What is the importance of understanding the BSF Water Wing Syllabus 2024 and Latest Exam Pattern?

Understanding the BSF Water Wing Syllabus 2024 and Latest Exam Pattern is crucial for candidates aspiring to join the Water Wing of the Border Security Force. It provides a clear roadmap of the topics to be covered and the exam structure, helping candidates prepare effectively.

What are the posts covered in the BSF Water Wing Recruitment 2024?

The BSF Water Wing Recruitment 2023 covers the following posts: Sub Inspector (Master) Sub Inspector (ED) Sub Inspector (Workshop) Head Constable (Master) Head Constable (ED) Head Constable (Workshop) Constable (Crew)

What is the selection process for the BSF Water Wing Recruitment 2024?

The selection process for the BSF Water Wing Recruitment varies based on the posts and includes written examinations, documentation, physical measurements, physical efficiency tests, trade tests, and medical examinations.

BSF Water Wing Syllabus 2024 and Latest Exam Pattern

Q: What subjects are included in the BSF Water Wing Syllabus 2024?

The BSF Water Wing Syllabus 2024 includes the following subjects: General Knowledge & Awareness Reasoning Ability Numerical Ability Trade Awareness (specific to certain posts)

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The Border Security Force has released the syllabus and exam pattern for the BSF Water Wing recruitment 2024 for the positions of SI, HC, and Constable. The written exam will be worth 100 marks and will last two hours. The exam pattern provides details about the marking scheme, section-wise weightage, and duration. Candidates can find the full BSF Water Wing syllabus and exam pattern for the 2024 recruitment in the article below.

BSF Water Wing Exam Pattern 2024

Candidates applying for the BSF Water Wing Recruitment 2024 should familiarize themselves with the BSF Water Wing Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024. It is important to review the following table to fully understand the syllabus before beginning their preparation. The table provides details about the exam pattern for SI (Master), SI (Engine Driver), and SI (Workshop) posts. The exam duration is 2 hours.

Subject	Number of Questions	Marks
General Knowledge & Awareness	25	25
Reasoning Ability	25	25
Numerical Ability	25	25
Trade Awareness	25	25
Total	100	100

The table below presents the BSF Water Wing Exam Pattern for Head Constable (Master), HC (Engine Driver), HC (Workshop), and Constable (Crew) posts. The exam is conducted for a duration of 2 hours.

Subject	Number of Questions	Marks
General Knowledge & Awareness	35	35
Reasoning Ability	35	35
Numerical Ability	30	30
Total	100	100

BSF Water Wing Syllabus 2024 for SI, HC, Constable

The Syllabus for BSF Water Wing 2024 includes the general awareness and knowledge test, Reasoning ability, Numerical Ability, and Trade Awareness Test. We have described each subject with topics asked in each exam. The written exam syllabus for SI (Master), SI (Ed), and SI (Workshop) under BSF Water Wing is as follows:

General Knowledge & Awareness

Current Affairs (Events related to India and its neighboring countries)
General Science & Technology
Indian constitution
Indian History
Indian Culture
Indian Geography
General Polity
Sports: Championships/winners/number of players
Other Misc issues related to General Knowledge

Reasoning Ability

Coding & Decoding
Series (number & alphabet)
Figure classification
Relationship concepts
Distance & directions
Visual memory
Spiral orientation
Other basic concepts of reasoning

Numerical Ability

Basics (2X2) (3X3) multiplications) squares
Mixed fractions
Averages
Percentages
Profit & Loss
Discount
Ratio
Time & Work
Simple interest, compound interest
Simple mensuration

Syllabus of Trade Awareness Test (2nd Class Master for SI only)

Let’s explore the syllabus in more detail to understand the comprehensive nature of this trade test.

Management of inland vessels under all conditions.
Knowledge of storm and distress signals.
Knowledge of the compass.
Rules of the road for sailing vessels and mechanically propelled vessels, including regulation, lights, fog, and sound signals.
Marking and use of the lead line.
Steps to be taken in the event of vessel grounding.
Management of inland vessels under tow or when towed or pushing.
Questions on the carriage of iron ore, coal, Petroleum Products, cement fly ash & containers.
Provisions of the rules made by IWAI for Life Saving and Fire Appliances and Conduct of vessels.
Provisions of the rules for the carriage of passengers.
Knowledge of Loading Marks and Stability of Inland vessels.
Knowledge of Inland Vessels Act.
Knowledge of GPS, DGPS, VHF, Radar, and Echo sounder for safe navigation.

