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Bihar Police Constable
CSBC Bihar Police Constable (Sipahi) Recruitment — Bihar Police and Bihar Special Armed Police
The Central Selection Board of Constable's recruitment of Sipahi (constables) for Bihar Police and the Bihar Special Armed Police through a qualifying written test and a physical efficiency test.
Latest official notice: Advertisement No. 01/2025 — Selection of Constables in Bihar Police and Bihar Special Armed Police, published 10 March 2025.
Vacancies
19,838
Age limit
Minimum 18 years for all
Application fee
₹180 for SC, ST, Bihar-domiciled women and transgender candidates; ₹675 for all others. Non-refundable; bank charges extra.
Notice published
10 March 2025
Bihar Police Constable notification: key dates and vacancies
| Online application opens | 18 March 2025 |
|---|---|
| Online application closes | 18 April 2025 |
| Vacancies | 19,838 (UR 7,935, EWS 1,983, SC 3,174, ST 199, EBC 3,571, BC 2,381, BC women 595; 6,717 for women included) |
Posts filled through this exam
- Sipahi (Constable), Bihar Police and Bihar Special Armed Police
- Pay Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100)
Source: Advertisement No. 01/2025 — Selection of Constables in Bihar Police and Bihar Special Armed Police (published 10 March 2025). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
Bihar Police Constable recruitment is run by the Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC), Bihar. The latest general constable advertisement, No. 01/2025 dated 10 March 2025, recruits 19,838 Sipahi for Bihar Police and the Bihar Special Armed Police in Pay Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100).
Selection is in two stages: a two-hour, 100-mark written test of Matric standard that is qualifying only (30% minimum), and a 100-mark physical efficiency test of running, shot put and high jump. The final merit list is prepared on PET marks.
This guide sets out the pay level, vacancies, age limits, physical standards, PET marking and written-test subjects exactly as the advertisement prints them.
Bihar Police Constable salary: pay level
The advertisement places the post of Sipahi in Pay Level-3, with the pay scale printed as ₹21,700 – ₹69,100. Allowances are paid on top of basic pay at the rates applicable to Bihar government employees; the advertisement does not print an in-hand figure, so none is shown here.
Pay level by post
| Post | Pay level | Pay scale |
|---|---|---|
| Sipahi (Constable), Bihar Police and Bihar Special Armed Police | Level-3 | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
Bihar Police Constable vacancies (Advertisement No. 01/2025)
The advertisement lists 19,838 posts. The women's posts and the posts for female wards of freedom fighters are included in the category totals, not additional.
Category-wise vacancies
| Category | Total | Women | Female freedom fighters' wards |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 7,935 | 2,777 | 397 |
| EWS | 1,983 | 694 | — |
| SC | 3,174 | 1,111 | — |
| ST | 199 | 70 | — |
| EBC | 3,571 | 1,250 | — |
| BC (including 53 transgender) | 2,381 | 815 | — |
| BC women | 595 | — | — |
| Total | 19,838 | 6,717 | 397 |
The category rows add up to the printed total of 19,838.
Age limit, physical standards and qualification
The minimum age is 18 years for every category, counted on 01-08-2025. The maximum age is 25 years for UR, 27 for BC/EBC men, 28 for BC/EBC women and 30 for SC/ST candidates and transgender candidates, counted on 01-08-2023. Age is taken from the date of birth in the Matriculation or equivalent certificate.
The qualification is Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent from a recognised board or institution. Caste, residence, non-creamy layer and EWS certificates are counted up to the closing date, 18-04-2025.
Minimum physical standards
| Candidates | Height | Chest (normal / expanded) |
|---|---|---|
| UR and BC men | 165 cm | 81 cm / 86 cm |
| EBC men | 160 cm | 81 cm / 86 cm |
| SC and ST men | 160 cm | 79 cm / 84 cm |
| All women | 155 cm (weight at least 48 kg) | Not applicable |
Chest expansion for men must be at least 5 cm.
