CSBC Bihar Special Branch Constable (Samanya Band Sainik) Advt 01/2026
Domain: Defense & Security
Employment Type: Full time
Stage: Result - Final Selection List
Posted: 2 months ago
Posts: 83
Location: STATE (Bihar)
Closed: 2 Feb 2026
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Job Details
Recruitment conducted by the Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC), Bihar, to the post of Constable (General Duty Close Cadre) [Samanya Band Sainik] in the Special Branch under Advertisement No. 01/2026. Selection comprises a written examination followed by physical standards/measurement test and verification. This notice publishes the final selection list and next steps before appointment.
- Level:
- state
- State:
- Bihar
- Other Information:
- Document verification venue (earlier stage): Central Selection Board of Constable, 5, Harding Road, Patna - 800001, Bihar
Job Summary
CSBC recruitment for Special Branch Constable (Samanya Band Sainik) under Advertisement No. 01/2026, comprising written exam and PST/measurement stages. This notice releases the final selection list with cut-offs and specifies the reporting window for appointment formalities.
Important Dates
Date of previous notice
Advertisement published on
Other date
Applications open · PST held on
Last date to apply · Final document verification window
Shortlist for PST published on
Written examination held on
Date of this final selection notice
Admit card
Admit card
Examination · Reporting window at Special Branch for appointment formalities
Examination
Examination
Result
Other date
Dates not announced
- Other date
Fee Structure
Application Fee
- 1. All categories - men, women and third gender:
- Rs. 100/- (one hundred)
Payment Methods
- 1. Mode:
- Online payment only. Credit card, debit card, net banking and UPI transactions are accepted; no other payment mode is valid.
- 2. Bank charges:
- The Commission takes nothing beyond the fee, but bank charges on net banking or credit/debit card payments are borne by the candidate.
Other Information
- 1. Non-refundable:
- The fee is not returned once payment succeeds. A candidate who cancels an application and fills a fresh one must pay the fee again.
- 2. Failed payment:
- If money is deducted but registration fails because of a power, internet or slow bank-link failure, the amount is returned by the payment gateway after 07 working days.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| 12th Pass | Required |
2. Other Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Intermediate | The candidate must have passed the Intermediate examination or an equivalent examination by 01.08.2025. |
3. Experience Requirements
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Experience Range | N/A - N/A years |
4. Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Range | 18 - 42 years |
| Age Limit As On | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Unreserved (General) men | Minimum 18 years, maximum 37 years |
| Unreserved (General) women | Minimum 18 years, maximum 40 years |
| Backward Class and Extremely Backward Class men, women and transgender candidates | Minimum 18 years, maximum 40 years |
| Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe men and women | Minimum 18 years, maximum 42 years |
| Bihar government servants | A relaxation of 5 years in the maximum age limit for Bihar government servants who have completed at least three years of regular service and are competing to move to a higher pay scale service or cadre. |
| How age is computed | From the date of birth entered on the matriculation or equivalent certificate, reckoned as on 01.08.2025. |
5. Citizenship
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | The candidate must be an Indian citizen. Men, women and third-gender candidates may apply. |
6. Physical Requirements
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Height - Unreserved (General) and Backward Class men | Minimum 165 cm |
| Height - Extremely Backward Class men | Minimum 160 cm |
| Height - Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe men | Minimum 160 cm |
| Height - women of all categories | Minimum 155 cm |
| Chest (men only) - Unreserved, Backward Class and Extremely Backward Class | 81 cm unexpanded (minimum), 86 cm expanded (minimum); an expansion of at least 5 cm is compulsory |
| Chest (men only) - Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe | 79 cm unexpanded (minimum), 84 cm expanded (minimum) |
| Chest - women | The chest of women candidates is not measured. |
| Weight - women of all categories | Minimum 48 kg |
| Third-gender candidates | The physical standards and physical efficiency test standards for kinnar/kothi/hijra/transgender (third gender) candidates are the same as those for Backward Class candidates. |
| Marks for physical standards | No marks are awarded for height, chest or weight, but a candidate who does not meet the prescribed standards is declared unsuccessful. |
7. Other Eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Reservation benefit | The benefit of reservation is available only to permanent residents of Bihar. Reserved-category candidates of other states are counted as unreserved and must declare themselves unreserved on the application form, failing which the application is cancelled automatically. |
| Pregnancy | Married women candidates found pregnant at the medical examination on the day of the running and physical efficiency test are not permitted to take part and are declared ineligible on that ground; married women must also submit a declaration that they are not pregnant. |
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Post Details
Total Posts: 83
1. Constable (General Duty Close Cadre) [Samanya Band Sainik], Special Branch, Bihar Police
Category Wise Vacancy:
| Category | Reserved Seats | Other Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 34 | N/A |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 8 | N/A |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 13 | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1 | N/A |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 15 | N/A |
| Backward Class (BC) | 10 | N/A |
| Backward Class Women (BCW) | 2 | N/A |
Salary Details
> Grade Pay: ₹Pay Matrix Level-4
Other Information
- Pay scale as printed: The advertisement states the pay scale only as "Level-4"; no rupee figures are printed, and none have been supplied here.
