Full Information about BSF Sports Quota Recruitment 2025

Introduction

The Border Security Force (BSF) Sports Quota Recruitment is a special initiative by the BSF to provide talented sportspersons with an opportunity to serve the nation while pursuing their sports careers. This recruitment aims to select outstanding athletes who have represented their state or country in recognized sports events. Through this drive, BSF encourages sports excellence and discipline among youth, offering them a stable and prestigious government career.

Eligible candidates must meet specific sports achievements and physical standards set by the force. The selection process usually includes document verification, physical tests, and performance evaluation in the respective sport. This recruitment not only strengthens India’s border security but also promotes national sports talent, allowing players to balance their passion for athletics with a commitment to national service.

Important Dates

Event	Date and Time
Online Application Start Date	October 16, 2025, at 00:01 AM
Online Application End Date	November 4, 2025, at 11:59 PM
Official Website	Click Here

Vacancy Details

The BSF has a total of 391 vacancies up for grabs, split between male and female athletes. Just keep in mind that these numbers are tentative; the BSF might increase or decrease them as needed. Any updates will be posted on the official BSF recruitment website, so be sure to check it.

Here’s how the vacancies are distributed across different sports:

S. No.	Discipline	Male Vacancies	Female Vacancies
1	Archery	4	4
2	Athletics	36	34
3	Basketball	6	12
4	Badminton	2	3
5	Boxing	11	7
6	Cycling	4	4
7	Diving	6	5
8	Equestrian	4	0
9	Fencing	3	5
10	Football	5	6
11	Gymnastics	3	6
12	Handball	6	10
13	Hockey	6	6
14	Judo	6	8
15	Kabaddi	6	8
16	Karate	7	6
17	Sepak Takraw	2	2
18	Swimming	16	8
19	Shooting	6	7
20	Table Tennis	2	2
21	Taekwondo	8	7
22	Volleyball	8	8
23	Water Polo	4	2
24	Weightlifting	5	6
25	Wrestling (Freestyle)	6	7
26	Wrestling (Greco-Roman)	8	0
27	Water Sports	8	12
28	Wushu	7	7
29	Yoga	2	2
Total		197	194

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

You must have passed Matriculation (that’s your 10th-grade exam) or an equivalent from a recognized board.
Make sure you have all your educational certificates handy and ready for the recruitment process.

Sports Qualification

Achievement Period: Your participation or medal must be from a competition held between November 4, 2023, and November 4, 2025.
For Individual Events:
- You must have participated in or won a medal at an International Sports Event (recognized by the International Olympic Association) as a member of Team India.
- OR, you must have won a medal in any National Games/Championship or National Open Championship recognized by the Indian Olympic Association or your sport’s federation.
For Team Events:
- You must have won a medal in the National Games or National Championships (Junior or Senior level) while representing your State, UT, or a Sports Control Board.
- Crucially, you must have been a playing member of that team.

Age Limit (as of August 1, 2025)

General Age Limit: You need to be between 18 and 23 years old.
The date of birth on your Matriculation certificate is what counts, and it's final.

Age Relaxation

The BSF offers age relaxation for certain categories:

SC/ST: 5-year relaxation.
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3-year relaxation.
Departmental Candidates: If you're already a departmental candidate with 3 years of continuous service, you get up to 5 years of relaxation on top of any category-specific benefits.

Application Fee and Process

Application Process

This process is 100% online. No other methods of application will be considered.

Head over to the official BSF Recruitment website: https://rectt.bsf.gov.in.
Take a moment to read the instructions carefully before you dive in.
Create your profile and upload your documents, paying special attention to your highest sports achievement certificate.
Fill out all your details with care and accuracy.
Pay the application fee online to complete the process.
Make sure you hit submit before the final deadline: November 4, 2025, at 11:59 PM.

Application Fee

General (UR) and OBC Male Candidates: ₹159.
Female Candidates: No fee
SC/ST Candidates: No fee for you either.
The fee has to be paid online via the portal. Any other payment method will lead to your application being rejected. And remember, the application fee is non-refundable.

Salary and Allowances

A career with the BSF offers more than just pride; it comes with a good salary and great benefits. As a Constable (GD) under the Sports Quota, your pay will be based on the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC).

