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BSF Law Officer Grade II / Deputy Commandant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 7 Posts

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BSF Law Officer Grade II / Deputy Commandant Recruitment : Job Overview

The Directorate General, Border Security Force (Ministry of Home Affairs) is filling 07 posts (likely to vary) of Law Officer Grade-II / Deputy Commandant in the BSF Law Cadre on deputation, absorption or re-employment basis. Nominations of serving officers, forwarded through their departments in the prescribed proforma, must reach the 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 the Employment News. Applications sent directly by candidates will not be entertained.
Job LocationNew Delhi, Delhi
Last Updated05 Nov 2026

BSF Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee or the selection process.
ParticularsDetails
OrganisationDirectorate General, Border Security Force (Ministry of Home Affairs)
Advertisement No.O.M. No. 1/28/2017-Pers/BSF/59750 dated 10 September 2026
Post(s)Law Officer Grade-II / Deputy Commandant (BSF Law Cadre)
Vacancies07 (Likely to vary)
PayLevel-11 (Rs.67700-208700) in Pay Matrix
QualificationBachelor Degree in Law from a recognised University or Institute, with experience in dealing with law
Age LimitNot exceeding 56 years as on the last date of receipt of applications (deputation)
Basis of AppointmentDeputation / Absorption / Re-employment
Job LocationLiable to be posted anywhere in India
Apply ByPost, through the forwarding department, in the enclosed proforma
Last DateMust reach within 60 days of publication of the advertisement in the Employment News

About BSF

The Border Security Force functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs, and its Directorate General is located at Block No.10, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110 003. This recruitment is for the BSF Law Cadre and is being conducted by the Personnel branch, with the circular signed by Shekhar Gupta, DIG (Pers), on 10 September 2026.

Where and How to Send

The nomination goes to this address: Dy. Inspector General (Pers), Directorate General, BSF, Block No. 10, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, 110003. The notice says that applications received directly from the candidates will not be entertained, so the nomination must come through the officer's department. The notice does not mention the postal mode (speed post or registered post) or any text to be written on the envelope.

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

Notwithstanding anything contained in the rules, only persons in medical category SHAPE-I are eligible for appointment, as specified in the BSF (Law Officers) RRs-2023 and amended RR-2026. This applies to deputation, absorption and re-employment. Candidates must meet the medical condition above and one of the following: (i) BSF officers: (a) any Officer serving in the Border Security Force having Bachelor Degree in Law from a recognised University or Institute; and (b) five years' experience rendered after appointment in Group-A service in the Border Security Force, with minimum three years' experience in dealing with law. OR (ii) Officers of the Central Government or State Government or Union territory Administration: (a) holding an analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department, or with five years' regular service in Level-10 (Rs. 56100-177500) in the pay matrix; a
PostVacanciesPay
Law Officer Grade-II / Deputy Commandant07 (Likely to vary)Level-11 (Rs.67700-208700) in Pay Matrix

Enclosures

Bio-data in the enclosed proforma, with photograph Photocopy of the Degree in Law Copies of CR dossiers / ACRs for the last five years, duly attested on each page Certificate from the employer / head of office / forwarding authority The Bio-data asks for: name, date of birth, educational qualifications, medical category, employment details in chronological order (office, post held, from, to, scale of pay and basic pay, nature of duties), present scale of pay and pay with next increment, whether the candidate belongs to SC/ST, any penalty imposed or in force, training programmes attended, nature of present employment, details of any present deputation or contract (date of initial appointment, period, parent office), revised scale of pay, total monthly emoluments now drawn, and additional information supporting suitability, followed by the candidate's signature and address.

BSF Law Officer Grade II / Deputy Commandant Recruitment : Important Links & Notification PDF

BSF Law Officer Grade II / Deputy Commandant Recruitment : Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1How many vacancies are there in BSF Recruitment 2026 for Law Officer?
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There are 07 posts of Law Officer Grade-II / Deputy Commandant, and the notice says the number is likely to vary.
Q2What is the last date for the BSF Law Officer Grade-II application?
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The nomination must reach the BSF headquarters in New Delhi within 60 days of publication of the advertisement in the Employment News.
Q3What qualification is required for BSF Law Officer Grade-II / Deputy Commandant?
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A Bachelor Degree in Law from a recognised University or Institute is required, with three years' experience in dealing with law for BSF officers or six years for Central, State or UT Government officers, plus medical category SHAPE-I.
Q4What is the age limit for the BSF Law Officer post?
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For appointment by deputation, the age must not exceed fifty-six years as on the last date of receipt of applications.
Q5What is the salary of BSF Law Officer Grade-II / Deputy Commandant?
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The post carries Level-11 (Rs.67700-208700) in the Pay Matrix.
Q6How do I apply for BSF Law Officer Grade-II on deputation?
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Fill the enclosed Bio-data proforma with the employer certificate and attested CR dossiers for five years; your department forwards it to the Dy. Inspector General (Pers), Directorate General, BSF, Block No. 10, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, 110003.
Q7Can a candidate apply directly to BSF for this post?
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No. Applications received directly from the candidates will not be entertained; the nomination must be forwarded by the concerned department.
Q8Can ex-servicemen apply for BSF Law Officer Grade-II?
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Yes. Armed Forces personnel due to retire or be transferred to reserve within one year, with the prescribed qualifications and experience and having held an equivalent post, will be considered for re-employment.
Q9How long is the deputation period for BSF Law Officer?
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The deputation period, including any immediately preceding ex-cadre deputation, shall ordinarily not exceed four years.
Q10Is training required after appointment as BSF Law Officer?
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Yes. Persons appointed from civil posts or the Bar must successfully complete twenty four weeks of basic training in law, office procedure, accounts and other subjects.
Q11How can I apply for BSF Law Officer Grade II / Deputy Commandant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 7 Posts?
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Ans: You can apply online through the official recruitment link provided for BSF Law Officer Grade II / Deputy Commandant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 7 Posts on www.topsarkarijobs.com. Read the full notification and check your eligibility before applying on the official portal. TopSarkariJobs began compiling verified government-job updates in 2020 and launched online in 2025.
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