Bihar Police Constable 2025 · Age limit & eligibility
Bihar Police Constable Age Limit 2025: Relaxation, Qualification and Eligibility
Bihar Police Constable age limit: Minimum 18 years for all; maximum 25 (UR), 27 (BC/EBC men), 28 (BC/EBC women), 30 (SC/ST and transgender) (age counted on Minimum age on 01-08-2025; maximum age on 01-08-2023), as per the official notice published 10 March 2025.
Age limit, the date on which age is counted, category-wise relaxation and the educational qualification, as printed in the official notice.
Bihar Police Constable age limit and relaxation
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.
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.
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.
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).