ASI, HC Jobs in BSF recruitment notification for 496 vacancies

Border Security Force (BSF) has released recruitment notification for the496 0f ASI, HC (RO) and HC (Fitter) vacancies. Border Security Force (BSF) is established in 1965 and it is a Border Guarding Force of India. It is the largest Border Guarding Force in the world. BSF recruitment 2014 is inviting application from the interested candidates. Candidate’s educational qualification for BSF notification 2014 must be Matriculation/12th/Diploma/Electronics/Telecommunication/mechanical engineering or any equivalent from the recognized university. Candidates should have ITI certificate in Radio or TV. The age limit for the BSF Constable Recruitment 2014 is 18 to 25 years and age relaxation is applicable for the SC/ST and OBC candidates as per the govt norms. To know more about BSF jobs 2014 kindly read the official notification on www.bsf.gov.in.

The selection procedure for the BSF ASI recruitment 2014 is written test, physical test, dictation test and personal interview. The selected candidates in BSF HC recruitment 2014 will get good pay band. Candidates should have physical fitness. The interested candidate should apply offline mode. BSF application form 2014 is made available on the site. Candidates should download the application form and fill it carefully. General candidates need to pay Rs.50/- at SBI in favour of Inspector General/DIG/Comdt for BSF vacancies 2014. Application form, DD and other required documents should send to the given below address on or before the 07th June 2014. The date of exam is 24th Aug 2014. Please check the below information for more details.

Organization Website: www.bsf.nic.in

Job Category: Govt Sector

Job Description: Various

No of vacancies: 496

Vacancy Details:

Sl No      Name of the Post            No of vacancies

1              ASI                                         68 posts

2              HC (RO)                               417 posts

3              HC (Fitter)                              11 posts

Educational Qualification: Candidates must have Matriculation/class 12th/Diploma/ITI certificate in Radio or TV/Electronics/Telecommunication/mechanical Engineering or any equivalent from the recognized university.

Age Limit: Age limit for the candidates is 18 to 25 years. Age relaxation of 3 years for OBC candidates and 5 years for SC/ST candidates is applicable.

Application Fee: General and OBC candidates should pay Rs.50/- for application should be payable at SBI in favour of Inspector General/DIG/Comdt.

Source: http://www.freshersadda.net/2014/05/26/bsf-recruitment-notification-for-496-vacancies/

BSF Recruitment 2014 – 40 Constable Posts against Sports Quota

Border Security Force (BSF) invites applications for the recruitment of 40 Constable Vacancies against Sports Quota in Border Security Force. Eligible candidates can apply within 30 days from date of advertisement. Other details like how to apply are given below:

BSF Vacancy Details:

Total No of Posts: 40

Name of the Post: Constable

Male Candidates:

1. Athletics: 07 Posts

2. Archery: 02 Posts

3. Boxing: 02 Posts

4. Cross Country: 03 Posts

5. Gymnastic: 01 Post

6. Judo: 03 Posts

7. Swimming: 01 Post

8. Water Sports (Kayaking, Canoeing & Rowing): 05 Posts

9. Weightlifting: 03 Posts

10. Wrestling (Free Style & Greco Roman): 05 Posts

Female Candidates:

1. Athletics: 02 Posts

2. Archery: 02 Posts

3. Judo: 02 Posts

4. Weightlifting: 02 Posts

Age Limit: Candidates age should be between 18 years to 23 years as on 01-08-2014. Age Relaxation is applicable for SC/ ST/ OBC candidates as per GOI instructions.

Educational Qualification: Candidates should possess Matriculation or 10^th class pass from a recognized Board/ University.

Sports Qualification: Sportsperson who have represented a State or the country in the National or International competition in any of the games/ sports or who have represented their University in the Inter University Tournaments conducted by the Inter-University Sports Board in any of the sports/ games.

Selection Procedure: Candidates are selected based on Height Bar/ Test, Identity check, checking of Testimonials/ documents, Physical Standard Test, Trial in respective sports discipline, Medical Examination & interview.

