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BSF CONSTABLE Syllabus and Exam Pattern

Border Security Force

Sections
5
Topics
14
Sub-topics
98
Questions
150
Marks
300
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The BSF CONSTABLE (Border Security Force) syllabus is organised into 5 sections: General Knowledge (Central State-specific), General Science, Reasoning, Numerical Ability / Mathematics and Hindi/English & Current Affairs. Together they cover 14 topics and 98 sub-topics, tested in BSF-CONSTABLE Written Exam. Below you will find every section's topics, the exam pattern and answers to common questions.

About the exam and pattern

BSF Constable (General Duty) recruitment is conducted by SSC under various CAPFs notification. Per official notification: CBE (GK, Reasoning, Numerical, English/Hindi — 100 Q) + PET + PMT + Medical + Document. BSF guards India's international borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Exam pattern: Online CBT (SSC) + Physical + Medical — BSF Constable GD

Where the marks are

Share of total marks by section

  • General Knowledge (Central State-specific)33%100 marks · 50 Qs
  • General Science17%50 marks · 25 Qs
  • Reasoning17%50 marks · 25 Qs
  • Numerical Ability / Mathematics17%50 marks · 25 Qs
  • Hindi/English & Current Affairs16%50 marks · 25 Qs

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  • Central History

    Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) — Established under Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India. BSF 1965, CRPF 1939, CISF 1969, ITBP 1962, SSB 1963 — All-India cadre, Per Official Notification

    ~2 marks

  • Central Geography

    BSF: India-Pakistan, India-Bangladesh borders. CRPF: All-India, internal security. CISF: Industrial units, airports, govt infrastructure. ITBP: India-China border (Karakoram to Arunachal). SSB: India-Nepal, India-Bhutan borders, Per Official Notification

    ~2 marks

  • Central Culture

    All-India recruitment, Hindi/English medium exams, no state-specific culture focus, but CAPF personnel work across India, familiarity with diverse cultures required, Per Official Notification

    ~2 marks

  • Central Polity & Administration

    Under Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, Director General (DG) of each force, Inspector General (IG), Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Commandant levels, IPS officers at senior levels, Per Official Notification

    ~2 marks

  • Central Economy

    Salary — 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-3 (Constable), Level-5 (Head Constable), Level-6 (ASI), Level-7 (SI), Allowances (Ration, HRA, Transport, Special Duty, Risk Allowance, Uniform Allowance), pension under NPS, Per Official Notification

    ~2 marks
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Exam pattern at a glance

Online CBT (SSC) + Physical + Medical — BSF Constable GD

High-weightage BSF CONSTABLE topics

  1. 1Central HistoryGeneral Knowledge (Central State-specific)~2 marks
  2. 2Central GeographyGeneral Knowledge (Central State-specific)~2 marks
  3. 3Central CultureGeneral Knowledge (Central State-specific)~2 marks
  4. 4Central Polity & AdministrationGeneral Knowledge (Central State-specific)~2 marks
  5. 5Central EconomyGeneral Knowledge (Central State-specific)~2 marks
  6. 6PhysicsGeneral Science~2 marks
  7. 7ChemistryGeneral Science~2 marks
  8. 8BiologyGeneral Science~2 marks

BSF CONSTABLE section-wise syllabus

Frequently asked questions

What is the BSF CONSTABLE syllabus?

The BSF CONSTABLE syllabus has 5 sections: General Knowledge (Central State-specific), General Science, Reasoning, Numerical Ability / Mathematics and Hindi/English & Current Affairs. Together they cover 14 topics and 98 sub-topics.

What is the BSF CONSTABLE exam pattern?

Online CBT (SSC) + Physical + Medical — BSF Constable GD.

How many questions come from each BSF CONSTABLE section?

General Knowledge (Central State-specific): 50 questions (100 marks); General Science: 25 questions (50 marks); Reasoning: 25 questions (50 marks); Numerical Ability / Mathematics: 25 questions (50 marks); Hindi/English & Current Affairs: 25 questions (50 marks). Numbers can change with each notification.

Which BSF CONSTABLE topics carry the most marks?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Central History (General Knowledge (Central State-specific), ~2 marks), Central Geography (General Knowledge (Central State-specific), ~2 marks), Central Culture (General Knowledge (Central State-specific), ~2 marks), Central Polity & Administration (General Knowledge (Central State-specific), ~2 marks), Central Economy (General Knowledge (Central State-specific), ~2 marks).

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Is this the official BSF CONSTABLE syllabus?

It is compiled from the official BSF CONSTABLE notification and exam pattern for study purposes. The conducting body can change the syllabus, so always confirm with the latest official notification.

Compiled from official notifications for study purposes. Always confirm with the conducting body's latest notification.