The Border Security Force (BSF) periodically recruits paramedical staff to strengthen its healthcare cadre at border hospitals, clinics and field establishments. The 2026 drive is expected to include posts such as Staff Nurse, Pharmacist, Lab Technician, Radiographer, ECG/Dialysis Technician and allied paramedical roles. The official recruitment portal (rectt.bsf.gov.in) is the primary source for notifications, application windows, and the authoritative syllabus PDF when released. Keep an eye on the portal for the final notification and syllabus release.
What to expect in the BSF Paramedical Syllabus 2026
The BSF Paramedical syllabus typically contains two broad parts:
Common/General Section: (applies to all posts) — General Intelligence & Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, Basic Computer Awareness, and English/Hindi language basics.
Post-Specific/Technical Section: Subject matter relevant to each paramedical post — for example:
Staff Nurse: Anatomy & Physiology, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Pharmacology basics, Microbiology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Pediatric Nursing.
Pharmacist: Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Drug Dosage calculations, Pharmaceutics, Drugstore management.
Lab Technician: Clinical Biochemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Serology, Sample collection & lab safety protocols. Radiographer: Radiographic positioning, Anatomy for imaging, Radiation safety, Darkroom & digital imaging basics.
Most recent summaries from exam portals show the written paper will focus 50–70% on technical/professional topics and 30–50% on general aptitude and knowledge — but exact weightages are finalized in the official notification.
Exam pattern — typical structure candidates should prepare for
While the definitive exam pattern will be published with the official notification, the 2026 recruitment preview from multiple portals indicates a likely structure similar to previous cycles:
Mode: Offline (OMR) / Online depending on notification
Total Questions: ~100 MCQs
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (one correct answer)
Marking Scheme: Usually +1 for correct answer; negative marking varies (many portals report no negative marking for paramedical posts in recent BSF drives — check the official notification).
Note: Post-specific skill tests / practical assessments and medical examinations follow the written exam for certain posts. Expect document verification and trade/skill tests for hands-on posts like Lab Technician or Radiographer.
Post-wise topic breakdown (detailed) — study this list
Below are granular topics you should cover for each major post. Use this as a prioritized checklist.
Staff Nurse (General Nursing topics)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (cells, systems — CVS, respiratory, GI, nervous).
Medical-Surgical Nursing (assessment, care planning, emergency care).
Community Health Nursing (primary health center, immunization, epidemiology).
Pharmacology basics (routes, dosage forms, common drugs).
Maternity & Pediatric Nursing (antenatal care, labor room basics, newborn care).
Microbiology & Infection Control (sterilization, hospital infection prevention).
Nursing Ethics, Communication & Patient Education.
Pharmacist
Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Drug Classification.
Pharmacology (mechanisms, adverse effects, contraindications).
Dosage Calculations & Pharmacy Math.
Pharmaceutics (drug formulation, storage).
Pharmacognosy basics (natural products) and pharmacy law basics.
Lab Technician
Clinical Biochemistry (liver, renal function tests).
Hematology (CBC, ESR, blood grouping).
Microbiology (identification, culture techniques).
Pathology sample collection, centrifugation, laboratory safety & quality control.
Radiographer / Imaging Technician
Radiographic anatomy & positioning.
Prevention of radiation hazards, ALARA principle.
Basics of X-ray film processing and digital imaging.
Patient positioning for routine projections.
Allied & Technician Roles (ECG, Dialysis, OT tech)
Role-specific operational knowledge (ECG leads & interpretation basics, dialysis machine parts & operation, sterilization in OT).
Routine checks, safety protocols, and equipment troubleshooting.
Important dates & timeline (what to watch for in 2026)
Official Notification Expected: January–February 2026 (multiple exam portals and news outlets reported the notification window).
Application Window: Typically opens shortly after notification (February–March window is being forecast by sources).
Written Exam: Dates announced in notification. Prepare with the assumption of a 2–3 month lead time from application close.
Skill/Trade Tests & Medical: After written exam and shortlisting.
How to download the official syllabus (and verify authenticity)
Visit: rectt.bsf.gov.in (BSF recruitment portal) — this is the authoritative source for notifications and PDFs.
Find recruitment / notices section: Look for “Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2026” or similar.
Download the PDF: The official PDF contains exact syllabus, exam pattern, post-wise eligibility, and any disclaimers.
Cross-verify: Compare with the official notification and corrigendum (if any). Don’t rely solely on third-party summaries — they’re helpful, but official PDF is final.
Conclusion
The BSF Paramedical Syllabus 2026 combines general aptitude and post-specific technical knowledge. With the official notification expected in January–February 2026 and the BSF recruitment portal as the authoritative source, candidates should map the syllabus, gather standard textbooks, follow a disciplined study plan, and use mocks from trusted portals to maximize their chances. Bookmark rectt.bsf.gov.in, follow reliable exam portals for analysis and practice, and focus on both theoretical knowledge and practical skill readiness.
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