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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
The Gazette of India
CG-DL-E-20042026-271922
EXTRAORDINARY
PART II-Section 3-Sub-section (i)
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
No. 271]
NEW DELHI, MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026/CHAITRA 30, 1948
[F. No. C-17/06/2025/Pers-Confd/BSF]
SHIV LAHRI MEENA, Under Secy.
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 20th April, 2026.
G.S.R. 295(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by 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-'A' (Technical Staff), Recruitment Rules, 2012, 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 the posts of Deputy Inspector General, Commandant, Second-in-Command, Deputy Commandant and
Assistant Commandant in the Water Wing of the Border Security Force in the Ministry of the Home Affairs, namely:-
1. Short title and commencement.- (1) These rules may be called the Ministry of Home Affairs, Border
Security Force, Water Wing, Group- 'A' (Technical Staff 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 post, classification and level in 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 said Schedule.
4. Method of recruitment, age-limit and other qualifications, etc.- The method of recruitment, age-limit,
qualifications and other matters relating to the said posts shall be as specified in columns (5) to (13) of the
aforesaid Schedule.
5. Medical standard for promotion.- Notwithstanding anything contained in these rules, only those persons
who are in medical category SHAPE-I, shall be eligible for promotion to the posts specified in column (1) of
the Schedule.
6. Medical standard for direct recruits.- Only those persons who 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 shall be eligible for appointment to the posts specified in the column (1) of the
said Schedule under the provision of these rules.
7. Physical standard for recruitment shall be applicable as per the Scheme specified by the Central Government
from time to time in this regard.
8. Liability of service.- Any person appointed to any category of posts under these rules shall be liable to serve
anywhere in India or abroad.
9. Maintenance of seniority lists.- Separate seniority lists for each of the ranks shall be maintained centrally at
the Head Quarter of the Force whether in an officiating or substantive capacity by Border Security Force,
Water Wing.
10. Seniority.- (1) All officers holding a higher rank whether in an officiating or substantive capacity shall be
senior to the officers holding a lower rank.
(2) In a particular rank, seniority of officers appointed to any post shall be determined in accordance
with the order of selection for appointment to that post.
(3) Subject to the provisions of sub-rule (2), inter-se-seniority amongst officers holding the same rank shall
be as follows: -
(a) seniority of officers promoted on the same day shall be determined in the order in which
they are selected for promotion to that rank;
(b) inter-se-seniority of direct recruits shall be arranged in the order of 'combined' merit which
shall be determined after adding together the marks obtained by them in the competitive
examination conducted by the Border Security Force and the Basic Professional Course of the
Border Security Force in the ratio of 50:50:
Provided that in the case of direct recruits, the date of appointment shall be the date of joining
the venue as mentioned in the offer of appointment:
Provided further that if two or more officers have secured equal marks in the combined
merit, then, their order of merit shall be considered as per the order of their dates of birth:
Provided also that the seniority in cases of delay in reporting for training after selection
shall be as under:-
(i) an offer of appointment issued by the Ministry or Department shall be valid for a period of four
weeks from the date for joining mentioned in the offer of appointment after which the offer would
lapse automatically;
(ii) if, however, within the specified period of four weeks, a request is received from the candidate
for extension of time and after due consideration by the Ministry of Home Affairs, he may be
granted extension for a maximum period of two weeks in addition to the four weeks if facts and
circumstances deem it necessary to do so and the candidates who join within a period of six weeks
shall have their seniority fixed as per first proviso of clause (b) of sub-rule (3);
(iii) after the grant of extension of two weeks as stated in clause (ii), if a candidate fails to report
within he stipulated time (which shall not exceed a period of six weeks), the offer of appointment
shall lapse automatically;
(iv) an order of appointment which has lapsed, shall not ordinarily be revived, except in exceptional
circumstances and on grounds of public interest to be recorded in writing, and only after obtaining
the approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs;
(v) where the offer of appointment is revived under clause (iv), the seniority of candidates
concerned shall be fixed above the candidates of the next selection examination, but, in case, such
candidate joins after any of the candidate of the next selection examination has joined, he shall be
placed below the last of such candidate;
(vi) Provided further that seniority in case of delay in reporting for training shall be fixed in
accordance with the provisions of items (i), (ii) and (iii) of third proviso of clause (b) of sub-rule (3).
