BSF CONSTABLE TRADESMAN EXAM PATTERN 2025

BSF CONSTABLE TRADESMAN EXAM PATTERN 2025

Exam Pattern (Written Test)

  • Mode: Offline OMR‑based, Multiple‑Choice Questions

  • Total Questions / Marks: 100 MCQs (1 mark each)

  • Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)

  • Sections (each worth 25 questions/marks):

    • General Awareness/Knowledge

    • Elementary Mathematics

    • Analytical Aptitude & Reasoning

    • English/Hindi Language

  • Language Medium: Bilingual — inquiries presented in English and Hindi, responses provided in either language.

  • Negative Marking: None (no points are subtracted for wrong answers)

Detailed Syllabus Overview

1. General Awareness / Knowledge

Topics include:

  • Current Affairs (National & International)

  • Indian Polity, History, Geography, Economy

  • Science (Inventions, Discoveries)

  • Awards, Books & Authors, Abbreviations

  • State & UT-related facts, Committees, Important Days, Sports 2. Elementary Mathematics

Key topics:

  • Number System, HCF & LCM, Simplification

  • Ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Averages

  • Profit & Loss, Time, Work & Distance

  • Simple & Compound Interest, Mixtures & Allegations

  • Data Interpretation, Mensuration, Indices & Surds

  • Probability, Permutations & Combinations, Pipes & Cisterns 

3. Analytical Aptitude & Reasoning

Includes:

  • Blood Relations, Analogies

  • Directions, Clocks & Calendars

  • Coding–Decoding, Series (Number/Alphabet)

  • Arithmetical Reasoning, Number Rankings

  • Decision Making, Non‑verbal Series, Cubes & Dice

  • Embedded Figures, Mirror Images, Puzzles 4. English / Hindi Language

English:

  • Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases, One‑word substitution

  • Grammar: Tenses, Prepositions, Articles, Subject–Verb Agreement

  • Cloze Tests, Error Detection, Comprehension, Sentence Rearrangement, Spellings 

Hindi:

  • Grammar Topics: समास, विलोम, पर्यायवाची, संधि-विच्छेद

  • तत्सम / तद्भव, मुहावरे, अलंकार

  • Genders, Vachan, वाक्य दुरुस्ती, पाठांश आधारित प्रश्न, एक शब्द में वाक्यांश 

Selection Process (All Stages)

  1. Written Exam (described above)

  2. Physical Standard Test (PST)

    • Height & chest (varies by category/state) 

  3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

    • Race timing:

      • Men: 1.6 km in 8 min 30 sec

      • Women: 5 km in 24 min Document Verification – identity, educational, caste/domicile certificates

  4. Trade Test – qualifying practical test for applicable trades (e.g. tailor, barber, cobbler) Medical Examination – detailed fitness medical check including vision, etc. 

Qualifying Marks (in Written Exam)

  • General / EWS / Ex‑servicemen: Minimum 35% (i.e. 35 marks)

  • SC / ST / OBC: Minimum 33% (i.e. 33 marks) 

Key Details & Dates

  • Vacancies: 3,588 posts across multiple trades (e.g., Cobbler, Tailor, Barber, Washerman, Sweeper, Syce, etc.) 

  • Application Period: Start July 26, 2025 – End August 25, 2025 (varies slightly by source)

  • Written Exam Date: Yet to be announced on official site

Study Tips & Strategy

  • Equal focus on all four sections as each contributes 25% weightage

  • Use class‑10 level standard practice papers and previous years’ mocks

  • No negative marking—attempt all questions carefully

  • Regularly update Current Affairs in general knowledge section

  • Practice reasoning puzzles, mathematical shortcuts

  • Revise grammar, vocabulary, and basic reading comprehension

  • Also prepare for PST/PET & trade‑specific tasks (e.g. stitching, shoe repair etc.)

Summary Table

ComponentDetails
Total Marks & Ques100 questions, 100 marks (1 mark/question)
Duration2 hours
SectionsGK, Maths, Reasoning, English/Hindi (25 marks each)
Negative MarkingNone
Qualifying Marks35% for UR/EWS/Ex‑Servicemen, 33% for SC/ST/OBC



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web:www.manasadefenceacademy.com		PST → PET → Document → Written → Trade Test → Medical



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