CSBC Bihar Special Branch Constable (Samanya Band Sainik) Advt 01/2026
Domain: Defense & Security
Employment Type: Full time
Stage: Selection Process - Document Verification
Posted: 1 month ago
Posts: 64
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 Special Branch Constable (Samanya Band Sainik) under Advertisement No. 01/2026. This notice concerns final document verification for certain candidates after the Physical Standards/Measurement Test (PST).
- Level:
- state
- State:
- Bihar
- Other Information:
- Document verification venue: 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. This notice schedules final document verification for specific candidates after the PST phase.
Important Dates
Date of this notice
Other date
Other date
Applications open · PST held on
Last date to apply · Final document verification window
Other date
Other date
Other date
Admit card
Admit card
Examination
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: 64
1. Havildar Clerk (Adhinayak Lipik)
Category Wise Vacancy:
| Category | Reserved Seats | Other Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 26 |
|
| Scheduled Caste | 10 |
|
| Scheduled Tribe | 1 |
|
| Extremely Backward Class | 11 |
|
| Backward Class | 8 |
|
| Economically Weaker Sections | 6 |
|
| Backward Class Women | 2 |
|
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. Unreserved (General) - male:
- 79.0
- 2. Unreserved (General) - female:
- 71.0
- 3. Scheduled Caste - male:
- 72.0
- 4. Scheduled Caste - female:
- 58.0
- 5. Scheduled Tribe - male:
- 66.0
- 6. Extremely Backward Class - male:
- 77.0
- 7. Extremely Backward Class - female:
- 67.0
- 8. Extremely Backward Class - grandchild of a freedom fighter, male:
- 72.0
- 9. Backward Class - male:
- 77.0
- 10. Backward Class - female:
- 69.0
- 11. Backward Class - grandchild of a freedom fighter, male:
- 70.0
- 12. Economically Weaker Sections - male:
- 77.0
- 13. Economically Weaker Sections - female:
- 70.0
- 14. Economically Weaker Sections - grandchild of a freedom fighter, male:
- 72.0
- 15. Economically Weaker Sections - grandchild of a freedom fighter, female:
- 69.0
- 16. Backward Class Women - female:
- 68.0
- 17. Minimum qualifying mark:
- 30 percent of the 100-mark written paper, for all candidates
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. Stage update:
- Final verification of original documents scheduled for certain candidates after PST under Advt. 01/2026.
- 2. Communication sent:
- Intimation has also been sent to the candidates’ registered email ID and mobile number.
- 3. Consequence of non-production:
- Failure to produce the required originals within the stipulated period will invite action as per the advertisement’s terms and applicable rules.
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, against the 97 percent of posts remaining after the 3 percent reservation for backward-class women. By General Administration Department resolution no. 12575 dated 09.07.2025 the 35 percent horizontal reservation is available only to women who are permanent residents of Bihar. Under section 4(3) of Bihar Act 3, 1992 women may also be appointed on merit over and above this 35 percent.
- 3. Grandchildren of freedom fighters:
- 2 percent horizontal reservation, per General Administration Department resolution no. 13185 dated 03.09.2015, for the grandchildren of freedom fighters of Bihar whose pension has been accepted by the central government. Selected candidates are counted in their own reserved or unreserved category.
- 4. Economically Weaker Sections:
- The Bihar Reservation of Vacancies in Posts and Services (for Economically Weaker Sections) Act, 2019 applies. A certificate based on income and assets for financial year 2024-2025 is valid.
- 5. Third gender:
- Kinnar/kothi/hijra/transgender (third gender) persons are listed separately at serial 47 of the backward classes schedule (Schedule-2) of the 1991 Act and 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 counted as unreserved.
Document Requirements
- 1. Documents to bring:
- Call/admit letter, a valid photo identity document, and the original certificates listed against the candidate in the notice.
- 2. Examples of required originals:
- Backward Class/EBC non-creamy-layer certificate for financial year 2024-25; EWS certificate for financial year 2024-25; Bihar permanent residence certificate; caste certificate; original Matric and Intermediate certificates.
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:
- The Commission is not liable for printing or typographical errors in the press.
- 3. Touts:
- Candidates are warned to beware of touts and to inform the police about any such suspect.
- 4. Postponement notice (07.09.2026):
- Examinations (PET/PST and invited verification) under Advertisements 01/2026, 02/2026 and 05/2026 are postponed until further orders. Fresh dates and admit-card information will be published later.
Interview Details
- 1. Document verification schedule:
- 29-09-2026 to 30-09-2026, 10:00 to 17:00, at CSBC, 5, Harding Road, Patna - 800001.
- 2. Reporting:
- Report in person with required originals and valid photo ID; follow instructions printed in the notice and call letter.
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 in Hindi; values recorded here are translated into English.
