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Exam Overview
Conducting Body: Border Security Force (BSF)
Post: Constable (Tradesman) – various trades like cobbler, cook, carpenter, etc.
Vacancies: 3,588 (or 3,636 per some reports)
Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
Paper Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes) with 100 MCQs.
Sections: General Awareness, Reasoning/Aptitude, Elementary Mathematics, English/Hindi — each with 25 marks.
Marking Scheme: +1 per correct answer; no negative marking.
Subject-Wise Syllabus Breakdown
Here’s what each section covers in detail:
1. General Awareness / GK (25 Marks)
Current Affairs (National & International)
Indian History, Polity, and Economy
Geography (India & World), Environment
Science: Inventions & Discoveries, General Science
Awards & Honors, Books & Authors, Important Days, Sports
Abbreviations, Committees & Commissions, Static GK
2. Elementary Mathematics (25 Marks)
Number System, Simplification
HCF & LCM, Ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Averages
Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Time & Distance
Simple & Compound Interest, Mensuration
Data Interpretation (charts, tables), Basic Arithmetic
3. Analytical Aptitude / Reasoning (25 Marks)
Blood Relations, Analogies, Number/Alphabet Series
Direction Sense, Clocks & Calendars, Coding-Decoding
Arithmetical Reasoning, Number Rankings, Decision Making
Cubes & Dice, Embedded Figures, Mirror Images, Non-Verbal Series
4. English or Hindi Language (25 Marks)
English: Synonyms, Antonyms, Grammar (Tenses, Subject-Verb Agreement), Fill in the Blanks, Cloze Test, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Sentence Rearrangement, Idioms & Phrases, Error Spotting
Hindi: समास, पर्यायवाची, विलोम, संधि-विच्छेद, तत्सम-तद्धव, मुहावरे, अलंकार, लिंग-वचन, एक शब्द, शुद्ध-अशुद्ध वाक्य, गद्यांश आधारित प्रश्न
Selection Process Outline
Physical Standards Test (PST)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Written Exam (as detailed above)
Trade Test (qualifying)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Recommended Study Strategy
Segment Your Time:
Assign time blocks per section: GK, Maths, Reasoning, Language.
Alternate heavier reasoning or maths topics with GK for better retention.
Daily GK & Current Affairs:
Read newspapers, monthly GK compendiums.
Note key events, awards, economy updates.
Math & Reasoning Practice:
Master shortcuts for calculations.
Daily puzzles, series, reasoning quizzes.
Language Brush-up:
Grammar exercises, vocabulary lists.
Practice comprehension, error spotting, and one-word substitutions.
Mock Exams & Previous Papers:
Time-bound practice with mock papers to build speed.
Focus on weaker sections you identify.
Physical Readiness:
Prepare for PST/PET simultaneously (run drills, strength exercises).
Ensure you’re fit to clear physical benchmarks.
Quick Reference Table
| Section | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | Current Affairs, History, Geography, Science, etc. |
| Elementary Maths | Arithmetic, Ratios, Interest, Time & Work, etc. |
| Reasoning Aptitude | Series, Coding-Decoding, Puzzles, Directions, etc. |
| Language (Eng/Hindi) | Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading, Hindi-specific topics |
FAQs
Q: Is there negative marking?
A: No—there is no negative marking.
Q: Choose between English or Hindi—any preference?
A: Choose whichever you’re stronger in; the content differs in language but is weighted equally.
Q: Are the questions tough?
A: The exam is at Matriculation level, so consistent practice and revision is key.
Conclusion
The BSF Constable Tradesman Exam 2025 is an objective test of 100 marks, split evenly across four subjects. Success hinges on mastering structured content, building speed and accuracy, and preparing physically. Create a timetable that covers all topics, practice regularly, and you’ll be set to ace it. Ready to download a PDF of the syllabus or need mock test links? Just let me know—happy to help!