11. 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 other party to the marriage and that there are other grounds for so
doing, exempt any person from the operation of this rule.
12. Ineligibility of aliens. - No persons 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, enrolment or
employment of a subject of Nepal or Bhutan under these rules.
13. Superannuation. - (1) The personnel appointed under these rules shall retire from service on the afternoon of
the last day of the month in which they attains the age of sixty years or as per the order or instructions issued
by the Central Government from time to time in this regard:
Provided that an Officer 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 on attaining the age of sixty years.
(2) No person shall be granted extension in service beyond the prescribed age of retirement on
superannuation as specified in sub-rule (1).
14. Powers to relax. – Where the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do,
it may, by order and for reasons to be recorded in writing, relax any of the provisions of these rules with
respect to any class or category of persons.
15. Interpretation. - If any question relating to the interpretation of these rules arises, it shall be decided by the
Central Government.
16. Saving. Nothing in these rules shall affect reservations, relaxation of age-limit and other concessions
required to be provided for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, the Other Backward Class, 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 posts. | Number of posts. | Classification. | Level in pay matrix. |
+===================================+=========================================================+=================================================+======================================+
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| 1. Deputy Inspector General | 01* (2026) | General Central Service, Group 'A', Gazetted, | Level-13 A in pay matrix |
| (Water Wing). | (*Subject to variation dependent on workload). | Non-Ministerial (Combatised). | (Rs.131100-216600). |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| Whether selection post or | Age-limit for direct recruits. | Educational and other | |
| non-selection post. | | qualifications required for | |
| | | direct recruits. | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| (5) | (6) | (7) | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| Selection. | Not applicable. | Not applicable. | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| Whether age and educational | Period of probation, if any. | Method of recruitment whether by direct | |
| qualifications prescribed for | | recruitment or by promotion or by | |
| direct recruits will apply in | | deputation/absorption and percentage of the | |
| the case of promotees. | | vacancies to be filled by various methods. | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| (8) | (9) | (10) | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| Not applicable. | Not applicable. | By promotion, failing which by Deputation | |
| | | (including short term contract)/ absorption). | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
(11)
Promotion:
From amongst the Commandant (Water Wing) of the Border Security Force in level-13 in the pay matrix
(Rs.123100-215900) with twenty years Group- 'A' service including two years regular service as Commandant
(Water Wing) in the relevant field; and
(i) must have qualified basic training as prescribed for entry level posts; and
(ii) must have qualified 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
probation period and other prescribed training or courses for promotion to the next higher grade along with their
Juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.
Deputation (including short term contract) / absorption:
Officers of Central Para Military Forces or the Central Government or the State Governments or the Union territories
administration or the public sector undertaking having twenty years' of Group 'A' service; and
(a) (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or
(ii) with two years' regular service in level-13 (Rs.123100-215900) in the pay matrix; and
(b) possessing the following educational qualifications and experience, namely:-
(i) minimum three years' experience in Motor Transport or Water Wing or Special Repair Organisation or
Central School of Motor Transport; or
(ii) Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering or Marine Engineering.
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 five years.
Note 3: The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years of age as on the
last date of receipt of applications.
Note 4: Absorption can be effected only in the case of officers from the Central Government or the State Governments
or the Union territories administration.
Note 5: Officials who are on deputation for five years in their respective grade can be considered for absorption after
assessing their performance by the Director General, Border Security Force, if, eligible officers are not available in the
feeder cadre for promotion to the particular post.
