BSF Recruitment 2026: Opportunity to become a Sub-Inspector in the BSF; applications open today for 1,167 posts

The Border Security Force (BSF) has issued a notification to fill 1,167 vacancies for the post of Sub-Inspector (General Duty) within the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). These vacancies are distributed across various forces.

BSF Recruitment 2026: The Border Security Force has released a notification to fill 1,167 vacancies for the post of Sub-Inspector (General Duty) in the Central Armed Police Forces. These vacancies are distributed among several forces, including the BSF, CRPF, SSB, and ITBP. The application window for this recruitment opens today, November 12. Candidates can submit their applications via the official website until December 31, 2026.

How are the vacancies distributed across the forces?

The 1,167 vacant posts are allocated as follows: 430 posts for the ITBP; 377 posts for the CRPF (comprising 347 for men and 30 for women); 235 posts for the BSF (comprising 223 for men and 12 for women); and 125 posts for the SSB. Please note that, according to the commission, the number of vacancies may be subject to change due to administrative requirements.

Who is eligible to apply for these posts?

To participate in the CAPF Sub-Inspector (LDCE) selection process, candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria, including age limits, educational qualifications, and service requirements. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree—or an equivalent qualification—from a recognized university. Additionally, candidates must have completed at least four years of regular service in their respective forces, including the completion of their basic training. Eligibility criteria vary by force and rank. Personnel serving as Constable (GD), Constable (Tradesmen), Head Constable (GD), and ASI (GD) in the BSF, CRPF, and ITBP are eligible. For the SSB, the examination is open to those holding the rank of ASI (GD). Candidates currently serving on deputation outside their parent unit or force are also eligible to apply. In addition to meeting educational qualification and service experience requirements, candidates must have secured at least a 'Good' grading in their APARs (Annual Performance Appraisal Reports) for the preceding five years. If a candidate has completed only four years of service, their APAR gradings for those four years will be considered. Furthermore, candidates must maintain an unblemished service record up to the time of appointment and must fall under the 'SHAPE-1' medical category. Additionally, a departmental candidate may appear for the CAPF SI LDCE examination a maximum of three times.