Border Security Force (BSF) has released the online written exam answer key in PDF for recruitment to the post of Head Constable Ministerial (HCM) and Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Stenographer for 1526 vacancies. The written examination was conducted on 01st, 2nd and 3rd September 2026 across the country as per the notified examination centers. All eligible candidates can download answer key on the official BSF website rectt.bsf.gov.in from 10th September 2026 onwards for HCM and ASI Stenographer recruitment examination 2026.
Get an instant breakdown of eligibility, category-wise vacancy distribution, syllabus highlights, and preparation strategy tailored for this notice.
Candidates should promptly verify their recorded responses against the provisional key to calculate tentative CBT scores. If you notice any discrepancies, ensure you submit objections strictly through the online objection management module before the deadline expires, as representations via other modes are not entertained.
| Recruitment Agency | Border Security Force |
| Post Name | Head Constable Ministerial (HCM) and Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) |
| Advt No. | 05/2024 |
| Total Post | 1526 |
| Written Exam Date | 01, 02 and 03 September 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | Released |
|---|---|
| Answer Key Release Date | 10 September 2026 |
| Official Download Link | rectt.bsf.gov.in |
| Helpline Number | 0112436 4851 / 0112436 4852 |
The Objection Management Link shall be hosted on BSF website 2-3 days after conduct of Computer Based Test (CBT) to invite objections from the candidates related to questions and answers keys of CBT, if any.
Candidates may go through answer options while filing objections and submit representations, if any, through online mode only within given time limit. Any representations regarding answer keys received through said modality within time limit fixed at the time of uploading of answer keys will be scrutinized before the finalizing of answer keys and decision of the organization in this regard will be final.
Follow these steps to download HCM and ASI Recruitment Written Examination 2026 answer key:
Visit the Border Security Force (BSF) official website i.e. https://rectt.bsf.gov.in.
On the home page under Important Links section click on the provided link "BSF Exam Answer Key, only HC Ministerial & ASI Steno candidates.".
You will be redirected to the answer key download page of HCM and ASI recruitment examination 2026.
On the answer key download page under Candidate's Login section enter your BSF Roll Number and Password correctly in the specified input fields.
Next, enter the Captcha Code as shown in the page correctly for further step.
Finally click on Login button to download your answer key from BSF server.
Follow these instructions to check keys and raise objections:
Key points to note when submitting answer challenges: