Bihar Police Constable (CSBC) 2026 — Age Limit, Eligibility & Syllabus
Central Selection Board of Constable, Bihar · Police & Defence
Quick highlights
- Qualification
- 12th Pass
- Age limit
- 18 – 25 years
- Age as on
- 2026-08-01
- Salary
- ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 per month (Pay Level 3)
- Typical vacancies
- Roughly 20,000 – 25,000 posts per cycle
- Notification window
- CSBC notifications typically appear between February and April.
About this exam
Bihar Police Constable recruitment through CSBC is the biggest state-level opportunity for 12th pass aspirants in Bihar. The written exam is only qualifying — final merit is built entirely from the physical efficiency test.
Educational qualification: Intermediate (12th) pass from a recognised board.
Age limit and category relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Upper age |
|---|---|---|
| General / UR | 0 years | 25 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 2 years | 27 years |
| SC | 5 years | 30 years |
| ST | 5 years | 30 years |
Ex-servicemen get 3 years and PwD candidates up to 10 years additional relaxation as per rules.
Selection process
1. Written Exam (Qualifying)
100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours; minimum 30% needed to move ahead.
2. PET (Merit Deciding)
Male 1.6 km run in 6 minutes, shot put 16 lb to 16 ft, high jump 4 ft; female 1 km in 5 minutes, shot put 12 lb to 12 ft.
3. PST
Height 165 cm male general, 160 cm SC/ST, 155 cm female; chest 81 cm male with 5 cm expansion.
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Syllabus
Hindi & English
Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, sentence correction at intermediate level.
Mathematics
Number system, percentage, average, ratio, profit-loss, time-work, time-distance, mensuration.
Social Science
History, geography, civics, economics of Bihar and India.
Science
Physics, chemistry and biology up to class 12 basics.
Current Affairs
Bihar state affairs, national events, sports, schemes and appointments.
Cut-off trend
Written qualifying is 30 out of 100, but PET marks (100) decide the merit — top selections usually score 80+ in PET.
Official links
csbc.bihar.gov.inAlways download notifications and apply only through the official website.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Bihar Police Constable written exam counted in merit?
No. The written exam is only qualifying at 30%. The final merit list is prepared from physical efficiency test marks.
What is the OBC age relaxation in Bihar Police?
Bihar grants 2 years relaxation to OBC male candidates and 3 years to OBC female candidates, while SC/ST candidates get 5 years.
Keep a Plan B ready
Physical readiness plus local verification make Bihar Police aspirants strong candidates for corporate Field Operations, Security and Last-Mile Logistics roles.