The Border Security Force (BSF), as the nodal force of the Ministry of Home Affairs, has released the notification dated 10 November 2026 for the Sub-Inspector (General Duty) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2026 to fill 1,167 Sub-Inspector posts in BSF, CRPF, SSB and ITBP. This is a departmental examination — only serving personnel of these forces can apply. Online applications are open from 12 November to 31 December 2026.
Application Fee : Not specified in the notification — check the official notification
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Vacancy Details
Force
Vacancies
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
430
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
377
Border Security Force (BSF)
235
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
125
Total
1167
Age Limit
Maximum age is 32 years as on 31/12/2026.
Age relaxation: SC / ST — 5 years, as per the notification.
Eligibility Criteria
Departmental only: serving Constable (GD / Tradesman), Head Constable (GD) or Assistant Sub-Inspector (GD) of BSF, CRPF or ITBP, or Assistant Sub-Inspector (GD) of SSB.
Service: a minimum of 4 years of continuous regular service as on 31/12/2026.
Education: a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline.
Record: a clean service record with ‘Good’ APAR for the last 5 years, SHAPE-I medical category, and a maximum of 3 attempts in a career.
Check the detailed eligibility conditions in the official notification before applying.
Selection Process
Computer Based Test (CBT): a single paper of 200 marks in 3 hours 30 minutes — Reasoning, Comprehension, Numerical Ability and General Awareness / Professional Knowledge.
Physical Standard Test / Physical Efficiency Test for candidates shortlisted from the CBT.
Document Verification and a Detailed Medical Examination.
Final merit is on CBT marks. Pay: Level-6 (₹ 35,400 – ₹ 1,12,400).
How to Apply
Visit the official BSF website at bsf.mha.gov.in and open the SI (GD) LDCE 2026 notification (No. A.2/SI (LDCE)/CAPFs Exam-2026/Pers(Rectt)/BSF/2026/7179-98).
Read the notification and confirm that you meet the departmental service, education and medical conditions.
Fill the online application form with your service, personal and educational details.
Upload your photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed format.
Submit the form before 31/12/2026 (11:59 PM) and keep a printout for future reference.
There are 1,167 Sub-Inspector (GD) posts — ITBP 430, CRPF 377, BSF 235 and SSB 125.
Only serving personnel can apply — Constable (GD / Tradesman), Head Constable (GD) or ASI (GD) of BSF, CRPF or ITBP, or ASI (GD) of SSB, with at least 4 years of continuous regular service as on 31 December 2026 and a Bachelor’s Degree.
Online applications close on 31 December 2026 at 11:59 PM. Applications open on 12 November 2026.
Maximum 32 years as on 31 December 2026, with 5 years of relaxation for SC / ST candidates.
A Computer Based Test (single paper, 200 marks, 3 hours 30 minutes), followed by PST / PET, document verification and a Detailed Medical Examination. Final merit is on CBT marks.
Pay Level-6, ₹ 35,400 – ₹ 1,12,400, plus allowances as per Central Government rules.
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