The Border Security Force (BSF) has announced the opening of its Objection Management Portal for the Head Constable (Radio Operator) and Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) Computer Based Test held on 2 November 2026. As per Notice-3 issued by the BSF Communication & IT Directorate on 3 November 2026, candidates can view their own responses and the answer key, and raise objections from 4 November 2026 (10:00 AM) to 6 November 2026 (11:55 PM).
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The recruitment is for 1,121 posts in the BSF Communication Setup: 910 Head Constable (RO) and 211 Head Constable (RM) posts, in Pay Level-4 (₹25,500 to ₹81,100). Candidates who cleared the PET/PST earlier this year took the CBT on 2 November.
BSF has clearly warned that candidates who do not raise objections within this window will lose the right to any future legal claim for re-evaluation. So if you find a wrong answer in the key, act before the deadline.
In this article, we cover the official notice, important dates, how to check the answer key and response sheet, the objection process, how to calculate your score, and what comes next.
BSF HC RO RM Answer Key 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Organisation | Border Security Force (BSF) |
| Recruitment | Head Constable (Radio Operator / Radio Mechanic), BSF Communication Setup 2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,121 (RO: 910; RM: 211) |
| Pay Scale | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (Level-4, 7th CPC) |
| CBT Exam Date | 2 November 2026 (Monday) |
| Notice | Notice-3, dated 3 November 2026 |
| Objection Portal Opens | 4 November 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last Date for Objections | 6 November 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Objection Mode | Online only, with documentary evidence |
| Official Website | rectt.bsf.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | 18 August 2025 |
| Online application | 24 August to 23 September 2025 |
| PET/PST | December 2025 to February 2026 |
| PET/PST result | 25 May 2026 |
| CBT admit card | 21 October 2026 |
| CBT exam | 2 November 2026 |
| Objection portal notice (Notice-3) | 3 November 2026 |
| Objection window | 4 November 2026 (10:00 AM) to 6 November 2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Final answer key / CBT result | To be announced |
What Does BSF Notice-3 Say?
Notice-3, issued on 3 November 2026 by FHQ BSF, New Delhi (Communication & IT Directorate), covers these points:
- The Objection Management Portal will be live from 4 November 2026 (10:00 AM) to 6 November 2026 (11:55 PM).
- It is open to all candidates who appeared in the CBT on 2 November 2026 for HC (RO) and HC (RM) in the BSF Communication Setup 2025.
- Candidates can view their own answers (online responses) along with the answer key by logging in with their registered credentials.
- Any objection about a question or its answer must be submitted only through the online response link on the portal, with documentary evidence.
- Subject experts will re-examine the objections before the answer key is finalised.
- Objections sent through any other mode or channel will not be entertained under any circumstances.
- Candidates who do not raise objections in the given period will have no right to any future legal claim for re-evaluation at a later stage.
- All updates will be published only on the BSF website.
How to Raise an Objection Against the BSF HC RO RM Answer Key
- Visit rectt.bsf.gov.in between 4 November (10:00 AM) and 6 November (11:55 PM).
- Log in with your registered credentials.
- Open the Objection Management Portal / Online Response link.
- View your response sheet and the answer key side by side.
- Select the question you want to challenge and enter your objection.
- Upload documentary evidence, such as a textbook reference or another authentic source, to support your claim.
- Submit the objection and save a copy or screenshot for your records.
How to Check the BSF HC RO RM Answer Key and Response Sheet
- Go to the BSF recruitment portal, rectt.bsf.gov.in.
- Click on the link for HC (RO/RM) – Objection Management Portal / Answer Key.
- Enter your registered login credentials (user ID / registration number and password).
- Your response sheet will open, showing your marked answers alongside the correct answers.
- Download or take screenshots of the response sheet so you can calculate your score.
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BSF HC RO RM CBT Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 40 | 80 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 40 |
| English and General Knowledge | 20 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
- Duration: 2 hours
- Marks per question: 2
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer (as reported)
- Level: Class 12 (10+2) standard
How to Calculate Your Score
Formula: Score = (Correct answers × 2) − (Wrong answers × 0.25)
| Example | Correct | Wrong | Unattempted | Score (out of 200) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate A | 70 | 20 | 10 | 140 − 5 = 135 |
| Candidate B | 60 | 30 | 10 | 120 − 7.5 = 112.5 |
| Candidate C | 80 | 15 | 5 | 160 − 3.75 = 156.25 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks in CBT (as reported)
| Category | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | 38% (76 out of 200) |
| SC / ST | 33% (66 out of 200) |
What Next After the BSF HC RO RM Answer Key?
- Expert review: Subject experts will re-examine all valid objections.
- Final answer key: The final key will be prepared after the review.
- CBT result: The result will be declared on the BSF website on the basis of the final key.
- Phase 3: Shortlisted candidates (reportedly about six times the number of vacancies) will be called for:
- Document verification
- Dictation and paragraph reading test (for Radio Operator only)
- Detailed medical examination
- Final merit:
- HC (RO): CBT (200 marks) + dictation test (50 marks); candidates must also pass the paragraph reading test.
- HC (RM): CBT (200 marks) only.
Keep checking rectt.bsf.gov.in for the final key, the result and Phase 3 schedules.
FAQs
Q1. When will the BSF HC RO RM objection portal open? The Objection Management Portal opens on 4 November 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Q2. What is the last date to raise objections? 6 November 2026, till 11:55 PM.
Q3. When was the BSF HC RO RM CBT held? On 2 November 2026 (Monday).
Q4. How can I see my response sheet? Log in to the BSF recruitment portal with your registered credentials. You can view your own answers along with the answer key.
Q5. Can I send an objection by email or post? No. Objections are accepted only through the online response link on the portal, with documentary evidence.
Q6. What happens if I don’t raise an objection in time? As per the BSF notice, candidates who miss the window will have no right to any future legal claim for re-evaluation.
Q7. How many vacancies are there? 1,121 in total: 910 for Head Constable (Radio Operator) and 211 for Head Constable (Radio Mechanic).
Q8. Is there a dictation test after the CBT? Yes, for Radio Operator candidates. A dictation test (50 marks) and a paragraph reading test are part of Phase 3.
