Bihar Special Branch Constable 2026 · Age limit & eligibility
Bihar Special Branch Constable Age Limit 2026: Relaxation, Qualification and Eligibility
Bihar Special Branch Constable age limit: Minimum 18 years. Maximum 25 (UR), 27 (BC/EBC men), 28 (BC/EBC women), 30 (SC/ST) (age counted on 1 August 2026), as per the official notice published 29 January 2026.
Age limit, the date on which age is counted, category-wise relaxation and the educational qualification, as printed in the official notice.
Bihar Special Branch Constable age limit and relaxation
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.
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.
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.
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.