BSF Group C Notification 2024 has been released by the Border Security Force (BSF) on their official website. BSF is inviting Online applications from interested and eligible Male and Female candidates for Group 'C' combatised posts in Air Wing vacancies. The online application process commenced on 17 March, and the deadline for application is 15 April 2024. Those who want to apply for the BSF Recruitment 2024 can apply online by visiting the official recruitment portal of the BSF. A total of 22 (Non Gazetted - Non Ministerial) vacancies are announced through this notification.
In this article, we share all the required details related to BSF Air Wing Recruitment 2024 that candidates should know before submitting their applications.
Through this recruitment drive, BSF will be recruiting for the post of Assistant Sub-Inspector (Aircraft Mechanic), Assistant Sub-Inspector (Radio Mechanic) and Constable (Storeman). the selection process will include the following two phases:
After the medical examination, the post-wise and category-wise merit list will be drawn separately based on the marks secured by the candidates in the written examination.
Check the below table for the key highlights of the BSF Group C: Air Wing Posts Recruitment 2024:-
BSF Air Wing (Combatised) Posts Exam - Important Updates |
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Exam Conducting Organization |
Border Security Force (BSF) |
Post Name |
Group ‘C’ combatised (Non Gazetted - Non Ministerial) |
Post(s) |
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Vacancies |
22 |
Application Dates |
17 March to 15 April 2024 |
Application Mode |
Online |
Examination Mode |
Written (Offline) |
Selection Process |
Phase 1:- Written Examination Phase 2:- Document Verification, Physical Test, Medical Examination |
BSF Recruitment 2024 Notification is out for both Group B & C positions. Here we are providing a table with all the required dates related to the Recruitment:-
Event |
Date |
Notification Release Date |
17 March 2024 |
Application Start Date |
17 March 2024 (at 00:01 AM) |
Last Date to Apply |
15 April 2024 (till 23:59 PM) |
Exam Date |
To Be Announced |
Admit Card Release Date |
To Be Announced |
Answer Key |
To Be Announced |
Result/Final Selection |
To Be Announced |
All the important, relevant links, including the Apply Online link and Official Notification PDF download links, are provided in the table below. Candidates must note that the BSF will accept applications online only through the official website. Application for send by post or any other means will not be accepted.
BSF Admit Card 2024 (Available soon) |
BSF Result 2024 (Inactive) |
A total of 22 vacancies have been announced by the BSF for various Group C posts in the BSF Air Wing. In the table below, we have provided the category-wise bifurcation of the posts in each wing:
Name of Posts |
Name of Wing |
Trade |
Categories |
Total |
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UR |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
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Assistant Aircraft Mechanic (Assistant Sub Inspector) |
Rotary Wing |
Mechanical (Airframe & Engine) |
- |
- |
- |
01 |
01 |
Avionics (Elect, Instrument, Radio/Radar) |
03 |
- |
01 |
01 |
05 |
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Fixed Wing |
Mechanical |
- |
- |
- |
01 |
01 |
|
Avionics (Elect & Instrument) |
- |
- |
- |
01 |
01 |
||
Total Number of vacancies |
03 |
- |
01 |
04 |
08 |
||
Assistant Radio Mechanic (Assistant Sub-Inspector) |
Rotary Wing |
Avionics (Radio/Radar) |
02 |
- |
- |
- |
02 |
Fixed Wing |
Avionics (Radio) |
01 |
- |
- |
- |
01 |
|
ALH/Dhruv |
Avionics |
05 |
03 |
- |
- |
08 |
|
Total Number of vacancies |
08 |
03 |
- |
- |
11 |
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Constable |
(Storeman) |
02 |
- |
01 |
- |
03 |
|
Total Number of Vacancies |
13 |
03 |
02 |
04 |
22 |
BSF Air Wing Eligibility Criteria 2024
Before applying for the BSF Air Wing Recruitment 2024, ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements stated by the BSF for each vacancy. We are providing all the necessary information about the BSF Air Wing Eligibility Criteria 2024 for Assistant Sub-Inspector and Constable jobs.-
Only Indian Male and Female candidates can apply for the BSF Group ‘C’ Recruitment 2024.
