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Bihar Special Branch Constable
CSBC Bihar Special Branch Constable (Sipahi, Vishesh Shakha) Recruitment
The Central Selection Board of Constable's recruitment of constables (General Armed Force cadre) for the Special Branch of Bihar Police, through a two-paper written exam, a physical measurement test, document verification and a medical.
Latest official notice: CSBC Bihar Advt. No. 01/2026 — Constable (Special Branch, Bihar), published 29 January 2026.
Vacancies
83
Age limit
Minimum 18 years. Maximum 25 (UR), 27 (BC/EBC men), 28 (BC/EBC women), 30 (SC/ST)
Application fee
₹100 for all categories, plus bank charges
Notice published
29 January 2026
Bihar Special Branch Constable notification: key dates and vacancies
| Online application opens | 6 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online application closes | 5 March 2026 |
| Written exam | Not stated in the advertisement |
| Vacancies | 83 (UR 34, EWS 8, SC 13, ST 1, EBC 15, BC 10, BCW 2; women 29) |
Posts filled through this exam
- Constable (Sipahi), General Armed Force, Special Branch, Bihar
- Pay: Level-3 [₹21,700 – 69,100]
Source: CSBC Bihar Advt. No. 01/2026 — Constable (Special Branch, Bihar) (published 29 January 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
CSBC Bihar Advt. No. 01/2026 recruits 83 constables (General Armed Force cadre) for the Special Branch of Bihar Police. The post is in pay Level-3 [₹21,700 – 69,100].
Selection is by two objective written papers of 100 marks each with negative marking, a qualifying physical standards test, document verification and a medical. This guide sets out the advertisement exactly as printed.
Bihar Special Branch Constable salary and pay level
The advertisement prints the pay as Level-3 [₹21,700 – 69,100].
It does not print allowances or in-hand pay, so none are shown here.
Pay as printed
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Constable, Special Branch, Bihar | Level-3 [₹21,700 – 69,100] |
Vacancies (Advt. No. 01/2026)
83 posts, of which 29 are for women. Two posts are reserved for dependants of freedom fighters (FFW). The notice says BCW and women's posts are included in the category figures.
Category-wise vacancies
| Category | Total | Women |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 34 | 12 |
| EWS | 8 | 3 |
| SC | 13 | 5 |
| ST | 1 | 0 |
| EBC | 15 | 5 |
| BC | 10 | 4 |
| BCW | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 83 | 29 |
Age limit, qualification and physical standards
Minimum age is 18 for all. Maximum age is 25 for UR, 27 for BC/EBC men, 28 for BC/EBC women and 30 for SC/ST, counted on 1 August 2026. Bihar government employees get 5 years' relaxation.
You must have passed Intermediate (10+2) or an equivalent examination.
Physical standards
| Category | Height | Chest (unexpanded / expanded) |
|---|---|---|
| UR and BC men | 165 cm | 81 / 86 cm |
| EBC men | 160 cm | 81 / 86 cm |
| SC and ST men | 160 cm | 79 / 84 cm |
| All women | 155 cm | Not applicable |
Minimum chest expansion for men 5 cm. Minimum weight for women 48 kg.
Written exam scheme and syllabus
Two objective papers at Matric (10th) standard, each of 100 questions, 100 marks and 90 minutes. Each correct answer earns 1 mark and each wrong answer loses 0.25.
You need at least 30% in each paper. For the merit list the minimum is 40% (UR), 36.5% (BC), 34% (EBC) and 32% (SC/ST and other reserved). Ties go to the older candidate, then on educational qualification, then by Hindi alphabetical order of name on the Class 10 certificate.
Paper-wise topics
| Paper | Topic | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| I | Reasoning and analytical ability | 50 |
| I | English grammar, comprehension and translation | 30 |
| I | Hindi grammar | 20 |
| II | General studies and current affairs | 50 |
| II | Mathematics and quantitative aptitude | 30 |
| II | General knowledge of Bihar | 20 |
How to apply
- 1
Apply online
Apply through the link on csbc.bihar.gov.in. For this advertisement the window was 6 February to 5 March 2026.
- 2
Pay the fee
₹100 for every category, plus bank charges.
- 3
Track notices
Admit cards, the physical test and document verification are announced on csbc.bihar.gov.in.
Latest Bihar Special Branch Constable recruitment
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Exam overview
Reviewed editorial
Who it is for
Intermediate (10+2) pass candidates who want a Level-3 police constable post in Bihar's Special Branch.
Eligibility, age and qualification
Exact limits are set per post in each official notice.