How to Apply: Eligible candidates can apply in prescribed format duly typed or neatly hand written on full-scale paper with two attested passport size photograph, one duly affixed on application form and one on the admit card at the space prescribed along with the required documents by superscripting the envelope as “APPLICATION FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF SPORTSPERSON CT(GD) MALE/FEMALE IN BSF AGAINST SPORTS QUOTA” send to The Commandant, 25 Bn BSF, Chhawla Camp, Post Office Najafgarh, New Delhi, Pin Code 110071 within 30 days from date of advertisement.

Important Dates:

Date of Advertisement: 09-05-2014.

Last Date for Submission of Application: within 30 days from date of advertisement.

For more details like how to apply and other details are given in the following link:

Click here for more details: http://www.freejobalert.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Notification-BSF-Constable-Posts.pdf

IPS Officers vs Army Officers

Some believe that army and IPS cannot be compared. We should not forget the fact that IPS is modeled based on Army. In fact, pre-independence, many Army officers worked as IGs and SPs in provinces and districts. Even today, due to historical reasons, shoulder epaulets of both these services are same.

1. Recruitment:

While IPS officers are recruited along with 15+ other civil services through a common entrance exam, Army officers are recruited through separate Army SSB. It is a sad fact that very few people give first preference to IPS. IAS/IFS and now even IRS, IA&AS etc. are preferred when compared to IPS, which they consider as a dirty job. They have their own reasons for not preferring IPS. Frequent transfers, political pressure, threat to life, irregular working hours, no/less holidays, work-life balance etc. are some reasons commonly quoted. People who apply for Army SSB are sure about joining army, whereas, in IPS around 20 probationers leave during training or within first 2 years of service after clearing civil service exam and getting IAS/IFS/IRS. In army SSB no. of intake is less against the sanctioned seats. Quality of candidates is the commonly cited reason for not filling up the seats, so there are lot of vacancies in Army. Advertisements like "Do you have it in you? An extraordinary life. A life full of adventure, honour and glory. Where you are one among a million, and one in a million" etc. are needed to attract youth into Indian Army. But in IPS all seats get filled, but many children come to SVPNPA to study for their next attempt in civil service exams. Vacancies in IPS are due to attritions during initial probation days. But there are few candidates give IPS as their first preference in CSE due to genuine interest and love for the profession and their countrymen. We should not generalise these issues.

 2. Probation:

Medical tests for joining army are tougher than IPS because IPS is considered a civil service, so most of them get selected. Because of the fact that the children have cleared a tough exam, there is a sympathy among trainers in SVPNPA and the result is that no one will get rejected at the end of IPS probation. But in Army, many unfit probationers get weeded out. Training is almost same for both but is somewhat liberal in IPS when compared to army. IPS officers' training period of 2 years is counted into service as no. of years in experience and they start earning salary from the starting month from their respective states. Where as in Army, a probationer is not confirmed until the end of the training of 1-1.5 years and receives only a stipend. Physically fit and bright IPS probationers do exist, but as I already said, these issues cannot be generalised.

3. Service:

After probation an IPS officer will become an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) responsible of a subdivision. After 2 years he will automatically become a Superintendent of Police (SP) in charge of a district. After 18 years of service he will become a DIG, then after 5 years he will become an IG and then ADGP and finally DGP. All young IPS probationers are potential DGPs!!! In army an officer's promotion is not time-bound. He should attend interviews, write exams, should have good remarks in Annual Confidential Reports in order to climb the ladder of Lt-Capt.-Maj-Lt.Col-Col.-Brig.-Maj.Gen.-Lt.Gen.-Gen. There are sincere officers in IPS who prove their mettle by doing the given duty to them, but there are stories of IPS officers jockeying to create a new post for them only because of the fact that they have completed a no. of years of service and it’s time for their promotion.

4. Leadership:

Army officers should be in the forefront, leading the men they command. Statistics of war casualties show that many commissioned officers are martyred. There is a general perception that IPS officers are good at sitting in AC room and planning only on papers. This might be true, but there are many officers in IPS (like Dr. NC Asthana, K.Vijay Kumar, C. Sylendra Babu etc. to name a few) who do the dirty job of leading from the front. But in most cases dangerous jobs are left to directly recruited Assistant Commandants or Deputy Superintendents.

