The Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC), Bihar has released the advertisement for the Bihar Police Constable Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 01/2026). This recruitment drive aims to fill 21,391+ vacancies for Constable posts in the Bihar Police, District Police, and Special Armed Police units.
Candidates who have passed Intermediate (Class 12th) can apply online via the official web portal at csbc.bih.nic.in. Below is the complete schedule, category-wise vacancy distribution, age limits, physical efficiency test (PET) standards, written exam syllabus, and step-by-step application process.
Bihar Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Important Dates & Schedule
| Recruitment Event / Activity | Official Timeline & Dates |
| Official Notification Release Date | Released (Advt. No. 01/2026) |
| Online Application Start Date | 15th September 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | 15th October 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 15th October 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | November 2026 |
| Written Examination Date (Offline OMR) | December 2026 |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Schedule | February 2027 |
Bihar Police Constable Vacancy 2026: Overview
| Parameter | Official Specification |
| Exam Conducting Body | Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC) |
| Post Name | Police Constable (Sipahi) |
| Advertisement Number | Advt. No. 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 21,391+ Posts |
| Pay Scale / Band | Level-3 (Rs. 21,700 – 69,100/- + Allowances) |
| Mode of Application | Online (csbc.bih.nic.in) |
| Selection Process | Written Exam (Qualifying) → Physical Efficiency Test (PET/PST) → Document Verification |
| Official Web Portal | csbc.bih.nic.in |
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
The distribution of 21,391 Constable vacancies across various categories is listed below:
| Candidate Category | Total Reserved Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) / General | 8,556 Posts |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 2,140 Posts |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 3,400 Posts |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 228 Posts |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 3,842 Posts |
| Backward Class (BC) | 2,570 Posts |
| BC Female (3% Horizontal Reservation) | 655 Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 21,391 Posts |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Class 12th (Intermediate) or an equivalent examination from a recognized Board/Madarsa/Sanskrit Board on or before the specified cutoff date.
2. Age Limit (Calculated as per Cutoff Date)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
| Candidate Category | Maximum Upper Age Limit |
| Unreserved (UR) – Male & Female | 25 Years |
| BC / EBC – Male | 27 Years |
| BC / EBC – Female | 28 Years |
| SC / ST (Male & Female) | 30 Years |
Selection Process & Marking Scheme
The recruitment process consists of two stages:
Stage 1: Written Examination (Qualifying Nature)
- Mode: Offline (OMR Sheet based)
- Total Questions: 100 Objective MCQs (Class 10th Standard)
- Total Marks: 100 Marks (1 mark for each correct answer)
- Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
- Subjects Covered: Hindi, English, Mathematics, Social Studies (History, Geography, Civics, Economics), Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), and General Knowledge/Current Affairs.
- Note: Candidates scoring less than 30% marks in the written test are disqualified from appearing in the Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Final Merit List
The Final Merit List is prepared strictly on the basis of total marks scored in three components of the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — total 100 Marks:
- Running Test (Maximum 50 Marks): 1.6 km for males in 6 mins; 1 km for females in 5 mins.
- Shot Put / Gola Fek (Maximum 25 Marks): 16 lb ball for males; 12 lb ball for females.
- High Jump (Maximum 25 Marks): Minimum 4 feet for males; minimum 3 feet for females.
Physical Measurement Test (PST) Standards
| Physical Parameter | Unreserved / BC (Male) | EBC / SC / ST (Male) | All Female Candidates |
| Minimum Height | 165 cm | 160 cm | 155 cm |
| Chest (Unexpanded) | 81 cm | 79 cm | N/A |
| Chest (Expanded) | 86 cm | 84 cm | N/A |
| Minimum Weight | N/A | N/A | 48 kg |
Application Fee Details
| Category | Fee Amount |
| General / EWS / BC / EBC / Other State Candidates | Rs. 675/- |
| SC / ST / All Category Female Candidates (Bihar Domicile) | Rs. 180/- |
Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
How to Fill Bihar Police Constable Online Form 2026
- Visit the official website of CSBC:
csbc.bih.nic.in. - Click on the “Bihar Police” tab and select “Apply Online for Bihar Police Constable Recruitment (Advt. No. 01/2026)”.
- Complete Registration by entering basic personal details, valid Mobile Number, Email ID, and Domicile status.
- Pay the applicable application fee online to generate your Registration ID.
- Log in using your Registration ID and Password.
- Fill in educational qualification details, address, and category information.
- Upload scanned passport-size photograph (clear white background) and signatures in both Hindi and English.
- Preview the application form, verify all details, and click Submit. Download and print a copy for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Bihar Police Constable recruitment 2026 ka online form kab se bhara jayega?
Bihar Police Constable ke liye online registration 15 September 2026 se shuru hokar 15 October 2026 tak chalega.
2. Bihar Police Constable pad ke liye final merit list kis aadhar par banti hai?
Final Merit List Written Exam se nahi, balki Physical Efficiency Test (PET) ke 100 marks (Running + Shot Put + High Jump) ke score par banti hai.
3. Bihar Police Constable ke liye educational qualification kya hai?
Aavedak ka kisi manta prapt board se Class 12th (Intermediate) pass hona anivarya hai.
4. Bihar Police Constable exam me negative marking hoti hai kya?
Nahi, Bihar Police Constable written OMR exam me koi negative marking nahi hoti hai.
