and (ii) For Ex-Servicemen: By deputation or re-employment. | |
+-------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
In case of recruitment by promotion or deputation or absorption, grades from which promotion or
deputation or absorption to be made.
(11)
Promotion: Sub-Inspectors (Master) in level-6 (Rs.35400-112400) in the pay matrix of the Border
Security Force with five years' regular service in the grade and possessing the following
qualifications, namely:-
(a) successful completion of basic training as prescribed for entry level post;
(b) must qualify other courses or training as prescribed by the Director General, Border Security
Force from time to time;
(c) possessing of First-Class Master Certificate of Competency issued by the Inland Water
Transport or Mercantile Marine Department or Inland Waterways Authority of India or Central or
State Inland Water Transport Authority or equivalent under Inland Vessels Act, 2021 (24 of 2021)
or equivalent certificate issued by the Indian Navy or Indian Coast Guard.
Note 1: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are considered for
promotion their seniors shall also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite
qualifying or eligibility service for more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years,
whichever is less, and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next
grade along with their Juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.
Deputation: Officers of the Central Government or State Governments or Union territory
Administrations, -
(a) (i) holding analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
(ii) with five years' service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in level-6 of
the pay matrix (Rs. 35400-112400) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and
(b) possessing the following educational qualifications and experience, namely:-
(i) 12th pass from a recognised Board or University;
(ii) possessing of First-Class Master Certificate of Competency issued by the Inland Water
Transport or Mercantile Marine Department or Inland Waterways Authority of India or Central
or State Inland Water Transport Authority or equivalent under Inland Vessels Act, 2021 or
equivalent certificate issued by the Indian Navy or Indian Coast Guard; and
(c) possessing Medical Category SHAPE-I.
For Ex-Servicemen :-
Deputation or re-employment : The Armed Forces personnel due to retire or who are to be
transferred to reserve within a period of one year holding analogues post in Deck Department of
Vessel and having competency for plying Border Security Force type Water Crafts under
Civil Registration of First Class Master Certificate issued by the Inland Water Transport or
Mercantile Marine Department or Inland Waterways Authority of India or Central or State Inland
Water Transport Authority or equivalent under Inland Vessels Act, 2021 or equivalent certificate
issued by the Indian Navy or Indian Coast Guard shall also be considered. Such person if
considered fit would be given deputation terms up to the date on which he is due for release from
the Armed Forces and thereafter he may be continued on re-employment.
Note 1: The departmental candidates in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion
shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists shall
not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.
Note 2: The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held
immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department of
the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years.
Note 3: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years
as on the last date of receipt of applications.
+---------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+
| If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition. | Circumstances in which Union Public Service Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment. |
+===============================================================+=================+
| (12) | (13) |
+---------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+
| Group 'B' Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering | Not applicable. |
| promotion) consisting of :- | |
| 1. Inspector General, Border Security Force | - Chairperson; |
| 2.Deputy Inspector General, Border Security Force | - Member; |
| 3.Commandant (Water Wing) or Second-in-Command (Water Wing), | - Member. |
| Border Security Force | |
+---------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+
Group 'B' Departmental confirmation Committee (for considering
confirmation) consisting of : -
1. Inspector General,
Border Security Force
2. Deputy Inspector General,
Border Security Force
3. Commandant (Water Wing) or
Second-in-Command (Water Wing),
Border Security Force
- Chairperson ;
Member;
Member.
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
+============================+===========================================================================================+=================================================================================+=====================================+
| 2.Inspector (Workshop). | 10* (2026) (*Subject to variation dependent on workload). | General Central Service, Group 'B', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial (Combatised). | Level-7(Rs.44900-142400) in the pay matrix. |
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| (5) | (6) | (7) | |
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| Selection. | Not applicable. | Not applicable. | |
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| (8) | (9) | (10) | |
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| Not applicable. | Not applicable. | (i) By promotion, failing which by deputation; and (ii) For Ex-Servicemen: By deputation or re-employment. | |
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
(11)
Promotion: Sub-Inspectors (Workshop) in level-6 (Rs.35400-112400) in the pay matrix of the Border
Security Force with five years' regular service in the grade and possessing the following
qualifications, namely: -
(a) successful completion of Basic training as prescribed for entry level post;
(b) must qualify other courses or training as prescribed by the Director General, Border Security
Force from time to time.
Note-1: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are considered for
promotion their seniors shall also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite
qualifying or eligibility service for more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years,
whichever is lesser, and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the
next grade along with their Juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.
Deputation: Officers of the Central Government or State Governments or Union territory
Administrations, -
(a) (i) holding analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
(ii) with five years' service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in level-6 of
the pay matrix (Rs.35400-112400) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and
(b) possessing the following qualifications and experience, namely :-
(i) Degree or three years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering or
Marine Engineering from a recognised Board or Institution or University or equivalent with
five year's experience in Ship or Vehicle repair Workshop preferably under Central or
State Government or Public sector Undertaking; and
(ii) possessing Medical Category SHAPE-I.
For Ex-Serviceman :-
Deputation or Re-employment: The Armed Forces personnel due to retire or who are to be
transferred to reserve within a period of one year holding analogues post in Engineering
Department of Vessel and having five years experience in Ship or Vehicle repair Workshop shall
also be considered. Such person if considered fit would be given deputation terms up to the date
on which he is due for release from the Armed Forces and thereafter he may be continued on re-
employment.