Cut Off Marks
- 1. General - male:
- 156.75 (DOB 04/05/2003)
- 2. General - female:
- 138.5 (DOB 18/06/2003)
- 3. EWS - male:
- 151.5 (DOB 31/03/2005)
- 4. EWS - female:
- 134.25 (DOB 15/12/2001)
- 5. EWS - FFW:
- 125.75 (DOB 18/10/2003)
- 6. SC - male:
- 140.5 (DOB 01/04/2000)
- 7. SC - female:
- 102.75 (DOB 22/01/1999)
- 8. ST - male:
- 147.25 (DOB 11/11/2000)
- 9. EBC - male:
- 154.75 (DOB 28/06/2001)
- 10. EBC - female:
- 135.00 (DOB 17/11/2003)
- 11. EBC - FFW:
- 130.75 (DOB 18/08/2003)
- 12. BC - male:
- 155.5 (DOB 12/06/2001)
- 13. BC - female:
- 134.25 (DOB 08/12/2002)
- 14. BC Women - female:
- 134.25 (DOB 19/12/1998)
- 15. Tie-breaker note:
- In case of a tie in cut-off marks, Date of Birth has been used as the tie-breaking criterion for the last selected candidate.
How to Apply
- 1. Where:
- Online only, through the "Home Guard" tab of https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in, on the link for Advt. No. 01/2026.
- 2. Registration:
- Part one of the form is registration: name, nationality, mobile number, e-mail ID, Bihar domicile, reservation category, gender and date of birth, followed by payment. A registration number and password are sent by SMS and e-mail after a successful payment. A valid and active mobile number and e-mail ID are compulsory; only one application may be filed from one mobile number.
- 3. Second part:
- After logging in with the registration number and password the candidate fills part two with father's, husband's and mother's name, address and educational qualification, and uploads a colour photograph taken within the last two months on a white background (15 to 25 KB, .jpg/.jpeg/.gif) and separate signatures in Hindi and English in black or blue ink (15 to 25 KB).
- 4. Editing and submission:
- Details may be edited with the "Edit Details" button before final submission; nothing can be changed once the form is confirmed and submitted. A confirmation SMS or e-mail marks the application complete; the acknowledgement should be printed on A4 paper and kept.
- 5. Cancelling a wrong form:
- A candidate who has submitted an incorrect form may cancel it and file a new one, but the fee already paid is not refunded and must be paid again.
- 6. One application only:
- Only one online application may be filed by a candidate. If more than one is filed all of them are rejected. Applications filed on a false name or address attract strict legal action.
- 7. Nothing to be posted:
- The completed online form need not be sent to the Commission, but the registration number is needed for future correspondence and a copy of the acknowledgement with photograph must be attached to any letter to the Commission.
Exam Pattern
- 1. Written examination:
- One objective paper of 100 questions carrying 100 marks, duration two hours, one mark for each correct answer.
- 2. Answer sheet:
- The OMR answer sheet is in two copies; one carbon copy is kept by the Commission for a year after the final selection list is published.
- 3. Running - men (all categories):
- 1 mile (1.6 km) in a maximum of 6 minutes, out of 50 marks. Under 5 minutes: 50 marks. 5 minutes to 5 minutes 20 seconds: 40 marks. Over 5:20 up to 5:40: 30 marks. Over 5:40 up to 6 minutes: 20 marks. Over 6 minutes: unsuccessful.
