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 

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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) 

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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

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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.)

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Summary Table

Component	Details
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