Border Security Force (BSF)
BSF HCM & ASI Steno Answer Key 2026
Head Constable (Ministerial) & ASI (Stenographer) – CBT Answer Key / Response Sheet
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Important Dates
- Original Recruitment Notification: 09/06/2024
- Online Application Begin: 09/06/2024
- Last Date for Apply Online: 08/07/2024
- CBT Admit Card Release: 19/08/2026
- Written Examination: 01/09/2026 to 03/09/2026
- Provisional Answer Key Released: 10/09/2026
- Main Objection Window: 10/09/2026 to 12/09/2026
- Separate Notice for 02/09/2026 Exam Candidates: To Be Updated / Separate Portal Notice
- Final Answer Key: To Be Announced
- BSF HCM / ASI Steno Result: To Be Announced
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Answer Key Details
- Answer Key Status: Released
- Answer Key Type: Provisional Answer Key
- Response Sheet: Available
- Question Paper: Available through Candidate Login
- Answer Key Release Date: 10/09/2026
- Objection Mode: Online
- Login Details: Roll Number / Registration Number and Date of Birth / Password
- Official Recruitment Portal: rectt.bsf.gov.in
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BSF HCM & ASI Steno Answer Key 2026: Exam Details
- Examination: Head Constable (Ministerial) & Assistant Sub-Inspector (Stenographer) Recruitment
- Recruitment Cycle: 2024 Recruitment – CBT Conducted in 2026
- Exam Stage: Second Phase CBT / Written Examination
- CBT Examination: 01/09/2026 to 03/09/2026
- Examination was conducted in multiple shifts / examination centres.
- Provisional Answer Key: 10/09/2026
- Candidate Response Sheet: Available
- Question Paper: Available through the candidate login / objection portal
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BSF HCM & ASI Steno Answer Key 2026 – Response Sheet & Objection
Provisional Answer Key Challenge Details
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| Particulars |
Details |
| Answer Key Release Date |
10/09/2026 |
| Response Sheet |
Available through Candidate Login |
| Question Paper |
Available through Candidate Login |
| Main Objection Window |
10/09/2026 to 12/09/2026 |
| Objection Mode |
Online through the BSF Objection Management Portal |
| Objection Fee |
As prescribed/displayed in the official objection portal |
| 02/09/2026 Jaipur & Kanpur Candidates |
A separate notice / objection arrangement was issued for candidates who appeared in the specified 02/09/2026 examination at Jaipur and Kanpur.
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| Current Status |
Main Objection Window Closed |
BSF HCM & ASI Steno Vacancy 2026
Post-wise Vacancy and Eligibility Details
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| Post Name |
Vacancy / Eligibility Details |
| Head Constable (Ministerial) |
- Total Vacancy: 1,496 Posts
- Pay Level: Level-4
- Pay Scale: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
- Educational Qualification: 10+2 / Intermediate Pass
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| Assistant Sub-Inspector (Stenographer) |
- Total Vacancy: 256 Posts
- Pay Level: Level-5
- Pay Scale: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300
- Educational Qualification: 10+2 / Intermediate Pass
- Stenography skill is required as prescribed in the recruitment rules.
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| Educational Qualification – HCM |
- Passed Intermediate / 10+2 from a recognized Board.
- Must satisfy the prescribed typing requirements.
- Typing skill test is conducted on computer as prescribed by BSF.
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| Educational Qualification – ASI Steno |
- Passed Intermediate / 10+2 from a recognized Board.
- Must possess the prescribed stenography skill.
- Dictation: 10 Minutes at 80 Words Per Minute.
- Transcription: 50 Minutes in English / 65 Minutes in Hindi on computer.
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| Age Limit |
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 25 Years
- Age was calculated as on 01/08/2024 for the original recruitment.
- Age relaxation is applicable to eligible categories as per Government rules and the original recruitment notification.
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Total Vacancy: 1,752 Posts
The current recruitment examination covers 1,752 posts, comprising 1,496 Head Constable (Ministerial) and 256 Assistant Sub-Inspector (Stenographer) vacancies. The recruitment originated from the 2024 application cycle and the CBT was conducted in 2026.
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BSF HCM & ASI Steno CBT Exam Pattern 2026
- Exam Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions
- Subjects include English / Hindi Language, General Intelligence, Numerical Aptitude, General Awareness and Computer Knowledge, as applicable to the recruitment scheme.
- Computer-Based Examination is followed by the prescribed skill / typing test for shortlisted candidates.
- The exact marks, question distribution and qualifying conditions should be checked against the applicable BSF examination instructions.
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BSF HCM & ASI Steno Selection Process 2026
- Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Efficiency Test (PET), as applicable under the recruitment process.
- Written / Computer Based Examination.
- Skill Test / Typing Test.
- Document Verification.
- Medical Examination.
- Final selection is completed according to the applicable recruitment rules and merit criteria.
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BSF HCM Typing Test & ASI Steno Skill Test Details
- HC Ministerial: Computer typing test as prescribed by BSF.
- English Typing: The prescribed minimum typing speed is applicable according to the recruitment rules.
- Hindi Typing: The prescribed minimum typing speed is applicable according to the recruitment rules.
- ASI Stenographer: Dictation at 80 words per minute for 10 minutes.
- ASI Stenographer Transcription: 50 minutes in English / 65 minutes in Hindi.
- The skill tests are qualifying in nature as prescribed by BSF.
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How to Download BSF HCM & ASI Steno Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official BSF recruitment website.
- Open the Recruitment / Latest Updates section.
- Select the Objection Management Portal / answer-key link.
- Log in using your Roll Number / Registration Number and Date of Birth / Password.
- Open the Question Paper and Candidate Response Sheet.
- Check your recorded answers against the provisional answer key.
- Calculate your expected marks using the applicable examination marking rules.
- Download or save the response sheet and answer-key information for future reference.
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How to Raise Objection Against BSF Answer Key 2026
- Visit the BSF Objection Management Portal through the official recruitment website.
- Log in using your candidate credentials.
- Open the question / answer that you want to challenge.
- Select the appropriate answer option and provide the required justification.
- Upload supporting documents / evidence wherever requested.
- Complete any applicable payment requirement shown on the official portal.
- Submit the objection within the prescribed deadline.
- The main objection window for the provisional key was open from 10/09/2026 to 12/09/2026.
- Candidates covered under the separately notified 02/09/2026 Jaipur and Kanpur examination should follow the separate objection notice.
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Important Instructions for Candidates
- The provisional BSF HCM & ASI Steno Answer Key was released on 10/09/2026.
- The CBT was conducted during 01/09/2026 to 03/09/2026.
- Candidate response sheets and question papers are available through the applicable login portal.
- The main objection window closed on 12/09/2026.
- Candidates who appeared at the specified Jaipur and Kanpur centres on 02/09/2026 should check the separate BSF notice for their answer-key / objection facility.
- The provisional answer key should be used only for calculating an estimated score.
- The final answer key may differ after BSF considers valid objections.
- The BSF HCM / ASI Steno result will be released separately after completion of the answer-key and evaluation process.
- Keep your response sheet, admit card and recruitment documents safe until the completion of the selection process.
- Check only the official BSF recruitment portal for further result, skill-test and document-verification updates.
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Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Answer Key Notice Before Checking Their Response Sheet.
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Some Useful Important Links
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Check Answer Key / Response Sheet
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Raise / Check Objection
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Download HCM & ASI Steno Notification
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Check BSF HCM / ASI Steno Result
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BSF Recruitment Latest Updates
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Official Website
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