- 4. Running - women (all categories):
- 1 kilometre in a maximum of 5 minutes, out of 50 marks. Under 4 minutes: 50 marks. 4 minutes to 4 minutes 20 seconds: 40 marks. Over 4:20 up to 4:40: 30 marks. Over 4:40 up to 5 minutes: 20 marks. Over 5 minutes: unsuccessful.
- 5. Shot put - men (all categories):
- A 16-pound shot, minimum 16 feet, out of 25 marks. 16 to 17 feet: 09 marks. Over 17 up to 18 feet: 13 marks. Over 18 up to 19 feet: 17 marks. Over 19 up to 20 feet: 21 marks. Over 20 feet: 25 marks. Under 16 feet: unsuccessful.
- 6. Shot put - women (all categories):
- A 12-pound shot, minimum 12 feet, out of 25 marks. 12 to 13 feet: 09 marks. Over 13 up to 14 feet: 13 marks. Over 14 up to 15 feet: 17 marks. Over 15 up to 16 feet: 21 marks. Over 16 feet: 25 marks. Under 12 feet: unsuccessful.
- 7. High jump - men (all categories):
- Minimum 4 feet, out of 25 marks. 4 feet: 13 marks. 4 feet 4 inches: 17 marks. 4 feet 8 inches: 21 marks. 5 feet: 25 marks. Under 4 feet: unsuccessful.
- 8. High jump - women (all categories):
- Minimum 3 feet, out of 25 marks. 3 feet: 13 marks. 3 feet 4 inches: 17 marks. 3 feet 8 inches: 21 marks. 4 feet: 25 marks. Under 3 feet: unsuccessful.
- 9. Order of the physical events:
- Only candidates who complete the run within the fixed time (6 minutes for men, 5 minutes for women) go on to the shot put and high jump; a candidate who fails a minimum standard in any event is declared unsuccessful and is not given a chance in the remaining events. Each event must be passed separately. Three attempts are allowed in the shot put and the high jump only.
- 10. Physical efficiency test standards:
- The process, items and standards of the physical efficiency test are the same as those prescribed for the post of constable in the Bihar Police.
Syllabus Details
- 1. Paper-I syllabus:
- Reasoning and analytical ability; English grammar, comprehension & translation; Hindi language.
- 2. Paper-II syllabus:
- General studies and general science; mathematics and quantitative aptitude; Bihar-related general knowledge.
Selection Process
- 1. Written exam:
- Held on 24.06.2026 (two question papers).
- 2. Shortlist for PST:
- Result published on 18.08.2026; 254 candidates (1:3) were called.
- 3. PST/measurement:
- Conducted on 12 September 2026 at Bihar Veterinary College ground, Patna; 250 appeared, 237 qualified after checks.
- 4. Basis of final merit:
- Final selection list prepared category-wise based on total marks obtained in the written examination after PST and document verification checks.
- 5. Pre-appointment checks:
- Medical examination as per Bihar Police Manual, 1978 Para 103, and character/antecedent verification as per Para 101 will be carried out before appointment.
Admit Card Details
- 1. Physical efficiency test admit card:
- Available on the "Home Guard" tab of https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in once the date is fixed. It is clarified that no admit card will be sent by post.
- 2. Status update (07.09.2026):
- Issue of the PET/PST e-admit card is deferred; new date of release will be notified later.
Reservation Details
- 1. Statute:
- Reservation applies under the Bihar Reservation of Vacancies in Posts and Services (for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes) Act, 1991 (Bihar Act 3, 1992), as amended from time to time.
- 2. Women:
- 35 percent horizontal reservation for women in each reservation category, available only to women who are permanent residents of Bihar per GAD Resolution No. 12575 dated 09.07.2025.
- 3. Grandchildren of freedom fighters:
- 2 percent horizontal reservation; selected candidates are counted in their own reserved or unreserved category. The final list includes 2 such candidates.
- 4. Economically Weaker Sections:
- The Bihar Reservation of Vacancies in Posts and Services (for Economically Weaker Sections) Act, 2019 applies.
- 5. Third gender:
- Kinnar/kothi/hijra/transgender (third gender) persons receive the benefit given to backward classes in state services; gender is determined by the identity certificate issued by the District Magistrate.
