Border Security Force, Inspector (Works) and Sub Inspector (Works), Combatant (Group B Post Cadre), Recruitment Rules, 2026

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India EXTRAORDINARY PART III—SECTION 4 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY CG-DL-E-25022026-270483 NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026/PHALGUNA 6, 1947 MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 25th February, 2026 G.S.R. 144(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, Engineering (Civil) Combatant (Group ‘B' Posts) Recruitment Rules, 2013, 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 Inspector (Works) and Sub-Inspector (Works) in the Border Security Force in the Ministry of Home Affairs, namely:- 1. Short title and commencement.- (1) These rules may be called the Ministry of Home Affairs, Border Security Force, Inspector (Works) and Sub-Inspector (Works), Combatant (Group 'B' Post Cadre), Recruitment Rules, 2026. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. 2. Number of posts, classification and level in pay matrix.- The number of posts, their classification and level in the pay matrix attached thereto shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the Schedule annexed to these rules. 3. Method of recruitment, age-limit, educational 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. 4. 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. 5. Medical standard for direct recruits.- Only those persons who are medically fit and physically fit as specified by the Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines dated the 20th May, 2015 on recruitment of medical examination in the Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles, as per the scheme prescribed by the Central Government as amended from time to time shall be eligible for appointment to the posts specified in column (1) of the Schedule under the provisions of these rules. 6. Physical Standard for direct recruits.- The minimum physical standard required for the candidates shall be the following, namely:- (1) Height : Men - 165 centimeters relaxable by five centimeters for hill tribes and adivasis including Mizos and Nagas. Women - 157 centimeters. (2) Chest: Men - 76-81 centimeters relaxable by two centimeters expand for candidates below twenty years of age. Women - Not applicable. (3) Weight : Men - Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards. Women - According to height but not less than forty-six kilograms. 7. Ineligibility of non-citizen of India.- No person who is not a citizen of India shall, except with the prior permission of the Central Government, reasons to be recorded in writing, be appointed or employed under these rules: Provided that nothing contained in these rules shall debar the appointment or employment of a subject of Nepal or Bhutan under these rules. 8. Other conditions of service.- (1) The persons appointed to the Cadre shall be subject to the Border Security Force Act, 1968 (47 of 1968) and the Border Security Force Rules, 1969, in respect of other conditions of service not specially provided for in these rules. (2) The person appointed on deputation from other Department shall have to wear the uniform prescribed for the combatised post against which they are appointed and have to undergo basic training as prescribed by the Director General from time to time on appointment on deputation : Provided that this rule shall not apply to the post of Sub- Inspector (Works). 9. Liability of service. - Any person appointed under these rules shall be liable to serve anywhere in India or abroad. 10. Superannuation.- (1) The person appointed under these rules shall retire from service on the afternoon of the last day of the month in which he or she attains the age of sixty years or as prescribed by the Central Government from time to time: Provided that the person whose date of birth is the first day 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 age of retirement of sixty years. 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 post: Provided that the Central Government may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal law applicable to such person and the other party to the marriage and that there are other grounds for so doing, exempt any person from the operation of this rule. 12. Power 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. 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, the other backward classes, the 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 post. | Number of posts. | Classification. | Level in pay matrix. | +=======================+====================================================+===================================================================+===================================================+ | (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | +-----------------------+----------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------+ | 1. Inspector (Works). | 114* (2026). | General Central Service, Group 'B', Non-Gazetted, | Level-7 in the pay matrix (Rs. 44900-142400). | | | * Subject to variation depending on workload. | Non-Ministerial, Engineering (Civil) (Combatised). | | +-----------------------+----------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------+ | 2. Sub- Inspector | 254* (2026) | General Central Service, Group 'B', Non-Gazetted, | Level-6 in the pay matrix (Rs. 35400-112400). | | (Works). | * Subject to variation depending on workload. | Non-Ministerial, Engineering (Civil) (Combatised). | | +-----------------------+----------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------+ | Whether selection post or non-selection post. | Age-limit for direct recruits. | Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits.| Method of recruitment whether by direct | | | | | recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/ | | | | | absorption and percentage of the vacancies to be | | | | | filled by various methods. | +=======================+====================================================+===================================================================+===================================================+ | (5) | (6) | (7) | (10) | +-----------------------+----------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------+ | Selection. | Not applicable. | Not applicable. | By promotion, failing which by deputation/ | | | | | absorption. | | | | | For ex-Servicemen | | | | | Deputation or re-Employment. | +-----------------------+----------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------+ | | Not exceeding 30 years of age. | (a) Essential: | By direct recruitment. | | | (Relaxable for Government servants up to five | (i) 12th class passed from a recognised board with three | | | | years in accordance with the instructions or | years diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised | | | | orders issued by the Central Government). | University or institute or equivalent; and | | | | Note: The crucial date for determining the | (ii) candidates will have to pass the written test and | | | | age-limit shall be the closing date for receipt | Physical Efficiency Test, as prescribed by the Central | | | | of applications from candidates and not the | Government from time to time. | | | | closing date prescribed for those in Assam, | (b) Desirable: | | | | Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, | Preference will be given to those having graduation degree | | | | Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahaul and Spiti | in Civil Engineering from a recognised University or | | | | district and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba | institute or equivalent. | | | | district of Himachal Pradesh and the Union | Note 1: Qualification is relaxable at the discretion of the | | | | territories of Ladakh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands | competent authority in the case of candidates otherwise | | | | and Lakshadweep. | well qualified. | | | | | Note 2: The qualifications regarding experience is | | | | | relaxable at the discretion of the competent authority in the | | | | | case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the | | | | | Scheduled Tribes, if at any stage of selection, the | | | | | competent authority is of the opinion that sufficient number | | | | | of candidates from these communities possessing the | | | | | requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up | | | | | the vacancy reserved for them. | | +-----------------------+----------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------+ | Whether age and | Period of probation, if any. | | | | educational | | | | | qualifications | | | | | prescribed for direct |