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| (12) | (13) |
+===================================+=========================================================+
| Departmental Promotion Committee | Not applicable. |
| (for considering promotion) | |
| consisting of:- | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| 1. Director General | - Chairperson; |
| Border Security Force | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| 2. Joint Secretary | - Member; |
| Ministry of Home Affairs | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| 3. Inspector General | - Member; |
| Border Security Force | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| 4. Inspector General | - Member. |
| Border Security Force | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
+===================================+=========================================================+=================================================+======================================+
| 2. Commandant | 03* (2026) | General Central Service, Group 'A', Gazetted, | Level-13 in the pay matrix |
| (Water Wing). | (*Subject to variation dependent on workload). | Non-Ministerial (Combatised). | (Rs.123100-215900). |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| (5) | (6) | (7) | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| Selection. | Not applicable. | Not applicable. | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| (8) | (9) | (10) | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| Not applicable. | Not applicable. | By promotion, failing which by deputation | |
| | | (including short term contract)/ absorption. | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
(11)
Promotion:
From amongst the Second-in-Command (Water Wing) of the Border Security Force in Level-12 in the pay matrix
with fifteen years Group- 'A' service including five years of regular service in the Second-in-Command in level-12 in
the pay matrix (Rs.78800-209200); and
(i) must have qualified basic training as prescribed for entry level posts; and
(ii) must have qualified other courses or training as prescribed by the Director General, Border Security Force,
from time to time; and
(iii) two years regular service as Second-in-Command (Water Wing) in the relevant field.
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 and other prescribed training or courses for promotion to the next higher grade along with their
Juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.
Deputation (including short term contract)/absorption:
Officers of Central Para Military Forces or the Central Government or the State Governments or the Union territories
administration or the public sector undertaking-
(a) (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or
(ii) with five years' regular service in level-12 in the pay matrix (Rs.78800-209200); and
(b) possessing the following educational qualifications and experience, namely:-
(i) having minimum three years experience in Motor Transport or Water Wing or Special Repair Organisation or
Central School of Motor Transport; or
(ii) Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering or Marine Engineering.
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 five years.
Note 3: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years of age as on the
last date of receipt of applications.
Note 4: Absorption can be effected only in the case of officers from the Central Government or the State Government
or the Union territories administration.
Note 5: Officials who are on deputation for five years in their respective grade can be considered for absorption after
assessing their performance by the Director General, Border Security Force, if, eligible officers are not available in the
feeder cadre for promotion to the particular post.
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| (12) | (13) |
+===================================+=========================================================+
| Departmental Promotion Committee | Not applicable. |
| (for considering promotion) | |
| consisting of :- | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| 1. Director General | - Chairperson; |
| Border Security Force | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| 2. Joint Secretary | - Member; |
| Ministry of Home Affairs | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| 3. Inspector General | - Member; |
| Border Security Force | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| 4. Inspector General | - Member. |
| Border Security Force | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
+===================================+=========================================================+=================================================+======================================+
| 3.Second-in-Command | 04* (2026) | General Central Service, Group 'A', Gazetted, | Level-12 in the pay matrix |
| (Water Wing) | (*Subject to variation dependent on workload). | Non-Ministerial (Combatised). | (Rs.78800-209200). |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| (5) | (6) | (7) | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| Selection. | Not applicable. | Not applicable. | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| (8) | (9) | (10) | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| Not applicable. | Not applicable. | By promotion, failing which by deputation | |
| | | (including short term contract)/ absorption. | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
(11)
Promotion:
From amongst the Deputy Commandant (Water Wing) of the Border Security Force in level-11 in the pay matrix with
ten years Group- 'A' service including five years' regular service in the Deputy Commandant in level-11 in the pay
matrix (Rs.67700-208700); and
(i) must have qualified basic training as prescribed for entry level posts; and
(ii) must have qualified other courses or training as prescribed by the Director General, Border Security Force,
from time to time; and
(iii) Two years regular service as Deputy Commandant (Water Wing) in the relevant field.
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 and other prescribed training or courses for promotion to the next higher grade along with their
Juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.
