The Border Security Force (BSF) has released the provisional answer key for the Head Constable (Ministerial) and Assistant Sub-Inspector (Stenographer) examinations. Candidates who appeared in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) can now download the answer key and response sheet, and raise objections through the official portal.
Answer Key Released: September 21, 2026
Objection Window: September 21 to September 23, 2026 (till 11:55 pm)
Official Website: rectt.bsf.gov.in
The written examinations were conducted on September 1–3, 2026, and September 18, 2026, for the posts of HC (Ministerial) and ASI (Steno) under Direct Entry and Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE).
How to Download BSF Answer Key 2026
Visit the official BSF recruitment website: rectt.bsf.gov.in
Log in using your Roll Number / Registration Number and Password or Date of Birth.
Access the Answer Key / Objection Management Portal.
Download the provisional answer key and your response sheet.
Calculate your expected score by comparing your responses with the official key.
How to Raise Objections
Candidates who find any discrepancy in the answer key can submit objections online through the same portal:
Log in to the Objection Management Portal on rectt.bsf.gov.in.
Select the question(s) you wish to challenge.
Provide a clear justification and supporting evidence/reference.
Submit the objection before the deadline (September 23, 2026, 11:55 pm).
Objections submitted after the closing time will not be considered. The facility is available for the relevant HCM, ASI (Steno) and specified Non-GD cadre posts as per the official notice.
After reviewing the objections, BSF will release the final answer key. The results of the written examination are expected to follow thereafter. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official recruitment portal for updates on the final key, result declaration and further stages of the recruitment process.
Important Note: Always rely only on the official BSF website (rectt.bsf.gov.in) for authentic information. Avoid unofficial links or third-party websites claiming to provide the answer key.
Candidates should carefully verify their responses, raise valid objections within the given window, and prepare for the subsequent stages of the selection process.