Note 1: The departmental candidates in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion
shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists shall
not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.
Note 2: The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held
immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department of
the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years.
Note 3: The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years
as on the last date of receipt of applications.
+---------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+
| (12) | (13) |
+===============================================================+=================+
| Group 'B' Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering | Not applicable. |
| promotion) consisting of : | |
| 1. Inspector General, Border Security Force | Chairperson; |
| 2.Deputy Inspector General, Border Security Force | Member; |
| 3. Commandant (Water Wing) or Second-in-Command (Water Wing), | Member. |
| Border Security Force | |
+---------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
+============================+===========================================================================================+=================================================================================+=====================================+
| 3.Inspector (Engine | 32* (2026) (*Subject to variation dependent on workload). | General Central Service, Group 'B', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial (Combatised). | Level-7 (Rs.44900-142400) in the pay matrix. |
| Driver). | | | |
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| (5) | (6) | (7) | |
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| Selection. | Not applicable. | Not applicable. | |
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| (8) | (9) | (10) | |
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| Not applicable. | Not applicable. | (i) By promotion, failing which by deputation; and (ii) For Ex-Servicemen: By deputation or re-employment. | |
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
(11)
Promotion: Sub-Inspectors (Engine Driver) in level-6 (Rs.35400-112400) in the pay matrix of the
Border Security Force with five years' regular service in the grade and possessing the following
qualifications, namely: -
(a) successful completion of Basic training as prescribed for entry level post;
(b) must qualify other courses or training as prescribed by the Director General, Border Security
Force from time to time;
(c) possessing of Licensed Engine Driver or Motor Engineer or equivalent Certificate of
Competency issued by the Inland Water Transport or Mercantile Marine Department or
Inland Waterways Authority of India or Central or State Inland Water Transport Authority or
equivalent under Inland Vessels Act, 2021.
Note-1: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are considered for
promotion their seniors shall also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite
qualifying or eligibility service for more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years,
whichever is lesser, and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the
next grade along with their Juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.
Deputation: Officers of the Central Government or State Governments or Union territory
Administrations, -
(a) (i) holding analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
(ii) with five years' service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in level-6
of the pay matrix (Rs.35400-112400) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and
(b) possessing the following qualifications and experience, namely :-
(i) 12th pass from a recognised Board or University;
(ii) possessing of Licensed Engine Driver or Motor Engineer or equivalent Certificate of
Competency issued by the Inland Water Transport or Mercantile Marine Department or Inland
Waterways Authority of India or Central or State Inland Water Transport Authority or
equivalent under Inland Vessels Act, 2021 or equivalent certificate issued by the Indian Navy
or Indian Coast Guard; and
(iii) possessing Medical Category SHAPE-1.
For Ex-Serviceman:
Deputation or Re-employment : The Armed Forces personnel due to retire or who are to be
transferred to reserve within a period of one year holding analogues post in Engineering Room
Department of Vessel and having competency for plying Border Security Force type Water Crafts
under Civil Registration of Licensed Engine Driver or Motor Engineer or equivalent Certificate of
Competency issued by the Inland Water Transport or Mercantile Marine Department or Inland
Waterways Authority of India or Central or State Inland Water Transport Authority or equivalent
under Inland Vessels Act, 2021 or equivalent certificate issued by the Indian Navy or Indian Coast
Guard shall also be considered. Such person if considered fit would be given deputation terms up
to the date on which he is due for release from the Armed Forces and thereafter he may be
continued on re-employment.
Note-1: The departmental candidates in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion
shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists shall
not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.
Note 2: The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held
immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department of
the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years.
Note-3: The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years
as on the last date of receipt of applications.
+---------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+
| (12) | (13) |
+===============================================================+=================+
| Group 'B' Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering | Not applicable. |
| promotion) consisting of : - | |
| 1. Inspector General, Border Security Force | Chairperson; |
| 2. Deputy Inspector General, Border Security Force | Member; |
| 3. Commandant (Water Wing) or Second-in-Command (Water Wing), | Member. |
| Border Security Force | |
+---------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+
Group 'B' Departmental confirmation Committee (for considering
confirmation) consisting of: -:
1. Inspector General,
Border Security Force
2. Deputy Inspector General,
Border Security Force
3. Commandant (Water Wing) or
Second-in-Command (Water Wing),
Border Security Force
- Chairperson ;
Member;
Member.
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+----------------+
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
+============================+===========================================================================================+=================================================================================+=====================================+================+
| 4.Sub-Inspector | 75* (2026) (*Subject to variation dependent on workload). | General Central Service, Group 'B', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial (Combatised). | Level-6 (Rs. 35400-112400) in the pay matrix. | Selection. |
| (Master). | | | | |
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+----------------+
(6)
Not exceeding 30 years.
(Relaxable for Government Servants upto five years in accordance with the instructions or orders
issued by the Central Government from time to time).
Note: The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be the closing date for receipt of
applications from candidates and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya,
Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahaul and Spiti District and
Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Union territories of Ladakh, Andaman
and Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep.
(7)
Educational qualification: (a) 12th pass from recognised Board or University; and
(b) Second-Class Master Certificate of Competency issued by the Inland Water Transport or
Mercantile Marine Department or Inland Waterways Authority of India or Central or State Inland
Water Transport Authority or equivalent under Inland Vessels Act, 2021 or equivalent certificate
issued by the Indian Navy or Indian Coast Guard.
