BSF Air Wing Group B & C Recruitment 2026 — 28 Posts (Flight Engineers, Gunners, Mechanics & more) on Deputation/Re-employment
Border Security Force (BSF) Air Wing invites applications for filling up Group 'B' & 'C' combatised posts on Deputation (including Short Term Contract)/Absorption/Re-employment basis. For experienced Central/State Government officials and Ex-Servicemen with aviation background.
Vacancy Summary
| S.No. | Post | Group | Pay Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior Flight Engineer (Inspector) | B | Level-7 | 2 |
| 2 | Senior Flight Gunner (Inspector) | B | Level-7 | 4 |
| 3 | Junior Flight Engineer (Sub-Inspector) | B | Level-6 | 2 |
| 4 | Junior Flight Gunner (Sub-Inspector) | B | Level-6 | 8 |
| 5 | Assistant Aircraft Mechanic (Asst Sub-Inspector) | C | Level-5 | 8 |
| 6 | Assistant Radio Mechanic (Asst Sub-Inspector) | C | Level-5 | 3 |
| 7 | Constable (Maintenance) | C | Level-3 | 1 |
| Total | 28 | |||
Post Details
1. Senior Flight Engineer (Inspector) — Level-7 — 2 Posts (Rotary Wing)
Eligibility (Deputation/Absorption/Re-employment): Central/State Govt officials holding analogous post or 5 yrs in Level-6. Must have 1000 flying hours on Multi Engine Aircraft/Helicopters + 250 hrs on MI-17 variants, medically fit for flying, minimum flying category 'B'.
2. Senior Flight Gunner (Inspector) — Level-7 — 4 Posts (Rotary Wing)
Eligibility: Same as Senior Flight Engineer — 1000 flying hours + 250 hrs on MI-17 variants, medically fit, minimum flying category 'B'.
3. Junior Flight Engineer (Sub-Inspector) — Level-6 — 2 Posts (Rotary Wing)
Eligibility: Central/State Govt officials holding analogous post or 6 yrs in Level-5. Must have Military Flight Engineer Rating (IAF) or valid Flight Engineer License (DGCA) on MI-17 variants + 500 flying hours + 100 hrs on MI-17 variants.
4. Junior Flight Gunner (Sub-Inspector) — Level-6 — 8 Posts (Rotary Wing)
Eligibility: Military Flight Gunner Rating as per IAF norms on MI-17 variants + 500 flying hours + 100 hrs on MI-17 variants.
5. Assistant Aircraft Mechanic (Asst Sub-Inspector) — Level-5 — 8 Posts
Eligibility: Three years Diploma in relevant trade (DGCA recognized) or Group 'X' Diploma (IAF) + preferably 2 yrs aviation experience on MI-17 variants.
6. Assistant Radio Mechanic (Asst Sub-Inspector) — Level-5 — 3 Posts
Eligibility: Three years Diploma in Telecommunication/Electronic Engineering (DGCA recognized) or Group 'X' Radio Diploma (IAF) + preferably 2 yrs experience in communication/navigation equipment maintenance on MI-17 variants.
7. Constable (Maintenance) — Level-3 — 1 Post (Rotary Wing)
Eligibility: 10+2 (preferably Science) + preferably 2 yrs working experience on Aircraft/Helicopters or as Motor Transport Mechanic or holding transport vehicle driving license.
Key Details
- Age: Maximum 52 years for deputation
- Deputation Period: Ordinarily not exceeding 3 years
- Application Mode: Offline — send application/bio-data as per proforma to the address below
- Last Date: Last working day of the 12th month from publication in Employment News (rolling recruitment for 1 year). Applications within 30 days of EN publication considered in first lot.
- Benefits: DA, Accommodation, Uniform, LTC, Medical Facilities, Deputation Allowance, Flying Incentives
Air Base Locations
- Fixed Wing Aircraft (Embraer/HS 748 AVRO) — Delhi
- ALH Dhruv Fleet — Ranchi/Agartala/Srinagar/Jodhpur/Jagdalpur
- MI-17-1V/Cheetah Helicopter Fleet — Raipur/Agartala/Guwahati/Srinagar
How to Apply
Send application/bio-data as per Annexure-I & II along with attested copies of all relevant documents to:
Deputy Inspector General (Estt),
HQ DG BSF, Block No. 10, CGO Complex,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi — 110003
Envelope must be superscribed: "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ______ ON DEPUTATION (INCLUDING SHORT TERM CONTRACT)/ABSORPTION/RE-EMPLOYMENT BASIS IN THE BSF (AIR WING)"
