The Border Security Force (BSF) has released an official notification inviting online applications from eligible Indian male and female candidates for recruitment to 549 vacancies of Constable (General Duty) under Sports Quota. The recruitment is for Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial Group ‘C’ posts, which are temporary but likely to be made permanent.
Selected candidates will be governed under the BSF Act, 1968 and BSF Rules, 1969, and will have All India service liability, including postings abroad.
📌 Important Dates – BSF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Start Date | 27 December 2025 (00:01 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15 January 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Age Cut-off Date | 18 August 2025 |
📢 Mode of Application: Online only
🚫 No other mode of application will be accepted.
📊 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Category | Total Vacancies |
| Constable (General Duty) | Sports Quota | 549 |
🎓 Educational & Age Eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
| Educational Qualification | Matriculation (10th Pass) or equivalent from a recognized board |
| Age Limit | 18 to 23 years |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST – 5 years, OBC (NCL) – 3 years |
🔔 Only the date of birth mentioned in the Matriculation certificate will be accepted.
🏅 Sports Eligibility (Last 2 Years)
Candidates must have participated or won medals between 15/01/2024 to 15/01/2026 in recognized sports competitions.
Eligible Sports Levels
- International Tournaments
- National Games
- Senior / Junior / Youth National Championships
- Team & Individual Events
⚠️ Candidates must be active playing members, not reserves.
🧮 Sports Marks Distribution Table
| Competition Level | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Participation |
| Olympic Games | 100 | 96 | 92 | 80 |
| World Championship / World Cup | 90 | 86 | 82 | 70 |
| Asian / Commonwealth Games | 80 | 76 | 72 | 60 |
| Asian / Commonwealth Championship | 70 | 66 | 62 | 50 |
| Youth Olympic Games | 60 | 56 | 52 | 40 |
| Junior / Youth Asian & Commonwealth | 50 | 46 | 42 | 30 |
| SAF Games / Intl. Govt. Recognized | 40 | 36 | 32 | 26 |
| National Games (Individual) | 30 | 26 | 22 | — |
| National Games (Team) | 26 | 22 | 18 | — |
| Junior / Youth National (Individual) | 20 | 16 | 12 | — |
📌 Only one highest medal will be considered for marks.
💰 Pay Scale & Allowances
| Post | Pay Level | Salary |
| Constable (GD) | Level-3 (7th CPC) | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
✔️ DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per Central Government rules.
🏃 Physical Standards (PST)
Height Standards
| Category | Male (cm) | Female (cm) |
| General | 170 | 157 |
| ST Candidates | 162.5 | 150 |
| NE States (ST) | 157 | 147.5 |
| Garhwali / Kumaoni / Dogra etc. | 165 | 155 |
Chest Standards (Male Only)
| Category | Unexpanded (cm) | Expansion (cm) |
| General | 80 | 5 |
| ST | 76 | 5 |
| NE States | 77 | 5 |
📌 Chest measurement not applicable for female candidates.
🧾 Documents Required
- Matriculation Certificate (Age Proof)
- Sports Achievement Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- OBC (NCL) Certificate issued within 1 year
- Height/Chest Relaxation Certificate (if applicable)
⚠️ Applications without valid documents will be rejected during scrutiny.
🏆 Order of Preference
1. International Medalists (Gold → Silver → Bronze → Participation)
2. National Level Medalists (up to 3rd position)
In case of a tie, Youth Olympic participants will get preference.
Why Apply for BSF Constable GD Sports Quota?
- Prestigious Central Armed Police Force
- Job Security with Permanent Service
- Excellent Pay & Allowances
- Opportunity to represent India in Sports
- Nationwide & International Posting
Official Notification: Click Here
Link to apply: Click Here