Border Security Force (BSF)[Science Stream Jobs List With Salary In India]

In 1965, the government constituted the Border Security Force to man the extensive national boundaries, security of the border regions as well as to control any activities, which could threaten our defence structure. As a part of the Border Security Force, one has to patrol mountainous terrains, deserts and long coastal stretches on all modes of transport such as camelback, horseback, on foot, speedboats or in helicopters.

Qualifications

After completing bachelor's degree one can apply to BSF through an all India based competitive examination for the post of Assistant CommandantBSF. Men and women in the age group of 19-23 years who have completed their graduation in any stream are eligible for this examination

Skills & Attributes Needed

1. Outstanding physical fitness

2. Ability to express views clearly

3. Perfect vision

4. Skills like shooting, driving, controlling riots, management of international

borders, etc.

5. Functional intelligence

6. Ability to endure tough working conditions in inhospitable terrain

7. A confident, responsible and methodical approach to work

8. Ability to work alone and in a team

9. Good powers of observation

Institutes

The following institutes provide military training to aspirants:

1. Rashtriya Indian Military College, Dehradun

2. Chail Military School, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

3. Ajmer Military Schools

4. North Bengal Frontier Border Security Force, Siliguri, W.B

Career Options

1. Border Security Force, Government of India

Salary

The pay scales of different ranks in the Border Security Force are as follows:

• Assistant Commandant Rs.8,000/- to Rs. 13,500/-

• Deputy Commandant Rs. 10,000/- to Rs. 15,200/-

•Second-in-Command Rs. 12,000/- to Rs.16,500/-

•Commandant Rs.14,300/- to Rs.18,300/-