5. Reputation:

Army officers have a good image and respect among public when compared to their IPS counterparts. We should understand that Army officers do not get the same respect (that they get in India's heartland) in NE states and J&K, where AFSPA is implemented. We should understand that external aggressors are the main enemy for army, whereas police is acting against internal aggressors (who are their countrymen), so police cannot use the same force as that of the army, while dealing with the crimes. Checking suspicious vehicles/persons/places is a normal preventive work, but this is seen as an infringement of privacy. Normal day-to-day policing work itself damages the image of police. Army man shoots to kill, whereas a Police man shoots only to deter. Even though police has done terrible mistakes here and there, our country is still intact and stable, and the credit for this should be given to police leadership. We should also be proud of our Army for upholding the territorial integrity of our country.

6. Corruption:

In this area also Army wins over IPS. In army, recruitment and procurement/provisioning are the only possible areas where army officers can even think of making some quick buck. Whereas in IPS, all kind of work involves dealing with the public, and officers might be offered bribe right from the first day of joining the duty. Both IPS and army officers, are born and brought up in the same society/environment, but the organisation they join makes the difference. Generalization will surely demoralize the honest officers in both Olive green and Khaki uniforms.

7. Patriotism:

Patriotism, discipline, sacrifice, camaraderie are very good attributes that are present in Indian Army and it is worth emulating these qualities in other organisations too. But there is a general perception among armed forces that they are more patriotic and they love their country a lot than others, because they have joined military and they are ready to do supreme sacrifices in the line of duty. Recently an army officer wrote in an online forum that at least 5 years of military service should be made compulsory for IPS officers (who claim that they also want to serve their country) before taking CSE, because a lot of vacancy exists in armed forces. We should understand that vacancies exist in other organisations also. Engineers, scientists, teachers, lawyers, agriculturists, business men, bankers and even politicians are very important for a nation’s development.

8. Other service trivia:

Use of khaki as police uniforms which are traditionally worn by soldiers, use of same shoulder epaulets, ceremonial batons, georgette patches, head bands, star plates and rank flags in official vehicles by both army officers and IPS officers, giving gallantry awards like ashok chakra, kirti chakra etc. (which are traditionally seen by armed forces as theirs) for police officer , use of the word "jawan", "commando" etc. by media to denote CPMFs, use of similar disruptive pattern camouflage uniforms by CPMFs etc. irks armed forces. But we should understand that colour of uniforms show the uniqueness of the organisation to which a person belongs, uniform should connect a person to tradition and history that his organisation inherits. Similarly, most of the decorations in the Indian Army uniforms are adopted from British system, for instance, crown was replaced by state emblem, and other decorations like crossed sword and baton etc. remained unchanged in shoulder epaulets. IPS (formerly Imperial Police) got branched off from Indian Army they also share the same tradition and history. There should not be any problem in using Camouflage/disruptive pattern uniforms (given the fact there are no copyright restrictions) by CPMFs if the working conditions demands, because they also do the same work as armed forces. Terms like jawan etc. cannot be monopolised. Guarding territorial frontiers is a great service. Income tax and customs/central excise officers guard economic frontiers.

ISRO/DRDO/DAE/CSIR/ICAR/ICMR engineers and scientists provide security to this country by using science as a weapon. Energy security and food security are also equally important. In my opinion each and every profession is equally important. Taking pride in one's work is a good thing, but it should not be at the contempt of other work. No service should be belittled, instead we should analyse the issues and think about possible reforms.

Possible Reforms:

For all the aforementioned issues, IPS officers alone cannot be blamed.As many as eight police reforms commissions have been formed and and these commissions had IPS officers as their members and they tried to address some of the issues that are pestering police leadership. None of the reforms were fully implemented. Police being a state subject, we can't expect anything other than this. Central govt. too failed to comply with some of the Supreme Court judgements regarding police reforms.

 I'll list here some of the reforms. While some are my own ideas, others are taken from the internet and Police reforms commission reports.

(i) Separate exams for IPS:

IPS cannot be claimed as a pure civil service. IPS officers have to work in quasi-military settings in CPMFs. Indian Forest Service (IFoS) is doing a good job by having a separate exam for their recruitment. By keeping separate exams, only interested candidates will apply, and this will also to some extent end the problem of flocking of 20+ IPS probationers into various other civil services every year. Recruitment can also be modelled based on Army SSB (a judicious mix of written exams, interviews and physical exams) without diluting the toughness/quality of exams. Sympathy of trainers towards the probationers will also reduce to a great extent. Rejections every year at the end of probation will reduce the complacency effect.

