8 June 2024
Recruitment advertisement published
The common direct recruitment cycle was advertised for ministerial and stenography posts in CAPFs and Assam Rifles.
Common Recruitment Exam 2024CBT from 1 September 2026
BSF ASI Steno & Head Constable Ministerial 2026 Exam Hub
Prepare for the CAPFs and Assam Rifles ministerial recruitment CBT with the latest exam-date status, official links, syllabus, full mocks, sectionals, chapter tests, and memory-based papers.
CBT starts
1 Sep 2026
Tentative, onwards
Written paper
100 Q / 100 M
100 minutes
Sections
5 x 20
Language to computer
Practice
102 tests
Full, sectional, chapter, PYP
Current status
PET/PST qualified candidatesCBT tentativeAdmit card awaited
The exact CBT date, city, shift, and admit-card details must be checked on the official recruitment portal.
Quick access
Jump directly to the latest update, official portal, exam pattern, or the test format you need.
Exam date update
CBT is tentatively scheduled to commence from 1 September 2026 onwards.
ExploreOfficial portal
Check the BSF recruitment portal for the exact date, city details, and admit card.
ExploreExam pattern
Five sections of 20 questions each, for a total of 100 marks in 100 minutes.
ExploreSelection stages
PET/PST, CBT, skill test, document verification, and medical examination.
ExploreFull mocks
Attempt all 10 full-length BSF ASI Steno and HC Ministerial mock tests.
ExploreSectional tests
Build speed in language, reasoning, numerical, clerical, and computer sections.
ExploreChapter tests
Practise individual topics with focused bilingual chapter test sets.
ExplorePrevious papers
Attempt the available memory-based previous-year practice papers.
ExploreImportant dates
Verified recruitment-cycle milestones and the current September 2026 CBT status.
9 June to 8 July 2024
Online application window
Applications for the 2024 recruitment cycle were accepted through the BSF recruitment portal.
1 September 2025
First-phase shortlist notice
BSF published the roll numbers shortlisted after the physical stage for the next phase.
5 June 2026
CBT date notice issued
The written examination update scheduled the CBT to commence tentatively from 1 September 2026 onwards.
From 1 September 2026
Computer Based Test
The exact candidate-wise date, exam city, shift, and admit-card schedule will be announced separately on the official portal.
Computer Based Test pattern
The preparation blueprint used by the FatehMocks full-length BSF series.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi or English Language (optional) | 20 | 20 |
| General Intelligence | 20 | 20 |
| Numerical Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| Clerical Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| Basic Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
DurationCBT
100 minutes
One minute per question on average.
LevelCBT
12th standard
Objective, post-relevant aptitude and language level.
Marking cautionCBT
Check notice
Confirm the final negative-marking rule in the CBT instructions or admit card.
Selection process
The CBT is the next major stage for candidates shortlisted after the physical phase.
1. PET / PST
StatusCompleted for CBT shortlist
NatureQualifying
CheckPhysical standards and documents
2. Computer Based Test
Questions100 objective questions
Marks100
Duration100 minutes
3. Skill test
ASI StenoDictation and transcription
HC MinisterialComputer typing test
NatureQualifying, post-wise
4. Final checks
DocumentsDocument verification
MedicalDME / RME as applicable
MeritAs per recruitment rules
Syllabus focus
High-value topics covered across the five written-test sections.
Hindi / English Language
Grammar and vocabulary
Error spotting and sentence improvement
Synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and one-word substitution
Cloze test and comprehension
General Intelligence
Analogies and classification
Series and coding-decoding
Problem solving and decision making
Visual memory and observation
Numerical Aptitude
Number system and simplification
Percentage, ratio, average, profit and loss
Interest, time and work, time and distance
Algebra, geometry, mensuration, and charts
Clerical + Computer
Alphabetic filing and attention to detail
Data checking and comparison ability
Computer fundamentals and Windows
MS Word, MS Excel, shortcuts, and internet basics
Practice and official resources
All available FatehMocks test paths, plus the official portals and clearly labelled notice mirrors.
FatehMocks practice
Official links and notice copies
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the most important date, admit-card, pattern, and practice questions.
When will the BSF ASI Steno and HC Ministerial CBT start?
The 5 June 2026 notice schedules the CBT to commence tentatively from 1 September 2026 onwards. The exact date, city, shift, and admit-card details are to be announced separately.
Is the admit card available now?
No exact admit-card release date is confirmed on this page. Candidates should use the official BSF recruitment portal for the latest candidate-specific update.
What is the written exam pattern?
The preparation pattern is 100 objective questions for 100 marks in 100 minutes, divided equally among language, general intelligence, numerical aptitude, clerical aptitude, and computer knowledge.
How many BSF practice tests are available on FatehMocks?
The series currently contains 102 listed tests: 10 full mocks, 25 sectional tests, 65 chapter test sets, and 2 memory-based previous-paper sets.