Deputation (including short term contract)/ absorption:
Officers of Central Para Military Forces or the Central Government or the State Governments or the Union territories
administration or the public sector undertaking-
(a) (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or
(ii) with five years' regular service in level-11 in the pay matrix (Rs.67700-208700); and
(b) possessing the following educational qualifications and experience, namely:-
(i) having minimum three years experience in Motor Transport or Water Wing or Special Repair Organisation or
Central School of Motor Transport; or
(ii) Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering or Marine Engineering.
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 four years.
Note 3: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years of age as on the
last date of receipt of applications.
Note 4: Absorption can be effected only in the case of officers from the Central Government or the State Governments
or the Union territories administration.
Note 5: Officials who are on deputation for four years in their respective grade can be considered for absorption after
assessing their performance by the Director General, Border Security Force, if, eligible officers are not available in the
feeder cadre for promotion to the particular post.
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| (12) | (13) |
+===================================+=========================================================+
| Departmental Promotion Committee | Not applicable. |
| (for considering promotion) | |
| consisting of :- | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| 1. Director General | - Chairperson; |
| Border Security Force | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| 2. Inspector General | - Member; |
| Border Security Force | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| 3. Director or Deputy Secretary | - Member; |
| Ministry of Home Affairs | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| 4. Deputy Inspector General | - Member. |
| Border Security Force | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
+===================================+=========================================================+=================================================+======================================+
| 4.Deputy Commandant | 06* (2026) | General Central Service, Group 'A', Gazetted, | Level-11 in the pay matrix |
| (Water Wing). | (*Subject to variation dependent on workload). | Non-Ministerial (Combatised). | (Rs.67700-208700). |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| (5) | (6) | (7) | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| Selection. | Not applicable. | Not applicable. | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| (8) | (9) | (10) | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| Not applicable. | Not applicable. | By promotion, failing which by deputation | |
| | | (including short term contract)/ absorption. | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
(11)
Promotion:
From amongst the Assistant Commandant (Water Wing) of the Border Security Force in level- 10 in the pay matrix
(Rs.56100-177500) with five years' regular service in the grade; and
(i) must have qualified basic training as prescribed for entry level posts; and
(ii) must have qualified Pre-Promotion (Technical) course as prescribed by the Director General, Border
Security Force, from time to time; and
(iii)Two years experience as Assistant Commandant (Water Wing) in the relevant field.
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 and other prescribed training or courses for promotion to the next higher grade along with their
Juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.
Deputation (including short term contract) / absorption:
Officers of Central Para Military Forces or Central Government or State Governments or the Union territories
administration or the public sector undertaking,-
a) (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or
(ii) with five years' regular service in level-10 in the pay matrix (Rs.56100-177500); and
(b) possessing the following educational qualifications and experience, namely:-
(i) having minimum three years' experience in Motor Transport or Water Wing or Special Repair Organisation or
Central School of Motor Transport; or
(ii) Bachelors Degree or three years Diploma in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering or Marine Engineering.
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 four 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.
Note 4: Absorption can be effected only in the case of officers from the Central Government or the State Governments
or the Union territories administration.
Note 5: Officials who are on deputation for four years in their respective grade can be considered for absorption after
assessing their performance by the Director General, Border Security Force, if, eligible officers are not available in the
feeder cadre for promotion to the particular post.
