CSBC Bihar Police Constable & Operator Recruitment 2026 (21,391+ Posts)
Important Recruitment Dates
Apply before 31 Oct 202615 Apr 2026
20 Apr 2026
31 Oct 2026
About the Role
Advt No. 01/2026 | 21,391+ Regular Constable Vacancies in Bihar Police & BSAP Battalions Official Recruitment Notification released by Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC) for District Police, Special Armed Police, and Wireless Operator units.
Board & Recruitment Overview
The Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC), Bihar has announced the recruitment of 21,391+ Police Constables across District Police forces, Bihar Special Armed Police (BSAP), and Special Branch units.
Constable recruitments in Bihar feature a unique two-stage evaluation: a qualifying written examination (10th standard level) followed by the Physical Efficiency Test (PET - 100 Marks), which solely determines the final merit list and appointment order.
Important Dates & Recruitment Schedule
| Event / Stage | Official Date / Schedule | Key Candidate Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 15 April 2026 | Official notification published on CSBC portal |
| Online Application Opening Date | 20 April 2026 | Registration starts on CSBC portal |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31 October 2026 (Extended) | Deadline for online submission & fee payment |
| Written Examination Date | November / December 2026 | Offline OMR MCQ written test across 38 districts |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Schedule | January / February 2027 | Conducted at Shahid Rajendra Prasad Singh High School, Patna |
| Medical & Final Merit Declaration | March 2027 | Final merit list based exclusively on PET performance |
7th Pay Commission Salary & Monthly Entitlements
- Pay Scale: Level 3 (Pay Matrix ₹21,700 – ₹69,100).
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹21,700 / month.
- Dearness Allowance (DA 50%): ₹10,850 / month.
- House Rent Allowance (HRA 8%–16%): ₹1,736 – ₹3,472 / month.
- Ration Subsidy Allowance: ₹3,000 / month.
- Uniform & Washing Allowance: ₹10,000 annual lump sum (~₹833/month).
- Gross Monthly Salary: ~₹38,119 – ₹39,855 / month (Starting in-hand net pay: ~₹34,500 / month).
Physical Standard Test (PST) Requirements
| Candidate Category | Minimum Height (Male) | Minimum Height (Female) | Chest (Male Unexpanded) | Chest (Male Expanded) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / BC Male | 165 cm | 155 cm (All Categories) | 81 cm | 86 cm (Min 5 cm expansion) |
| EBC Male | 160 cm | 155 cm | 81 cm | 86 cm |
| SC / ST Male | 160 cm | 155 cm | 79 cm | 84 cm |
| Gorkha Battalions (BSAP-01) | 160 cm | 155 cm | 79 cm | 84 cm |
(Note: Female candidates across all categories must weigh a minimum of 48 kg).
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) - 100 Marks Merit Matrix {#pet-standards}
The final merit list is formed 100% on PET marks:
1. Running (Maximum 50 Marks)
- Male Candidates (1.6 km / 1 Mile in max 6 Minutes):
- - Less than 5 Minutes: 50 Marks
- - 5 Min to 5 Min 20 Sec: 40 Marks
- - 5 Min 20 Sec to 5 Min 40 Sec: 30 Marks
- - 5 Min 40 Sec to 6 Minutes: 20 Marks
- - Above 6 Minutes: Disqualified
- Female Candidates (1.0 km in max 5 Minutes):
- - Less than 4 Minutes: 50 Marks
- - 4 Min to 4 Min 20 Sec: 40 Marks
- - 4 Min 20 Sec to 4 Min 40 Sec: 30 Marks
- - 4 Min 40 Sec to 5 Minutes: 20 Marks
- - Above 5 Minutes: Disqualified
2. Shot Put / Gola Phek (Maximum 25 Marks)
- Male (16-pound metal ball thrown from circle):
- - 20 Feet and above: 25 Marks | 19 to 20 Feet: 21 Marks | 18 to 19 Feet: 17 Marks | 17 to 18 Feet: 13 Marks | 16 to 17 Feet: 09 Marks.
- Female (12-pound metal ball thrown from circle):
- - 16 Feet and above: 25 Marks | 15 to 16 Feet: 21 Marks | 14 to 15 Feet: 17 Marks | 13 to 14 Feet: 13 Marks | 12 to 13 Feet: 09 Marks.
3. High Jump (Maximum 25 Marks)
- Male (Minimum qualifying 4 Feet):
- - 5 Feet and above: 25 Marks | 4 Ft 8 In: 21 Marks | 4 Ft 4 In: 17 Marks | 4 Feet: 13 Marks.
- Female (Minimum qualifying 3 Feet):
- - 4 Feet and above: 25 Marks | 3 Ft 8 In: 21 Marks | 3 Ft 4 In: 17 Marks | 3 Feet: 13 Marks.
Written Examination Pattern (100 Questions, 100 Marks, 2 Hours)
- Qualifying Nature: Must score minimum 30% marks to qualify for PET (Top 5x vacancies shortlisted for PET).
- Subjects Covered: Hindi, English, Mathematics, Social Science (History, Geography, Civics, Economics), Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), General Knowledge & Contemporary Affairs.
- Marking Scheme: +1 Mark for correct answer; NO negative marking.
Top Recommended Faculty, Video Masterclasses & Free YouTube Tutorials
| Faculty / Mentor | Institution / Channel | Subject Specialization & Focus Area | Direct Learning Hub |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :---: | | Raushan Anand Sir & Bittu Jha | Gyan Bindu GS Academy Patna | Benchmark Bihar Police & Daroga Test Series & Science Marathons | Watch Gyan Bindu GS Hub | | Khan Sir | Khan GS Research Centre | General Science, History, Geography & Motivation Series | Watch Khan Sir Lectures | | Ankit Bhati Sir & Team | Rojgar with Ankit (RWA) | Police Constable Dedicated Written Crash Course & PET Guidance | Access RWA Police Series | | Eduteria Team | Eduteria | Practice Sets, Current Affairs & Bihar Special GK Series | Watch Eduteria Practice Sets |
Category-wise Application Fee
- General / EWS / EBC / BC / All Out-of-State Candidates: ₹675
- SC / ST Candidates of Bihar / All Female Candidates of Bihar: ₹180
Important Official Direct Links
- CSBC Official Police Recruitment Portal
- Download CSBC Constable Notification PDF
- Download Written Syllabus & PET Rules
Key Skills & Technologies
Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC Bihar)
India
Statutory recruitment board conducting selection tests for Bihar Police Constables, Firemen, Prohibition Constables, and Forest Guards.