BSF Head Constable Admit Card 2026 — Overview
The Border Security Force (BSF) will release the e-admit card for the Head Constable (Radio Operator) and Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) Computer Based Test (CBT) on 22 October 2026 at 9:00 AM. Candidates who cleared the PET/PST stage can download their hall ticket from the official recruitment portal rectt.bsf.gov.in using their registered Email ID and Password. The CBT is scheduled for 2 November 2026 in two shifts. The e-admit card will not be sent by post — every candidate must download and print it.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Border Security Force (BSF) |
| Posts | Head Constable (Radio Operator) — 910 · Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) — 211 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,121 |
| Exam Type | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Admit Card Release | 22 October 2026, 9:00 AM |
| CBT Exam Date | 2 November 2026 |
| Download Portal | rectt.bsf.gov.in |
BSF HC RO/RM Exam Date, Shift & Reporting Time 2026
| Particulars | HC (Radio Operator) | HC (Radio Mechanic) |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Date | 2 November 2026 | 2 November 2026 |
| Shift | Shift 1 (Morning) | Shift 2 (Afternoon) |
| Reporting Time | 7:30 AM | 11:30 AM |
| Gate Closing Time | 8:30 AM | 12:30 PM |
| Exam Time | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
Each shift is 2 hours. Candidates arriving after the gate closing time will not be allowed to enter the exam centre.
How to Download BSF Head Constable Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official BSF recruitment portal: rectt.bsf.gov.in
- Click on Candidate Login.
- Enter your registered Email ID and Password and log in.
- Click on “Print BSF HC RO/RM Admit Card”.
- Your hall ticket will appear on screen — check your name, roll number, exam date, shift, centre and reporting time carefully.
- Download the PDF and take at least two printouts for exam day.
Details Mentioned on the Admit Card
- Candidate’s name and roll number
- Post applied for (RO/RM)
- Exam date and shift
- Reporting and gate closing time
- Exam centre name and address
- Photograph and signature
- Important exam-day instructions.
Documents to Carry on Exam Day
- Printed admit card
- One original photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card / Driving Licence / Passport)
- Recent passport-size photographs (as instructed on the hall ticket).
Unable to Download? Do This First
- Clear your browser cache or try a different browser/device.
- Use the Forgot Password option with your registered Email ID if you cannot log in.
- Still stuck? Contact the BSF recruitment helpdesk: 011-24368925 / 011-24368926 · Email: edpdte@bsf.nic.in
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CBT Exam Schedule Announced | 19 October 2026 |
| E-Admit Card Available | 22 October 2026, 9:00 AM |
| HC (RO) CBT — Morning Shift | 2 November 2026 |
| HC (RM) CBT — Afternoon Shift | 2 November 2026 |
FAQs
Q. When will the BSF Head Constable Admit Card 2026 be released?
A. On 22 October 2026 at 9:00 AM on rectt.bsf.gov.in.
Q. What is the BSF HC RO/RM exam date 2026?
A. The CBT is on 2 November 2026 — RO in the morning shift (9–11 AM) and RM in the afternoon shift (1–3 PM).
Q. What do I need to download the admit card?
A. Your registered Email ID and Password, through the Candidate Login on rectt.bsf.gov.in.
Q. Will BSF send the admit card by post?
A. No. The e-admit card is available online only.
Q. How many vacancies are there in BSF HC RO/RM Recruitment 2026?
A. 1,121 in total — 910 for Radio Operator and 211 for Radio Mechanic.