Age limit
Minimum 18 years. Maximum 25 (UR), 27 (BC/EBC men), 28 (BC/EBC women), 30 (SC/ST) (as on 1 August 2026)
Educational qualification
- Intermediate (10+2) or an equivalent examination passed
Upper age relaxation
| BC / EBC men | 2 years (maximum 27) |
| BC / EBC women | 3 years (maximum 28) |
| SC / ST (men and women) | 5 years (maximum 30) |
| Bihar government employees | 5 years |
Application fee
₹100 for all categories, plus bank charges. No exemption is printed; the fee is the same for every category.
Source: CSBC Bihar Advt. No. 01/2026 — Constable (Special Branch, Bihar) (published 29 January 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
- Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent
- Age 18 years minimum, category-wise maximum, on 01-08-2026
- Physical standards by category
- Indian citizenship
Selection process and exam pattern
Stages of selection
- 1Written exam: two objective papers, 100 questions / 100 marks / 90 minutes each
- 2Physical standards test (qualifying, no marks): 3 times the category-wise vacancies called
- 3Document verification
- 4Medical examination
- 5Final merit on written marks
Paper I
90 minutes
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning and analytical ability | 50 | 50 |
| English grammar, comprehension and translation | 30 | 30 |
| Hindi grammar | 20 | 20 |
+1 for each correct answer, −0.25 for each wrong answer. Matric (10th) standard.
Paper II
90 minutes
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General studies and current affairs | 50 | 50 |
| Mathematics and quantitative aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| General knowledge of Bihar | 20 | 20 |
At least 30% is required in each paper. Merit-list minimum: UR 40%, BC 36.5%, EBC 34%, SC/ST and other reserved 32%. Scores are normalised by the equi-percentile method.
Source: CSBC Bihar Advt. No. 01/2026 — Constable (Special Branch, Bihar) (published 29 January 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
Reviewed editorial
Selection is by two objective written papers (100 marks each, with negative marking), a qualifying physical standards test, document verification and a medical. The final merit list is on written marks.
Syllabus and subject-wise prep
- Reasoning and analytical ability
- English grammar, comprehension and translation
- Hindi grammar
- General studies and current affairs
- Mathematics and quantitative aptitude
- General knowledge of Bihar
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for Bihar Special Branch Constable?
Minimum 18 years. Maximum 25 (UR), 27 (BC/EBC men), 28 (BC/EBC women), 30 (SC/ST), counted as on 1 August 2026, as per the CSBC Bihar Advt. No. 01/2026 — Constable (Special Branch, Bihar). Category-wise upper age relaxation is given in the notice.
What qualification is needed for Bihar Special Branch Constable?
Intermediate (10+2) or an equivalent examination passed.
When can I apply for Bihar Special Branch Constable?
Online application opens: 6 February 2026, as per the notice published on 29 January 2026. Applications are made only on csbc.bihar.gov.in.
What is the Bihar Special Branch Constable exam pattern?
Paper I: Reasoning and analytical ability, English grammar, comprehension and translation, Hindi grammar (90 minutes). +1 for each correct answer, −0.25 for each wrong answer. Matric (10th) standard. Paper II: General studies and current affairs, Mathematics and quantitative aptitude, General knowledge of Bihar (90 minutes). At least 30% is required in each paper. Merit-list minimum: UR 40%, BC 36.5%, EBC 34%, SC/ST and other reserved 32%. Scores are normalised by the equi-percentile method.
How many vacancies are there in Bihar Special Branch Constable?
83 (UR 34, EWS 8, SC 13, ST 1, EBC 15, BC 10, BCW 2; women 29), according to the CSBC Bihar Advt. No. 01/2026 — Constable (Special Branch, Bihar).
What is the salary of a Bihar Special Branch Constable?
The advertisement prints Level-3 [₹21,700 – 69,100]. It does not print in-hand pay.
How many vacancies are there?
83, including 29 for women (Advt. No. 01/2026).
What is the age limit?
18 to 25 for UR, up to 27 for BC/EBC men, 28 for BC/EBC women and 30 for SC/ST, on 1 August 2026.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
What is Bihar Special Branch Constable?
The Central Selection Board of Constable's recruitment of constables (General Armed Force cadre) for the Special Branch of Bihar Police, through a two-paper written exam, a physical measurement test, document verification and a medical.
Who is Bihar Special Branch Constable for?
Intermediate (10+2) pass candidates who want a Level-3 police constable post in Bihar's Special Branch.
How is Bihar Special Branch Constable selection described?
Selection is by two objective written papers (100 marks each, with negative marking), a qualifying physical standards test, document verification and a medical. The final merit list is on written marks.
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