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| (8) | (9) | (10) |
+=================+=================+=====================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================+
| Not applicable. | Two years. | (i) eighty per cent. by promotion, failing which by deputation; and (ii) twenty per cent. by direct recruitment (including ten per cent. from amongst Ex-servicemen); (iii) For Ex-Servicemen : By deputation or re-employment. |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
(11)
Promotion: Assistant Sub-Inspectors (Master) in level-5 (Rs. 29200-92300) in the pay matrix of the
Border Security Force with Six years' regular service in the grade and possessing the following
qualifications, namely: -
(a) successful completion of basic training as prescribed for entry level post;
(b) must qualify other courses or training as prescribed by the Director General, Border Security
Force from time to time;
(c) possessing of 2nd Class Master Certificate issued by the Central or State Inland Water
Transport Authority or Mercantile Marine Department under Inland Vessels Act, 2021.
Note-1 Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are considered for
promotion their seniors shall also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite
qualifying or eligibility service for more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years,
whichever is less, and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next
grade along with their Juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.
Deputation: Officers of the Central Government or State Governments or Union territory
Administrations,-
(a) (i) holding analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
(ii) with six years' service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in level-5
of the pay matrix (Rs. 29200-92300) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and
(b) possessing the educational qualifications and experience as prescribed for direct recruitment
in column (7); and
(c) possessing Medical Category SHAPE-1
For Ex-serviceman:-
Deputation or Re-employment: The Armed Forces personnel due to retire or who are to be
transferred to reserve within a period of one year and having qualification prescribed for deputation
under this column shall also be considered. Such person if considered fit would be given deputation
terms up to the date on which he is due for release from the Armed Forces and thereafter he may
be continued on re-employment.
Note 1: The departmental candidates in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion
shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists shall
not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.
Note 2: The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held
immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department of
the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years.
Note-3: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years
as on the last date of receipt of applications.
+---------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+
| (12) | (13) |
+===============================================================+=================+
| Group 'B' Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering | Not applicable. |
| promotion) consisting of: - | |
| 1. Inspector General, Border Security Force | Chairperson; |
| 2. Deputy Inspector General, Border Security Force | Member; |
| 3. Commandant (Water Wing) or Second-in-Command (Water Wing), | Member. |
| Border Security Force | |
+---------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+
Group 'B' Departmental confirmation Committee (for considering
confirmation) consisting of : -
1. Inspector General,
Border Security Force
2. Deputy Inspector General,
Border Security Force
3. Commandant (Water Wing) or
Second-in-Command (Water Wing),
Border Security Force
Chairperson;
Member;
Member.
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
+============================+===========================================================================================+=================================================================================+=====================================+
| 5.Sub Inspector | 20* (2026) (*Subject to variation dependent on workload). | General Central Service Group 'B', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial (Combatised). | Level-6 (Rs. 35400-112400) in the pay matrix. |
| (Workshop). | | | |
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
(6)
Not exceeding 25 years.
(Relaxable for Government Servants upto five years in accordance with the instructions or orders
issued by the Central Government from time to time.)
Note: The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be the closing date for receipt of
applications from candidates and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya,
Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahaul and Spiti District and
Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Union territories of Ladakh, Andaman
and Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep.
(7)
Educational qualification: (a) Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile
Engineering or Marine Engineering or Mechatronics from a recognised University or equivalent; or
(b) Three years Diploma in Automobile or Mechanical or Marine Engineering or Mechatronics from
a recognised University or Institution.
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| (8) | (9) | (10) |
+=================+=================+=====================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================+
| Not applicable. | Two years. | (i) eighty per cent. by promotion, failing which by deputation; and (ii) twenty per cent. by direct recruitment (including ten per cent. from amongst Ex-servicemen); (iii) For Ex-Servicemen : By deputation or re-employment. |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
(11)
Promotion: Assistant Sub-Inspectors (Workshop) in level-5 (Rs.29200-92300) in the pay matrix of
the Border Security Force with six years' regular service in the grade and possessing the following
qualifications, namely:-
(a) successful completion of basic training as prescribed for entry level post;
(b) must qualify other courses or training as prescribed by the Director General,
Border Security Force from time to time.
Note-1 Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are considered for
promotion their seniors shall also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite
qualifying or eligibility service for more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years,
whichever is less, and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next
grade along with their Juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.
Deputation: Officers of the Central Government or State Governments or Union territory
Administrations,-
(a) (i) holding analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
(ii) with six years' service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in level-5 of
the pay matrix (Rs.29200-92300) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and
(b) possessing the educational qualifications and experience as prescribed for direct recruitment
in column (7); and
(c) possessing Medical Category SHAPE-1.
For Ex-serviceman :-
Deputation or Re-employment: The Armed Forces personnel due to retire or who are to be
transferred to reserve within a period of one year and having qualification prescribed for direct recruit
under column (7) shall also be considered. Such person if considered fit would be given deputation
terms up to the date on which he is due for release from the Armed Forces and thereafter he may
be continued on re-employment.
Note 1: The departmental candidates in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion
shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists shall
not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.
Note 2: The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held
immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department of
the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years.
Note-3: The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years
as on the last date of receipt of applications.
