BSF HCM Exam Date 2026 Out at bsf.gov.in – Check ASI, Steno Posts Key Details & Official Notice
The BSF has released the HCM and ASI Steno Exam Date 2026, with CBT starting from 1st September 2026 for candidates who cleared PET and PST stages. The exam will be conducted in multiple stages, including written test, skill test, and document verification
Key Points
- The Computer Based Test (CBT) for BSF HCM & ASI Steno posts will commence from September 1, 2026.
- The official notification regarding the exam dates was released on June 5, 2026.
- A total of 1752 vacancies are available for HCM (1496) and ASI Steno (256) posts.
The Border Security Force has released the BSF Exam Date 2026 for those who have qualified in the PET and PST stages. As per the official notification released, the computer based test for Head Constable (Ministerial) and Assistant Sub Inspector (Stenographer) posts will begin from 1st September 2026. Candidates who have qualified the physical tests can now prepare for the written examination. The examination will be CBT-based at various centres across the country.
As per the latest notification, the BSF recruitment examination will be held in multiple stages, which will consist of a Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), written examination, skill test, and document verification. The detailed schedule, including exact exam dates, has been published in the official portal at bsf.gov.in. The total number of vacancies for the BSF HCM post is 1,496, and for the ASI Steno post is 256. The total number of vacancies is 1752.
BSF HCM ASI Steno Exam Date Official Notice
The Border Security Force (BSF) stated that the Computer-Based Test (CBT) will commence from 1st September 2026 onwards. The date has been released by the authorities, but candidates should keep in mind that the dates are provisional, and the exact schedule will be released by the authorities in due course of time. This marks the important phase in the recruitment process for shortlisted candidates. For the candidate's reference, we have attached the official notice PDF here.
| BSF Exam Date Official Notice PDF |
BSF HCM ASI Steno Exam Date Official Notice Key Highlights
The BSF HCM recruitment 2026 will be conducted in 5 stages, and candidates must qualify for each stage in order to qualify for this exam. After the date is released, the admit card can be downloaded from the portal 5 to 10 days before the start of the exam. Check the table below for key highlights related to this recruitment.
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | Border Security Office (BSF) |
| Exam Name | BSF HCM Steno Exam 2026 |
| No of Vacancies | 1752 |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test |
| Official Notice Date | June 5,2026 |
| Exam Date | 1 September 2026 onwards |
| Official Website | bsf.gov.in |
Details Mentioned in the BSF HCM ASI Steno Admit Card 2026
Candidates can check the following information in the admit card of the BSF HCM Steno exam 2026.
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Candidate name
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Roll number/Registration number
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Photograph and signature
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Name of the examination
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Exam date and reporting time
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Name and address of the examination centre
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Duration of the examination
BSF HCM ASI Steno Exam Pattern
Candidates appearing for the computer-based examination must remember that there are 100 objective-type questions for 100 marks. The medium of examination will be either English or Hindi. The minimum marks required to qualify for the exam for general EWS are 35%, while for SC/ST/OBC they are 33%.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Hindi Language OR English Language | 20 | 20 |
| General Intelligence | 20 | 20 |
| Numerical Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| Clerical Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 Qs | 100 |
How to Download BSF HCM ASI Steno Exam Date Notice 2026?
Candidates can follow the steps below to check the BSF HCM Exam Date Notice 2026
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Visit the official BSF website at bsf.gov.in.
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On the homepage you will find the Latest Notices or Recruitment section.
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Click on the link Written Examination (CBT) Notice for HCM & ASI Steno Recruitment 2024.
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A PDF file will be displayed on your screen.
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Download the PDF and check the exam date notice and other details relevant to the exam.
Deepanshu Upadhayaya is an education journalist with expertise in covering recruitment examinations, government job notifications, and UPSC success stories. Over the course of his career, he has worked with leading media organizations such as Times Network Digital and is currently associated with Jagran New Media, where he covers competitive examinations, recruitment drives, admit cards, results, and exam preparation-related content. A graduate of Motilal Nehru College, University of Delhi, Deepanshu brings a strong understanding of the education sector, through his accurate, timely, and reader-friendly approach. He also holds Master's degrees in Economics and Mass Communication. Apart from covering education news, Deepanshu enjoys singing, playing cricket, and reading books. He can be reached at deepanshu.upadhayaya@jagrannewmedia.com.