- 6. Domicile:
- The benefit of reservation is available only to permanent residents of Bihar; reserved-category candidates of other states are treated as unreserved.
Document Requirements
- 1. Originals to produce:
- Educational certificates (Matric and Intermediate), date of birth, caste and permanent residence certificates (as applicable), EBC/BC Non-Creamy Layer certificate (financial year based), EWS certificate, freedom fighter’s grandchild certificate (if claimed), certificate for being a government servant (if applicable), and a valid photo ID (Aadhaar card/Voter ID/Driving Licence, etc.).
- 2. Where and when to report:
- Selected candidates must report in person at Special Branch, Bihar between 25/10/2026 and 20/11/2026 for verification/appointment formalities.
Important Instructions
- 1. Terms of the advertisement:
- All candidates must comply fully with every condition and provision set out in Advertisement No. 01/2026.
- 2. Printing errors:
- No representation will be entertained regarding printing or typographical errors in the press.
- 3. Touts:
- The selection process is conducted in a transparent, fair and corruption-free manner; candidates should stay alert and inform local police about touts.
Interview Details
- 1. Appointment/verification reporting:
- 25-10-2026 to 20-11-2026 at Special Branch, Bihar; report in person with required originals and valid photo ID.
Disqualification Criteria
- 1. Malpractice:
- 06 candidates
- 2. Wrong roll number on the OMR answer sheet:
- 2,491 candidates
- 3. Wrong question-booklet number on the OMR answer sheet:
- 1,892 candidates
- 4. No signature on the OMR answer sheet:
- 74 candidates
- 5. Hindi/English passage not written:
- 110 candidates
- 6. Total declared ineligible:
- 4,573 candidates
Other Information
- 1. Language:
- The notice is primarily in Hindi; one page lists in English. Values recorded here are translated into English.
Important Links
Contact Details
Address: Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC), 5, Harding Road, Patna - 800001, Bihar
Other Information
Website: https://csbc.bihar.gov.in
Issuing authority: Chairman, Central Selection Board of Constable, Bihar
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CSBC Bihar Special Branch Constable (Samanya Band Sainik) Advt 01/2026
Domain: Defense & Security
Employment Type: Full time
Stage: Result - Final Selection List
Posted: 2 months ago
Posts: 83
Location: STATE (Bihar)
Closed: 2 Feb 2026
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Job Details
Recruitment conducted by the Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC), Bihar, to the post of Constable (General Duty Close Cadre) [Samanya Band Sainik] in the Special Branch under Advertisement No. 01/2026. Selection comprises a written examination followed by physical standards/measurement test and verification. This notice publishes the final selection list and next steps before appointment.
- Level:
- state
- State:
- Bihar
- Other Information:
- Document verification venue (earlier stage): Central Selection Board of Constable, 5, Harding Road, Patna - 800001, Bihar
Job Summary
CSBC recruitment for Special Branch Constable (Samanya Band Sainik) under Advertisement No. 01/2026, comprising written exam and PST/measurement stages. This notice releases the final selection list with cut-offs and specifies the reporting window for appointment formalities.
Important Dates
Date of previous notice
Advertisement published on
Other date
Applications open · PST held on
Last date to apply · Final document verification window
Shortlist for PST published on
Written examination held on
Date of this final selection notice
Admit card
Admit card
Examination · Reporting window at Special Branch for appointment formalities
Examination
Examination
Result
Other date
Dates not announced
- Other date
Fee Structure
Application Fee
- 1. All categories - men, women and third gender:
- Rs. 100/- (one hundred)
Payment Methods
- 1. Mode:
- Online payment only. Credit card, debit card, net banking and UPI transactions are accepted; no other payment mode is valid.
- 2. Bank charges:
- The Commission takes nothing beyond the fee, but bank charges on net banking or credit/debit card payments are borne by the candidate.
Other Information
- 1. Non-refundable:
- The fee is not returned once payment succeeds. A candidate who cancels an application and fills a fresh one must pay the fee again.