+---------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+
| (12) | (13) |
+===============================================================+=================+
| Group 'B' Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering | Not applicable. |
| promotion) consisting of: -: | |
| 1. Inspector General, Border Security Force | Chairperson; |
| 2. Deputy Inspector General, Border Security Force | Member; |
| 3. Commandant (Water Wing) or Second-in-Command (Water Wing), | Member. |
| Border Security Force | |
+---------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+
Group 'B' Departmental confirmation Committee (for considering
confirmation) consisting of: -:
1. Inspector General,
Border Security Force
2. Deputy Inspector General,
Border Security Force
3. Commandant (Water Wing) or
Second-in-Command (Water Wing),
Border Security Force
- Chairperson ;
Member;
Member.
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
+============================+===========================================================================================+=================================================================================+=====================================+
| 6.Sub-Inspector | 76* (2026) (*Subject to variation dependent on workload). | General Central Service Group 'B', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial (Combatised). | Level-6 (Rs. 35400-112400) in the pay matrix. |
| (Engine Driver). | | | |
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
(6)
Not exceeding 30 years.
(Relaxable for Government Servants upto five years in accordance with the instructions or orders
issued by the Central Government from time to time).
Note: The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be the closing date for receipt of
applications from candidates and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya,
Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahaul and Spiti District and
Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Union territories of Ladakh, Andaman
and Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep.
(7)
Educational qualification: (a) 12th pass from recognised Board or University; and
(b) 1st Class Engine Driver Certificate of Competency issued by the Inland Water Transport or
Mercantile Marine Department or Inland Waterways Authority of India or Central or State Inland
Water Transport Authority or equivalent under Inland Vessels Act, 2021 or equivalent certificate
issued by the Indian Navy or Indian Coast Guard.
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| (8) | (9) | (10) |
+=================+=================+=====================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================+
| Not applicable. | Two years. | (i) sixty per cent. by promotion, failing which by deputation; and (ii) forty per cent. by direct recruitment (including ten per cent. from amongst Ex-servicemen); (iii) For Ex-Servicemen : By deputation or re-employment. |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
(11)
Promotion: Assistant Sub-Inspectors (Engine Driver) in level-5 (Rs.29200-92300) in the pay matrix
of the Border Security Force with six years regular service in the grade and possessing the following
qualifications, namely:-
(a) successful completion of basic training as prescribed for entry level post;
(b) must qualify other courses or training as prescribed by the Director General,
Border Security Force from time to time ; and
(c) possessing 1st Class Engine Driver Certificate issued by the Central or State Inland Water
Transport Authority or Mercantile Marine Department under Inland Vessels Act, 2021.
Note-1 Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are considered for
promotion their seniors shall also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite
qualifying or eligibility service for more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years,
whichever is less, and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next
grade along with their Juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.
Deputation: Officers of the Central Government or State Governments or Union territory
Administrations,
(a) (i) holding analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
(ii) with six years' service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in
level-5 of the pay matrix (Rs.29200-92300) or equivalent in the parent cadre or
department; and
(b) possessing the educational qualifications and experience as prescribed for direct recruitment
in column (7); and
(c) possessing Medical Category SHAPE-1.
For Ex-serviceman:-
Deputation or Re-employment : The Armed Forces personnel due to retire or who are to be
transferred to reserve within a period of one year and having qualification prescribed for deputation
under this column shall also be considered. Such person if considered fit would be given deputation
terms up to the date on which he is due for release from the Armed Forces and thereafter he may
be continued on re-employment.
Note 1: The departmental candidates in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion
shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists shall
not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.
Note 2: The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held
immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department of
the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years.
Note-3: The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years
as on the last date of receipt of applications.
+---------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+
| (12) | (13) |
+===============================================================+=================+
| Group 'B' Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering | Not applicable. |
| promotion) consisting of: - | |
| 1. Inspector General, Border Security Force | Chairperson; |
| 2. Deputy Inspector General, Border Security Force | Member; |
| 3. Commandant (Water Wing) or Second-in-Command (Water Wing), | Member. |
| Border Security Force | |
+---------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+
Group 'B' Departmental confirmation Committee (for considering
confirmation) consisting of : -
1. Inspector General,
Border Security Force
2. Deputy Inspector General,
Border Security Force
3. Commandant (Water Wing) or
Second-in-Command (Water Wing),
Border Security Force
Chairperson;
Member;
Member.
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+-----------------+
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
+============================+===========================================================================================+=================================================================================+=====================================+=================+
| 7. Assistant Sub- | 128* (2026) (*Subject to variation dependent on workload). | General Central Service, Group 'C', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial (Combatised). | Level-5 (Rs. 29200-92300) in the pay matrix. | Selection. |
| Inspector (Master). | | | | |
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+-----------------+
(6)
Not applicable.
(7)
Not applicable.
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| (8) | (9) | (10) | | |
+=================+=================+=================+=================+=====================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================+
| Not applicable. | Not applicable. | (i) By promotion, failing which by deputation; and (ii) For Ex-Servicemen: By deputation or re-employment. |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
(11)
Promotion: From amongst the Head Constable (Master) in level-4 (Rs. 25500-81100) in the pay
matrix of the Border Security Force with five years' regular service in the grade and possessing the
following qualifications, namely:-
(a) successful completion of basic training as prescribed for entry level post;
(b) must qualify other courses or training as prescribed by the Director General, Border Security
Force from time to time; and
(c) possessing the Serang Certificate.
Note-1 Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are considered for
promotion their seniors shall also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite
qualifying or eligibility service for more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years,
whichever is less, and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next
grade along with their Juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.