This issue of separate exams was taken up by few IPS officers a few years back, but it was vehemently opposed by retired and senior IPS officers. They are of opinion that this move will reduce the status of IPS over IAS. It is a well-known fact that a turf war is going on b/w IAS and IPS. In no way this move will reduce the status of IPS.

(ii) Merit based promotions:

Right from 1997, almost all police reforms commissions talk about this. These commissions had IPS officers as members and even senior and retired IPS officers are batting for this reform. According to this, at each stage of promotion, if an IPS officer completes certain no. of years of service, he should be sent again to SVPNPA, where he/she will take a course. At the end of the course, written examinations, interviews, physical tests will be conducted and performance of the officers in their states/organisations and annual confidential reports will be reviewed and promotions are given according to the merit. There are also incentives for officers who clear the course in first attempt. For repeated attempts officers will have to pay from their own pocket. There is also a provision that, if an officer fails in 3 consecutive tests, he should be compulsorily retired from the service. Who should be blamed for not implementing this?

(iii) Reforms in Central Deputation:

IPS officers in SP rank are allowed to go to Central organisations like SVPNPA, NEPA, BPR&D, NICFS, CBI, IB, NCRB, DPWC etc. whereas officers of and above DIG rank are allowed to go to CPMFs like BSF, ITBP, CRPF, CISF, AR, SSB, NSG and other organisations like NCB, DRI etc. There is a growing concern among cadre officers of CPMFs that an "outsider" is coming to command them, and also there is a general perception among cadre officers of CPMFs that these IPS officers come to central deputation for having good time and to take rest after tense and busy law and order work in their parent cadre. In my opinion, physically and mentally fit IPS officers in SP rank should also be sent to CPMFs like BSF, ITBP, CRPF, CISF, AR, SSB, NSG as assistant/deputy/joint commandants after some stringent physical and psychological tests. The skills that the IPS officers acquire in these organisations will not only be of great help to them for the rest of their career but will also help in capacity building of the state cadre to which they belong.

Source:http://indiandefence.com/threads/ips-officers-vs-army-officers

Sub Inspector SI & Assistant Sub Inspector ASI, CAPF (CPO) Examination 2014 & Syllabus

SSC Recruitment 2014

The Staff Selection Commission has issued a recruitment advertisement for the position of 2892 SI, CAPF & ASI. Applicants will be shortlisted for this recruitment through an All India Exam conducted by the SSC. 

Distribution of Vacancies:

-SI (Executive) – Male in Delhi Police:

Open: 116 Vacancies

Ex-Serviceman: 15 Vacancies.

-SI in CAPFs:

Men (ITBP): 138 Vacancies

Men (CISF): 921 Vacancies

Women (CISF): 102 Vacancies

Men (SSB): 68 Vacancies

Women (SSB): 02 Vacancies

Men (CRPF): 178 Vacancies

Women (CRPF): 16 Vacancies

Men (BSF): 733 Vacancies.

Women (BSF): 39 Vacancies

-ASI/ Exe in CISF:

Men (ASI/ Exe): 508 Vacancies

Women (ASI/ Exe): 56 Vacancies

Age Bar:

Applicants’ age must vary between the age of 20 years and 35 years (as on 1^stJanuary, 2014) if applying for any of the aforesaid positions. Those who do not accomplish this prescribed age limit are not eligible for these positions. However, candidates belonging to reserved categories will be provided with suitable relaxation. 

Academic Pre-requisite:

All applicants must be Graduates from any accepted University or equivalent. Also, male candidates must be in possession of their authentic Driving License for LMV. Formore details on eligibility conditions, kindly refer to official recruitment notice.

Application Charges:

All unreserved applicants (GEN & OBC) are supposed to pay a non refundable application fee amounting INR.100/- through either of online or offline mode. If paying online, applicants will have to remit the fee via SBI Challan slip or Net Banking, whereas, if paying offline, the same is to be done through CRFS or Central Recruitment Fee Stamps. Refer to official notice for more details. However all reserved applicants will be exempted from this application charge as per rules.