Trade Awareness (1st Class Engine Driver Level for SI only)

Principles and working of Internal Combustion Engines.
Fuel system, lubrication system, and cooling system of engines.
Valve setting and injector setting of marine engine.
Troubleshooting of engines.
Replacement of various lines and cylinder heads of engines with appropriate knowledge of Torque.
Overhauling of the engine.
Adjustment of the working path of the engine to get optimum efficiency.
Provisions of the Inland vessel rules for Life Saving, Fire Appliances, and general discipline.

Trade Test (SI – Workshop)

Units of measurement.
Internal combustion engines.
Cycles of 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines.
Components of diesel and petrol engines.
Fuel system, lubrication system, and cooling system of the engine.
Voltage, current, resistance, Miniature circuit breakers.
Electronics, diode, transistor, and printed circuit board.
Pumps, gears, and clutches.

BSF Written Exam Syllabus for HC (Master), HC (ED), HC (Workshop) & CT (Crew)

The BSF Written Exam Syllabus for HC (Master), HC (ED), HC (Workshop), and CT (Crew) is a vital aspect of the selection process. It outlines the subjects and topics that candidates need to prepare for the examination. Having a clear understanding of the syllabus will help candidates strategize their study plan effectively and increase their chances of success in the recruitment process.

General Knowledge & Awareness

Current Affairs (Events related to India and its neighboring countries)
Indian constitution
Indian History
Indian Geography
General Polity
Sports: Championships/winners/number of players
Other Misc issues related to General Knowledge

Reasoning Ability

Coding & Decoding
Series (number & alphabet)
Relationship concepts
Distance & directions
Arithmetic Number Series
Other basic concepts of reasoning

Numerical Ability

Basics (2X2) squares
Mixed fractions
Averages
Percentages
Profit & Loss
Time & Distance
Simple interest, compound interest
Simple mensuration

Syllabus For Trade Test SI (Master)

Post Name	Event	Syllabus
Sub Inspector SI Master	Identification of Parts	Life raft Pneumatic finder GPS Anchor chain Radar D-Shackle Echo Sounder Winch Life-Saving Equipments Mast n Fire Fighting Equipment Hydrographic Map Davit International Signal Flag O, H, Z, B Identification of all navigational lights Magnetic compass Cradles Anchor stockless
Sub Inspector SI Master	Practical	Placing of speed boat/Mechanized/ Medium vessel at Jetty. Removing Speed Boat/ Mechanized/ Medium vessel from Jetty. Placing of Speed Boat / Mechanized / Medium vessel alongside other boats. Anchoring of Speed Boat / Mechanized / Medium Vessel in Shallow Water Type of steering i) Mechanical ii) Hydraulic

Trade Test SI (Engine Driver)

Post Name	Event	Syllabus
Sub Inspector SI Engine Driver	Identification of Parts	Gear Box Heat Exchanger Fresh Water Pump Pressure timing Pump Exhaust Manifold Alternator Overflow line Primary Filter Secondary Filter Hydraulic Tank Turbo Charger Needle Value Life-Saving Equipment Oil Seal Armature Carbon Bush Inlet Value Outlet value Piston Crankshaft Connection Rod Oil Pressure ring Fire fighting Equipment
Sub Inspector SI Engine Driver	Practical	Starting engine Emergency Shutdown Identification of two-stroke and four-stroke engine A routine check of the engine Fault finding in Engine _Q _ Starting of Diesel Generator Set _9) Routing check before starting Diesel Generator set

Trade Test SI (Workshop)