Deputation: Officers of the Central Government or State Governments or Union territory
Administrations, -
(a) (i) holding analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
(ii) with five years' service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in level-4
of the pay matrix (Rs. 25500-81100) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and
(b) possessing the following qualifications and experience, namely :-
(i) Matriculation from a recognised Board;
(ii) possessing the 'Serang' Competency Certificate issued by the Inland Water Transport or
Mercantile Marine Department or Inland Waterways Authority of India or Central or State
Inland Water Transport Authority under Inland Vessels Act, 2021 or equivalent certificate
issued by the Indian Navy or Indian Cost Guard; and
(c) possessing Medical Category SHAPE-1
For Ex-serviceman:
Deputation or Re-employment: The Armed Forces personnel due to retire or who are to be
transferred to reserve within a period of one year and having qualification prescribed for Deputation
under this column shall also be considered. Such person if considered fit would be given deputation
terms up to the date on which he is due for release from the Armed Forces and thereafter he may
be continued on re-employment.
Note-1: The departmental candidates in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion
shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists shall
not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.
Note 2: The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held
immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department of
the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years.
Note-3: The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years
as on the last date of receipt of applications.
+---------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+
| (12) | (13) |
+===============================================================+=================+
| Group 'C' Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering | Not applicable. |
| promotion) consisting of: - | |
| 1.Deputy Inspector General, Border Security Force | Chairperson; |
| 2. Commandant (Water Wing) or Second-in-Command (Water Wing), | Member; |
| Border Security Force | |
| 3. Deputy Commandant or, Assistant Commandant Border Security Force | Member. |
+---------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
+============================+===========================================================================================+=================================================================================+=====================================+
| 8.Assistant Sub- | 33* (2026) (*Subject to variation dependent on workload). | General Central Service, Group 'C', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial (Combatised). | Level-5 (Rs. 29200-92300) in the pay matrix. |
| Inspector (Workshop). | | | |
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
(6)
Not applicable.
(7)
Not applicable.
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| (8) | (9) | (10) | | |
+=================+=================+=================+=================+================================================================================---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Not applicable. | Not applicable. | (i) By promotion, failing which by deputation; and (ii) For Ex-Servicemen: By deputation or re-employment. |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
(11)
Promotion: From amongst the Head Constable (Workshop) in level-4 (Rs. 25500-81100) in the pay
matrix of the Border Security Force with five years regular service in the grade and possessing the
following qualifications, namely: -
(a) successful completion of basic training as prescribed for entry level post; and
(b) must qualify other courses or training as prescribed by the Director General, Border Security
Force from time to time.
Note1: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are considered for
promotion their seniors shall also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite
qualifying or eligibility service for more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years,
whichever is less, and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next
grade along with their Juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.
Deputation: Officers of the Central Government or State Governments or Union territory
Administrations, -
(a) (i) holding analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
(ii) with five years' service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in level-4
of the pay matrix (Rs. 25500-81100) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and
(b) possessing the following qualifications and experience, namely:-
(i) Matriculation from a recognised Board;
(ii) possessing Industrial Training Institute in Motor Mechanic (Diesel or Petrol Engine) or
Machinist or Welder or Carpenter or Electrician or Fitter or Air Conditioner Technician or
Electronics or Plumber or Upholster or Painter from recognised institution with five years'
experience in Ship or Vehicle repair Workshop preferably under Central or State
Government or Public sector Undertaking; and
(iii) possessing Medical Category SHAPE-1
For Ex-serviceman :-
Deputation or Re-employment: - The Armed Forces personnel due to retire or who are to be
transferred to reserve within a period of one year holding analogues post in Engineering Room
Department of Vessel and five year experience in Ship or Vehicle repair Workshop shall also be
considered. Such person if considered fit would be given deputation terms up to the date on which
he is due for release from the Armed Forces and thereafter he may be continued on re-employment.
Note-1: The departmental candidates in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion
shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists shall
not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.
Note 2: The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held
immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department of
the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years.
Note-3: The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years
as on the last date of receipt of applications.
+---------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+
| (12) | (13) |
+===============================================================+=================+
| Group 'C' Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering | Not applicable. |
| promotion) consisting of :- | |
| 1.Deputy Inspector General, Border Security Force | Chairperson; |
| 2.Commandant (Water Wing) or Second-in-Command (Water Wing), | Member; |
| Border Security Force | |
| 3. Deputy Commandant or, Assistant Commandant Border Security Force | Member. |
+---------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
+============================+===========================================================================================+=================================================================================+=====================================+
| 9.Assistant Sub- | 82* (2026) (*Subject to variation dependent on workload). | General Central Service, Group 'C', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial (Combatised). | Level-5 (Rs. 29200-92300) in the pay matrix. |
| Inspector (Engine | | | |
| Driver). | | | |
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
(6)
Not applicable.
(7)
Not applicable.
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| (8) | (9) | (10) | | |
+=================+=================+=================+=================+================================================================================---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Not applicable. | Not applicable. | Not applicable. | Not applicable. | (i) By promotion, failing which by deputation; and (ii) For Ex-Servicemen: By deputation or re-employment. |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
(11)
Promotion: From amongst the Head Constable (Engine Driver) in level-4 (Rs. 25500-81100) in the pay
matrix of the Border Security Force with five years' regular service in the grade and possessing the
following qualifications, namely:-
(a) successful completion of basic training as prescribed for entry level post;
(b) must qualify other courses or training as prescribed by the Director General, Border Security
Force from time to time; and
(c) possessing of 2nd class Engine Driver Certificate issued by Indian Vessels Act, 2021.
