BSF SI (Works) Civil 2026: Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Cut Off & Free Mock Tests
BSF Sub-Inspector (Works) — Civil Engineering
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BSF recruits civil engineers as Sub-Inspector (Works) — the technical cadre that builds and maintains border infrastructure: roads, fencing, buildings and border outposts for the Border Security Force.
Selection combines a written examination (objective + descriptive papers) with physical standards and efficiency tests — a genuinely different profile from desk-only JE exams, suited to candidates who want a uniformed technical career.
BSF SI (Works) Civil 2026 — Overview
| Conducting body | Border Security Force (BSF) |
| Post | Sub-Inspector (Works) — Group B |
| Stages | Written (Paper I + II) → PST/PET → Trade test → DV → Medical |
| Eligibility | Diploma / Degree in Civil Engineering |
| Age limit | Up to 30 years (relaxations apply) |
| Physical tests | PST + PET mandatory |
BSF SI (Works) Civil Exam Pattern 2026
Paper-I (objective)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Engineering (Civil) | As notified | As notified |
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Negative marking: As per the current BSF notification
Paper-II (descriptive)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Engineering — Civil (descriptive) | — | As notified |
Duration: 2 hours
Negative marking: Not applicable (descriptive)
ℹ️ Written stages are followed by Physical Standards Test, Physical Efficiency Test, trade/technical test, document verification and medical examination.
BSF SI (Works) Civil Syllabus 2026 — Key Subjects
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BSF SI (Works) Civil Eligibility 2026: Qualification & Age Limit
- ✓Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised institution.
- ✓Age up to 30 years with standard relaxations.
- ✓Physical standards (height/chest/weight) and efficiency benchmarks per BSF norms — non-negotiable stages.
BSF SI (Works) Civil Salary 2026
BSF SI (Works) is at Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) with central armed-police allowances (ration, uniform, hard-area postings) — effective compensation is higher than the level suggests.
BSF SI (Works) Civil Cut Off
BSF publishes recruitment-wise results; vacancies per cycle are small (recent cycles: double-digit), making every written mark count.
BSF SI (Works) Civil Vacancies
| 2024 | 17 SI posts advertised (Works & allied trades) |
How to Prepare for BSF SI (Works) Civil 2026
- 1Physical preparation runs parallel to academics — PET failures waste written-stage success; train running/jumping from day one.
- 2Paper-II is descriptive: practise writing definitions, short derivations and neat sketches by hand.
- 3Border-infrastructure context (roads, drainage, semi-permanent structures) flavours the papers — think field engineering, not high-rise design.
- 4Small vacancy counts mean cutoffs run high — treat every general-awareness mark as a technical mark.
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BSF SI (Works) Civil 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions
Does BSF SI (Works) have a physical test?▾
Yes — Physical Standards Test (height/chest/weight) and Physical Efficiency Test (race, jumps) are mandatory stages after the written exam, followed by a trade test and medical.
Can degree holders apply for BSF SI Works?▾
Yes — both diploma and degree holders in Civil Engineering are eligible, subject to the age and physical standards.
Where can I practise for BSF SI Works civil?▾
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What is the BSF SI (Works) Civil exam pattern?▾
BSF SI (Works) Civil has 2 stages. Paper-I (objective): General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Engineering (Civil) (As notified Q, As notified marks); duration 1 hour 30 minutes. Paper-II (descriptive): General Engineering — Civil (descriptive) (— Q, As notified marks); duration 2 hours.
Is there negative marking in BSF SI (Works) Civil?▾
Paper-I (objective): As per the current BSF notification. Paper-II (descriptive): Not applicable (descriptive).
What is the age limit for BSF SI (Works) Civil?▾
Written (Paper I + II) → PST/PET → Trade test → DV → Medical.
What is the salary after BSF SI (Works) Civil?▾
BSF SI (Works) is at Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) with central armed-police allowances (ration, uniform, hard-area postings) — effective compensation is higher than the level suggests.
What is the BSF SI (Works) Civil syllabus?▾
The key subjects are Building Materials & Construction, Surveying, Soil Mechanics, Hydraulics, Transportation Engineering, RCC & Steel basics, Estimating & Costing, General Awareness, Reasoning.
How many vacancies are there in BSF SI (Works) Civil?▾
2024: 17 SI posts advertised (Works & allied trades).
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Disclaimer: Exam patterns, cutoffs, vacancies and eligibility rules change between recruitment cycles. The figures above are compiled for guidance from past cycles — always verify details from the official notification of the conducting body before applying.