- 2. Scope of list:
- The notice contains a named list of candidates; personal identifiers are not reproduced here.
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: Selection Process - Document Verification
Posted: 1 month ago
Posts: 64
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 Special Branch Constable (Samanya Band Sainik) under Advertisement No. 01/2026. This notice concerns final document verification for certain candidates after the Physical Standards/Measurement Test (PST).
- Level:
- state
- State:
- Bihar
- Other Information:
- Document verification venue: 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. This notice schedules final document verification for specific candidates after the PST phase.
Important Dates
Date of this notice
Other date
Other date
Applications open · PST held on
Last date to apply · Final document verification window
Other date
Other date
Other date
Admit card
Admit card
Examination
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: 64
1. Havildar Clerk (Adhinayak Lipik)
Category Wise Vacancy:
| Category | Reserved Seats | Other Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 26 |
|
| Scheduled Caste | 10 |
|
| Scheduled Tribe | 1 |
|
| Extremely Backward Class | 11 |
|
| Backward Class | 8 |
|
| Economically Weaker Sections | 6 |
|
| Backward Class Women | 2 |
|
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. Unreserved (General) - male:
- 79.0
- 2. Unreserved (General) - female:
- 71.0
- 3. Scheduled Caste - male:
- 72.0
- 4. Scheduled Caste - female:
- 58.0
- 5. Scheduled Tribe - male:
- 66.0
- 6. Extremely Backward Class - male:
- 77.0
- 7. Extremely Backward Class - female:
- 67.0
- 8. Extremely Backward Class - grandchild of a freedom fighter, male:
- 72.0
- 9. Backward Class - male:
- 77.0
- 10. Backward Class - female:
- 69.0
- 11. Backward Class - grandchild of a freedom fighter, male:
- 70.0
- 12. Economically Weaker Sections - male:
- 77.0
- 13. Economically Weaker Sections - female:
- 70.0
- 14. Economically Weaker Sections - grandchild of a freedom fighter, male:
- 72.0
- 15. Economically Weaker Sections - grandchild of a freedom fighter, female:
- 69.0
- 16. Backward Class Women - female:
- 68.0
- 17. Minimum qualifying mark:
- 30 percent of the 100-mark written paper, for all candidates
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. Stage update:
- Final verification of original documents scheduled for certain candidates after PST under Advt. 01/2026.
- 2. Communication sent:
- Intimation has also been sent to the candidates’ registered email ID and mobile number.
- 3. Consequence of non-production:
- Failure to produce the required originals within the stipulated period will invite action as per the advertisement’s terms and applicable rules.
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, against the 97 percent of posts remaining after the 3 percent reservation for backward-class women. By General Administration Department resolution no. 12575 dated 09.07.2025 the 35 percent horizontal reservation is available only to women who are permanent residents of Bihar. Under section 4(3) of Bihar Act 3, 1992 women may also be appointed on merit over and above this 35 percent.
- 3. Grandchildren of freedom fighters:
- 2 percent horizontal reservation, per General Administration Department resolution no. 13185 dated 03.09.2015, for the grandchildren of freedom fighters of Bihar whose pension has been accepted by the central government. Selected candidates are counted in their own reserved or unreserved category.
- 4. Economically Weaker Sections:
- The Bihar Reservation of Vacancies in Posts and Services (for Economically Weaker Sections) Act, 2019 applies. A certificate based on income and assets for financial year 2024-2025 is valid.
- 5. Third gender:
- Kinnar/kothi/hijra/transgender (third gender) persons are listed separately at serial 47 of the backward classes schedule (Schedule-2) of the 1991 Act and 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 counted as unreserved.
Document Requirements
- 1. Documents to bring:
- Call/admit letter, a valid photo identity document, and the original certificates listed against the candidate in the notice.
- 2. Examples of required originals:
- Backward Class/EBC non-creamy-layer certificate for financial year 2024-25; EWS certificate for financial year 2024-25; Bihar permanent residence certificate; caste certificate; original Matric and Intermediate certificates.
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:
- The Commission is not liable for printing or typographical errors in the press.
- 3. Touts:
- Candidates are warned to beware of touts and to inform the police about any such suspect.
- 4. Postponement notice (07.09.2026):
- Examinations (PET/PST and invited verification) under Advertisements 01/2026, 02/2026 and 05/2026 are postponed until further orders. Fresh dates and admit-card information will be published later.
Interview Details
- 1. Document verification schedule:
- 29-09-2026 to 30-09-2026, 10:00 to 17:00, at CSBC, 5, Harding Road, Patna - 800001.
- 2. Reporting:
- Report in person with required originals and valid photo ID; follow instructions printed in the notice and call letter.
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 in Hindi; values recorded here are translated into English.
- 2. Scope of list:
- The notice contains a named list of candidates; personal identifiers are not reproduced here.
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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