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Last Updated on Jun 11, 2025

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The BSF Constable official notification will be released by the higher authorities at the Border Security Force (BSF) Commission. The Border Security Force (BSF) is expected to release the notification for the post of Constable in various trades. In order to proceed with the recruitment drive, candidates will have to be well versed with the BSF Constable Syllabus and Exam Pattern. The candidates can refer to the below article to have an idea about the same.

The BSF Constable Syllabus covers subjects like GA, Elementary Maths, Aptitude, and Knowledge of Hindi & English. Aspirants should have a fair understanding of the syllabus and the topics included before applying for the BSF Constable Exam 2024 to base their preparations accordingly.
The written exam shall be conducted in the 2nd phase of selection.
A total of 100 questions will be asked for 100 marks.
It is mandatory for each candidate to qualify at each stage in order to appear for the next rounds.

Candidates can find a detailed syllabus and exam pattern for the written exam in the further article. Read ahead to ensure all details about the BSF Constable syllabus & exam pattern & ace the exam!

BSF Constable Exam Pattern

The exam shall consist of 100 questions asked for 100 marks.
The questions will be asked in English & Hindi.
The qualifying marks shall be 35% (33% for SC/ST candidates)

Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
General Awareness / General knowledge	25	25	2 hours
Knowledge of Elementary Mathematics	25	25
Analytical aptitude and ability to observe the distinguished patterns	25	25
Basic knowledge of the candidates in English or Hindi	25	25
Total	100	100

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BSF Constable Syllabus (Subject-wise Topics) for written exam:

Subjects	Topics Covered
General Awareness	Sports Current Affairs – National & International Important Places Miscellaneous etc Committees & Commissions Abbreviations Famous Personalities Books & Authors
Elementary Maths	Ratio and Time Percentages The relationship between Numbers Use of Tables and Graphs Profit and Loss Menstruation Number Systems Time and Distance Computation of Whole Numbers Fundamental arithmetical operations Decimals and Fractions Ratio and Proportion Discount Time and Work Averages Interest
Hindi & English	Shuffling of sentence parts Grammar Synonyms Shuffling of Sentences in a passage One word substitutions Cloze passage Comprehension passage etc Antonyms Sentence structure Vocabulary Spellings Fill in the blanks Idioms and phrases Detecting Mis-spelt words Spot the error
Analytical Aptitude	Games and Races Heights and distances Inequalities LCM and HCF Linear Equations Logarithms Number theory Number System – Fractions, Decimals Partnerships Percentage Algebra Alligations and mixtures Area Averages, Mean, Median and Mode Boat Problems Chain rule Discount

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BSF Constable Preparation Strategy 2024

Candidates planning to appear for the upcoming BSF Constable Exam 2024 should prepare themselves very well. The Border Security Force (BSF) is one of the most prestigious organizations in India and to join the cadre as a Constable is every aspirant’s dream. Hence, thousands of candidates will apply for the exam and give rise to a tough competition. Given below are a few BSF Constable Exam preparation tips to consider to find your spot in the cadre:

Candidates need to follow newspapers and highlights of the year to stay updated with the news and score better in the general awareness section. Candidates can refer to GK & Current Affairs for daily updates.
Read as many books as possible to improve vocabulary and fluency in English & Hindi.
Solve mock tests & previous year papers of BSF Constable exam to understand the level of preparation needed. Candidates can log on to the Testbook Test Series to get free test series for several competitive exams.
“Practice is Key to Success”, this will help you manage your time and understand the patterns of questions and get familiar with it.
Along with the practice of written examination, prepare yourself for the Physical Examination Test (PET).

Best Books for the BSF Constable Exam

Here is a list of recommended books for the upcoming BSF Constable Recruitment 2021. It is advised to buy the latest edition of books to refer to the relevant and most updated information. Candidates can buy these BSF Constable Books in the nearest stationery stores or online sites as well.

Book	Section	Author	Description
BSF Constable Guide	Overall	----	It is a comprehensive guide for BSF aspirants to crack the exam without any difficulties. This one is a safe bet for self study as well.
Quick learning Objective General English	English	R S Aggarwal & Vikas Aggarwal	It comes handy for candidates who wish to clear the English and Grammar sections in one go. This one contains all the topics as per the updated syllabus.
A New Approach to REASONING Verbal & Non-Verbal	Analytical Aptitude	by B.S. Sijwali & Indu Sijwali	With more than 2000 previous year’s papers, this one is a very useful guide for Analytical Aptitude. It contains 3 sections - verbal, analytical, and non-verbal reasoning.
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations Paperback	Elementary Mathematics	R S Aggarwal	From descriptive explanations to detailed illustrations, this one is a perfect guide for BSF aspirants to clear the QA paper like a cakewalk!

We hope that this article was informative about the BSF Constable Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2024. If you have any doubts, do let us know. For more information about all government exams, download the Testbook App. Get the app today itself to improve your exam preparations with mock test series, practice sets, online coaching, study notes, etc.

Latest BSF Constable Updates

Last updated on Jun 11, 2025

The Border Security Force (BSF) is recruiting candidates for the post of Constable (Tradesman). Candidates who are 10th Pass are only going to appear for the BSF Constable examination. The selection of the candidates depends on four stages namely Written Exam, PST, PET, Trade Test & Medical Exam. Those candidates who will be appointed finally will get a BSF Constable Salary range between Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100. Candidates must go through the BSF Constable previous year papers and BSF Constable Mock Test to improve their preparation for the exam.

BSF Constable Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2024 FAQs

Is mathematics part of the syllabus for the BSF Constable exam?

Yes. Elementary Mathematics is in the BSF Constable Exam.

Which topics are covered under General Awareness for the BSF Constable exam?

The BSF Constable Exam covers General Awareness topics such as Sports, Current Affairs, Important Places, Committees & Commissions, Abbreviations, Famous Personalities, Books & Authors etc.

Is English language part of the syllabus for the BSF Constable exam?

Yes. BSF Constable Exam syllabus includes Hindi & English languages.

For how many marks the BSF Constable written exam is conducted?

The BSF Constable Exam is conducted for 100 marks.

What is the BSF Constable Written Exam paper pattern?

The BSF Constable written exam is an objective type paper, essentially, a MCQ based test.

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