The Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC), Bihar has released the mega recruitment drive for 21,391 Constable vacancies in the Bihar Police, Special Armed Police (BSAP), and other allied state law enforcement units for the 2026 session. This represents one of Eastern India’s largest uniformed personnel recruitment drives, offering exceptional career security, government pay scales, and opportunities to serve in law and order management.
Here is the definitive guide covering category-wise distribution, matric/intermediate qualification requirements, written exam syllabus, PET marks calculation, and complete application instructions.
Bihar Police Constable 2026: Executive Overview
| Recruitment Detail | Official Specifications |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Board | Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC Bihar) |
| Post Name | Police Constable (Sipahi) |
| Total Vacancies | 21,391 Posts |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100 + DA, HRA & Allowances) |
| Minimum Educational Qualification | 10+2 (Intermediate / Higher Secondary) from recognized Board / Madrasa / Sanskrit Board |
| Selection Benchmark | Written Exam (Qualifying @ 30%) ➔ Physical Efficiency Test (PET – Final Merit 100 Marks) ➔ Medical |
| Official Portal | csbc.bih.nic.in |
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakup
| Category | Vacancies Reserved |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 8,556 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 2,140 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 3,400 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 228 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 3,842 |
| Backward Class (BC – Male & Female) | 2,570 |
| Backward Class Women (BCW) | 655 |
| Total Openings | 21,391 |
Eligibility & Age Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) examination from recognized State Boards, CBSE, ICSE, or equivalent Madrasa/Sanskrit boards by the cutoff date.
- Age Limit (as on cutoff date):
- General (Male & Female): 18 to 25 Years.
- BC / EBC (Male): 18 to 27 Years.
- BC / EBC (Female): 18 to 28 Years.
- SC / ST (Male & Female): 18 to 30 Years.
- Home Guards of Bihar: 5 Years statutory relaxation across categories.
Written Examination Pattern (Qualifying Round)
The written test serves purely as a qualifying filter for shortlisting candidates for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) at a 1:5 ratio:
- Total Questions: 100 Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- Total Marks: 100 Marks (1 mark per correct answer; no negative marking).
- Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes).
- Subjects: Hindi, English, Mathematics, Social Science (History, Geography, Civics, Economics), Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), and Current Affairs.
- Qualifying Benchmark: Minimum 30% marks are mandatory to be considered for PET.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Final Merit Formulation (100 Marks)
Crucial Rule: Final selection merit is prepared 100% on the basis of marks scored in the 3 Physical Efficiency events:
1. Running (50 Marks)
- Male Candidates (1.6 km / 1 Mile):
- Under 5 minutes: 50 Marks
- 5 min to 5 min 20 sec: 40 Marks
- 5 min 21 sec to 5 min 40 sec: 30 Marks
- 5 min 41 sec to 6 min: 20 Marks (Over 6 min = Disqualified)
- Female Candidates (1.0 km):
- Under 4 minutes: 50 Marks
- 4 min to 4 min 20 sec: 40 Marks
- 4 min 21 sec to 4 min 40 sec: 30 Marks
- 4 min 41 sec to 5 min: 20 Marks (Over 5 min = Disqualified)
2. Shot Put / Gola Phek (25 Marks)
- Male (16 lb shot): 16-17 ft (9 Marks) up to 20+ ft (25 Marks).
- Female (12 lb shot): 12-13 ft (9 Marks) up to 16+ ft (25 Marks).
3. High Jump (25 Marks)
- Male: 4 ft (13 Marks) up to 5 ft (25 Marks).
- Female: 3 ft (13 Marks) up to 4 ft (25 Marks).
How to Apply Online for Bihar Police Constable
- Visit csbc.bih.nic.in and open the Bihar Police tab.
- Click on Online Application for Bihar Police Constable.
- Complete Part-1 Registration and pay the application fee (₹675 for General/EWS/BC/EBC; ₹180 for SC/ST and all female domicile candidates).
- Fill in educational certificates, domicile details, and permanent address.
- Upload clear passport size photograph and signature in both Hindi and English.
- Review the preview form carefully before final submission and save the Acknowledgement Copy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Are candidates from other states (outside Bihar) eligible to apply?
Yes, candidates from any state in India are eligible to apply under the General (Unreserved) category regardless of their reservation status in their home state.
Q2: Does written exam score count in final merit ranking?
No. The written exam is purely qualifying in nature to shortlist candidates for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Final merit is compiled strictly from PET marks (Running + Shot Put + High Jump).
Q3: Is there any height and chest physical standard for Bihar Police?
Yes. For General/BC males: Minimum Height 165 cm, Chest 81-86 cm. For EBC/SC/ST males: Minimum Height 160 cm, Chest 79-84 cm. For all female candidates: Minimum Height 155 cm (no chest measurement), minimum weight 48 kg.
Q4: Is negative marking applicable in the written exam?
No, there is no negative marking in the CSBC Bihar Police Constable written test.
Ram Avtar is the Founder and Lead Career Analyst at Govt Results Alert. With over 6 years of experience analyzing Government Recruitment Notifications, SSC, Banking, and Railway examination patterns, he leads our fact-checking team to deliver authentic, timely, and verified job alerts directly from official government gazettes.
