The Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC), Bihar, has announced a significant recruitment drive for 2025, inviting applications for 19,838 Constable positions in the Bihar Police and Bihar Special Armed Police. This presents a valuable opportunity for candidates who have completed their 10th or 12th grade education and aspire to serve in the state’s law enforcement agencies.
Below is a comprehensive overview of the recruitment process, including essential details such as post name, application dates, fees, selection process, exam pattern, application procedure, eligibility criteria, vacancy distribution, and answers to common queries.
Post Name: The recruitment is for the position of Constable in the Bihar Police and Bihar Special Armed Police.
Important Dates:
- Application Start Date: March 18, 2025
- Application End Date: April 18, 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: April 18, 2025
- Exam Date: To be announced
- Admit Card Availability: Prior to the exam date
Application Fee:
- General/OBC/EWS/Other State Candidates: ₹675
- SC/ST Candidates: ₹180 Fees can be paid online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or through E-Challan.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the 10+2 (Intermediate) examination from a recognized board or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Bihar Government Education Board.
- Age Limit (as of August 1, 2025):
- General (UR) Candidates: 18 to 25 years
- EBC/BC (Male): 18 to 27 years
- EBC/BC (Female): 18 to 28 years
- SC/ST (Male & Female): 18 to 30 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Age relaxation as per Bihar Government rules Age relaxation applies to reserved categories as per government regulations.
Vacancy Details:
The total number of vacancies is 19,838, distributed among various categories as follows:
- Unreserved (UR): 7,935
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 1,983
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 3,174
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 199
- Extremely Backward Class (EBC): 3,571
- Backward Class (BC) (including 53 Transgenders): 2,381
- Backward Class Women (BCW): 595
Selection Process:
The recruitment process comprises three main stages:
- Written Examination: An OMR-based test at the 10th standard level, consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions worth 1 mark each. Candidates scoring less than 30% will be disqualified from proceeding to the next stage.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates who qualify in the written exam will undergo physical tests, including running, shot put, and high jump.
- Medical Examination & Document Verification: Successful candidates from the PET will undergo medical examinations and document verification before final selection.
Exam Pattern:
- Written Examination:
- Duration: 2 hours
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Qualifying Marks: 30% The written test serves as a qualifying exam for the PET and does not contribute to the final merit list.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Standards:
- Male Candidates:
- Height: General/BC: 165 cm; EBC/SC/ST: 160 cm
- Chest: General/BC/EBC: 81-86 cm; SC/ST: 79-84 cm
- Running: 1.6 km in 6 minutes
- Shot Put (16-pound): Throw 17 feet
- High Jump: 4 feet
- Female Candidates:
- Height: All categories: 155 cm
- Running: 1 km in 5 minutes
- Shot Put (12-pound): Throw 13 feet
- High Jump: 3 feet
How to Apply:
Candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the official CSBC website.
- Click on the “Bihar Police Constable 2025” recruitment link.
- Read the official notification carefully and ensure eligibility.
- Click on “Apply Online” and fill in the required details.
- Upload necessary documents, including a photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee through the available online modes.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
- What is the last date to apply for Bihar Police Constable 2025?
- The last date to submit the online application form is April 18, 2025.
- What is the minimum qualifying percentage for the written examination?
- Candidates must score at least 30% in the written exam to qualify for the next stage.