BSF HC RO RM Admit Card 2026: CBT on 2 November, Shift Timings and Download Link
The Border Security Force (BSF) will hold the Computer Based Test (CBT) for Head Constable (Radio Operator) and Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) on 2 November 2026. The BSF HC RO RM Admit Card 2026 is to be released on 22 October 2026* and can be downloaded from the candidate login on the BSF recruitment portal. The recruitment is for 1,121 posts (910 RO and 211 RM) in the BSF Communication Set-up. Only candidates who qualified in the PST and PET can download the CBT admit card.
This article covers the BSF Head Constable RO RM CBT date, shift timings, reporting time, how to download the admit card, what to carry, exam pattern and the next selection stages. If you are preparing for other exams, you can also check the RRB JE Exam City Slip 2026, the SSC GD Result 2026 and the Kolkata Police Constable Result 2026.
Quick summary:
➤ Organisation: Border Security Force (BSF)
➤ Posts: Head Constable (Radio Operator) and Head Constable (Radio Mechanic)
➤ Vacancies: 1,121 (RO 910, RM 211)*
➤ Admit card release: 22 October 2026*
➤ CBT date: 2 November 2026 (Monday)*
➤ Shifts: RO 9:00–11:00 AM; RM 1:00–3:00 PM*
➤ Exam: 100 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours*
➤ Login: BSF candidate login (digialm portal)
Table of Contents
- BSF HC RO RM Admit Card 2026 Overview
- CBT Date and Shift Timings
- How to Download the Admit Card
- Details to Check on the Admit Card
- What to Carry on Exam Day
- CBT Exam Pattern
- Next Selection Stages
- FAQs
- Important Links
BSF HC RO RM Admit Card 2026 Overview
The BSF HC RO RM Admit Card 2026 is for the CBT stage of the Head Constable Radio Operator and Radio Mechanic recruitment. The key details of the BSF Head Constable CBT are given in the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Border Security Force (BSF) |
| Posts | Head Constable (Radio Operator) and Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) |
| Vacancies | 1,121 (RO 910, RM 211)* |
| Pay Level | Level 4 (Rs. 25,500 – 81,100)* |
| Stage | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Admit card release | 22 October 2026* |
| CBT date | 2 November 2026* |
| Who can download | Candidates qualified in PST / PET |
| Official website | rectt.bsf.gov.in |
BSF HC RO RM CBT Date and Shift Timings 2026
The BSF HC RO RM CBT will be held on one day in two shifts, one for each post. The shift-wise exam time, reporting time and gate closing time are shown below.
| Shift | Post | Reporting time | Gate closes | Exam time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | Head Constable (Radio Operator) | 7:30 AM* | 8:30 AM* | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM* |
| Shift 2 | Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) | 11:30 AM* | 12:30 PM* | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM* |
Always follow the reporting time printed on your own admit card, as it is the final instruction for your centre.
How to Download the BSF HC RO RM Admit Card 2026
The BSF Head Constable RO RM admit card can be downloaded only online from the candidate login. Follow these steps to download it:
- Open the BSF HC RO RM candidate login page (link in the Important Links table below), or visit rectt.bsf.gov.in.
- Enter your login details (application / registration number and password or date of birth, as asked on the page).
- Open the CBT admit card section.
- Check all details on the admit card carefully.
- Download it and take at least two clear printouts.
Details to Check on the BSF HC RO RM Admit Card
After downloading the BSF HC RO RM admit card, check these details. If you find any mistake, contact the BSF recruitment helpdesk before the exam day.
- Your name, photograph and signature
- Roll number and registration number
- Post applied for (RO or RM)
- Exam date, shift and reporting time
- Exam centre name and address
- Exam-day instructions
What to Carry for the BSF HC RO RM CBT
Carry the following to the BSF Head Constable RO RM exam centre, along with anything else your admit card asks for:
- A printed copy of the admit card
- An original valid photo ID (for example Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN or Driving Licence)
- Passport-size photographs, if the admit card asks for them
Mobile phones, calculators, smartwatches and other electronic items are generally not allowed inside the exam hall. Follow the list of banned items on your admit card.
BSF HC RO RM CBT Exam Pattern 2026
The BSF HC RO RM CBT has 100 objective questions of 2 marks each, for a total of 200 marks in 2 hours. Physics carries the most weight. The section-wise BSF HC RO RM exam pattern is given below.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 40 | 80 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 40 |
| English and General Knowledge | 20 | 40 |
| Total (2 hours)* | 100 | 200 |
Third-party reports also mention negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer and minimum qualifying marks of 38% (UR / OBC / EWS), 33% (SC / ST) and 20% (CA)*. Check the official notification and your admit card instructions to confirm these.
BSF HC RO RM Next Selection Stages
After the CBT, the BSF HC RO RM selection process continues with the stages listed below.
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| PST / PET | Already completed (qualifying) |
| Computer Based Test | 2 November 2026* |
| Dictation and Paragraph Reading Test | For HC (Radio Operator) only* |
| Document Verification | After the CBT result |
| Medical Examination | Final stage |
BSF HC RO RM Admit Card 2026 FAQs
Q1. When will the BSF HC RO RM admit card 2026 be released?
It is scheduled to be released on 22 October 2026*, and can be downloaded from the BSF candidate login.
Q2. What is the BSF HC RO RM exam date 2026?
The CBT is on 2 November 2026*. Radio Operator candidates take the morning shift and Radio Mechanic candidates take the afternoon shift.
Q3. Who can download the BSF HC RO RM CBT admit card?
Only candidates who qualified in the Physical Standards Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
Q4. How many questions are there in the BSF HC RO RM CBT?
100 questions for 200 marks, in 2 hours*.
Q5. Is the dictation test for Radio Mechanic candidates?
No. The Dictation and Paragraph Reading Test is for Radio Operator candidates only*.
BSF HC RO RM Admit Card 2026 Important Links
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| BSF HC RO RM Admit Card Login | Download Admit Card |
| BSF Recruitment Website | rectt.bsf.gov.in |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join Now |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Now |
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