In 2025, BRO (in collaboration with GREF) announced recruitment for Multi Skilled Worker (MSW) posts including Cook, Mason, Blacksmith, Mess Waiter etc. — totalling 411 vacancies.
BRO’s MSW roles typically require trade skills and physical capability, so eligibility includes age limits, trade qualifications, physical / medical standards, and other statutory criteria. This post-wise eligibility guide covers:
Age limits and relaxations
Educational / trade / experience requirements
Other norms (gender, citizenship, etc.)
Table of Contents
Citizenship & General Norms
Applicants must typically be citizens of India or hold a valid eligibility certificate as per government rules.
Only male candidates are eligible for BRO MSW posts in 2025 (as per notification).
Candidates must satisfy physical, medical, and trade test requirements as laid down by BRO / GREF in the notification.
Age Criteria (As of a Specified Cutoff Date)
2025 MSW Recruitment: 18 to 25 Years
For the 2025 BRO MSW recruitment:
Minimum age: 18 years
Maximum age: 25 years
This is the base age limit for general category candidates.
Age Relaxation Permitted
BRO follows standard government norms for category-based relaxations:
SC / ST: +5 years
OBC: +3 years
Government employees / departmental candidates: Additional relaxations up to a specified upper limit (often up to 40 / 43 / 45 years depending on category) permitted in the notification.
Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation by period of service plus the usual category relaxation.
The notification mentions that government servants with regular continuous service, GREF personnel, or ex-servicemen are eligible for extended age relaxations.
It’s vital to check “as on date” (e.g. 25 February 2025 in 2025 recruitment) for age calculation.
Post-Wise Qualification / Trade / Skill Criteria
While all MSW posts share the same age limits, their educational or trade eligibility may differ slightly depending on the trade. Here’s a breakdown for common MSW posts in 2025:
| Post (MSW Type) | Educational / Trade Qualification |
|---|---|
| MSW Cook | Must have Matriculation (10th pass) from a recognized board + proficiency in cooking (trade test) |
| MSW Mason | Matriculation + either trade certificate in masonry / building construction / ITI in masonry or equivalent (experience in masonry) |
| MSW Blacksmith | Matriculation + proficiency in blacksmith trade / relevant experience / ITI in blacksmithing or metal works |
| MSW Mess Waiter | Matriculation + skill / trade test in mess service / hospitality trade |
The notification explicitly states that for trade posts, candidates must qualify a proficiency test in the trade to demonstrate competence.
Also, candidates awaiting results of essential qualifications (e.g. 10th / trade finishing) are generally not eligible.
Combined Conditions & Caveats
The educational / trade qualification must be possessed by the closing date for application, as per BRO rules.
Candidates whose educational certificate marks or names do not match their earlier (10th / board) documents may have their candidature canceled. Strict documentary verification is enforced.
The notification also states that grade / marks conversion may be required if mark sheets use grading systems (i.e. conversion to percentage) and must be enclosed.
Some posts may require prior experience in trade, though BRO’s 2025 notification focuses on skills / trade test rather than mandatory experience.
Candidature is liable to be rejected if falsified info or ineligible claim is detected at any stage.
Example: BRO Driver Post Eligibility
Although not part of the 2025 MSW set, many BRO Driver recruitments (in other years) follow a different eligibility pattern. For example:
Age limit: Up to 27 years for BRO Driver posts.
Educational qualification: Matriculation + valid heavy motor vehicle (HMV) licence (or related training / defense trade certificate)
Driving experience in some cases or meeting trade / licensing requirements also necessary.
This demonstrates that different BRO posts have different eligibility norms depending on technical/trade needs.
How to Use This Eligibility Information
Read official BRO advertisement: Always start by getting the official notification PDF (from marvels.bro.gov.in) and cross-check all eligibility norms.
Check cut-off dates: The “as on date” for age and qualification matters — missing by a day can cause disqualification.
Prepare trade / skill proof: If applying for Mason, Cook, etc., ensure you have trade certificates, experience proof, or related documents ready.
Prepare for physical / medical norms: Even if you qualify by age / trade, you must pass the physical and medical exams per BRO’s specs.
Know your category’s relaxation: If you belong to SC / ST / OBC, check the upper age permissible after relaxation.
✅ Concluding Notes
BRO’s eligibility for MSW posts in 2025 is relatively straightforward but strict:
Age: 18–25 years (with relaxations for reserved categories, ex-servicemen, etc.)
Qualification: Matriculation (10th) + trade proficiency / skill test depending on the post
Trade / experience requirements depending on the trade (Mason, Cook, Blacksmith, etc.)
If you’re planning to apply, make sure your documents, age proof, educational / trade credentials align perfectly with what exists in the official BRO notification. I can help you locate the official BRO notification PDF or provide a template checklist for eligibility documents. Do you want me to fetch that for you?
