The Border Security Force (BSF), Ministry of Home Affairs, has released the provisional answer key for the recruitment of Head Constable (Ministerial), Assistant Sub-Inspector (Stenographer), and other Non-GD cadre posts on 10th September 2026. This answer key corresponds to the Computer Based Test (CBT) and Descriptive Examination conducted on 1st and 3rd September 2026, for a recruitment covering a total of 1,752 vacancies across BSF and other CAPFs. Candidates who appeared in this examination can now download their response sheet along with the provisional answer key and raise objections, if any, within the specified window.
BSF Answer Key 2026: Overview
- Recruiting Body: Border Security Force (BSF), Ministry of Home Affairs
- Posts Covered: Head Constable (Ministerial), Assistant Sub-Inspector (Stenographer), and other Non-GD cadre posts
- Total Vacancies: 1,752 posts
- Examination Dates: 1 September 2026 and 3 September 2026 (CBT and Descriptive Examination)
- Answer Key Release Date: 10 September 2026
- Objection Window: 10 September 2026 to 12 September 2026
Important Note: The Head Constable (Ministerial) examination held separately on 2nd September 2026 follows a different timeline — objections for this specific exam date will open only after 18th September 2026, as per BSF’s notice. Candidates who appeared on 2nd September should not confuse this with the general objection window mentioned above.
Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| BSF Answer Key & Objection Management Portal | Click Here |
| BSF Official Recruitment Website | Click Here |
Note: The above answer key/objection link goes through digialm.com, which is BSF’s own officially designated examination and objection management vendor for this recruitment — the same pattern already verified for other central force and CAPF recruitments this year, and consistent with the login credentials (Registration Number and Password/DOB) that only a genuine candidate portal would require.
How to Download BSF Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official BSF answer key/objection portal linked above, or go to rectt.bsf.gov.in and click the relevant link.
- Log in using your Registration Number and Password, or your Date of Birth, as required.
- Your response sheet and the provisional answer key will be displayed on screen.
- Download and save both documents for your reference and future comparison.
How to Raise Objections Against the BSF Answer Key
- Log in to the Objection Management Portal using your registered credentials.
- Select the specific question number(s) you wish to challenge.
- Choose the answer option you believe is correct, along with supporting justification.
- Upload supporting evidence/reference material, if required or available.
- Pay the applicable objection fee, if any is specified for your category (candidates should check the exact fee structure on the portal, as it was not separately detailed in the available notice).
- Submit your objection and save the confirmation/acknowledgment for your records.
Candidates must ensure all objections are submitted within the specified window — 10th to 12th September 2026 for the CBT/Descriptive Exam dates of 1st and 3rd September, with the separate window after 18th September 2026 applicable specifically to the 2nd September HC (Ministerial) exam.
About This Recruitment
This recruitment drive by BSF covers technical and ministerial support posts — Head Constable (Ministerial), Assistant Sub-Inspector (Stenographer), and other Non-GD (Non-General Duty) cadre posts — across BSF and other Central Armed Police Forces, following a written examination and objection-based answer key finalization process before the final result is declared.
About Border Security Force (BSF)
The Border Security Force (BSF) is one of India’s premier Central Armed Police Forces under the Ministry of Home Affairs, primarily responsible for guarding India’s international borders during peacetime. Beyond its core border security functions, BSF regularly conducts recruitment for various General Duty and Non-GD cadre posts, including ministerial, technical, and specialist roles that support its administrative and operational functions.
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