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Border Security Force has notified the complete examination pattern and subject-wise syllabus for Head Constable Radio Operator and Head Constable Radio Mechanic recruitment. Candidates preparing for the upcoming written test can review the detailed curriculum and download the official PDF guide right now.
BSF is filling 1,121 technical communication posts across India, comprising 910 Head Constable Radio Operator vacancies and 211 Head Constable Radio Mechanic vacancies. This central paramilitary force career provides permanent service status under the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix Level 4.
The recruitment selection proceeds through three stages: Phase 1 Written Examination, Phase 2 Physical Standards & Efficiency Test, and Phase 3 Dictation Test with Medical Examination.
| Exam Feature | Official Specification |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Force | Border Security Force (BSF), Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Post Cadres | Head Constable (Radio Operator) & Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) |
| Total Openings | 1,121 Vacancies (910 RO and 211 RM) |
| Exam Format | Computer-Based Test (OMR or CBT mode) |
| Total Questions | 100 Objective Questions (200 Total Marks) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Marks deducted per incorrect answer |
| Test Duration | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| Official Portal | rectt.bsf.gov.in |
The written test features 100 multiple choice questions carrying 200 marks:
• Physics (Senior Secondary Level): 40 Questions (80 Marks)
• Mathematics: 20 Questions (40 Marks)
• Chemistry: 20 Questions (40 Marks)
• English & General Knowledge: 20 Questions (40 Marks)
Total duration is 2 hours. Candidates face a negative marking penalty of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.
Candidates qualifying the written test for Head Constable Radio Operator must also clear a qualifying English Dictation Test of 50 marks. The dictation tests handwriting clarity and spelling accuracy with deductions for punctuation errors. Radio Mechanic candidates do not require a dictation test.
Quick answers to common candidate queries for BSF Head Constable RO RM Syllabus 2026
Each wrong answer incurs a penalty of 0.25 marks in the written test. Unattempted questions carry zero penalty. Candidates must manage time carefully across the 120-minute test window.
No. The 50-mark English dictation test is mandatory only for Head Constable (Radio Operator) candidates. Radio Mechanic candidates qualify on the basis of written test score, physical test, and trade verification.
Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics questions strictly follow the 10+2 CBSE senior secondary curriculum. Focus on electricity, magnetism, optics, wave mechanics, and algebra.
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