The Border Security Force (BSF) Medical Directorate has invited nominations for 34 Sub-Inspector posts in its paramedical set-up. The vacancies are for Sub-Inspector (Medic), Sub-Inspector (Lab Technician) and Sub-Inspector (Physiotherapist) under Advertisement No. 11/63/2026/Med Dte/BSF/7298-7658.
This is a deputation recruitment, not an open direct recruitment for fresh candidates. Eligible serving personnel from the Central Armed Police Forces, Central Government, State Governments and Union Territory Administrations must apply through their parent department and the proper channel.
BSF Medical SI Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Border Security Force, Medical Directorate |
| Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Advertisement No. | 11/63/2026/Med Dte/BSF/7298-7658 |
| Posts | SI (Medic), SI (Lab Technician), SI (Physiotherapist) |
| Total vacancies | 34 |
| Recruitment type | Deputation |
| Group | Group B, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Combatised |
| Pay level | Level 6 |
| Pay scale | ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 |
| Application mode | Offline through proper channel |
| Employment News issue | 10–16 October 2026 |
| Last date | 60th day from publication in Employment News |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Sub-Inspector (Medic) | 14 | Level 6, ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 |
| Sub-Inspector (Lab Technician) | 12 | Level 6, ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 |
| Sub-Inspector (Physiotherapist) | 8 | Level 6, ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 |
| Total | 34 | — |
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must be serving officers/personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces, Central Government, State Governments or Union Territory Administrations.
The common service-condition route is:
- holding an analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
- having completed six years of regular service in Level 5 of the pay matrix in the parent cadre or department.
Candidates must also satisfy the post-specific professional qualification and experience conditions.
This recruitment is not meant for private-sector applicants, unemployed candidates or freshers.
Qualification and Experience
Sub-Inspector (Medic)
Candidates should possess:
- Basic Nursing Assistant or Medic Course;
- Advance Nursing Assistant or Advance Medic Course; and
- at least six years of experience as Nursing Assistant in a 100-bedded hospital/institute recognised by the Central or State Government, or in a CAPF hospital.
Sub-Inspector (Lab Technician)
Candidates should have:
- Class 12 from a recognised board;
- a two-year Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technician/Technology from a recognised institution; and
- at least six years of experience as Laboratory Technician in a recognised diagnostic centre, 100-bedded hospital or recognised institution.
Sub-Inspector (Physiotherapist)
Candidates should have:
- Class 12 from a recognised board;
- a two-year Diploma in Physiotherapy from a recognised institution; and
- at least six years of experience as Physiotherapist in a recognised physiotherapy centre, 100-bedded hospital or recognised institution.
All candidates must also satisfy the medical-fitness requirements applicable to the deputation.
Age Limit
The exact upper-age clause for this specific notice could not be independently verified from a directly accessible BSF-hosted notification in this session. Candidates should therefore check the official notice used by their parent department before forwarding the nomination.
Salary and Deputation Terms
All three posts are in Pay Matrix Level 6: ₹35,400–₹1,12,400.
Pay and allowances during deputation are governed by the applicable Government of India deputation rules and orders.
The deputation period is temporary and does not create an automatic right to permanent absorption in BSF.
Application Fee
The recruitment notice summaries do not specify any application fee. Candidates should not make any payment unless it is expressly required through an official government instruction.
Selection Process
There is no direct open competitive examination for this recruitment.
Applications are considered through the deputation process, including scrutiny of:
- eligibility and service status;
- professional qualification;
- relevant experience;
- APAR/CR records for the prescribed period;
- vigilance and integrity status;
- medical fitness; and
- forwarding by the competent parent authority.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Employment News publication | 10–16 October 2026 |
| Last date | 60th day from publication |
| Widely reported calendar date | 9 December 2026 |
Candidates should treat the 60-day condition in the notice as controlling and confirm the exact receipt date through their parent department before dispatch.
How to Apply for BSF Medical Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2026
Eligible serving personnel must apply through proper channel.
- Obtain the official BSF deputation notice and prescribed bio-data/proforma through the official BSF recruitment source or your establishment section.
- Confirm that you satisfy the analogous-post or six-year Level-5 service condition.
- Check your relevant service period with the Work Experience Calculator.
- Prepare your professional qualification, service and vigilance records using the Government Job Document Checklist.
- Fill the prescribed bio-data form carefully and attach the required photograph.
- Attach attested APAR/CR records for the required period, professional certificates, experience proof, health-card copy and other prescribed documents.
- Obtain the forwarding/employer certificate, vigilance clearance and integrity confirmation from your parent department.
- Ask the competent authority to forward the complete nomination to the BSF Medical Directorate through proper channel.
- Ensure the nomination reaches BSF within the prescribed 60-day window.
For a broader explanation of official recruitment conditions and document clauses, read How to Read a Government Job Notification.
Application Address
The nomination is to be forwarded to:
Inspector General / Director (Medical) Directorate General, Border Security Force Block No. 9, Level-04, East Block Sector-1, R.K. Puram New Delhi – 110066
Direct applications from candidates are not entertained.
Documents Required
The forwarding department should prepare the prescribed records, which may include:
- completed bio-data/proforma;
- attested APAR/CR dossiers for the last five years;
- relevant diploma/course certificates;
- experience certificates;
- category certificate, where applicable;
- health-card copy;
- integrity certificate;
- vigilance clearance;
- statement regarding penalties/disciplinary cases;
- employer/Head of Office certificate; and
- confirmation that the applicant will be relieved if selected.
Important Instructions
- This is a deputation recruitment only.
- Do not send a direct individual application.
- The parent department must forward the nomination.
- Check the exact eligibility route for your current post and pay level.
- Six years of relevant professional experience is required for the notified medical/paramedical roles.
- Keep the 60-day receipt condition in mind; departmental forwarding can take time.
- Do not assume permanent absorption in BSF after deputation.
Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Border Security Force Official Website | Official organisation website |
| BSF Recruitment Portal | Official recruitment portal |
| Official Advertisement No. 11/63/2026/Med Dte/BSF/7298-7658 | Obtain from BSF/parent department; direct PDF URL not independently retrievable in-session |
BSF Medical SI Recruitment 2026 FAQs
How many vacancies are available?
There are 34 posts: 14 SI (Medic), 12 SI (Lab Technician) and 8 SI (Physiotherapist).
Is this recruitment open to fresh candidates?
No. It is a deputation recruitment for eligible serving personnel of specified government/CAPF organisations.
What is the pay scale?
All three posts carry Pay Matrix Level 6, ₹35,400–₹1,12,400.
How much experience is required?
The post-specific conditions require six years of relevant professional experience, in addition to the applicable service-route requirement.
Can candidates apply directly to BSF?
No. Nominations must be forwarded through the proper channel by the parent department.
What is the last date?
The notice prescribes receipt within 60 days of publication in Employment News 10–16 October 2026. Current reports calculate this as 9 December 2026, but candidates should follow the official 60-day condition.