The Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC) is responsible for the recruitment of Constables and various other posts in the Bihar Police and associated departments.
Here are the details based on the most recent recruitment drives (like Advertisement Nos. 03/2025 and 01/2025 for Constable posts):2
1. Latest Recruitment and Important Dates (Advt. No. 03/2025)3
The latest major recruitment is for 4,128 vacancies for Prohibition Constable, Jail Warder, and Mobile Squad Constable.4
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Start Date | October 06, 2025 |
| Online Application Last Date | November 05, 2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 4,128 |
| Exam Date | To be notified later (Likely December 2025 for Driver Constable, but Constables TBD) |
| Official Website | csbc.bihar.gov.in |
2. Eligibility Criteria for Constable Posts
The general eligibility requirements for the Constable posts (Prohibition Constable, Jail Warder, Mobile Squad Constable, etc.) are:
A. Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed the 10+2 (Intermediate) examination or its equivalent from a recognized board or institution.5
- Note for Mobile Squad Constable: Candidates must also possess a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) or Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) driving license issued at least one year prior to the advertisement date.6
B. Age Limit (as of August 01, 2025)
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age (Prohibition/Mobile Squad Constable) |
| General (Male/Female) | 18 years | 25 years |
| BC/EBC (Male) | 18 years | 27 years |
| BC/EBC (Female) | 18 years | 28 years |
| SC/ST (Male/Female/Transgender) | 18 years | 30 years |
3. Selection Process
The selection process typically consists of the following stages:
| Stage | Nature | Description |
| 1. Written Examination | Qualifying | An OMR-based test (100 marks, 100 questions) based on the Class 10th level syllabus. Candidates must score a minimum of 30% to qualify for the next stage. |
| 2. Physical Standard Test (PST) | Qualifying | Measurement of Height, Chest (for Males), and Weight (for Females). Failure to meet the standards leads to disqualification. |
| 3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | Merit-based (100 Marks) | Includes a Run/Race, Shot Put (Gola Fenk), and High Jump. Marks are awarded based on performance in each event. The final merit list is prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the PET. |
| 4. Document Verification | Qualifying | Verification of all original documents and credentials. |
Physical Standards (PST)
| Category | Male Height (cm) | Female Height (cm) | Male Chest (Unexpanded / Expanded) | Female Weight (kg) |
| General/BC/EBC | 165 | 155 | 81 cm / 86 cm | 48 kg (Minimum) |
| SC/ST | 160 | 155 | 79 cm / 84 cm | 48 kg (Minimum) |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – 100 Marks (Merit)
| Event | Male | Female | Maximum Marks |
| Race | 1.6 Km in max 6 min | 1 Km in max 5 min | 50 |
| Shot Put | 16 lb (7.26 kg) minimum 16 feet | 12 lb (5.44 kg) minimum 12 feet | 25 |
| High Jump | Minimum 4 feet | Minimum 3 feet | 25 |
4. Written Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The written test is conducted for 100 marks, with 100 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs), and the duration is 2 hours.7 There is typically no negative marking.8
- Syllabus Level: Matriculation (10th Standard) or equivalent.9
- Subjects Covered:
- Hindi10
- English
- Mathematics11
- Social Science (History, Geography, Civics & Economics)12
- Science (Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany)
- General Knowledge and Current Affairs13
The number of questions from Hindi/English, General Awareness/Current Affairs, and a selection of two optional subjects (from the other subjects listed) make up the 100 questions.14
