BSF Tradesman Exam Date 2026 Out For Written, Check Admit Release Date

The Border Security Force (BSF) has announced the BSF Tradesman Exam Date 2026 for Constable (Tradesman) Recruitment 2024-25. As per the official notice dated 10 November 2026, the written examination (Computer-Based Test) will be conducted on 2 December 2026 for candidates who qualified in the first phase (PET & PST). The BSF Tradesman Admit Card 2026 will be released on 17 November 2026. Candidates can check the complete examination schedule, shift timings and admit card details below.

BSF Tradesman Exam Date 2026 Official Notice Out

The Directorate General of Border Security Force (BSF), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has issued an official notice regarding the second phase of the Constable (Tradesman) Recruitment Examination 2024-25. According to the notice (No. 9A/CT(TM)-2024-25/Pers(Rectt)/BSF/2026/9073), the written examination will be conducted on 2 December 2026 at various examination centres across India in three shifts.

BSF Tradesman Exam Date 2026: Shift Timings

The BSF Constable Tradesman Written Examination 2026 will be conducted in three shifts on 2 December 2026. Each shift will have a duration of 2 hours (120 minutes). Candidates can check the shift-wise examination schedule below:

BSF Tradesman Admit Card 2026 Release Date

The BSF Tradesman Admit Card 2026 for the second phase written examination will be available from 17 November 2026. Candidates can download their e-admit cards until 2 December 2026. The admit card link will be sent to the registered email IDs and mobile numbers provided during the online application process. Candidates must download their admit cards before the examination, as BSF will not send them by post.

BSF Tradesman Exam Pattern 2026

The BSF Constable Tradesman Written Examination 2026 will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The question paper will consist of 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks. Candidates will get 120 minutes (2 hours) to complete the examination. The paper will cover four subjects, with 25 questions from each subject.

BSF Tradesman Written Exam Pattern

BSF Tradesman Written Exam 2026: Total Eligible Candidates

A total of 1,81,143 candidates have been declared eligible to appear in the BSF Constable (Tradesman) Written Examination 2026 scheduled for 2 December 2026. These candidates have successfully qualified in the first phase of the recruitment process, including the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST). The gender-wise distribution of eligible candidates is given below:

FAQs on BSF Tradesman Exam Date 2026

Q1. When will the BSF Tradesman Written Exam 2026 be conducted?

The BSF Tradesman Written Examination will be conducted on 2 December 2026.

Q2. When will the BSF Tradesman Admit Card 2026 be released?

The admit card will be available from 17 November 2026.

Q3. How many shifts will be conducted for the BSF Tradesman CBT 2026?

The examination will be conducted in three shifts: 9 AM to 11 AM, 1 PM to 3 PM and 5 PM to 7 PM.

Q4. What is the duration of the BSF Tradesman Written Examination?

The examination duration is 120 minutes (2 hours).

Q5. How many questions will be asked in the BSF Tradesman CBT?

As per the prescribed exam pattern, the question paper consists of 100 objective-type questions carrying 100 marks.

Q6. Who is eligible to appear for the BSF Tradesman Written Exam 2026?

Candidates who qualified in the first phase, i.e. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST), are eligible to appear for the written examination.

Q7. How can candidates download the BSF Tradesman Admit Card?

Candidates can use the e-admit card link sent to their registered email ID and mobile number to download their admit cards.

Q8. Will BSF send the Tradesman Admit Card by post?

No, BSF will not send admit cards by post. Candidates must download their e-admit cards electronically.

Q9. What is the BSF Tradesman Admit Card Helpdesk Number?

Candidates can contact the helpdesk at +91-9513251955 for issues related to e-admit card downloads.

Q10. Where can candidates check the latest BSF Tradesman Exam 2026 updates?

Candidates can visit the official BSF website at bsf.mha.gov.in for the latest examination updates.