Note 1: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are considered for
promotion their seniors shall also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite
qualifying or eligibility service for more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years,
whichever is less, and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next
grade along with their Juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.
Deputation: Officers of the Central Government or State Governments or Union territory
Administrations,-
(a) (i) holding analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
(ii) with five years' service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in level-4
of the pay matrix (Rs. 25500-81100) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and
(b) possessing the following qualifications and experience, namely :-
(i) Matriculation from a recognised Board; and
(ii) possessing of 2nd Class Engine Driver Competency Certificate issued by the Inland Water
Transport or Mercantile Marine Department or Inland Waterways Authority of India or Central
or State Inland Water Transport Authority under Inland Vessels Act, 2021 or equivalent
certificate issued by the Indian Navy or Indian Coast Guard; and
(iii) possessing Medical Category SHAPE-1.
For Ex-serviceman: -
Deputation or Re-employment : The Armed Forces personnel due to retire or who are to be
transferred to reserve within a period of one year holding analogues post in Engineering Room
Department of Vessel and having Competency for plying Border Security Force type Water Crafts
under Civil Registration of 2nd Class Engine Driver Competency Certificate issued by the Inland
Water Transport or Mercantile Marine Department or Inland Waterways Authority of India or Central
or State Inland Water Transport Authority shall also be considered. Such person if considered fit
would be given deputation terms up to the date on which he is due for release from the Armed
Forces and thereafter he may be continued on re-employment.
Note-1: The departmental candidates in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion
shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists shall
not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.
Note 2: The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held
immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department of
the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years.
Note-3: The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years
as on the last date of receipt of applications.
+---------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+
| (12) | (13) |
+===============================================================+=================+
| Group 'C' Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering | Not applicable. |
| promotion) consisting of: - | |
| 1.Deputy Inspector General, Border Security Force | Chairperson; |
| 2. Commandant (Water Wing) or Second-in-Command (Water Wing), | Member; |
| Border Security Force | |
| 3. Deputy Commandant or, Assistant Commandant Border Security Force | Member. |
+---------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
+============================+===========================================================================================+=================================================================================+=====================================+
| 10.Head Constable | 183* (2026) (*Subject to variation dependent on workload). | General Central Service, Group 'C', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial (Combatised). | Level-4 (Rs. 25500-81100) in the pay matrix. |
| (Master). | | | |
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
(6)
Not applicable.
(7)
Not applicable.
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| (8) | (9) | (10) | | |
+=================+=================+=================+=================+================================================================================---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Not applicable. | Not applicable. | (i) By promotion, failing which by deputation; and (ii) For Ex-Servicemen : By deputation or re-employment. |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
(11)
Promotion: From amongst the Constable Crew (Master) in level-3 (Rs. 21700-69100) in the pay
matrix of the Border Security Force with five years regular service in the grade and possessing the
following qualifications, namely: -
(a) successful completion of basic training as prescribed for entry level post;
(b) must qualify other courses or training as prescribed by the Director General, Border Security
Force from time to time; and
(c) possessing the Serang Certificate.
Note 1: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are considered for
promotion their seniors shall also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite
qualifying or eligibility service for more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years,
whichever is less, and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next
grade along with their Juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.
Deputation: Officers of the Central Government or State Governments or Union territory
Administrations, -
(a) (i) holding analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
(ii) with five years' service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in level-3 of
the pay matrix (Rs. 21700-69100) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and
(b) possessing the following qualifications and experience, namely:-
(i) Matriculation from a recognised Board;
(ii) possessing Serang Competency Certificate issued by the Inland Water Transport or
Mercantile Marine Department or Inland Waterways Authority of India or Central or State Inland
Water Transport Authority under Inland Vessels Act, 2021 or equivalent certificate issued by the
Indian Navy or Indian Cost Guard; and
(iii) possessing Medical Category SHAPE-1.
For Ex-serviceman:-
Deputation or Re-employment: The Armed Forces personnel due to retire or who are to be
transferred to reserve within a period of one year and having qualification prescribed for deputation
under this Column shall also be considered. Such person if considered fit would be given deputation
terms up to the date on which he is due for release from the Armed Forces and thereafter he may
be continued on re-employment.
Note 1: The departmental candidates in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion
shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists shall
not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.
Note 2: The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held
immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department of
the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years.
Note-3: The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years
as on the last date of receipt of applications.
+---------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+
| (12) | (13) |
+===============================================================+=================+
| Group 'C' Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering | Not applicable. |
| promotion) consisting of: | |
| 1.Deputy Inspector General, Border Security Force | Chairperson; |
| 2. Commandant (Water Wing) or Second-in-Command (Water Wing), | Member; |
| Border Security Force | |
| 3. Deputy Commandant or, Assistant Commandant Border Security Force | Member. |
+---------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
+============================+===========================================================================================+=================================================================================+=====================================+
| 11.Head Constable | 43* (2026) (*Subject to variation dependent on workload). | General Central Service, Group 'C', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial (Combatised). | Level-4 (Rs. 25500-81100) in the pay matrix. |
| (Workshop). | | | |
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
(6)
Not applicable.
(7)
Not applicable.
