Name of Post:BSF HC Ministerial and ASI Steno Recruitment 2024
Post Date / Update:19 August 2026 | 01:30 PM
Short Info:The 2024 recruitment campaign for Assistant Sub Inspector (Stenographer) and Head Constable (Ministerial) positions within the Border Security Force and other paramilitary organisations. There are 1,526 total vacancies available for candidates aged 18 to 25 who have completed their 10+2 intermediate education. While the initial application window closed in July 2024, the document highlights that admit cards for the examination phase became accessible on 19 August 2026. Prospective employees must pay a small registration fee, unless they qualify for exemptions, and must undergo a selection process involving specific skill tests. This comprehensive guide, hosted on the Sarkari Sewayojan platform, serves as a central hub for important dates, eligibility criteria, and official download links for applicants.

Border Security Force (BSF)

BSF ASI Stenographer and Head Constable Ministerial Recruitment 2024

BSF ASI Steno / HC Min Exam 2024 :  |  Short Details of Notification

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1. Basic Job and Authority Details

Field Category

Information

Job Title

Assistant Sub-Inspector (Stenographer) and Head Constable (Ministerial)

Conducting Authority

• Border Security Force (BSF)

•  The name of the recruitment is BSF Assistant Sub Inspector (Stenographer) and Head Constable (Ministerial) Recruitment.
•  The official organization managing this examination process is the Border Security Force.

 

2. Crucial Dates

Application Stage

Important Date

Starting Date to Apply

• 09 June 2024

Closing Date to Apply

• 08 July 2024

Last Date to Pay Fees

• 08 July 2024

Written Test Admit Card Date

• 19 August 2026

Actual Exam Date

• To be held as per the official schedule

•  Candidates were allowed to start filling out their forms on 09 June 2024.
•  The final deadline to submit the online form was 08 July 2024.
•  The last day to pay the application fee was also 08 July 2024.
•  The department made the written exam admit cards available starting on 19 August 2026.
•  The actual examination will take place according to the official calendar.

 

3. Application Fees and Payment Modes

Category of Candidate

Fee Amount

General Category

• ₹ 147.25/-

OBC (Other Backward Classes)

• ₹ 147.25/-

EWS (Economically Weaker Sections)

• ₹ 147.25/-

SC (Scheduled Castes)

• ₹ 0/- (Exempted)

ST (Scheduled Tribes)

• ₹ 0/- (Exempted)

PH (Physically Handicapped)

• ₹ 0/- (Exempted)

Female Candidates (All Categories)

• ₹ 0/- (Exempted)

Accepted Payment Options

• Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Net Banking

•  People in the General category must pay a fee of ₹ 147.25/-.
•  Those belonging to the OBC category need to submit ₹ 147.25/-.
•  Candidates from the EWS category are charged ₹ 147.25/-.
•  People from the SC category do not have to pay any application fee.
•  ST category candidates are also exempted from paying fees.
•  Physically Handicapped applicants are not required to pay any money.
•  All women candidates can apply for free.
•  You can pay your fees using a credit card, a debit card, or online net banking.

 

4. Eligibility Standards

Post Name

Educational Qualification

Required Technical Skills

Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Stenographer

• Class 12 (Intermediate) exam passed from any recognized board in India

• Stenographer shorthand skill standards

Head Constable (HC) Ministerial

• Class 12 (Intermediate) exam passed from any recognized board in India

• Basic typing speed standard on a computer

•  If you want to apply for the Assistant Sub-Inspector Stenographer post, you must have passed your Class 12 exam from a recognized board in India.
•  For the ASI post, you also need to know stenography and pass a shorthand skill test.
•  If you want to apply for the Head Constable Ministerial post, you must have passed your Class 12 intermediate exam from any recognized Indian board.
•  For the Head Constable post, you are also required to clear a typing speed test on a computer.

