Candidates who qualified PET and PST can download their hall tickets using their roll number and date of birth at rectt.bsf.gov.in.
BSF Tradesman Admit Card 2026 - Quick Overview
| Organisation | Border Security Force (BSF) |
| Post Name | Constable (Tradesman) |
| Recruitment Year | 2024-25 |
| Total Vacancies | 3588 |
| Stage | 2nd Phase Written Examination (Computer Based Test) |
| Admit Card Release Date | 17 November 2026 |
| Admit Card Available Until | 2 December 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | 2 December 2026 |
| Official Website | rectt.bsf.gov.in |
BSF Tradesman Admit Card Release Date and Exam Date
As of 13 November 2026, the admit card link has not gone live. It is scheduled to be activated on 17 November 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Admit card live on official website | 17 November 2026 |
| Last day the admit card link is listed as live | 2 December 2026 |
| Written Examination (CBT) | 2 December 2026 |
Who Is Eligible for This Written Exam?
The written exam is for candidates who qualified the 1st phase, which consisted of the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST), in the BSF Constable (Tradesman) recruitment 2024-25.
How to Download BSF Tradesman Admit Card 2026
Once the link is active, follow these steps:
- Go to the official BSF recruitment website, rectt.bsf.gov.in.
- On the home page, under Important Links, click the admit card link for Constable (Tradesmen) in BSF Exam-2024-25.
- On the admit card page, go to the Candidate's Login section.
- Enter your Roll Number and Date of Birth.
- Type the Security PIN shown on the page.
- Click Login to open and download your admit card.
BSF has also stated that the e-admit card link is being sent to candidates by email and to the mobile number given in the online application.
Details Needed to Log In
- Roll Number
- Date of Birth
- Security PIN shown on the login page
If you do not know your roll number, check the email or message sent to your registered email ID and mobile number.
BSF Tradesman Exam Pattern 2026
The written exam is a Computer Based Test of 100 questions carrying 100 marks. The total duration is 2 hours. The paper has four sections of 25 questions each.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness / General Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| Knowledge of Elementary Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| Analytical Aptitude and Ability to Observe Distinguished Patterns | 25 | 25 |
| Basic Knowledge of English or Hindi | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Negative Marking
There is negative marking in the objective tests. One-fourth (1/4) of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer.
Qualifying Marks
- UR, EWS and Ex-Servicemen: 35%
- SC, ST and OBC: 33%
The notice also states that no minimum qualifying marks are prescribed for individual tests or for the aggregate score, and that section-wise marks will not be maintained.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Download the admit card only from the official website, rectt.bsf.gov.in.
- Enter your roll number and date of birth exactly as in your application.
- Check the details printed on the admit card carefully after downloading.
- Keep the printed admit card safe for the exam day.
- Check your registered email and mobile number for the admit card link sent by BSF.
Exam centre address, reporting time and the list of documents to carry are not mentioned in the official notice. Read the instructions printed on your admit card for these details.
BSF Tradesman Admit Card 2026 - Important Links
| Download Admit Card | Link active from 17 November 2026 |
| Official Admit Card Notice (PDF) | Download Notice |
| Official Website | rectt.bsf.gov.in |