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| (8) | (9) | (10) | | |
+=================+=================+=================+=================+================================================================================---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Not applicable. | Not applicable. | (i) By promotion, failing which by deputation; and (ii) For Ex-Servicemen : By deputation or re-employment. |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
(11)
Promotion: From amongst the Constable (Workshop) in level-3 (Rs.21700-69100) in the pay matrix
of the Border Security Force with five years regular service in the grade and possessing the following
qualifications, namely: -
(a) successful completion of basic training as prescribed for entry level post; and
(b) must qualify other courses or training as prescribed by the Director General, Border Security
Force from time to time.
Note 1: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are considered for
promotion their seniors shall also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite
qualifying or eligibility service for more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years,
whichever is less, and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next
grade along with their Juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.
Deputation: Officers of the Central Government or State Governments or Union territory
Administrations, -
(a) (i) holding analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
(ii) with five years' service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in level-3 of
the pay matrix (Rs.21700-69100) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and
(b) possessing the following qualifications and experience, namely :-
(i) Matriculation from a recognised Board;
(ii) possessing Industrial Training Institute in Motor Mechanic (Diesel or Petrol Engine) or
Machinist or Welder or Carpenter or Electrician or Fitter or Air Conditioner Technician or
Electronics or Plumber or Upholster or Painter from recognised institution with five years
experience in Ship or Vehicle repair Workshop preferably under Central or State Government or
Public sector Undertaking; and
(iii) possessing Medical Category SHAPE-1.
For Ex-serviceman :
Deputation or Re-employment: The Armed Forces personnel due to retire or who are to be
transferred to reserve within a period of one year holding analogues post in Engineering Room
Department of Vessel and five year experience in Ship or Vehicle repair Workshop shall also be
considered. Such person if considered fit would be given deputation terms up to the date on which
he is due for release from the Armed Forces and thereafter he may be continued on re-employment.
Note 1: The departmental candidates in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion
shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists shall
not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.
Note 2: The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held
immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department of
the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years.
Note 3: The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years
as on the last date of receipt of applications.
+---------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+
| (12) | (13) |
+===============================================================+=================+
| Group 'C' Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering | Not applicable. |
| promotion) consisting of: - | |
| 1. Deputy Inspector General, Border Security Force | Chairperson; |
| 2. Commandant (Water Wing) or Second-in-Command (Water Wing), | Member; |
| Border Security Force | |
| 3. Deputy Commandant or, Assistant Commandant Border Security Force | Member. |
+---------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
+============================+===========================================================================================+=================================================================================+=====================================+
| 12.Head Constable | 201* (2026) (*Subject to variation dependent on workload). | General Central Service, Group 'C', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial (Combatised). | Level-4 (Rs.25500-81100) in the pay matrix. |
| (Engine Driver). | | | |
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
(6)
Not applicable.
(7)
Not applicable.
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| (8) | (9) | (10) | | |
+=================+=================+=================+=================+================================================================================---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Not applicable. | Not applicable. | (i) By promotion, failing which by deputation; and (ii) For Ex-Servicemen : By deputation or re-employment. |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
(11)
Promotion: From amongst the Constable Crew (Engine Driver) in level-3 (Rs.21700-69100) in the pay
matrix of the Border Security Force with five years' regular service in the grade and possessing
the following qualifications, namely:-
(a) successful completion of basic training as prescribed for entry level post;
(b) must qualify other courses or training as prescribed by the Director General, Border
Security Force from time to time;
(c) possessing of 2nd class Engine Driver Certificate issued by Indian Vessels Act, 2021.
Note 1: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are considered for
promotion their seniors shall also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite
qualifying or eligibility service for more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years,
whichever is less, and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next
grade along with their Juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.
Deputation: Officers of the Central Government or State Governments or Union territory
Administrations, -
(a) (i) holding analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
(ii) with five years' service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in level-3 of
the pay matrix (Rs. 21700-69100) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and
(b) possessing the following qualifications and experience, namely: -
(j) Matriculation from a recognised Board;
(ii) possessing of 2nd Class Engine Driver Competency Certificate issued by the Inland Water
Transport or Mercantile Marine Department or Inland Waterways Authority of India or Central
or State Inland Water Transport Authority under Inland Vessels Act, 2021 or equivalent
certificate issued by the Indian Navy or Indian Coast Guard; and
(iii) possessing Medical Category SHAPE-1.
Ex-serviceman :-
Deputation or Re-employment: The Armed Forces personnel due to retire or who are to be
transferred to reserve within a period of one year holding analogues post in Engineering Room
Department of Vessel and having qualification prescribed for Deputation under this Column shall
also be considered. Such person if considered fit would be given deputation terms up to the date
on which he is due for release from the Armed Forces and thereafter he may be continued on re-
employment.
Note 1: The departmental candidates in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion
shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists shall
not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.
Note 2: The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held
immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department of
the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years.
Note 3: The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years
as on the last date of receipt of applications.
+---------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+
| (12) | (13) |
+===============================================================+=================+
| Group 'C' Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering | Not applicable. |
| promotion) consisting of: - | |
| 1.Deputy Inspector General, Border Security Force | Chairperson; |
| 2. Commandant (Water Wing) or Second-in-Command (Water Wing), | Member; |
| Border Security Force | |
| 3. Deputy Commandant or, Assistant Commandant Border Security Force | Member. |
+---------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+-----------------+
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
+============================+===========================================================================================+=================================================================================+=====================================+=================+
| 13.Constable Crew | 279* (2026) (*Subject to variation dependent on workload). | General Central Service, Group 'C', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial (Combatised). | Level-3 (Rs. 21700-69100) in the pay matrix. | Not applicable. |
| (Master). | | | | |
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+-----------------+
(6)
Not exceeding 25 years.