 

5. Age Limitations

Parameter

Age Standard (As of 01 August 2024)

Minimum Age Limit

• 18 Years

Maximum Age Limit

• 25 Years

Age Relaxation Benefit

• Extra relaxation given to reserved categories as per rules

•  The minimum age to be eligible for these positions is 18 years old.
•  The maximum age allowed for applicants is 25 years old.
•  The age limit is calculated based on your age on 01 August 2024.
•  Extra age benefits are given to reserved categories as per government recruitment rules.

 

6. Detailed Vacancy Breakdowns

Job Post

Total Number of Vacancies

Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Stenographer

• 243 posts

Head Constable (HC) Ministerial

• 1283 posts

Overall Total

• 1526 posts

 

Force Name

Post Name

UR

EWS

OBC

SC

ST

Total

CRPF

• Assistant Sub-Inspector Steno

• 08

• 02

• 06

• 03

• 02

• 21

CRPF

• Head Constable Ministerial

• 110

• 27

• 73

• 41

• 31

• 282

BSF

• Assistant Sub-Inspector Steno

• 02

• 02

• 00

• 02

• 11

• 17

BSF

• Head Constable Ministerial

• 80

• 20

• 99

• 47

• 56

• 302

ITBP

• Assistant Sub-Inspector Steno

• 22

• 06

• 16

• 07

• 05

• 56

ITBP

• Head Constable Ministerial

• 92

• 11

• 22

• 31

• 07

• 163

CISF

• Assistant Sub-Inspector Steno

• 43

• 09

• 49

• 30

• 15

• 146

CISF

• Head Constable Ministerial

• 204

• 49

• 133

• 74

• 36

• 496

SSB

• Assistant Sub-Inspector Steno

• 02

• 00

• 01

• 00

• 00

• 03

SSB

• Head Constable Ministerial

• 03

• 00

• 00

• 01

• 01

• 05

Assam Rifles (AR)

• Head Constable Ministerial

• 16

• 03

• 09

• 05

• 02

• 35

•  The recruitment board announced a grand total of 1526 vacant seats across different forces.
•  Out of the total posts, 243 vacancies are allocated for the Assistant Sub-Inspector Stenographer job.
•  There are 1283 vacancies available for the Head Constable Ministerial post.
•  In CRPF, there are 21 posts for ASI Stenographer and 282 posts for Head Constable Ministerial.
•  In BSF, there are 17 posts for ASI Stenographer and 302 posts for Head Constable Ministerial.
•  In ITBP, there are 56 posts for ASI Stenographer and 163 posts for Head Constable Ministerial.
•  In CISF, there are 146 posts for ASI Stenographer and 496 posts for Head Constable Ministerial.
•  In SSB, there are 3 posts for ASI Stenographer and 5 posts for Head Constable Ministerial.
•  In Assam Rifles, there are 35 posts for Head Constable Ministerial (Warrant Officer / Clerk equivalent).

 

7. Selection Process Details (Based on Online Research)

Stage Number

Phase Name

Basic Requirements and Details

Stage 1

• Physical Screening Test

• Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) measurements

Stage 2

• Written Examination

• Computer-Based Test (CBT) with objective-type questions

Stage 3

• Practical Skills Test

• Computer typing test for Head Constable or shorthand dictation for ASI

Stage 4

• Document Verification

• Checking all your original paperwork and qualification papers

Stage 5

• Medical Examination

• Final clinical health checkup to verify medical fitness levels

•  First, candidates must go through the Physical Standard Test and Physical Efficiency Test to clear physical requirements.
•  Second, candidates need to sit for a Computer-Based written test containing multiple-choice questions.
•  Third, those who qualify the written exam will have to clear the required typing speed or shorthand skill test.
•  Fourth, selected candidates must show their original certificates for complete document verification.
•  Fifth, the board will perform a final medical exam to check the fitness of the candidates.

