BSF Head Constable RO / RM Answer Key 2026 – Download Provisional Key, Raise Objection
The Border Security Force (BSF) has released the provisional answer key for the Head Constable (Radio Operator) and Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) Computer Based Test (CBT) held on 2 November 2026 under the BSF Communication Setup Recruitment 2025. Candidates who appeared in the examination can view their individual response sheet and the provisional answer key through the Objection Management Portal on the official BSF recruitment website. Objections to any question or answer can be submitted online from 4 November 2026 (10:00 AM) to 6 November 2026 (11:55 PM).
BSF HC RO / RM Answer Key 2026 – Key Highlights
| Organisation | Border Security Force (BSF) |
| Post Name | Head Constable (Radio Operator) and Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) |
| Advertisement Number | 07/2025 – BSF Communication Setup Recruitment 2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,121 posts (HC RO – 910, HC RM – 211) |
| CBT Exam Date | 2 November 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | Provisional answer key released |
| Answer Key Release Date | 4 November 2026 |
| Objection Window | 4 November 2026 (10:00 AM) to 6 November 2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Answer Key Notice | Notice-3, dated 3 November 2026 |
| Official Website | rectt.bsf.gov.in |
BSF HC RO / RM Answer Key 2026 – Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 13 August 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 24 August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 23 September 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 23 September 2025 |
| Correction Window | 24 to 26 September 2025 |
| PET / PST Exam | December 2025 |
| PET / PST Result | 25 May 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | 2 November 2026 |
| Answer Key Notice (Notice-3) | 3 November 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release Date | 4 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Raise Objection | 6 November 2026 (11:55 PM) |
BSF HC RO / RM Answer Key 2026 – Application Fee
| General / EWS / OBC | Rs. 100 |
| SC / ST Candidates | Nil |
| All Category Female Candidates | Nil |
The fee was payable online through credit card, debit card or net banking.
BSF HC RO / RM Vacancy Details 2026
The recruitment under Advertisement No. 07/2025 covers 1,121 posts of Head Constable (Radio Operator) and Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) in the BSF Communication Setup. The category-wise break-up is as follows:
| Post Name | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
| Head Constable (Radio Operator) | 276 | 59 | 350 | 127 | 98 | 910 |
| Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) | 64 | 16 | 82 | 28 | 21 | 211 |
| Total | 340 | 75 | 432 | 155 | 119 | 1,121 |
BSF HC RO / RM Answer Key 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Head Constable (Radio Operator): Class 10th passed or equivalent with a two-year ITI certificate in Radio and Television, Electronics, Computer Operator and Programming Assistant, Data Preparation or a related trade; or 12th passed or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Head Constable (Radio Mechanic): Class 10th passed or equivalent with a two-year ITI certificate in Radio and Television, General Electronics, Computer Operator and Programming Assistant or a related trade; or 12th passed or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Age Limit (as on 23 September 2025): Minimum 18 years. Maximum 25 years for General candidates, 28 years for OBC candidates and 30 years for SC / ST candidates. Age relaxation applies as per BSF recruitment rules.
BSF HC RO / RM Selection Process
The selection process for the BSF Head Constable (RO) and (RM) recruitment consists of the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT) – Written Examination
- Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Documentation and Descriptive Test
- Medical Examination
The CBT carries 100 questions for 200 marks, to be answered in 2 hours. The paper covers Physics (40 questions), Mathematics (20 questions), Chemistry (20 questions) and English and General Knowledge (20 questions). There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. The minimum qualifying marks are 38% for General, OBC and EWS candidates and 33% for SC and ST candidates.
How to Download BSF HC RO / RM Answer Key 2026
Candidates can download the BSF HC RO / RM provisional answer key and view their response sheet by following these steps:
- Visit the official BSF recruitment portal at rectt.bsf.gov.in.
- Open the Objection Management Portal link for HC (RO) and HC (RM) CBT 2026.
- Log in with your Registration Number / Roll Number and Password or Date of Birth.
- View your individual response sheet and the provisional answer key.
- To raise an objection, submit it only through the online response link in the portal, with documentary evidence, before 6 November 2026 (11:55 PM).
- Save the answer key and take a printout for future reference.
As per Notice-3, objections received through any other mode will not be considered. The objections will be examined by subject experts before the answer key is finalised.
BSF HC RO / RM Answer Key 2026 – Important Links
| Download Provisional Answer Key / Objection Portal | Click Here |
| BSF Official Website | bsf.gov.in |
| BSF Recruitment Portal | rectt.bsf.gov.in |
BSF HC RO / RM Answer Key 2026 – FAQs
Has the BSF HC RO / RM Answer Key 2026 been released?
Yes, the Border Security Force released the provisional answer key on 4 November 2026 for the CBT held on 2 November 2026.
What is the last date to raise objections to the BSF HC RO / RM answer key?
Candidates can submit objections online from 4 November 2026 (10:00 AM) to 6 November 2026 (11:55 PM).
Where can I download the BSF HC RO / RM answer key?
The provisional answer key and response sheet are available on the Objection Management Portal at rectt.bsf.gov.in, after logging in with the candidate’s registered credentials.
How many vacancies are there in the BSF HC RO / RM Recruitment 2025?
There are 1,121 vacancies in total – 910 posts of Head Constable (Radio Operator) and 211 posts of Head Constable (Radio Mechanic).
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