The Border Security Force (BSF), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has released an official notification for the recruitment of meritorious salespersons. This drive aims to fill 549 vacancies for the post of Constable (General Duty) under the Sports Quota. This is an excellent opportunity for Indian citizens (Male & Female) who have excelled in sports to join the force on a temporary basis, which is likely to be made permanent.
Selected candidates will have All India liability and may be posted anywhere in India or abroad. The application process is entirely online.
BSF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Border Security Force (BSF) |
| Post Name | Constable (General Duty) – Sports Quota |
| Total Vacancies | 549 |
| Job Category | Defence / Central Govt Jobs |
| Job Location | All India & Abroad |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | rectt.bsf.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Start Date | 27th December 2025 (00:01 AM) |
| Application Last Date | 15th January 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Crucial Date for Sports/Age | Closing date of application / 1st August 2025 |
Vacancy Details
The BSF is recruiting for 549 positions across various sports disciplines including Athletics, Wrestling, Boxing, and more. Candidates must check the official notification for specific event-wise breakdowns for Male and Female participants.
Sports Disciplines Available:
| S.No | Discipline | Men Vacancies | Women Vacancies | Total |
| 1 | Archery | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2 | Athletics | 53 | 50 | 103 |
| 3 | Cross Country | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| 4 | Basketball | 3 | 17 | 20 |
| 5 | Badminton | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 6 | Boxing | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| 7 | Cycling | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| 8 | Diving | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 9 | Equestrian | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 10 | Fencing | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 11 | Football | 4 | 17 | 21 |
| 12 | Gymnastics | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 13 | Handball | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 14 | Hockey | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 15 | Kabaddi | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 16 | Judo | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| 17 | Karate | 12 | 3 | 15 |
| 18 | Sepak Takraw | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| 19 | Swimming | 17 | 14 | 31 |
| 20 | Shooting | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 21 | Table Tennis | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 22 | Taekwondo | 4 | 10 | 14 |
| 23 | Volleyball | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| 24 | Water Polo | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 25 | Weightlifting | 14 | 10 | 24 |
| 26 | Wrestling (Free Style) | 17 | 14 | 31 |
| 27 | Wrestling (Greco-Roman) | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 28 | Water Sports (Kayak, Canoeing, Rowing) | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| 29 | Wushu | 11 | 4 | 15 |
| 30 | Yoga | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Total | All Disciplines | 277 | 272 | 549 |
Education & Sports Qualification
Educational Qualification: Matriculation or its equivalent from a recognized board.
Sports Qualification:
- Players must have participated or won medals in recognized International or National events.
- Validity Period: Achievements must be between 15/01/2024 and 15/01/2026.
- Individual Events: Medal winners or participants in International tournaments, or medal winners in National Games/Championships.
- Team Events: Members of medal-winning teams in National events or participants in International events.
Salary Structure
Pay Level: Level – 3
Pay Scale: Rs. 21,700 – Rs. 69,100/-
Allowances: Other allowances admissible to Central Government employees
Age Limit
- Age Criteria: 18 to 23 years
- Cut-off Date: 1st August 2025
Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 Years | OBC – 3 Years | Departmental – up to 5 Years
Selection Process
- Biometric Identification
- Document Verification
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Merit List
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
Application Fee
Male (UR & OBC): Rs. 159/-
Women / SC / ST: Fee Exempted
How to Apply
- Visit https://rectt.bsf.gov.in
- Register with valid email & mobile number
- Fill online application form
- Upload required certificates
- Submit application and take printout
Official Links
| BSF Constable GD Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| BSF Constable GD Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link | Click Here |