 

8. Written Exam Syllabus and Scheme (Based on Online Research)

Syllabus Subject

Total Marks

Major Exam Topics Covered

Hindi or English Language

• 20 Marks

• Basic grammar, spelling errors, vocabulary, and comprehension passages

General Intelligence

• 20 Marks

• Logical reasoning, analogies, similarities, and problem-solving patterns

Numerical Aptitude

• 20 Marks

• Simplification, percentages, ratios, mathematical calculations, and averages

Clerical Aptitude

• 20 Marks

• Perceptual accuracy, comparisons, file indices, and data checking details

Computer Knowledge

• 20 Marks

• MS Office, basic computer history, internet tools, and keyboard shortcuts

Exam Duration

• 100 Minutes

• Total test duration of 1 hour 40 minutes for all 100 questions

•  The paper is divided into five parts with each section carrying 20 marks.
•  The first part tests language skills in either English or Hindi for 20 marks.
•  The second part contains logical reasoning questions to test general intelligence for 20 marks.
•  The third part checks numerical abilities and arithmetic math topics for 20 marks.
•  The fourth part consists of clerical aptitude questions to check your attention to detail for 20 marks.
•  The fifth part tests your knowledge of computers and basic software application tools for 20 marks.
•  The final exam consists of 100 questions carrying 100 marks in total.
•  Candidates must finish this written exam within a maximum time of 1 hour and 40 minutes.

 

9. Step-by-Step Registration Guide

Step Sequence

Stage of Application

Required Candidate Actions

Step 1

• Read Notification

• Carefully read the official notification before starting

Step 2

• Document Compilation

• Gather all basic details, ID cards, qualifications, and address proofs

Step 3

• Document Scanning

• Prepare scanned files of your photo, sign, birth proof, and certificate

Step 4

• Form Submission

• Check the final preview screen of your form before hitting submit

Step 5

• Fee Payment

• Submit your examination fee online to complete the application

Step 6

• Printing Receipt

• Save and take a printout of the final form page for your records

•  Candidates must carefully read the entire recruitment notice before filling out the form.
•  You must verify your educational certificates, identity cards, and address proofs before submitting.
•  Applicants should keep scanned copies of their photos and signatures ready.
•  You should also have scanned copies of your birth, qualification, and domicile certificates.
•  You must check every column of your application form on the preview screen before final submission.
•  You must pay the specified fee online, otherwise your application form will be rejected.
•  Finally, take a printed copy of the submitted form for any future reference.

 

10. Essential Links

Service Purpose

Web Link

Download Written Exam Admit Card

Click Here

Apply Online Link

Click Here

Download Official Notification

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Age Calculator

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Photo Signature Joiner

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Name & Date on Photo

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Official BSF Website

Click Here to Visit BSF Portal

•  You can download your official hall ticket directly through the Admit Card Download Link(https://cdn.digialm.com//EForms/configuredHtml/1258/102021/login.html).
•  If you want to submit your registration form, use the Online Application Link(https://rectt.bsf.gov.in/).
•  You can read all the rules by using the Official Notification PDF Link(https://rectt.bsf.gov.in/static/bsf/pdf/234fb396-0d25-11ef-ba98-0a050616f7db.pdf?rel=2024060301).
•  For general updates, you can visit the Official BSF Website(https://rectt.bsf.gov.in/).

 

11. Key Questions & Answers

Question Standard

Correct Answer

Q1. How many total vacancies were released in this BSF 2024 recruitment?

• A total of 1526 vacancies were released across different forces.

Q2. What is the educational eligibility criteria required for the Head Constable Ministerial post?

• Candidates must have passed the 10+2 Intermediate Exam from a recognized board in India.

Q3. When was the written examination admit card made available for download?

• The written exam admit card became available for download on 19 August 2026.

Q4. What is the age bracket set for applying to this recruitment?

• The age limit requires candidates to be between 18 and 25 years old as of 01 August 2024.

Q5. What subjects are tested in the written exam for these BSF positions?

• The subjects are Language, General Intelligence, Numerical Aptitude, Clerical Aptitude, and Computer Knowledge.

 

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