(Relaxable for Government servants up to forty years in accordance with the instructions or orders
issued by the Central Government from time to time).
Note: The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be the closing date for receipt of
applications from candidates and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya,
Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahaul and Spiti District and
Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Union territories of Ladakh, Andaman
and Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep.
(7)
Educational qualification: (a) Matriculation from recognised Board or equivalent;
(b) Candidate must have passed Industrial Training Institute or National Council of Vocational
Training or State Council of Vocational Training or Diploma in Electronics Mechanic or Electrician
or Information Technology and Electronic System Maintenance or Instrument Mechanic or Radio
and TV Mechanic or Computer Hardware and networking or Electronics and Communication
Engineering or Computer Engineering or Instrumentation Engineering; and
(c) shall qualify fifty Mtrs swimming in deep water without any assistance.
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+
| (8) | (9) | (10) | (11) |
+=================+=================+=====================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================+=================+
| Not applicable. | Two years. | By direct recruitment (including ten percent from amongst ex-servicemen). | Not applicable. |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+
(12)
(13)
Group 'C' Departmental Confirmation Committee (for considering Not applicable.
Confirmation) consisting of: -
1. Commandant,
Border Security Force
2. Deputy Commandant or,
Assistant Commandant
Border Security Force
3. Deputy Commandant (Water Wing) or,
Assistant Commandant (Water Wing)
Border Security Force
Chairperson;
Member;
Member.
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
+============================+===========================================================================================+=================================================================================+=====================================+
| 14.Constable | 50* (2026) (*Subject to variation dependent on workload). | General Central Service, Group 'C', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial (Combatised). | Level-3 (Re. 21700-69100) in the pay matrix. |
| (Workshop). | | | |
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
(6)
Not exceeding 25 years.
(Relaxable for Government servants up to forty years in accordance with the instructions or orders
issued by the Central Government from time to time).
Note: The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be the closing date for receipt of
applications from candidates and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya,
Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahaul and Spiti District and
Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Union territories of Ladakh, Andaman
and Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep.
(7)
Educational qualification: (a) Matriculation from recognised Board or equivalent;
(b) Candidate must have passed Industrial Training Institute or National Council of Vocational
Training or State Council of Vocational Training in Mechanic (Diesel or Petrol) or Mechanic Motor
Vehicle or Electrician or Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic or Plumber or Welder or
Carpenter or Machinist or Fitter or Electronics or Painter or Upholster; and
(c) shall qualify fifty Mtrs swimming in deep water without any assistance.
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+
| (8) | (9) | (10) | (11) |
+=================+=================+=====================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================+=================+
| Not applicable. | Two years. | By direct recruitment (including ten percent from amongst ex-servicemen). | Not applicable. |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+
(12)
(13)
Group 'C' Departmental Confirmation Committee (for considering Confirmation) Not applicable.
consisting of: -
1. Commandant,
Border Security Force
2. Deputy Commandant or,
Assistant Commandant
Border Security Force
3. Deputy Commandant (Water Wing) or,
Assistant Commandant (Water Wing)
Border Security Force
Chairperson;
Member;
Member.
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
+============================+===========================================================================================+=================================================================================+=====================================+
| 15.Constable Crew | 277* (2026) (*Subject to variation dependent on workload). | General Central Service, Group 'C', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial (Combatised). | Level-3 (Rs. 21700-69100) in the pay matrix. |
| (Engine Driver). | | | |
+----------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
(6)
Age not exceeding 25 years.
(Relaxable for Government servants up to forty years in accordance with the instructions or orders
issued by the Central Government from time to time).
Note: The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be the closing date for receipt of
applications from candidates and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya,
Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahaul and Spiti District and
Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Union territories of Ladakh, Andaman
and Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep.
(7)
Educational qualification: (a) Matriculation from recognised Board or equivalent;
(b) Candidate must have passed Industrial Training Institute or National Council of Vocational
Training or State Council of Vocational Training or Diploma in Mechanic Diesel or Mechanic Motor
Vehicle or Electrician or Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic or Plumber or Welder and
Fitter or Carpenter or Painter or Turner or Fitter or Wireman or Machinist or Upholster or Mechanical
Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Automobile Engineering or Marine Engineering or
Mechatronics; and
(c) shall qualify fifty mtrs swimming in deep water without any assistance.
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+
| (8) | (9) | (10) | (11) |
+=================+=================+=====================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================+=================+
| Not applicable. | Two years. | By direct recruitment (including ten percent from amongst ex-servicemen). | Not applicable. |
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+
(12)
(13)
Group 'C' Departmental Confirmation Committee (for considering Not applicable.
Confirmation) consisting of: -
1.Commandant,
Border Security Force
2. Deputy Commandant or,
Assistant Commandant
Border Security Force
3. Deputy Commandant (Water Wing) or,
Assistant Commandant (Water Wing)
Border Security Force
Chairperson;
Member;
Member.
[F. No.C-17/03/2025/Pers-Confd/BSF]
SHIV LAHRI MEENA, Under Secy.
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