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Bihar Police Constable 2026 cycle

A Bihar Police recruitment by the Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC), with a qualifying written test followed by a merit-deciding physical test, open to Class 12-pass candidates.

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Overview

Conducting body
CSBCcsbc-bih.bihar.gov.in
Age limit
18 to 25 years
Application fee
₹180 to ₹675
Vacancies
To be announced
First stage duration
2 hr
Negative marking
None

Bihar Police Constable Recruitment — Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC) is conducted by Central Selection Board of Constable. Selection runs through 4 stages: Written Examination (qualifying), Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — merit, Document Verification and Medical Examination.

  1. Apply online on the CSBC website when the recruitment opens.
  2. Sit the qualifying written examination and score the minimum (about 30%).
  3. Clear the Physical Standard Test, then take the merit-deciding Physical Efficiency Test (running, high jump, long jump, shot put).
  4. Complete Document Verification and the medical examination for final selection.

Important dates

Important dates
EventDateStatus
Notification

The CSBC recruits Constables for Bihar Police through periodic advertisements. Watch csbc.bihar.gov.in for the next notice.

To be announcedNot announced
Online application window

Opens with the notification on the CSBC website and typically runs for about a month. The last date is stated in the notice.

To be announcedNot announced
Written Examination

A qualifying OMR-based written test. Admit cards appear on the CSBC website before the exam.

To be announcedNot announced
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST)

Candidates who qualify the written exam are called for physical measurement and the merit-deciding physical efficiency test.

To be announcedNot announced

Eligibility

Educational qualification

Open toClass 12 pass

Passed Class 12 (Intermediate / 10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognised board or council.

The written exam is set to the Class 10 (matriculation) standard, but the minimum qualification to apply is a Class 12 pass. Candidates must also meet the physical standards.

Age

18 to 25 years as on The cut-off date stated in the official notification for the recruitment year.

Upper age relaxation

  • BC and EBC men+2 years
  • BC, EBC and general women+3 years
  • SC and ST (men and women)+5 years

Nationality

A candidate must be one of the following:

  • A citizen of India

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Application fee

CategoryFee
General, BC and EBC

Paid online. Confirm the exact amount from the official notification.

₹675
SC and ST

Reduced fee as per the notification.

₹180

Fees have been stable across recent cycles but are the kind of detail a notification can revise. Confirm on the official notification before paying.

Exam pattern

Stage by stage structure with question counts, marks, timing and the marking scheme.

Stage 1: Written Examination (qualifying)

Pen and paper
SectionQuestionsMarks
General Hindi1515
General English1010
Mathematics1515
General Science2020
Social Science (History, Geography, Civics, Economics)2020
General Knowledge and Current Affairs2020
Total100100

Duration: 2 hr|Negative marking: None

  • 100 objective questions for 100 marks in 2 hours, offline (OMR), bilingual in Hindi and English, at Class 10 standard.
  • The written exam is only qualifying (minimum around 30%); it does not add to the final merit.
  • The per-subject split shown here is indicative; the exact composition is fixed by the notification.

Stage 2: Physical Standard Test (PST)

Pen and paperQualifying only

Duration: Varies|Negative marking: None

  • Measurement of height and, for men, chest, against the category-wise standard. Qualifying only.

Stage 3: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — merit

Pen and paper

Duration: Varies|Negative marking: None

  • Running, high jump, long jump and shot put, scored on marks.
  • The final merit is decided by the PET, since the written exam is only qualifying.

Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination

Document and medicalQualifying only

Duration: Varies|Negative marking: None

  • Original certificates are verified and medical fitness assessed before final selection.

Syllabus

Every subject in the paper, topic by topic. Open a subject for its weightage in this exam, the full topic list and the mock tests, practice sets and notes that cover it.

English Language

  • Grammar, vocabulary and comprehension at the secondary level
English Language guide & weightage →

Quantitative Aptitude

  • Number system, percentage, ratio, average, interest and mensuration (Class 10 standard)
Quantitative Aptitude guide & weightage →

General Science

  • Physics, chemistry and biology basics at the secondary level
General Science guide & weightage →

General Awareness

  • Social science: history, geography, civics (polity) and economics
  • Static general knowledge for competitive exams
General Awareness guide & weightage →

Current Affairs

  • National and international current events and awards in the news
Current Affairs guide & weightage →

How to apply

  1. Register on the CSBC website

    Create an account with your personal and educational details when the recruitment opens.

  2. Fill the application form

    Complete the form and upload the photograph and signature to the stated specifications.

  3. Pay the fee and submit

    Pay the application fee online, submit the form and save the printout for reference.

Documents to keep ready

  • Class 10 certificate for date of birth
  • Class 12 (Intermediate) mark-sheet and certificate
  • Domicile certificate of Bihar where required
  • Category certificate (SC, ST, BC, EBC, EWS) where applicable
  • Recent passport-size photograph and signature matching the uploads

Salary and job profile

Pay and allowances

Pay scale:
Pay Level 3 (Rs 21,700 to Rs 69,100) of the 7th Central Pay Commission, as adopted by Bihar
Initial basic pay:
To be announced
Approximate in-hand:
To be announced

Allowances

  • Dearness Allowance revised periodically
  • House Rent Allowance and other admissible allowances

Perks

  • State government post with pension and medical benefits as applicable
  • Career progression to Head Constable and higher ranks over time

Entry basic pay is about Rs 21,700 at Level 3, plus allowances. Confirm from the official notification.

What the job involves

  • Frontline policing in Bihar: law and order, patrolling and public safety.
  • Station, guard, traffic and investigation-support duties as assigned.
  • Promotion to Head Constable and, through departmental processes, to higher ranks over time.

Free mock tests

Written to this exam's pattern, with the same interface, sectional locking and marking scheme you will face on exam day.

  • Bihar Police Constable: 26-question practice mock

    26 questions | 26 min

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  • Bihar Police Constable: full-length mock (81 questions)

    81 questions | 1 hr 37 min

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Study material

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How to prepare for Bihar Police Constable

  • Clear the written exam comfortably first: it is Class 10 standard across Hindi, English, maths, science, social science and current affairs, with no negative marking.
  • Because the physical test decides the merit, train seriously for running, high jump, long jump and shot put well in advance.
  • Build daily current affairs and static GK, which recur in the written paper.
  • Practise full 100-question OMR papers in 2 hours so the qualifying exam is never a hurdle.

Frequently asked questions

Is the written exam or the physical test more important?

The written exam is only qualifying — you must score about 30% to proceed. The final merit is decided by the Physical Efficiency Test (running, high jump, long jump and shot put).

Is there negative marking in the written exam?

No. There is no negative marking. But since it is qualifying, you must clear the minimum cut-off to move on.

What qualification do I need?

A Class 12 (Intermediate) pass from a recognised board. The written exam itself is set at the Class 10 (matriculation) standard.

What are the running and physical standards?

The Physical Efficiency Test includes a timed run, high jump, long jump and shot put, and the Physical Standard Test checks height and chest. The exact standards are in the notification.

Last verified 25 August 2026(31 days ago, by editorial)

Not yet confirmed for this cycle: status, the schedule, the vacancy count and the application fee. Where we have a figure from previous cycles we show it and label it as expected; where we do not, the page says "to be announced". Check the official source below before you rely on any of it.

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