- 2. Failed payment:
- If money is deducted but registration fails because of a power, internet or slow bank-link failure, the amount is returned by the payment gateway after 07 working days.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| 12th Pass | Required |
2. Other Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Intermediate | The candidate must have passed the Intermediate examination or an equivalent examination by 01.08.2025. |
3. Experience Requirements
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Experience Range | N/A - N/A years |
4. Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Range | 18 - 42 years |
| Age Limit As On | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Unreserved (General) men | Minimum 18 years, maximum 37 years |
| Unreserved (General) women | Minimum 18 years, maximum 40 years |
| Backward Class and Extremely Backward Class men, women and transgender candidates | Minimum 18 years, maximum 40 years |
| Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe men and women | Minimum 18 years, maximum 42 years |
| Bihar government servants | A relaxation of 5 years in the maximum age limit for Bihar government servants who have completed at least three years of regular service and are competing to move to a higher pay scale service or cadre. |
| How age is computed | From the date of birth entered on the matriculation or equivalent certificate, reckoned as on 01.08.2025. |
5. Citizenship
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | The candidate must be an Indian citizen. Men, women and third-gender candidates may apply. |
6. Physical Requirements
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Height - Unreserved (General) and Backward Class men | Minimum 165 cm |
| Height - Extremely Backward Class men | Minimum 160 cm |
| Height - Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe men | Minimum 160 cm |
| Height - women of all categories | Minimum 155 cm |
| Chest (men only) - Unreserved, Backward Class and Extremely Backward Class | 81 cm unexpanded (minimum), 86 cm expanded (minimum); an expansion of at least 5 cm is compulsory |
| Chest (men only) - Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe | 79 cm unexpanded (minimum), 84 cm expanded (minimum) |
| Chest - women | The chest of women candidates is not measured. |
| Weight - women of all categories | Minimum 48 kg |
| Third-gender candidates | The physical standards and physical efficiency test standards for kinnar/kothi/hijra/transgender (third gender) candidates are the same as those for Backward Class candidates. |
| Marks for physical standards | No marks are awarded for height, chest or weight, but a candidate who does not meet the prescribed standards is declared unsuccessful. |
7. Other Eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Reservation benefit | The benefit of reservation is available only to permanent residents of Bihar. Reserved-category candidates of other states are counted as unreserved and must declare themselves unreserved on the application form, failing which the application is cancelled automatically. |
| Pregnancy | Married women candidates found pregnant at the medical examination on the day of the running and physical efficiency test are not permitted to take part and are declared ineligible on that ground; married women must also submit a declaration that they are not pregnant. |
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Post Details
Total Posts: 83
1. Constable (General Duty Close Cadre) [Samanya Band Sainik], Special Branch, Bihar Police
Category Wise Vacancy:
| Category | Reserved Seats | Other Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 34 | N/A |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 8 | N/A |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 13 | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1 | N/A |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 15 | N/A |
| Backward Class (BC) | 10 | N/A |
| Backward Class Women (BCW) | 2 | N/A |
Salary Details
> Grade Pay: ₹Pay Matrix Level-4
Other Information
- Pay scale as printed: The advertisement states the pay scale only as "Level-4"; no rupee figures are printed, and none have been supplied here.
Cut Off Marks
- 1. General - male:
- 156.75 (DOB 04/05/2003)
- 2. General - female:
- 138.5 (DOB 18/06/2003)
- 3. EWS - male:
- 151.5 (DOB 31/03/2005)
- 4. EWS - female:
- 134.25 (DOB 15/12/2001)
- 5. EWS - FFW:
- 125.75 (DOB 18/10/2003)
- 6. SC - male:
- 140.5 (DOB 01/04/2000)
- 7. SC - female:
- 102.75 (DOB 22/01/1999)
- 8. ST - male:
- 147.25 (DOB 11/11/2000)
- 9. EBC - male:
- 154.75 (DOB 28/06/2001)
- 10. EBC - female:
- 135.00 (DOB 17/11/2003)
- 11. EBC - FFW:
- 130.75 (DOB 18/08/2003)
- 12. BC - male:
- 155.5 (DOB 12/06/2001)
- 13. BC - female:
- 134.25 (DOB 08/12/2002)
- 14. BC Women - female:
- 134.25 (DOB 19/12/1998)
- 15. Tie-breaker note:
- In case of a tie in cut-off marks, Date of Birth has been used as the tie-breaking criterion for the last selected candidate.
