CSBC Bihar Special Branch Constable Recruitment 2026 

Advertisement No.: 01/2026

Organization: Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC), Bihar

Department: Special Branch, Bihar Police

Post Name: Constable (General Closed Cadre) / '₹₹₹₹₹₹' (₹₹₹₹₹₹₹ ₹₹₹ ₹₹₹₹₹₹)

The Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC) has invited online applications for the post of Constable (General Closed Cadre) in the Special Branch of Bihar Police. This is a unique opportunity where the final merit list is based on the Written Examination rather than physical efficiency marks.

Below are the complete details regarding eligibility, vacancies, syllabus, and the application process.

1. Important Dates

2. Application Fee & Mode of Payment

Candidates must pay the examination fee online via Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card.

• Note: Bank charges are extra. Fees are non-refundable.

3. Age Limit (As on 01.08.2026)

The age is calculated based on the Matriculation certificate.

• Relaxation:

  • Bihar Govt Servants: 05 Years relaxation (for higher pay scale exams, min 3 years service).

4. Vacancy Details

5. Detailed Vacancy Breakdown (Category Wise)

• Freedom Fighter Kin Quota: 02 Posts (Horizontal Reservation).

6. Educational Qualification

• Qualification: Passed Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent examination from a recognized board.

• Cut-off Date: Qualification must be completed by 05.03.2026.

7. Physical Standard Test (PST)

Candidates must meet the following minimum physical measurements. This is a qualifying stage.

• Chest Expansion: Minimum 5 cm expansion is required for all males.

8. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

• Note: Unlike the standard Civil Police Constable recruitment, this notification for Special Branch (Closed Cadre) emphasizes the Written Exam for Merit.

• Stage 2 Requirement: The notification specifies a Physical Check / Measurement Test (PST) as Stage 2. Candidates must qualify the Height, Chest, and Weight standards mentioned above.

• Running/Jumping: The provided advertisement text does not explicitly detail a Running or Jumping efficiency table for this specific Closed Cadre post, focusing instead on physical measurements (PST) as the qualifying criteria after the written exam.

9. Mode of Selection

The selection process comprises three distinct stages:

Stage 1: Written Examination (Objective Type)

• Two Papers (Conducted in multiple shifts if needed).

• Normalization: Equi-Percentile Method used for multi-shift exams.

• Qualifying Marks: Minimum 30% required in each paper separately.

• Selection for Next Stage: 3 times the number of vacancies based on written marks.

Stage 2: Physical Standard Test (PST)

• Verification of Height, Chest, and Weight.

• Qualifying in nature (No marks awarded).

• Failure to meet standards leads to disqualification.

Stage 3: Document Verification

• Verification of Age, Education, Caste, Domicile, and NCL certificates.

Final Merit List:

• Prepared solely based on marks obtained in the Main Written Examination (Paper 1 + Paper 2).

10. Syllabus (Written Examination)

The exam consists of two papers. The level is Matriculation (10th) / Equivalent.

• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer in both papers.

11. Reservation Criteria

• Applicable only to permanent residents of Bihar.

• Women: 35% Horizontal Reservation.

• EWS: 10% Reservation (Financial Year 2024-25 Certificate required).

• Freedom Fighter Kin: 2% Horizontal Reservation.

• NCL: BC/EBC candidates must submit a Non-Creamy Layer certificate.

12. Age Relaxation

• BC / EBC (Male): 2 Years (Upper age limit 27).

• BC / EBC (Female): 3 Years (Upper age limit 28).

• SC / ST (Male & Female): 5 Years (Upper age limit 30).

• Bihar Govt Employees: 5 Years.

13. How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Registration:

   • Visit the official website https://csbc.bihar.gov.in.

   • Click on "Bihar Police" tab -> Advt. No. 01/2026.

   • Register using Name, Mobile No, Email, and Domicile details.

   • Pay the ₹100 application fee.

2. Fill Application Form:

   • Log in using the Registration ID/Password sent via SMS/Email.

   • Fill in personal details (Father's Name, Mother's Name) and Educational Qualifications.

3. Upload Documents:

   • Photo: Recent color photo (within 2 months), White background, 15-25 KB, .jpg format.

   • Signature: English and Hindi signatures separately, White background, Black/Blue ink, 15-25 KB, .jpg format.

4. Final Submission:

   • Review the application form (Edit if necessary).

   • Submit and print the A4 size Acknowledgement Slip.

Note: Ensure your Mobile Number and Email ID remain active as all future communications will be sent there.

Disclaimer: This blog post is for informational purposes. Please refer to the official notification (Advt. No. 01/2026) on the CSBC website for authoritative details.