Recruitment Methodology:

Qualified and eligible applicants will be selected on the grounds of an All India Examination, followed by skill test, physical test and personal interview. Applicants failing to appear in any of these tests will result in annulment of their applications.

Application Process:

Keen and eligible applicants may apply by submitting the application forms at the concerned Regional or Sub Regional Office of the Commission under whose authority the Centre selected by applicant comes. However, applicants can also apply online by the links provided on SSC authorized web portal- ssc.nic.in. They can follow these instructions for successful application:-

1. Go to ssconline2.gov.in and select the link of “Examination”.

2. Click on “Part I Registration” and select the online application form under Recruitment if SI in Delhi Police & CAPFs & Asst. SI in CISF- 2014.

3. Enter all your details without any error in the mandatory fields marked and select “Continue”.

4. After submitting, you will receive a registration number which must be remembered carefully.

5. Pay the prescribed application fee and then proceed for Part II Registration by uploading a scanned copy of your latest passport size photo and signature and entering other necessary details.

6. Click “Submit” and take a print out of the completed application and retain for future use.

Dates to Remember:

9^th April, 2014: Closing date for Registration of Part I

11^th April, 2014: Closing date for Registration of Part II

18^th April, 2014: Last date for receiving application by post from distant areas.

22^nd June, 2014: Date scheduled for Paper I

21^st September, 2014: Date scheduled for Paper II

Written Examination:

Paper-I

Part A: General Intelligence and Reasoning

• Number of Questions: 50
• Maximum Marks: 50
• Duration/Time Allowed: Two Hours

Part B: General Knowledge and General Awareness

• Number of Questions: 50
• Maximum Marks: 50
• Duration/Time Allowed: Two Hours

Part C: Numerical Aptitude

• Number of Questions: 50
• Maximum Marks: 50
• Duration/Time Allowed: Two Hours

Part D: English Comprehension

• Number of Questions: 50
• Maximum Marks: 50
• Duration/Time Allowed: Two Hours

Paper-II

English language & Comprehension

• Number of Questions: 200
• Maximum Marks: 200
• Duration/Time Allowed: Two Hours

Questions in both papers will be of Objective Multiple Choice Type. Questions will be set in Hindi and English in Parts A, B and C of Paper I.

SYLLABUS:

Paper :IA. General Intelligence & Reasoning : It would include questions of both verbal and nonverbal type. This component may include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgement, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc.

B. General Awareness : Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidates general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of every day observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution, scientific Research etc. These Questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline. The question in the components A&B will be of a level commensurate with the Essential Qualification prescribed for the post viz. graduation.

C. Numerical Aptitude : The questions will be designed to test the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate. The scope of the test will be the computation of whole numbers, decimals and fractions and relationships between numbers. It will test sense of order among numbers, ability to translate from one name to another, sense or order of magnitude, estimation or prediction of the outcome of computation, selection of an appropriate operation for the solution of real life problems and knowledge of alternative computation procedures to find answers. The questions would also be based on arithmetical concepts and relationship between numbers and not on complicated arithmetical computation.

D. English Comprehension : Candidates’ ability to understand correct English, his basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested. (The question in components C&D will be of Higher Secondary (10+2) level).

Paper-II English Language & Comprehension: Questions in this components will be designed to test the candidate’s understanding and knowledge of English Language and will be based on error recognition, fill in the blanks (using verbs, preposition, articles etc), Vocabulary, Spellings, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Completion, Phrases and Idiomatic use of Words, etc. There will be a question on passages and comprehension of passages also. (The standard of the questions will be Higher Secondary 10+2 level).

NOTE - 1: The Commission shall have the discretion to fix different minimum qualifying standards in each part of Paper I taking into consideration among others, category-wise vacancies and category-wise number of candidates. Only those candidates, who have scored above the cut off marks fixed by the Commission in Paper I would be required to appear in the Physical Endurance Test/Medical examination.

NOTE:2 Paper-I will be used to screen the candidates for appearing for PET/Medical Examination. However, marks of such screened candidates in Paper I if they are successful in PET/Medical Examination, will be taken into account along with marks in Paper II for final ranking of candidates for selecting them for the interview and also final selection.