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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:
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
Selection Process (All Stages)
Written Exam (described above)
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Height & chest (varies by category/state)
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
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)
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
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.)
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 |