CSBC Bihar Police Constable Recruitment 2025
Organization: Central Selection Board of Constables (CSBC), Bihar
Post Name: Police Constable
Advt No.: 01/2025
Total Posts: 19,838
Department: Bihar Police & Bihar Special Armed Police
Official Website: csbc.bihar.gov.in
About Recruitment:
The Central Selection Board of Constables (CSBC), Bihar, has released the notification for the recruitment of 19,838 Police Constable posts in Bihar Police and Bihar Special Armed Police for the year 2025.
Important Dates:
- Notification Release Date: 11 March 2025
- Online Apply Start Date: 18 March 2025
- Online Apply Last Date: 25 April 2025 (extended from 18 April 2025)
- Fee Payment Last Date: 25 April 2025
- Exam City Details Release Date: 20 June 2025
- Admit Card Release: From 9 July 2025 (phase-wise)
- Exam Dates: 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 July & 3, 6 August 2025
- Result Date: To be announced
Application Fee:
- General / EWS / BC / EBC: ₹675/-
- SC / ST / Female (Bihar Resident) / Transgender: ₹180/-
- Payment Mode: Online – Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Wallet
Eligibility Criteria:
- Educational Qualification: Class 12th (Intermediate) from a recognized board or equivalent
- Alternatives:
- Maulvi (Bihar Madrasa Board)
- Shastri/Acharya with English (Bihar Sanskrit Board)
- Other equivalent certifications
- Alternatives:
- Age Limit (as on 1 August 2025):
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age:
- General (Male/Female): 25 years
- BC/EBC (Male): 27 years
- BC/EBC (Female): 28 years
- SC/ST (Male/Female): 30 years
- Home Guard (General): 30 years
- Home Guard (BC/EBC): 32 years
- Home Guard (SC/ST): 35 years
- Nationality: Indian
Vacancy Distribution (19,838 Posts):
- UR: 7,935
- EWS: 1,983
- SC: 3,174
- ST: 199
- EBC: 3,571
- BC (incl. 53 Transgenders): 2,381
- BC Women: 595
Physical Standards:
- Height:
- Male (UR/BC): 165 cm
- Male (EBC/SC/ST): 160 cm
- Female (All categories): 155 cm
- Chest (Male Only):
- UR/BC/EBC: 81–86 cm
- SC/ST: 79–84 cm
- Minimum expansion: 5 cm
- Weight (Female Only): Minimum 48 kg
Selection Process:
- Written Exam (OMR Based):
- Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper)
- Type: Objective MCQs
- Questions: 100 | Marks: 100 | Duration: 2 hours
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 30%
- Subjects: Hindi, English, Mathematics, Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Botany), Social Science (History, Geography, Civics, Economics), General Knowledge & Current Affairs, Logical Reasoning
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
- Running: Male – 1.6 km in 6 minutes, Female – 1 km in 5 minutes
- Shot Put: Male – 16 lbs / 16 feet, Female – 12 lbs / 12 feet
- High Jump: Male – 4 feet, Female – 3 feet
- Physical Standards Test (PST): Qualifying Only
- Medical Examination & Document Verification
Exam Details:
- Shift Timing: 12 PM – 2 PM
- Centers: 627 exam centers across 38 districts in Bihar
- Attendance: Approx. 79% candidates appeared on Day 1
Latest Updates:
- Admit Cards: Released phase-wise (first issued on 9 July 2025)
- City Intimation Slips: Available before admit card release
- Rejection List: 33,042 applications rejected due to errors (published on 6 June 2025)
- Answer Key: Provisional answer key expected between 7–14 August 2025
How to Apply:
- Visit CSBC Official Website
- Click on “Apply Online for Constable Post in Bihar Police & Bihar Special Armed Police (Advt. 01/2025)”
- Complete registration with basic details
- Fill application form and verify all details
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, mark sheets, certificates)
- Pay the fee online
- Submit and print the form
Important Links:
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Check Exam City Details
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Download Admit Card (Available from 09 July 2025)
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Check Exam Date Notice
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Apply Online
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Check Date Extension Notice
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Download Exam / Admit Card Notice
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Download Notification
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Visit CSBC Official Website
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Alternate CSBC Website Link
CSBC Bihar Police Constable Recruitment 2025 – FAQs
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies for Bihar Police Constable 2025?
A1. There are 19,838 vacancies for Police Constable in Bihar Police and Bihar Special Armed Police.
Q2. What is the Advt. No. for this recruitment?
A2. The advertisement number is 01/2025.
Q3. What are the important dates for applying?
A3.
- Notification Release: 11 March 2025
- Online Application Start: 18 March 2025
- Online Application End: 25 April 2025 (extended from 18 April)
- Fee Payment Last Date: 25 April 2025
Q4. What is the application fee?
A4.
- SC/ST & Female (Bihar Domicile) / Transgender: ₹180
- General / EWS / BC / EBC: ₹675
- Payment Mode: Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Wallet)
Q5. What is the eligibility criteria for the post?
A5.
- Educational Qualification: Class 12th (Intermediate) or equivalent from a recognized board
- Age Limit: 18–25 years (relaxations apply as per Bihar Government rules)
- Nationality: Indian
Q6. What is the selection process?
A6. The selection process includes:
- Written Examination (OMR-based)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Medical Examination & Document Verification
Q7. When will the written exam be conducted?
A7. Exam dates are 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 July & 3, 6 August 2025. Exam is offline (OMR-based) with a shift from 12 PM – 2 PM.
Q8. How many exam centers are there?
A8. There are 627 exam centers across 38 districts in Bihar.
Q9. What is the minimum qualifying marks for the written exam?
A9. Candidates must secure at least 30% marks to qualify.
Q10. What are the physical standards for the candidates?
A10.
- Height: Male (UR/BC) – 165 cm, Male (EBC/SC/ST) – 160 cm, Female (All) – 155 cm
- Chest (Male): UR/BC/EBC – 81–86 cm, SC/ST – 79–84 cm (minimum expansion 5 cm)
- Weight (Female): Minimum 48 kg
Q11. When were the admit cards released?
A11. Admit cards were released phase-wise starting from 9 July 2025.
Q12. How many applications were rejected and why?
A12. 33,042 applications were rejected due to errors, and the list was published on 6 June 2025.
Q13. When will the provisional answer key be available?
A13. The provisional answer key is expected between 7–14 August 2025.
Q14. How can I apply online for this recruitment?
A14. Candidates can apply online at CSBC Apply Online.
Q15. Where can I download the official notification?
A15. The official notification can be downloaded from CSBC Notification PDF.
Q16. Is there an alternate website for CSBC?
A16. Yes, the alternate CSBC website is http://csbc.bih.nic.in.
Q17. Are there any relaxations for Home Guard candidates?
A17. Yes, maximum age for Home Guard candidates is:
- General – 30 years
- BC/EBC – 32 years
- SC/ST – 35 years
Q18. What subjects are included in the written exam?
A18. Subjects include Hindi, English, Mathematics, Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Botany), Social Science (History, Geography, Civics, Economics), General Knowledge & Current Affairs, and Logical Reasoning.
Q19. Is the PET/PST qualifying in nature?
A19. Yes, PET/PST is qualifying, but PET performance is crucial for the final merit list.
Q20. Where can I check exam city details and download admit cards?
A20. Candidates can check exam city details and download admit cards at CSBC Exam City & Admit Card.