How to Apply
- 1. Where:
- Online only, through the "Home Guard" tab of https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in, on the link for Advt. No. 01/2026.
- 2. Registration:
- Part one of the form is registration: name, nationality, mobile number, e-mail ID, Bihar domicile, reservation category, gender and date of birth, followed by payment. A registration number and password are sent by SMS and e-mail after a successful payment. A valid and active mobile number and e-mail ID are compulsory; only one application may be filed from one mobile number.
- 3. Second part:
- After logging in with the registration number and password the candidate fills part two with father's, husband's and mother's name, address and educational qualification, and uploads a colour photograph taken within the last two months on a white background (15 to 25 KB, .jpg/.jpeg/.gif) and separate signatures in Hindi and English in black or blue ink (15 to 25 KB).
- 4. Editing and submission:
- Details may be edited with the "Edit Details" button before final submission; nothing can be changed once the form is confirmed and submitted. A confirmation SMS or e-mail marks the application complete; the acknowledgement should be printed on A4 paper and kept.
- 5. Cancelling a wrong form:
- A candidate who has submitted an incorrect form may cancel it and file a new one, but the fee already paid is not refunded and must be paid again.
- 6. One application only:
- Only one online application may be filed by a candidate. If more than one is filed all of them are rejected. Applications filed on a false name or address attract strict legal action.
- 7. Nothing to be posted:
- The completed online form need not be sent to the Commission, but the registration number is needed for future correspondence and a copy of the acknowledgement with photograph must be attached to any letter to the Commission.
Exam Pattern
- 1. Written examination:
- One objective paper of 100 questions carrying 100 marks, duration two hours, one mark for each correct answer.
- 2. Answer sheet:
- The OMR answer sheet is in two copies; one carbon copy is kept by the Commission for a year after the final selection list is published.
- 3. Running - men (all categories):
- 1 mile (1.6 km) in a maximum of 6 minutes, out of 50 marks. Under 5 minutes: 50 marks. 5 minutes to 5 minutes 20 seconds: 40 marks. Over 5:20 up to 5:40: 30 marks. Over 5:40 up to 6 minutes: 20 marks. Over 6 minutes: unsuccessful.
- 4. Running - women (all categories):
- 1 kilometre in a maximum of 5 minutes, out of 50 marks. Under 4 minutes: 50 marks. 4 minutes to 4 minutes 20 seconds: 40 marks. Over 4:20 up to 4:40: 30 marks. Over 4:40 up to 5 minutes: 20 marks. Over 5 minutes: unsuccessful.
- 5. Shot put - men (all categories):
- A 16-pound shot, minimum 16 feet, out of 25 marks. 16 to 17 feet: 09 marks. Over 17 up to 18 feet: 13 marks. Over 18 up to 19 feet: 17 marks. Over 19 up to 20 feet: 21 marks. Over 20 feet: 25 marks. Under 16 feet: unsuccessful.
- 6. Shot put - women (all categories):
- A 12-pound shot, minimum 12 feet, out of 25 marks. 12 to 13 feet: 09 marks. Over 13 up to 14 feet: 13 marks. Over 14 up to 15 feet: 17 marks. Over 15 up to 16 feet: 21 marks. Over 16 feet: 25 marks. Under 12 feet: unsuccessful.
- 7. High jump - men (all categories):
- Minimum 4 feet, out of 25 marks. 4 feet: 13 marks. 4 feet 4 inches: 17 marks. 4 feet 8 inches: 21 marks. 5 feet: 25 marks. Under 4 feet: unsuccessful.
- 8. High jump - women (all categories):
- Minimum 3 feet, out of 25 marks. 3 feet: 13 marks. 3 feet 4 inches: 17 marks. 3 feet 8 inches: 21 marks. 4 feet: 25 marks. Under 3 feet: unsuccessful.
- 9. Order of the physical events:
- Only candidates who complete the run within the fixed time (6 minutes for men, 5 minutes for women) go on to the shot put and high jump; a candidate who fails a minimum standard in any event is declared unsuccessful and is not given a chance in the remaining events. Each event must be passed separately. Three attempts are allowed in the shot put and the high jump only.