Pay Level: You'll be placed in Level-3 of the Pay Matrix.
Basic Pay Scale: This ranges from ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 per month.
Other Allowances: On top of your basic pay, you'll receive allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA), Ration Money, and House Rent Allowance (HRA), just like other Central Government employees.
Pension: You will be covered under the New Pension Scheme (NPS).

Selection Process

Your selection is based on your athletic prowess and physical fitness. The process unfolds in these stages:

First, all online applications are reviewed. If you meet the criteria, you'll get an online admit card.
You’ll need to present all original documents—age, education, caste, and sports certificates—for verification. Your identity will also be confirmed with biometrics.
Once your documents are cleared, you’ll go through the PST to ensure you meet the required physical standards for height, chest, and weight.
A merit list is created based solely on the marks awarded for your sports achievements. Your rank on this list determines if you move to the next stage.
If you're shortlisted, you'll undergo a comprehensive medical check-up to ensure you're fit for the demands of the force.
If you're declared unfit in the DME, you have the right to appeal for a re-examination (RME) within 24 hours. The decision from the RME board is final.

Exam Pattern (Marking Scheme for Sports Achievements)

Your selection hinges on your medals. The BSF uses a point system to score your achievements. You'll only get marks for your single highest achievement in the last two years.

Here’s how the points are awarded:

S. No.	Competition	Gold Medal	Silver Medal	Bronze Medal	Participation
1	Olympic Games	100	96	92	80
2	World Championship/World Cup	90	86	82	70
3	Asian Games/Commonwealth Games	80	76	72	60
4	Asian Championship/Commonwealth Championship	70	66	62	50
5	Youth Olympic Games	60	56	52	40
6	Youth/Junior Asian & Commonwealth Championship	50	46	42	30
7	SAF Games & other recognized International competitions	40	36	32	26
8	National Games/Senior National Championship
	Individual Medal	30	26	22	-
	Team Medal	26	22	18	-
9	Youth/Junior National Championship
	Individual Medal	20	16	12	-
	Team Medal	16	12	0	-

Physical and Medical Standards (PST & Medical)

Meeting these standards is a must. You need to be in top physical and mental shape to qualify.

Physical Standard Test (PST)

Standard	Male	Female
Height	170 cm	157 cm
Chest (Male only)	80 cm (un-expanded) 85 cm (expanded)	Not Applicable
Weight	Proportionate to height and age	Proportionate to height and age
Relaxations: Relaxations in height and chest measurements are available for candidates from certain categories (like STs, Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas) and regions (North-Eastern states, J&K, Ladakh). You'll need to provide a certificate in the specified format to claim this.

Medical Standards

Eye Sight: You need a minimum distant vision of 6/6 and 6/9 in your two eyes, without glasses or contacts.
Color Vision: You must not be color blind.
Physical Health: You can't have issues like knock knees, flat feet, varicose veins, or a squint. You should be free from any defect that might hinder your performance.
Tattoo Policy: Tattoos with religious symbols or names are allowed, but only on traditional body sites like the inner left forearm (your non-saluting arm). The tattoo must be smaller than 1/4th of that body part.

Result

The final result will be announced as a merit list.

This list is created based on the points you score for your sports achievements.
If there’s a tie in marks, the BSF has a system to sort it out:
1. International achievements are ranked higher than national ones.
2. For similar national medals, the preference is: National Games > Senior National Championship > National Open Championship.
3. If it's still a tie, the younger candidate gets the spot.
4. If the tie somehow still isn't broken, the candidate whose name comes first alphabetically gets the higher rank.

Admit Card

Your admit card is your pass to the recruitment venue.

Eligible candidates will be issued an admit card online after their applications are processed.
You’ll get an email notification prompting you to download it from the BSF recruitment site.
It's absolutely essential to bring a clear printout of both your online application form and your admit card with you.

Preparation Tips

Your athletic performance is everything here. Keep training.
Get all your certificates, matriculation, caste, domicile, and especially your sports awards organized and in the right format. Double-check that your sports certificates are signed by the correct authorities.
Read the physical and medical requirements carefully. If you have any minor, fixable issues, take care of them now.
Get comfortable with the online portal beforehand to avoid any last-minute mistakes when filling out the form.
Keep an checking the official BSF website (https://rectt.bsf.gov.in) for any announcements or changes.

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