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| (12) | (13) |
+===================================+=========================================================+
| Departmental Promotion Committee | Not applicable. |
| (for considering promotion) | |
| consisting of :- | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| 1. Director General | - Chairperson; |
| Border Security force | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| 2. Inspector General | - Member; |
| Border Security Force | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| 3. Director or Deputy Secretary | - Member; |
| Ministry of Home Affairs | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| 4. Deputy Inspector General | - Member. |
| Border Security Force | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
+===================================+=========================================================+=================================================+======================================+
| 5. Assistant Commandant | 13* (2026) | General Central Service, Group 'A', Gazetted, | Level-10 in the pay matrix |
| (Water Wing). | (*Subject to variation dependent on workload). | Non-Ministerial (Combatised). | (Rs.56100-177500). |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| (5) | (6) | (7) | |
+===================================+=========================================================+=================================================+======================================+
| Selection. | Between 22 and 28 years of age. | (a) Educational qualification: | |
| | (Relaxable for Government servants up to five years in | | |
| | accordance with the instructions or orders issued by | Bachelors Degree in Marine Engineering or | |
| | the Central Government from time to time). | Mechanical Engineering or Electrical and | |
| | | Electronics Engineering or Automobile | |
| | | Engineering or equivalent from a recognised | |
| | | university or institution or equivalent. | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| Note: The crucial date for | | (b) Should qualify the physical efficiency test, | |
| determining the age-limit | | written test and interview. | |
| 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. | | | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
Note 1: The vacancies for female candidates to be filled up in the rank of Assistant Commandant (direct entry) will be calculated on year to year
basis by Director General, Border Security Force on functional requirement basis.
Note 2: Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the competent authority in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified.
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| (8) | (9) | (10) | |
+===================================+=========================================================+=================================================+======================================+
| Not applicable | Two years. | 1. Sixty percent by promotion, failing which by | |
| | | deputation (including short term contract)/ | |
| | | absorption. | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| | | 2. Forty percent by direct recruitment | |
| | | (including ten percent from amongst | |
| | | ex-Serviceman). | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
(11)
Promotion:
Promotion from amongst the Inspector (Master), Inspector (Engine Driver) and Inspector (Workshop) in the Water
Wing in the Border Security Force in level-7 in the pay matrix (Rs.44900-142400) with five years' regular service in
the grade; and
(i) must have qualified basic training as prescribed for entry level posts; and
(ii) must have qualified Pre-Promotion (Technical) Course as prescribed by the Director General, Border
Security Force, from time to time; and
(iii) Two years experience as operation and management of Water Crafts in the relevant field or supervision of
field workshop.
Note 1: The eligibility service shall continue to be the same for persons holding the feeder posts on regular basis on
the date of issue of amendment in Principal Recruitment Rules, 2012.
Note 2: 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 and other prescribed training or courses for promotion to the next higher grade along with their
Juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.
Deputation (including short term contract)/absorption:
Officers of the Central Government or the State Governments or the Union territories administration or the public
sector undertaking:
(a) (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; and
(b) possessing the following educational qualifications and experience, namely: -
(i) having minimum three years experience in Motor Transport or Water Wing or Special Repair Organisation
or Central School of Motor Transport; or
(ii) Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering or Marine Engineering.
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 (including short term contract) shall be not exceeding
fifty-six years as on the closing date of receipt of application.
Note 4: Absorption can be effected only in the case of officers from the Central Government or the State Governments
or the Union territories administration.
Note 5: Officials who are on deputation for three years in their respective grade can be considered for absorption after
assessing their performance by the Director General, Border Security Force, if, eligible officers are not available in the
feeder cadre for promotion to the particular post.
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| (12) | (13) |
+===================================+=========================================================+
| Departmental Promotion Committee | Not applicable. |
| (for considering promotion) | |
| consisting of :- | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| 1. Director General | - Chairperson; |
| Border Security Force | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| 2. Inspector General | - Member; |
| Border Security Force | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| 3. Director or Deputy Secretary | - Member; |
| Ministry of Home Affairs | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| 4. Deputy Inspector General | - Member. |
| Border Security Force | |
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
Departmental Confirmation Committee (for considering confirmation)
consisting of :-
1. Director General, - Chairperson;
Border Security Force
2. Inspector General - Member;
Border Security Force
3. Director or Deputy Secretary - Member;
Ministry of Home Affairs
4. Deputy Inspector General - Member.
Border Security Force
[F. No. C-17/06/2025/Pers-Confd/BSF]
SHIV LAHRI MEENA, Under Secy.
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