BSF Answer Key 2026 Out: HC Ministerial, ASI Steno – Download & Objection Link

The BSF Answer Key 2026 has been officially released by the Directorate General, Border Security Force (BSF) for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) and Descriptive Examination held on 1 and 3 September 2026. This provisional answer key and Solution Key are now available for candidates who applied for Head Constable (Ministerial), ASI (Stenographer), and various Non-GD cadre posts across CAPFs. Checking the Answer Key 2026 is crucial to estimate your probable score before the final result. The Objection Management Portal is also live, allowing candidates to challenge any discrepancies in the key. Download your response sheet and raise objections online via the official portal at rectt.bsf.gov.in until 12 September 2026. Read on for direct links, step-by-step guides, and everything you need to know.

Key Details Table

Direct Download Links

• Answer Key Login Portal: Login to Download Answer Key
• Official BSF Recruitment Website: rectt.bsf.gov.in
• Objection Management Portal: Access via the official recruitment website (same as above).

How to Download BSF Answer Key 2026

Follow these steps to access your provisional answer key and response sheet:

1. Visit the official BSF recruitment portal at rectt.bsf.gov.in.
2. Look for the "Objection Management Portal" link on the homepage or latest updates section.
3. Click on the link corresponding to your post/category.
4. Log in using your Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth, along with the security captcha.
5. Once logged in, view your CBT question paper and candidate response sheet.
6. Check the provisional answer key against your marked responses.
7. Download and save the response sheet and answer key for your records and score calculation.

How to Calculate Scores

Note: The official notification does not specify the exact marking scheme (e.g., marks per correct answer or negative marking). Refer to the original recruitment advertisement for detailed marking criteria. Generally, BSF CBT exams award 1 mark for each correct answer and may deduct 0.25 marks for incorrect answers (subject to change). To estimate your score, match your responses with the answer key and apply the scheme mentioned in your specific post notification.

Objection/Challenge Process

Candidates who believe a question or its provisional answer key is incorrect can challenge it online through the Objection Management Portal. The window is open strictly from 10 to 12 September 2026 for the posts listed below. Note that the HC (Ministerial) CBT held on 2 September 2026 (Jaipur & Kanpur centres) has a separate objection process starting after 18 September 2026.

Steps to Raise an Objection

1. Visit rectt.bsf.gov.in and open the Objection Management Portal.
2. Log in with your Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth.
3. Select the question number you wish to challenge.
4. Choose the answer option you believe is correct.
5. Upload supporting documentary evidence or justification, if required.
6. Pay the objection fee, if applicable, through the available online payment mode.
7. Submit the form and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Posts Covered Under This Objection Window

• All posts under Non-GD cadres in BSF
• ASI (Steno) and HC (Ministerial) - LDCE (Limited Departmental Competitive Examination) across all CAPFs
• ASI (Steno) - Direct Entry across all CAPFs

Important: No objections will be accepted after 12 September 2026 for these posts.

What's Next?

After the objection window closes, BSF will review all challenges and publish the final answer key. Based on that, the result and merit list for HC (Ministerial), ASI Steno, and Non-GD posts will be released. Candidates from the 2 September HC (Ministerial) exam (Jaipur & Kanpur) should wait for a separate notice after 18 September 2026. Stay tuned to the official website for updates.

FAQs

When was the BSF Answer Key 2026 released?

The provisional answer key was released on 10 September 2026 on the Objection Management Portal.

How can I download the BSF Answer Key 2026?

Login at rectt.bsf.gov.in using your registration number and password/DOB, then access the Objection Management Portal to view and download the answer key and response sheet.

What posts are covered under this answer key?

This answer key applies to Head Constable (Ministerial), ASI (Stenographer) LDCE/Direct Entry, and all Non-GD cadre posts in BSF and other CAPFs.

Is there a separate answer key for the HC (Ministerial) exam held on 2 September 2026?

Yes. The HC (Ministerial) CBT conducted at Jaipur and Kanpur centres on 2 September 2026 has a separate answer key process, with the objection portal opening after 18 September 2026.

What is the last date to raise objections?

For the posts covered under this notice, objections can be submitted from 10 to 12 September 2026 only.

Can I challenge the answer key online?

Yes, through the Objection Management Portal. Follow the steps mentioned above and provide supporting evidence.

What is the official website for BSF recruitment?

The official website is rectt.bsf.gov.in.

Will there be a final answer key after objections?

Yes, BSF will release the final answer key after reviewing all objections.