The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has officially updated the recruitment rules for the post of Assistant Commandant (Official Language) within the Border Security Force (BSF). These changes, titled the Border Security Force, Assistant Commandant (Official Language) Group ‘A’ Combatised Post Recruitment (Amendment) Rules, 2026, came into effect on February 3, 2026.

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To provide full information for this recruitment, here are the complete details regarding eligibility, salary, and the selection process based on the latest 2026 amendment:

1. Important Dates

  • Notification/Amendment Date: February 3, 2026.
  • Application Process: Since these roles are often filled via deputation or specific departmental promotions, interested candidates should check the official BSF recruitment portal or the Employment News (Rozgar Samachar) for the formal vacancy circular.

2. Eligibility Criteria

  • Age Limit: The maximum age has been increased to 60 years. For those applying on a deputation basis, the age must not exceed 56 years as of the closing date of the application.
  • Educational Qualification: * A Master's degree from a recognized university in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject (or as the medium of examination at the degree level).
    • OR a Master's degree in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject.
    • OR a Master's degree in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects.
  • Experience: At least 3 years of experience in translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa, or experience in teaching/research in Hindi or English under Central/State Governments or autonomous bodies.

3. Salary & Pay Scale

The post is a Group 'A' Combatised post. The pay levels for eligible officers coming through deputation or promotion are:

  • Level-10: (Typically for Assistant Commandant).
  • Feeding Grades: Officers in Level-9 (Rs. 53,100–1,67,800) or Level-8 (Rs. 47,600–1,51,100) are eligible for deputation based on their years of regular service.

4. Job Role & Responsibilities

Assistant Commandants (Official Language) are responsible for:

  • Implementing the Rajbhasha Policy (Government's official language policy).
  • Translating operational and administrative documents from English to Hindi and vice versa.
  • Ensuring compliance with the Official Languages Act, 1963.
  • Promoting the use of Hindi in official correspondence and conducting Hindi workshops for BSF personnel.

5. Who Can Apply?

  • Deputation: Officers from the Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Universities, or recognized Research Institutions.
  • Internal Promotion: Departmental Subedar Majors (Hindi Translator) in Level-8 with at least four years of regular service.

6. How to Apply

Official notifications for these posts are typically released on the BSF Official Website (rectt.bsf.gov.in). Since the rules were just amended on February 3, keep an eye on the "Current Recruitment" section for the specific vacancy advertisement to follow the updated guidelines.

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