BSF SI Selection process 2022, Know the full detail
Every year application forms are issued for various posts in Border Security Force in Indian Army. By filling out the application form for BSF SI published on 13th June 2022, thousand of candidates across the country will appear in the examination for various posts. For the candidates who are filling out the BSFSI application form for the first time, on today’s date, we have given detailed information about the exam syllabus and selection process. Read this article till the end to get all types of information related to the application form and examination for technical posts under the Border Security Force’s SI.
Exam Name |
Border Security Force SI |
Conduct by |
BSF |
Total Post |
22 |
Eligible candidate |
Male and Female |
Age Limit |
SI Post:- 18 Years to 30 Years |
Education Qualification |
SI Post:- 3 Years Diploma in Engineering |
Age Relaxation |
5 to 10 years according to category. |
Exam Type |
Written Exam |
Selection Process |
1. Written Exam 2. Physical Standards Test (PST) 3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) 4. Documentation 5. Practical/ Trade Test 6. Medical Test 7. Final Merit List |
Application Fees |
Rs. 200/- For Group B and Rs. 100/- for Group A |
Recruitment Centre |
Pan India |
Mode of Registration |
Online |
Official Website |
http://rectt bsf.qov.in |
Vacancy Details for SI Post in BSF 2022:-
For SI Post | |
Name of Post | Vacancies |
Sl (Vehicle Mechanic) | 12 |
Sl (Auto Electrician) | 04 |
S1(Store Keeper) | 06 |
Total Vacancies | 22 |
For Ex-serviceman | 1 post for UR category in 22 posts |
Pay Scale | Rs. 35400/- to 112400/- as per 7 CPC (Pay Matrix 6) |
BSF SI Selection process 2022
- Written Exam
- Physical Standards Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Documentation
- Practical/ Trade Test
- Medical Test
- Final Merit List
Below we are now giving you detailed information about all the above-given selection processes for BSF SI 2022.
Written Exam Syllabus and Pattern:-
In the table below, we have provided information about the exam pattern.
Part | Subjects | No. Of Questions | Total Marks | Time |
Part A | General English | 20 | 20 | 2 Hours |
Part B | General Awareness | 20 | 20 | |
Part C | Technical Subject | 60 | 60 | |
Total | 100 | 100 |
In the table below you can find the syllabus of the technical subjects required for the technical posts of BSFSI.
Syllabus for SI Auto Electrician/ Sl (Store Keeper):-
Topic |
Content |
Engine |
Four-stroke and two-stroke petrol/diesel engine- working principle construction and Operation, Scavenging, comparison of four-stroke and two-stroke engine operation, firing order and its significance, Port Timing & Valve Timing diagram of petrol/diesel engines. Comparison of two &four-stroke engines. |
Fuel Supply System |
SI Engine Fuel Supply System And CI Engine Fuel Supply System: |
Supercharger Turbocharger And Engine Performance |
Necessity, principle, construction & working of centrifugal, turbo & blower typeSupercharger, Concept of turbocharging Merits of Supercharged & Turbocharged Engines.l.H P, B.H.P, F.H.P, Mechanical Efficiency, indicated &Brake thermal efficiency, Specific fuel consumption,Volumetric efficiency, Relative Efficiency, Heat Balance, Morse Test, Simplenumerical problems based on the use of these formulae, Engine performance Curves,variables affecting engine performance. |
Front Axle AndSteering System |
Types of front axles, construction details, materials, front-wheel geometry: castorcamber, king pin inclination, toe-in. conditions for the true rolling motion of wheelsduring steering, steering geometry, Ackermann and Device steering system,constructional details of steering linkages, different types of steering gearboxes,steering linkages and layouts, turning radius, wheel wobble, collapsible steering, power etc. |
Exhaust Emission Control |
Need for vapor recovery systems such as fuel vapor return line, charcoal canister,vapor separation from fuel, and sealed fuel tanks.Need of removing blow-by gases, Open & Closed crankcase ventilation system the function of PCV valve etc. |
Batteries And Auxiliary Systems |
Principle and construction of the lead-acid battery, characteristics of the battery, ratingcapacity and efficiency of batteries, various tests on batteries, maintenance, andcharging methods, etc |
Starting System |
Requirements of starting system, Principle, construction & working of startingmotor, Characteristics of the starter motor, Need of starting drive units, Bendix followthru & over running Clutch Drives Different types of starter switches, etc. |
Charging System |
The charging system, construction & working principle of DC generator & A-Cgenerator (alternator), Armature reaction, etc. |
Ignition System |
Need of ignition system, construction & working of ignition coil, distributor, sparkplug, condenser, Types of ignition Systems, etc. |
Electric And Hybrid Vehicle |
Study of major components of the electrical systems of electric vehicles andelectric hybrid vehicles regarding purpose, location, and function Theory, circuit,construction, etc. |
The candidate who qualifies in the written exam has to go through the round of Physical Standard Test and Physical Efficiency Test. In the table given below, you can get brief information about the Physical Standard Test and Physical Efficiency Test, and Medical Standard through the given table.
PST:-Physical Standards Test (PST)
Event | Male | Female |
Height | 165 cms. | 157 cms. |
Chest | 75 cms +5 cms (Expend) | None |
Weight | Proportionate to height and age as per Medical Standards. | Proportionate to height and age as per Medical Standards. |
Note:- For Ex-Servicemen are not required to undergo PET. |
Important Criteria for others:-
Event | Male | Female |
Height for Garhwalis, Kumaonese, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, and candidates belonging to the states of Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, State of Jammu and Kashmir | 160 cms. For ST:- 162.5 cms | 155 cms. For ST:- 150 cms |
Chest for Garhwalis, Kumaonese, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, and candidates belonging to the states of Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, State of Jammu and Kashmir | 73 cms +5 cms (Expand) For ST:- 71 cms +5 cms (Expend) | None |
Weight | Proportionate to height and age as per Medical Standards. |
PET:- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Event | Male | Female |
Running | 3.2 km in 17 min | 1.6 km in 09 min |
Note:- For Ex-Servicemen are not required to undergo PET. |
Medical Standards for BSF SI:-
Better Eyes | Worse Eyes | |
Near Vision | N6 | N9 |
Distant Vision | 6/6 | 6/9 |
Refraction | Visual Correction of any kind is not permitted even by the glasses. | |
Vision | Binocular Vision |
In today’s article, we have given detailed information about the selection process of BSFSI. If you are searching for the best coaching institute to prepare for this exam and check the medical standard, then today use the official website of Major Kalshi Classes or the contact number given below. By joining this coaching institute, you can prepare for the exam under the guidance of the best teachers and get a medical examination from a retired army doctor.
Frequently Asked Question:-
- When will the application form for BSF SI be filled?
Ans:-BSF SI application forms are being filled from 13th June 2022. - How many posts are there for female candidates in the application form of BSFSI?
Ans:-There is no post for female candidates in the application form of BSFSI. - Can Ex-servicemen apply for BSFSI?
Ans:-If any ex-serviceman or citizen working in the department wants to fill this application form, then a post is available for him.