Post Name	Event	Syllabus
Sub Inspector SI Workshop	Identification of Parts	Gear Box Cam Shaft Fresh Water Pump Crank Shaft Feeler Gauge Connection Rod Alternator Oil Pressure ring Diesel Filter Adjustable wrench Ball bearing Push Rod Needle wrench Oil Seal Various types of piston Armature Fire Extinguisher Carbon Brush Compression gauge Inlet value Outlet value
Sub Inspector SI Workshop	Practical	Starting the engine Identification of two-stroke and four-stroke engines. A routine check of the engine Piston, Gudgeon pin connecting rod assembling. Fault finding in Engine

Syllabus For Trade Test HC (Master)

Identification of Parts

Anchor:-Graphical, Den fort & CQRi)
Navigation Lights: Red
Compass
Fire Fighting Equipment (Foam type and Dry Chemical powder )
Navigation Lights:-Red (Port) & Green (STBD)
Hull
Lifesaving equipment
Gauges
Pneumatic Finder
Propeller
Propeller shaft
Hand Held GPS
D-Shack
Propeller
Railings
Anchor Chain
Mast
Monkey Deck
Hand Held GPS
Hydrographic Map

Practical

Placing of speed boat at Jetty.
Removing of Speed Boat from the Jetty
Placing of Speed Boat alongside other boats.
Anchoring of Speed Boat in shallow water
Type knots in ropes:-Figure 8 & Clove Hitch

Syllabus For Trade Test HC (Engine Driver)

Identification of Parts

Needle-bearing
Carburetor flout
Connection rod Gudgeon
Piston
Liner
Injector
Cam Shaft
Push rod
Rocket Arm
Cross joint
Sump
Self-Starter
Gauges-Temp/Pressure/AMP/ Tachometer
Quick Pinion
Fire Fighting Equipment
Fuel Injection Pump
Roller bearing

Practical

Petrol: Smelling & touch be allowed for candidates
Diesel
Grease
M-Oil
Castrol 2T Green
Starting Engine
Identification of two-stroke and four-stroke engine
Checking the charge /gravity of the Battery
A routine check of the Engine
Fault finding in the Engine

Syllabus For Trade Test HC (Workshop)

Trade	Event	Syllabus
Mechanic (Diesel or Petrol Motor Mechanic)	Identification of Parts	Crank Shaft Fuel injection pump Connecting rod JL Roller bearing Gudgeon pin Needle bearing Piston Carburetor float Piston ring U J Cross Joint J L Liner _Pl Self-starter Injector Gauges – Temp / Pressure / AMP / Tachometer. Camshaft r) Sump JL. Push rod Quick Pinion JL _ Rocker Arm Fire Fighting Equipment
Mechanic (Diesel or Petrol Motor Mechanic)	Practical	Piston, Gudgeon pin connecting rod assembling Fitting of Carburetor Idle RPM setting Fitting of Spark plug Fitting of Self-starter
Machinist	Identification of Parts	Round file JL Dye Triangular file JL Cutting tool Half Round File Boring tool Cutter Outer calliper Grinder Inner calliper J L Drill Machine Vernier calliper Hand drill machine Micrometer Drill bits Thread gauge Tape Drill Bits
Machinist	Practical	Straight cutting of rod by using a hacksaw. Block surface thickness down in a given dimension by using a file or machine. Straight cutting of pipe by using a hacksaw. Straight cutting of angle iron by hacksaw. Straight cutting of metal sheet at least 5 cm by hacksaw. Least count of micrometer/vernier caliper.

Trade Test Constable (Crew) Engine Driver Side (Greaser)

Name of the Post	Syllabus
Constable (Crew) Engine Driver Side (Greaser)	To qualify for the 50 Meters swimming test without any assistance. Identification of parts of the Engine (onboard) Recognition of life-saving and firefighting equipment Checking of engine oil level Things to be checked before starting of the engine Type of knots Rowing with Oars/bamboo

Constable (Crew) Master Side (Sukhani)

The BSF water wing syllabus for the constable (crew) master side (sukhani) consists if the topics given below:

Name of the Post	Syllabus
Constable (Crew) Master Side(Sukhani)	To qualify 50 Mtrs swimming test without any assistance. Identification of parts of boats (on board) Recognition of life saving and firefighting equipments Mooring of boat Anchoring of boat Making different types of knots Rowing with Oars/Bamboo Things to be checked before sailing Maintenance of boat.