BSF CONSTABLE TRADESMAN EXAM PATTERN 2025
Exam Pattern (Written Test)
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Mode: Offline OMR‑based, Multiple‑Choice Questions
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Total Questions / Marks: 100 MCQs (1 mark each)
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Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
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Sections (each worth 25 questions/marks):
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General Awareness/Knowledge
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Elementary Mathematics
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Analytical Aptitude & Reasoning
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English/Hindi Language
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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:
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Current Affairs (National & International)
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Indian Polity, History, Geography, Economy
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Science (Inventions, Discoveries)
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Awards, Books & Authors, Abbreviations
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State & UT-related facts, Committees, Important Days, Sports 2. Elementary Mathematics
Key topics:
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Number System, HCF & LCM, Simplification
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Ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Averages
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Profit & Loss, Time, Work & Distance
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Simple & Compound Interest, Mixtures & Allegations
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Data Interpretation, Mensuration, Indices & Surds
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Probability, Permutations & Combinations, Pipes & Cisterns
3. Analytical Aptitude & Reasoning
Includes:
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Directions, Clocks & Calendars
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Coding–Decoding, Series (Number/Alphabet)
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Arithmetical Reasoning, Number Rankings
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Decision Making, Non‑verbal Series, Cubes & Dice
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Embedded Figures, Mirror Images, Puzzles 4. English / Hindi Language
English:
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Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases, One‑word substitution
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Grammar: Tenses, Prepositions, Articles, Subject–Verb Agreement
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Cloze Tests, Error Detection, Comprehension, Sentence Rearrangement, Spellings
Hindi:
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Grammar Topics: समास, विलोम, पर्यायवाची, संधि-विच्छेद
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तत्सम / तद्भव, मुहावरे, अलंकार
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Genders, Vachan, वाक्य दुरुस्ती, पाठांश आधारित प्रश्न, एक शब्द में वाक्यांश
Selection Process (All Stages)
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Written Exam (described above)
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Physical Standard Test (PST)
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Height & chest (varies by category/state)
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Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
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Race timing:
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Men: 1.6 km in 8 min 30 sec
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Women: 5 km in 24 min Document Verification – identity, educational, caste/domicile certificates
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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)
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General / EWS / Ex‑servicemen: Minimum 35% (i.e. 35 marks)
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SC / ST / OBC: Minimum 33% (i.e. 33 marks)
Key Details & Dates
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Vacancies: 3,588 posts across multiple trades (e.g., Cobbler, Tailor, Barber, Washerman, Sweeper, Syce, etc.)
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Application Period: Start July 26, 2025 – End August 25, 2025 (varies slightly by source)
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Written Exam Date: Yet to be announced on official site
Study Tips & Strategy
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Equal focus on all four sections as each contributes 25% weightage
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Use class‑10 level standard practice papers and previous years’ mocks
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No negative marking—attempt all questions carefully
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Regularly update Current Affairs in general knowledge section
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Practice reasoning puzzles, mathematical shortcuts
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Revise grammar, vocabulary, and basic reading comprehension
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Also prepare for PST/PET & trade‑specific tasks (e.g. stitching, shoe repair etc.)
Summary Table
Component | Details |
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Total Marks & Ques | 100 questions, 100 marks (1 mark/question) |
Duration | 2 hours |
Sections | GK, Maths, Reasoning, English/Hindi (25 marks each) |
Negative Marking | None |
Qualifying Marks | 35% for UR/EWS/Ex‑Servicemen, 33% for SC/ST/OBC |
call:7799799221 web:www.manasadefenceacademy.com | PST → PET → Document → Written → Trade Test → Medical |
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