Written test and physical efficiency test
The written test has 100 questions of one mark each, answered on OMR in two hours, at Matric standard. It is qualifying only: candidates below 30% are not called for the PET, and candidates are shortlisted for the PET at 1:5 per category. The advertisement does not mention negative marking.
The physical efficiency test carries 100 marks, and the final merit list is prepared on PET marks alone. Pregnant candidates are not allowed to take the PET.
PET marking — men
| Event | Performance | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Running 1.6 km (6 min limit) | Under 5 min / 5:00–5:20 / 5:20–5:40 / 5:40–6:00 | 50 / 40 / 30 / 20 |
| Shot put (16 lb) | 16–17 / 17–18 / 18–19 / 19–20 / above 20 ft | 9 / 13 / 17 / 21 / 25 |
| High jump | 4 ft / 4 ft 4 in / 4 ft 8 in / 5 ft | 13 / 17 / 21 / 25 |
Running beyond 6 min, shot put below 16 ft or high jump below 4 ft disqualifies.
PET marking — women
| Event | Performance | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Running 1 km (5 min limit) | Under 4 min / 4:00–4:20 / 4:20–4:40 / 4:40–5:00 | 50 / 40 / 30 / 20 |
| Shot put (12 lb) | 12–13 / 13–14 / 14–15 / 15–16 / above 16 ft | 9 / 13 / 17 / 21 / 25 |
| High jump | 3 ft / 3 ft 4 in / 3 ft 8 in / 4 ft | 13 / 17 / 21 / 25 |
Running beyond 5 min, shot put below 12 ft or high jump below 3 ft disqualifies.
Bihar Police Constable written test syllabus
The written test is of Matric (Class 10) standard and covers the six subjects below, as printed in the advertisement.
Written test subjects
| No. | Subject |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hindi |
| 2 | English |
| 3 | Mathematics |
| 4 | Social Science (History, Geography, Civics, Economics) |
| 5 | Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science) |
| 6 | General Knowledge and Current Affairs |
How to apply for Bihar Police Constable
- 1
Apply online through CSBC
Applications are made online through the link on csbc.bihar.gov.in. For Advertisement No. 01/2025 the window was 18 March to 18 April 2025.
- 2
Keep certificates ready
Caste, residence, non-creamy layer and EWS certificates must be issued on or before the closing date, 18-04-2025.
- 3
Pay the fee
₹180 for SC, ST, Bihar-domiciled women and transgender candidates; ₹675 for all others. The fee is non-refundable and bank charges are extra.
Latest Bihar Police Constable recruitment
No active trusted recruitment is published for this exam right now.
Exam overview
Reviewed editorial
Who it is for
Intermediate (10+2) pass candidates who meet the physical standards and want a state police constable post in Bihar.
Eligibility, age and qualification
Exact limits are set per post in each official notice.
Age limit
Minimum 18 years for all; maximum 25 (UR), 27 (BC/EBC men), 28 (BC/EBC women), 30 (SC/ST and transgender) (as on Minimum age on 01-08-2025; maximum age on 01-08-2023)
Educational qualification
- Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent from a recognised board or institution
Upper age relaxation
| BC / EBC men | 2 years |
| BC / EBC women | 3 years |
| SC / ST (men and women) and transgender | 5 years |
Application fee
₹180 for SC, ST, Bihar-domiciled women and transgender candidates; ₹675 for all others. Non-refundable; bank charges extra.. The advertisement prints no full fee exemption.
Source: Advertisement No. 01/2025 — Selection of Constables in Bihar Police and Bihar Special Armed Police (published 10 March 2025). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
- Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent
- Age within the notified limit on the cut-off date
- Category-wise age relaxation
- Minimum height and chest standards
Selection process and exam pattern
Stages of selection
- 1Written test: 100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours, OMR — qualifying only (minimum 30%)
- 2Shortlisting for PET at 1:5 per category
- 3Physical efficiency test (running, shot put, high jump): 100 marks
- 4Final merit on PET marks only
Written test (qualifying)
2 hours
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi, English, Mathematics, Social Science, Science, General Knowledge and Current Affairs (Matric standard) | 100 | 100 |
One mark per question, OMR answer sheet. Candidates scoring below 30% are not called to the PET. The advertisement does not mention negative marking.
