Overview of Bihar Police Recruitment 2025
The Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC) has announced a major recruitment drive for police constable posts in Bihar. A total of 19,838 vacancies have been released, inviting applications from candidates who have passed their 12th grade (Intermediate). Aspiring candidates can apply online from March 18, 2025, through the official website https://csbc.bihar.gov.in/. The deadline for submitting applications is April 18, 2025.
These constable positions will be filled in the District Police and the Bihar Special Armed Police. Candidates need to specify their preference during the application process. At the time of appointment, their merit will be considered as per their indicated priority.
Application Fee Details
- General/BC/EWS/OBC Candidates from Bihar and all candidates outside Bihar: ₹675
- SC/ST/Women/Third-Gender Candidates from Bihar: ₹180
Key Highlights of Bihar Police Recruitment 2025
1. Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed the 12th grade (Intermediate) from a recognized institution to be eligible for the constable posts.
2. Age Limit
- For General category (both men and women): 18 to 25 years
- For Backward and Extremely Backward Class (Male): Maximum 27 years
- For Backward and Extremely Backward Class (Female): Maximum 30 years
- For all categories, Home Guards who are trained and enrolled within Bihar will get a relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit.
3. Selection Process
The selection process will consist of two stages:
- Written Exam: Candidates must secure at least 30% marks to qualify for the physical test. Marks obtained in the written exam will not be included in the final merit list.
- Physical Test: Candidates qualifying in the written exam will proceed to the physical efficiency test. The final merit list will be prepared based on performance in the physical test.
4. Physical Efficiency Test Details
The physical efficiency test will include running, high jump, and shot put:
- Running:
- Male candidates: 1.6 km in 6 minutes (Max. 50 marks)
- Female candidates: 1 km in 5 minutes
Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for detailed information.
5. Physical Standards
- Height:
- General and Backward Class (Male): Minimum 165 cm
- Extremely Backward Class and SC/ST (Male): Minimum 160 cm
- All categories (Female): Minimum 155 cm
- Chest (for Male candidates only):
- General/Backward Class: Minimum 81 cm (unexpanded), 86 cm (expanded)
- Extremely Backward Class: Minimum 81 cm (unexpanded), 87 cm (expanded)
- SC/ST: Minimum 79 cm (unexpanded), 84 cm (expanded)
- Weight:
- Female candidates (all categories): Minimum 48 kg
FAQs
Q1. What is the application fee for the Bihar Police Recruitment 2025?
- General, BC, EWS, and OBC candidates must pay ₹675, whereas SC/ST/Women/Third-Gender candidates from Bihar need to pay ₹180.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
- The deadline for submitting the online application is April 18, 2025.
Q3. How will the final merit list be prepared?
- The final merit list will be based solely on the marks obtained in the physical efficiency test.
Q4. Are there age relaxations for Home Guards?
- Yes, trained and enrolled Home Guards in Bihar get a relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit.
Q5. Where can I apply for this recruitment?
- You can apply online at the official CSBC website: https://csbc.bihar.gov.in/.
