BSF Law Officer Grade II / Deputy Commandant Recruitment 2026 For Offline Form 07 Posts

The Directorate General, Border Security Force (BSF), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, has issued an official recruitment circular (O.M. No. 1/28/2017-Pers/BSF/59750-60101) for filling up vacancies for the post of Law Officer Grade-II / Deputy Commandant in the BSF Law Cadre. This appointment is open on a deputation, absorption, or re-employment basis to strengthen the legal machinery of India’s premier border guarding force.

According to the official circular issued by the Personnel Directorate, a total of 07 vacancies (likely to vary) have been announced. Selected officers will be placed in Pay Level 11 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix in the scale of ₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700/- along with central allowances, military perks, and deputation benefits admissible as per Government of India regulations.

Applications are invited from eligible serving officers of the Border Security Force, Central Government, State Governments, Union Territory Administrations, and Armed Forces personnel nearing retirement. Candidates must hold a recognized Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB), possess requisite legal experience, conform to the SHAPE-I medical category, and be under 56 years of age. Willing and eligible officers must submit their applications through proper channel within 60 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News.

BSF Deputy Commandant Law Officer Recruitment 2026 Highlights

BSF Law Officer Recruitment Important Dates 2026

BSF Law Officer Grade-II Vacancy & Pay Scale

BSF Law Officer Grade-II Eligibility Criteria

Deputation Terms, Age Limit & Mandatory Training

• Maximum Age Limit: The upper age limit for appointment on deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of application receipt.
• Period of Deputation: The period of deputation, including any period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the Central Government, shall ordinarily not exceed four (04) years.
• Uniform Requirement: Appointed officers will be governed by the BSF Act and Rules and must wear the official uniform specified in BSF Manual Volume-VII.
• Mandatory Training: Candidates appointed from civil posts or the Bar must successfully undergo 24 weeks of basic training on initial induction covering law, office procedures, accounts, and paramilitary protocols.
• Pay Regulation: Selected officers will be governed under the terms of DoP&T OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt (Pay.II) dated 17th June 2010 (as amended from time to time).

How to Apply for BSF Law Officer Grade-II Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official Border Security Force website at bsf.gov.in and download the official Circular and Bio-Data proforma (Annexure).
2. Carefully fill out the Bio-Data form with full name, date of birth, educational qualifications (attaching LLB degree certificate copies), chronological employment history, present scale of pay, and details of legal experience.
3. Forward the nomination packet through the proper administrative channel (Cadre Controlling Authority / Head of Office). Direct applications submitted by candidates without proper channel forwarding will be summarily rejected.
4. Ensure the forwarding authority completes and signs the mandatory official certificate confirming:
   • Verification of particulars and educational/experience credentials;
   • Clearance that no disciplinary or vigilance case is pending or contemplated;
   • Integrity certificate stating that integrity is beyond doubt;
   • Statement confirming no major/minor penalty has been imposed during the last 10 years;
   • Enclosure of attested copies of ACRs/APAR dossiers for the preceding five (05) years (attested on each page);
   • Clear confirmation that the officer will be relieved immediately in the event of selection.
5. Dispatch the complete nomination dossier to reach the following address within 60 days of the advertisement’s publication in Employment News:

   Dy. Inspector General (Pers),
   Directorate General, Border Security Force (BSF),
   Block No. 10, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road,
   New Delhi – 110003.

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Conclusion

BSF Deputy Commandant Law Officer Recruitment 2026 invites nominations for 07 vacancies of Law Officer Grade-II / Deputy Commandant in the BSF Law Cadre in Pay Level 11 (₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700/-) on a deputation, absorption, or re-employment basis. Qualified law graduates serving in BSF, Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, or Armed Forces possessing required legal service experience and SHAPE-I medical category can apply.

According to the official circular, willing and sponsored officers must ensure that their completed applications, along with 5-year APAR dossiers, vigilance clearance, and integrity certificates, reach the Directorate General BSF, New Delhi within 60 days of publication in Employment News. Sponsored officers will not be permitted to withdraw their nominations at a later stage.

Disclaimer: This article is based on the recruitment information supplied for drafting and has not been independently verified against the latest official notification. Candidates should consult the official BSF website and recruitment circulars for authoritative information, subsequent amendments and application status before applying.