BSF Sub Inspector in CAPFs LDCE 2026 – 1167 Posts, Apply Before 31.12.2026

Only serving personnel of four forces can apply for this one. The Border Security Force (BSF) is running a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, or LDCE, for 1,167 Sub-Inspector (GD) posts in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). An LDCE is a promotion-style exam that only people already in service can sit, so it is not open to the public. The online form opens on 12.11.2026 and closes on 31.12.2026.

✔ Checked against the official notification on 12.11.2026 · Official notice

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

Application Fee

Vacancy Details

The notice gives SSB and ITBP as one combined row, so their male and female split is not known. It also says the vacancies can go up or down for administrative reasons.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Relaxation

Physical Standards (Height and Chest)

• Note 1 (male): Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates from Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir and the Leh and Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir.
• Note 2 (female): Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates from Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Manipur, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir and the Leh and Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir.
• Weight (male and female) must match your height. It is not a reason to fail the PET and is checked at the medical examination against the Height and Age Standard Chart.

Who Should Apply

• This exam is only for people already serving in BSF, CRPF, ITBP or SSB. If you are a civilian, you cannot apply, and you should look at the open jobs below instead.
• The vacancies are listed force by force, and the final selected list is also made force-wise, so you compete for seats in your own force.
• You get three chances in your whole service. The form asks whether this is your first, second or third attempt, so think before using one.
• Your yearly performance reports (APARs) and your service record count. A weak report in the last five years can stop you before the exam starts.
• The exam period is treated as leave, and there is no travel allowance, so plan the trip to your centre at your own cost.

Who should skip this

• Staff of CISF and Assam Rifles. The BSF website lists this exam as Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs except CISF and AR (Assam Rifles).
• Anyone with less than four years of regular service, or without a degree.
• Anyone in a low medical category, since the notice asks for SHAPE-I.
• Anyone who does not want to leave their present post. You must sign an undertaking that you will resign from it if you are selected.
• Anyone who cannot get a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the competent authority, because the form cannot be completed without one.

Selection Process

In short: the CBT is the stage that gives you marks, and the notice’s tie-break rule looks at CBT marks. The physical test is qualifying only, so you need to pass it, but doing better in it adds nothing.

CBT Paper Pattern

The notice says there is no re-evaluation or re-checking of scores. An objection link for questions and answer keys opens on the BSF website 2 to 3 days after the CBT.

PET Events (Qualifying Only)

Salary and Benefits

In plain terms, you start at Rs 35,400 a month before allowances. Level 6 of the Pay Matrix is a government pay grade, and the allowances that sit on top depend on where you are posted.

How to Apply

1. Open the BSF website, bsf.mha.gov.in, and go to the online recruitment portal.
2. Complete the One Time Registration with your name, an active mobile number and an email ID. Your Registration ID and password arrive by SMS and email, so keep them safe. You cannot change the registration details later.
3. Log in and click “Apply Here” next to this advertisement. Choose your force from the drop-down, fill in the form, and upload your photo, signature, thumb impression, service cum eligibility certificate, undertaking and NOC.
4. Check the preview carefully and press Submit. After you submit, no change or correction is allowed.
5. Pay the fee online, then take a printout of the application for your own record. You do not need to send it to BSF.

Note: only online applications are accepted. Staff on deputation or attachment must get their NOC and service certificate through their parent unit.

Documents Required

Exam Centres

BSF will try to hold the CBT at the centre nearest to your place of posting. You cannot ask for a change of centre, and BSF can cancel a centre or move candidates to another one.

Important Links

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Pressing Submit too early. The notice says no change or correction is allowed after submission, and requests by post, fax, email or in person are not entertained.
• Using an old photo. It must be not more than 3 months old, without cap or spectacles, or your application can be rejected or cancelled.
• Skipping the fee. An application with an unpaid fee is not considered, so check that your application history shows it as paid.
• Leaving the form for the last week. The notice warns that the website can slow down or fail to log in near the closing date.
• Choosing the exam centre carelessly. No request to change a centre is accepted.
• Uploading the wrong certificate formats. The service cum eligibility certificate, undertaking and NOC each have a set format in Annexures III, IV and V.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for the BSF SI LDCE 2026?

The online form closes on 31.12.2026 at 23:59 hrs, and it opens on 12.11.2026 at 00:01 hrs.

Who can apply for this exam?

Serving Constables (GD), Head Constables (GD), ASIs (GD) and Constables (Tradesmen) of BSF, CRPF and ITBP, and ASIs (GD) of SSB, can apply, including staff on deputation.

How many Sub-Inspector posts are there?

There are 1,167 posts: BSF 235, CRPF 377, SSB 125 and ITBP 430, and the number can change for administrative reasons.

What is the age limit?

You can be at most 32 years old on 31.12.2026, and SC and ST candidates get 5 extra years.

What qualification and service do I need?

You need a degree from a recognised university and four years of regular service, including basic training.

What are the stages of selection?

There is a Computer Based Test, then a physical test (PET), then document verification and a medical examination.

What is the salary of a Sub-Inspector?

The pay is Level 6 of the Pay Matrix, Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400 a month, plus allowances.

How many attempts do I get, and can I apply offline?

A departmental candidate gets three chances in all, and only online applications on the BSF website are accepted.

Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.