Physical efficiency test
—
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Running | — | 50 |
| Shot put | — | 25 |
| High jump | — | 25 |
Merit list is prepared on the total PET marks (out of 100).
Source: Advertisement No. 01/2025 — Selection of Constables in Bihar Police and Bihar Special Armed Police (published 10 March 2025). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
Reviewed editorial
A 100-mark, two-hour written test is qualifying only (30% minimum). Candidates are then called to a 100-mark physical efficiency test, and merit is prepared on PET marks alone; confirm details from each advertisement on csbc.bihar.gov.in.
Syllabus and subject-wise prep
- Hindi
- English
- Mathematics
- Social science (history, geography, civics, economics)
- Science (biology, physics, chemistry, environmental science)
- General knowledge and current affairs
- Running, shot put and high jump
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for Bihar Police Constable?
Minimum 18 years for all; maximum 25 (UR), 27 (BC/EBC men), 28 (BC/EBC women), 30 (SC/ST and transgender), counted as on Minimum age on 01-08-2025; maximum age on 01-08-2023, as per the Advertisement No. 01/2025 — Selection of Constables in Bihar Police and Bihar Special Armed Police. Category-wise upper age relaxation is given in the notice.
What qualification is needed for Bihar Police Constable?
Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent from a recognised board or institution.
When can I apply for Bihar Police Constable?
Online application opens: 18 March 2025, as per the notice published on 10 March 2025. Applications are made only on csbc.bihar.gov.in.
What is the Bihar Police Constable exam pattern?
Written test (qualifying): Hindi, English, Mathematics, Social Science, Science, General Knowledge and Current Affairs (Matric standard) (2 hours). One mark per question, OMR answer sheet. Candidates scoring below 30% are not called to the PET. The advertisement does not mention negative marking. Physical efficiency test: Running, Shot put, High jump (—). Merit list is prepared on the total PET marks (out of 100).
How many vacancies are there in Bihar Police Constable?
19,838 (UR 7,935, EWS 1,983, SC 3,174, ST 199, EBC 3,571, BC 2,381, BC women 595; 6,717 for women included), according to the Advertisement No. 01/2025 — Selection of Constables in Bihar Police and Bihar Special Armed Police.
What is the salary of a Bihar Police Constable?
Advertisement No. 01/2025 places the post in Pay Level-3, ₹21,700 – ₹69,100. The advertisement does not print an in-hand figure.
How many vacancies are in Bihar Police Constable Advertisement 01/2025?
19,838, of which 6,717 are for women.
What is the age limit for Bihar Police Constable?
Minimum 18 for all (on 01-08-2025). Maximum 25 for UR, 27 for BC/EBC men, 28 for BC/EBC women and 30 for SC/ST and transgender candidates (on 01-08-2023).
Does the written test count for merit?
No. The 100-mark written test is qualifying only (30% minimum). Merit is prepared on the 100-mark physical efficiency test.
What is the application fee?
₹180 for SC, ST, Bihar-domiciled women and transgender candidates, and ₹675 for all others.
What is Bihar Police Constable?
The Central Selection Board of Constable's recruitment of Sipahi (constables) for Bihar Police and the Bihar Special Armed Police through a qualifying written test and a physical efficiency test.
Who is Bihar Police Constable for?
Intermediate (10+2) pass candidates who meet the physical standards and want a state police constable post in Bihar.
How is Bihar Police Constable selection described?
A 100-mark, two-hour written test is qualifying only (30% minimum). Candidates are then called to a 100-mark physical efficiency test, and merit is prepared on PET marks alone; confirm details from each advertisement on csbc.bihar.gov.in.
Niyookti is not part of CSBC Bihar. The official CSBC Bihar website (csbc.bihar.gov.in) and its notices are the only final source. Always confirm details there before applying.