BSF Recruitment 2024 Age Limit varies for both posts, which is as follows:
Upper Age Relaxation
Candidates belonging to some categories are provided with the relaxation in the upper age limit. Relaxation as on the date of reckoning is provided in the table below:
Category |
Age relaxation permitted |
SC/ST |
05 years |
OBC |
03 years |
Central Government Servants |
UR - up to the age of 40 years |
OBC - up to the age of 43 years |
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SC/ST - up to the age of 45 years |
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Widows, divorced women, women judicially separated from their husbands and who are not re-married |
UR - maximum age limit 35 years |
OBC - maximum age limit 38 years |
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SC/ST - maximum age limit 40 years |
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Children and dependant family of those killed in communal riots of the year 1984 and Gujarat riots of 2002 |
UR - 05 years |
OBC - 08 years |
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SC/ST - 10 years |
This section contains the educational qualifications for each post in the BSF Air Wing.
Group ‘C’ Educational Qualification for BSF Air Wing |
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Post |
Educational Qualification |
Assistant Aircraft Mechanic (Assistant Sub Inspector) |
(i) (a) Three- year Diploma in the relevant trade (recognized by the Directorate General Civil Aviation); or (b) Group “X” Diploma issued by the Indian Air Force; (ii) Preferably two years of relevant aviation experience after completion of the Diploma course. |
Assistant Radio Mechanic (Assistant Sub-Inspector) |
(i) (a) Three-year Diploma (recognized by the Directorate General Civil Aviation) in Telecommunication or Electronic Engineering; or (b) Group "X” Radio Diploma issued by the Indian Air Force (ii) Preferably two years experience in maintenance or overhauling of communication or Navigation equipment fitted in Aircraft or Helicopter held by Border Security Force. |
Constable (Storeman) |
(i) Matriculation pass with Science; or equivalent (ii) Must have two years of experience working in a store or warehousing for a government or public sector undertaking or autonomous organization or a private company, or an institution. (iii) Working knowledge of computers or prior aviation experience is preferred. |
Candidates should check the Physical standards for each post before applying for the BSF Air Wing vacancies. Below is a table presenting the specifics of the post-wise BSF Physical Standards:
For the post of Assistant Sub-Inspector ( Aircraft & Radio Mechanic) |
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Measurement |
Male |
Female |
Height |
165 cms |
Not less than 150 cms |
Chest |
76- 80 cms |
Not Applicable |
Weight |
Weight should be proportional to the height and age of the candidate. |
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For the post of Constable (Storeman) |
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Height |
165 cms |
Not less than 150 cms |
Chest |
|
Not Applicable |
Weight |
Weight should be proportional to the height and age of the candidate. |
To apply for the BSF Air Wing posts, one must correctly fill out the application form since no changes will be accepted after submission. Follow the step-by-step guidelines to easily fill out your BSF application form:
Step 1: Visit the official website at rectt.bsf.gov.in.
Step 2: Click on "Apply Here" for GROUP-C POSTS (COMBATISED) (NON GAZETTED-NON MINISTERIAL) IN BSF AIR WING FOR THE VACANCY YEAR 2024.
Step 3: Fill out your application carefully, then upload the relevant documents in the approved manner.
Step 4: Once all of the essential fields have been completed, proceed to the payment gateway.
Step 5: Pay the relevant fees provided by the BSF for the application process.
Step 6: After successfully paying and submitting the application form, please download a copy of the BSF Group C application form for your records and future reference.
Candidates applying for Group C jobs in the BSF Air Wing must pay an examination fee of Rs 100 using one of the payment methods listed below. Every candidate, including those in the exempted category, would be taxed Rs.40 + taxes = Rs.47.20.
Application mode:
Candidates can pay their application fees through these modes:
Note: in case of the non-receipt of the payment from the candidate their form will not be accepted.
BSF Air Wing Selection Process consists of two phases which are mentioned below:-
The written examination will consist of one composite question paper for a total of 100 marks. The question will be objective type in nature having multiple choices. The paper will be conducted offline based on the OMR Sheet and shall consist of General Awareness, General English, Numerical aptitude and Technical subjects. Qualifying marks of written examination is: - General/OBC - 50% and SC/ST - 45%.
Successful candidates in the first phase (Written Examination) will be invited to the selection board for the second phase (Documentation, Physical Standards Test, Physical Efficiency Test, and Medical Examination) on the specified date and location, as communicated through online call letters. They will go through several levels of testing. Candidates must pass all stages of the Second Phase Examination one by one. Any candidate failing to qualify in any examination events will be excluded from the recruitment process.
Note: For details on the PET, kindly refer to the official notification PDF.