The Central Selection Board of Constables (CSBC) has announced the commencement of the Bihar Police Constable Recruitment 2025, opening up 19,838 vacancies for the Bihar Police and Bihar Special Armed Police. The online registration process will begin on March 18, 2025, and remain open until April 18, 2025. Interested candidates can submit their applications through the official website, csbc.bihar.gov.in.
This recruitment drive aims to strengthen Bihar’s law enforcement agencies by inducting fresh talent into the police force. Candidates must carefully review the eligibility criteria, selection process, and other essential details before applying.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Bihar Police Constable post, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed Class 12 (Intermediate) or hold an equivalent qualification from a recognized board. Additionally, those with a Maulvi qualification from the Bihar Madrasa Board or a Shastri/Acharya certification (with English) obtained before April 18, 2025, are eligible.
- Age Limit: The general age criteria are as follows:
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 25 years for the unreserved category
Age Relaxation:
- Backward Classes & Extremely Backward Classes (Males): Maximum age 27 years
- Backward Classes & Extremely Backward Classes (Females): Maximum age 28 years
- SC/ST candidates (Males & Females) & Transgender applicants: Maximum age 30 years
- Home Guards (All Categories): Additional relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of two key stages:
1. Written Examination
- The written test will be of 100 marks, with 100 multiple-choice questions.
- Each question carries one mark.
- The exam duration is two hours.
- The exam serves as a qualifying round, with no weightage in the final merit list.
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Candidates will be shortlisted based on the written exam performance (5 times the number of vacancies).
- The PET includes:
- Running: Male candidates must complete 1.6 km in 6 minutes, while female candidates must complete 1 km in 5 minutes.
- High Jump & Long Jump: Standards vary for male and female candidates.
- Shot Put: Candidates must meet the minimum distance requirements.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
The total vacancies are divided among different reservation categories:
| Category | Code | Total Vacancies | Women’s Quota | Ex-Servicemen Quota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 01 | 7,935 | 2,777 | – |
| EWS | 07 | 1,983 | 694 | – |
| SC | 02 | 3,176 | 1,128 | – |
| ST | 03 | 189 | 67 | 397 |
| EBC | 04 | 3,451 | 1,250 | – |
| BC | 05 | 2,381 | 815 | – |
| BC (Women) | 06 | 595 | – | – |
| Total | – | 19,838 | 6,717 | 397 |
How to Apply?
Candidates must follow these steps to apply for the Bihar Police Constable Recruitment 2025:
- Visit the official CSBC website (csbc.bihar.gov.in).
- Click on the Bihar Police Constable Recruitment 2025 application link.
- Register by providing a valid email ID and phone number.
- Fill out the application form with the required details.
- Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and documents.
- Pay the application fee online (as per category).
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
