BSF Recruitment 2026: 7 Law Officer Grade-II – Apply Offline @ bsf.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Note: The number of vacancies is likely to vary. Candidates must satisfy SHAPE-I medical category as specified in BSF (Law Officers) Rules-2023 and amended Rules-2026.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Appointments will be made on deputation / absorption / re-employment basis only. The following eligibility conditions apply:

For BSF Serving Officers (Deputation):

• Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised University or Institute
• Five years' experience rendered after appointment in Group-'A' service in the Border Security Force, with a minimum of three years' experience in dealing with law

For Central Government / State Government / UT Administration Officers (Deputation):

• Holding analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department OR with five years' regular service in Level-10 (Rs. 56,100–Rs. 1,77,500) in the Pay Matrix
• Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised University or Institute
• Minimum six years' experience in dealing with law

For Ex-Servicemen (Re-Employment):

• Armed Forces Personnel due to retire or to be transferred to reserve within one year, holding equivalent post and having requisite experience and qualifications prescribed for deputation
• Such persons would be given deputation terms up to the date of release from Armed Forces, and thereafter may be continued on re-employment

Additional Conditions:

• Applicants must be in medical category SHAPE-I as specified in BSF (Law Officers) Rules-2023 and amended Rules-2026
• Persons from civil posts or Bar must complete 24 weeks of basic training on initial appointment covering law, office procedure, accounts, and such other subjects as determined by the Director General, BSF
• Appointed officers will be governed by the BSF Act and Rules and liable to be posted anywhere in India
• Officers will have to wear uniform as specified in Border Security Force Manual Volume-VII
• Maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the last date of receipt of applications

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• No written examination is conducted for this recruitment. Selection is based on departmental nomination through the prescribed proforma.
• Eligible and willing officers will be nominated by their sponsoring departments through the proforma as per Annexure.
• Attested CR dossiers for the last five years must accompany each nomination.
• Concerning departments must verify and certify that the particulars furnished by the candidates are correct and that no disciplinary or vigilance case is pending or contemplated against them.
• It must also be confirmed that, upon selection, the officer will be relieved of his duties from the parent cadre.
• The nomination, along with all supporting documents, must reach the office of Dy. Inspector General (Pers), Directorate General, BSF, Block No. 10, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 within 60 days of publication of the advertisement in Employment News.
• Officers selected will be governed under DOP&T OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt (Pay-II) dated 17th June 2010, as amended from time to time.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in any stage of this selection.
• Officers who volunteer and are sponsored for the post will not be permitted to withdraw their name later.
• Applications received directly from candidates will not be entertained.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

The sponsoring department must forward the following documents along with the nomination proforma:

• Proforma as per Annexure, duly filled and signed
• Attested CR (Confidential Report) Dossiers for the last five years
• Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) certificate from a recognised University or Institute
• Experience certificates establishing minimum years in dealing with law
• Vigilance / Disciplinary Clearance Certificate
• NOC from parent cadre / department
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable)
• Two recent passport-size photographs and Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)

Where to Submit: All nominations and supporting documents must be forwarded to the following address so as to reach within 60 days of publication in Employment News:

Dy. Inspector General (Pers), Directorate General, Border Security Force, Block No. 10, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003

Download BSF Law Officer Grade-II Official Notification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date for BSF Law Officer Grade-II deputation recruitment?

The nomination proforma and all supporting documents must reach the Directorate General, BSF, New Delhi so as to reach within 60 days of publication of the advertisement in Employment News dated 3–9 October 2026. The effective last date is 02 December 2026.

How to apply for BSF Law Officer Grade-II posts?

This is not an open recruitment. Only the sponsoring departments of Central Government, State Government, UT Administration, or BSF itself can forward nominations through the prescribed proforma (Annexure). Applications received directly from individual candidates will not be considered. The nomination must be accompanied by attested CR dossiers for the last five years.

What is the salary for BSF Law Officer Grade-II / Deputy Commandant?

The pay scale is Level-11 (Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month) in the Pay Matrix. Officers will also receive applicable Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and other allowances as per Central Government rules during the deputation period.

What is the employment nature of BSF Law Officer Grade-II?

These posts are filled on deputation / absorption / re-employment basis. The deputation period shall ordinarily not exceed four years. After deputation, the officers may be continued on re-employment basis. This is not a permanent appointment in the BSF Law Cadre. Appointed officers will be governed by the BSF Act and Rules and may be posted anywhere in India.

What is the maximum age limit for BSF Law Officer Grade-II deputation?

The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding 56 years as on the last date of receipt of applications.

What is the medical fitness requirement for BSF Law Officer Grade-II?

All applicants must be in medical category SHAPE-I as specified in BSF (Law Officers) Rules-2023 and amended Rules-2026. Those appointed from civil posts or Bar must complete 24 weeks of basic training covering law, office procedure, accounts, and other subjects as determined by the Director General, BSF.