The Border Security Force has announced the Computer-Based Test schedule for the Head Constable (Radio Operator) and Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) recruitment. Candidates who cleared the physical stage of the BSF Communication Setup recruitment 2025 can now note the exam day on their calendars.
The CBT will be held on 2 November 2026 (Monday) in two shifts — morning for Radio Operator and afternoon for Radio Mechanic. The e-admit cards will be available for download from 22 October 2026, 9:00 AM onwards, on the official recruitment portal. Read on for the shift timings, important dates and the steps to download your hall ticket.
BSF HC RO/RM Exam 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Border Security Force (BSF) |
| Recruitment | Communication Setup Recruitment 2025 |
| Posts | Head Constable (Radio Operator), Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) |
| Total vacancies | 1,121 (910 RO + 211 RM) |
| Exam mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| E-admit card release | 22 October 2026, 9:00 AM |
| CBT exam date | 2 November 2026 (Monday) |
| Official website | rectt.bsf.gov.in |
BSF HC RO/RM Shift-wise Exam Schedule 2026
BSF will conduct the exam on a single day in two shifts, one for each post. Reach your centre at least 90 minutes before the shift starts — the main gate closes 30 minutes before the exam begins, and late entry will not be allowed under any circumstances.
| Shift | Post | Exam time | Reporting time | Gate closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | Head Constable (Radio Operator) | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 7:30 AM | 8:30 AM |
| Shift 2 | Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 11:30 AM | 12:30 PM |
BSF Head Constable RO/RM Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 18 August 2025 |
| Online application | 24 August – 23 September 2025 |
| PST/PET | December 2025 – February 2026 |
| PST/PET result | 25 May 2026 |
| E-admit card download | 22 October 2026 (from 9:00 AM) |
| CBT exam date | 2 November 2026 |
BSF HC RO/RM Selection Process
Only candidates who qualified the Physical Standard Test and Physical Efficiency Test are eligible for this CBT. The remaining stages of the selection process are:
- Computer-Based Test (2 November 2026)
- Dictation / paragraph-reading test for Radio Operator posts
- Document verification
- Medical examination
- Final merit list
As per the official notice, the number of candidates qualifying the CBT for the next stage will be limited to six times the advertised vacancies.
How to Download BSF HC RO/RM Admit Card 2026
The admit-card link goes live on 22 October 2026 at 9:00 AM. BSF will also send an intimation to every candidate’s registered mobile number and email ID. Note that no admit card will be sent by post.
- Go to the BSF recruitment portal, rectt.bsf.gov.in.
- Open the Candidate Login tab on the right side of the homepage.
- Enter your registered Email ID and Password, then click Login.
- On the new page, click the link “Print BSF HC RO/RM Admit Card”.
- Your hall ticket appears on the screen — check every detail carefully.
- Download it and take a printout to carry to the examination hall.
What to Carry on Exam Day
- Printed copy of the e-admit card
- Original valid photo ID proof, as specified in the exam instructions
- Recent passport-size photograph, if mentioned on the admit card
- Any other document listed in the official exam notice
Leave mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices and calculators at home — they are not permitted inside the examination hall.
BSF HC RO/RM 2026 – Important Links
Download BSF HC RO/RM Admit Card 2026 (active from 22 October, 9:00 AM)
BSF Recruitment Portal — rectt.bsf.gov.in
BSF Head Constable RO/RM 2026 – FAQs
Q1. When is the BSF Head Constable RO/RM CBT 2026 exam?
The CBT will be held on 2 November 2026 (Monday), in two shifts — morning for Radio Operator and afternoon for Radio Mechanic.
Q2. When will the BSF HC RO/RM admit card be released?
The e-admit card will be available from 22 October 2026, 9:00 AM onwards, on rectt.bsf.gov.in.
Q3. What are the shift timings?
Radio Operator: 9:00–11:00 AM (report by 7:30 AM); Radio Mechanic: 1:00–3:00 PM (report by 11:30 AM).
Q4. How many vacancies are there in BSF HC RO/RM recruitment?
A total of 1,121 posts — 910 Head Constable (Radio Operator) and 211 Head Constable (Radio Mechanic).
Q5. What happens after the CBT?
Radio Operator candidates face a dictation/paragraph-reading test; both posts then go through document verification and a medical examination before the final merit list.