- 10. Physical efficiency test standards:
- The process, items and standards of the physical efficiency test are the same as those prescribed for the post of constable in the Bihar Police.
Syllabus Details
- 1. Paper-I syllabus:
- Reasoning and analytical ability; English grammar, comprehension & translation; Hindi language.
- 2. Paper-II syllabus:
- General studies and general science; mathematics and quantitative aptitude; Bihar-related general knowledge.
Selection Process
- 1. Written exam:
- Held on 24.06.2026 (two question papers).
- 2. Shortlist for PST:
- Result published on 18.08.2026; 254 candidates (1:3) were called.
- 3. PST/measurement:
- Conducted on 12 September 2026 at Bihar Veterinary College ground, Patna; 250 appeared, 237 qualified after checks.
- 4. Basis of final merit:
- Final selection list prepared category-wise based on total marks obtained in the written examination after PST and document verification checks.
- 5. Pre-appointment checks:
- Medical examination as per Bihar Police Manual, 1978 Para 103, and character/antecedent verification as per Para 101 will be carried out before appointment.
Admit Card Details
- 1. Physical efficiency test admit card:
- Available on the "Home Guard" tab of https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in once the date is fixed. It is clarified that no admit card will be sent by post.
- 2. Status update (07.09.2026):
- Issue of the PET/PST e-admit card is deferred; new date of release will be notified later.
Reservation Details
- 1. Statute:
- Reservation applies under the Bihar Reservation of Vacancies in Posts and Services (for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes) Act, 1991 (Bihar Act 3, 1992), as amended from time to time.
- 2. Women:
- 35 percent horizontal reservation for women in each reservation category, available only to women who are permanent residents of Bihar per GAD Resolution No. 12575 dated 09.07.2025.
- 3. Grandchildren of freedom fighters:
- 2 percent horizontal reservation; selected candidates are counted in their own reserved or unreserved category. The final list includes 2 such candidates.
- 4. Economically Weaker Sections:
- The Bihar Reservation of Vacancies in Posts and Services (for Economically Weaker Sections) Act, 2019 applies.
- 5. Third gender:
- Kinnar/kothi/hijra/transgender (third gender) persons receive the benefit given to backward classes in state services; gender is determined by the identity certificate issued by the District Magistrate.
- 6. Domicile:
- The benefit of reservation is available only to permanent residents of Bihar; reserved-category candidates of other states are treated as unreserved.
Document Requirements
- 1. Originals to produce:
- Educational certificates (Matric and Intermediate), date of birth, caste and permanent residence certificates (as applicable), EBC/BC Non-Creamy Layer certificate (financial year based), EWS certificate, freedom fighter’s grandchild certificate (if claimed), certificate for being a government servant (if applicable), and a valid photo ID (Aadhaar card/Voter ID/Driving Licence, etc.).
- 2. Where and when to report:
- Selected candidates must report in person at Special Branch, Bihar between 25/10/2026 and 20/11/2026 for verification/appointment formalities.
Important Instructions
- 1. Terms of the advertisement:
- All candidates must comply fully with every condition and provision set out in Advertisement No. 01/2026.
- 2. Printing errors:
- No representation will be entertained regarding printing or typographical errors in the press.
- 3. Touts:
- The selection process is conducted in a transparent, fair and corruption-free manner; candidates should stay alert and inform local police about touts.
Interview Details
- 1. Appointment/verification reporting:
- 25-10-2026 to 20-11-2026 at Special Branch, Bihar; report in person with required originals and valid photo ID.
Disqualification Criteria
- 1. Malpractice:
- 06 candidates
- 2. Wrong roll number on the OMR answer sheet:
- 2,491 candidates
- 3. Wrong question-booklet number on the OMR answer sheet:
- 1,892 candidates
- 4. No signature on the OMR answer sheet:
- 74 candidates
- 5. Hindi/English passage not written:
- 110 candidates
- 6. Total declared ineligible:
- 4,573 candidates
Other Information
- 1. Language:
- The notice is primarily in Hindi; one page lists in English. Values recorded here are translated into English.
Important Links
Contact Details
Address: Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC), 5, Harding Road, Patna - 800001, Bihar
Other Information
Website: https://csbc.bihar.gov.in
Issuing authority: Chairman, Central Selection Board of Constable, Bihar
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