If you grew up in a Bihar village or a small town and someone in your family wears the khaki uniform, you know what respect that brings. Bihar Police Constable is still one of the most trusted government jobs in the state — steady pay, a pension-linked scheme, and a post that actually matters to your neighbourhood. Lakhs of candidates fill this form every time it opens, and the competition is real.
This guide walks you through where the recruitment stands right now, what the exam looks like, how much you'll earn, and how to actually prepare instead of just collecting PDFs. Read it once, bookmark it, and come back when the next notification drops.
Quick Answer
No fresh notification for general Bihar Police Constable (Sipahi) posts is open as of August 2026. The last cycle, Advt. No. 01/2025, was for 19,838 posts, applications closed on 25 April 2025, and the final selection result was declared on 27 May 2026. A new constable notification usually comes 1-2 years after the previous one closes, so the next batch could realistically open sometime in 2027, but CSBC has not confirmed anything yet. Everything below covers the 2025 cycle as your reference point, since the pattern rarely changes much year to year.
Latest Notification and Important Dates
The table below shows the last completed general constable cycle (Advt. 01/2025). Use it to understand the process — dates for the next cycle will be announced fresh by CSBC.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | March 2025 |
| Online application start | 18 March 2025 |
| Application last date | 25 April 2025 |
| Fee payment last date | 25 April 2025 |
| Admit card released | 20 June 2025 |
| Written exam | 16 July – 3 August 2025 |
| PET/PST | Held through late 2025 into early 2026 |
| Final result | 27 May 2026 |
A parallel Driver Constable drive (Advt. 02/2025) opened in July 2025 and its PET results came out in April 2026. Two smaller, specialised drives — Constable Operator (993 posts) and Special Branch Constable (83 posts) — were also run separately in early 2026, but these are niche technical posts, not the general Sipahi recruitment most aspirants are targeting. Keep checking pareeksha.in exam news so you don't miss the next general notification the day it drops.
What the Job Actually Is
A Bihar Police Constable is the ground-level officer of the state police force, posted at a thana, outpost, or on patrol duty. Day to day, you're doing beat patrolling, managing traffic during festivals and VIP movement, assisting investigation officers, guarding sensitive locations, and handling law and order situations as they come. It's physically demanding and often involves long, irregular hours — night duty, bandobast during elections or Chhath, sudden deployment during protests. You could be posted anywhere in Bihar, and transfers happen. It's not a desk job, and if you're not okay with field work, this isn't the post for you. But if you want a uniformed job with authority, stability, and a clear promotion ladder, it's a solid choice.
Vacancy Details
The 2025 cycle had 19,838 total constable posts, split across categories like this:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 7,935 |
| EWS | 1,983 |
| BC (Backward Class) | 2,381 |
| EBC (Extremely Backward Class) | 3,571 |
| BC Female | 595 |
| SC | 3,174 |
| ST | 199 |
Vacancy numbers change every cycle based on force strength requirement, so treat this as a reference, not a guarantee for the next drive. Whatever the number turns out to be, the seat-sharing logic across categories usually stays similar.
Eligibility
Age Limit
You need to be at least 18 years old, and the upper limit depends on your category. Here's how it worked for the 2025 cycle:
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 18 | 25 |
| OBC/EBC (Male) | 18 | 27 |
| OBC/EBC (Female) | 18 | 28 |
| SC/ST/Transgender | 18 | 30 |
Age is calculated as on a fixed cut-off date mentioned in the official notification, so always check the exact date in the new advertisement rather than assuming it's 1 August every time.
Education
You just need to have passed Class 12 (Intermediate) from a recognised board. No specific stream is required — Arts, Science, or Commerce, all are fine. There's no minimum percentage requirement, which is a big relief compared to many other state police recruitments.
Domicile
Only candidates who are domicile of Bihar can apply for the general constable posts. Your Bihar domicile certificate needs to be in order before you fill the form.
Physical Standards
Physical standards vary by category and gender. General category and BC/EBC male candidates need a minimum height of 165 cm, with SC/ST males needing 160 cm. Chest measurement for males falls between 79-86 cm (with expansion), and female candidates need a minimum height of 155 cm and 48 kg body weight. These get verified at the PET/PST stage, not before, so don't stress over documentation for this at the application stage.
Application Process and Fee
Applications go through the official CSBC portal. Here's the fee structure from the last cycle:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS/Other State | ₹675 |
| SC/ST (Bihar domicile) | ₹180 |
Steps to apply:
- Go to the official CSBC website (csbc.bihar.gov.in) and find the active recruitment link.
- Register with a valid mobile number and email ID.
- Fill in personal, educational, and category details carefully — mistakes here cause rejection later.
- Upload photo and signature as per the specified size and format.
- Pay the fee online through net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI.
- Download and save the confirmation page and printout for your records.
Don't wait for the last two days to apply. The server load spikes and payment failures are common when lakhs of candidates rush in together.
Exam Pattern
Selection has three stages: a written exam, PET/PST, and document verification.
Written Exam
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Total questions | 100 |
| Total marks | 100 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Question type | Objective (OMR-based) |
| Negative marking | None |
| Qualifying marks | 30% minimum to move to PET |
The paper is split into English/Hindi comprehension and general subjects, with some choice-based sections on general science, history, geography, civics, and math, depending on the exact notification wording that year. Because there's no negative marking, attempt every question — never leave a question blank in this exam.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Event | Male Standard | Female Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Race | 1 mile (~1.6 km) in 5-6 minutes for full marks | 1 km, time-based scoring |
| Shot put (16 lbs) | 20+ feet for full marks | 16+ feet for full marks |
| High jump | As per notification | As per notification |
PET marks get added to your written exam marks for the final merit list, so this stage genuinely decides your rank — don't treat it as a formality.
Detailed Syllabus
General Hindi/English
Comprehension passages, grammar basics, sentence correction, and vocabulary. Keep this section simple and don't overthink grammar rules — most questions test basic understanding.
General Science
Physics topics like work, energy, motion, gravitation, electrostatics, and basic optics. Chemistry basics on matter, acids-bases, and everyday chemical reactions. Biology touches human body systems, diseases, and nutrition.
History
Ancient and medieval Indian history, the 1857 revolt, the freedom movement from 1857 to 1947, and important national leaders and movements.
Geography
Physical geography of India, drainage systems, climate, and Bihar-specific geography — rivers, districts, and natural resources.
Polity and Civics
Constitution basics, fundamental rights and duties, structure of government, panchayati raj, and the judiciary.
Current Affairs
National and Bihar-specific current events from the past 6-12 months, government schemes, and sports/awards. This section rewards daily habit more than last-minute cramming, so build a routine using current affairs updates on Pareeksha rather than trying to mug up everything in the final week.
Mathematics and Reasoning
Basic arithmetic — percentage, ratio, average, profit-loss, time-speed-distance — along with simple reasoning like series, coding-decoding, and analogy. For a structured walkthrough, the Quantitative Aptitude guide and Reasoning guide on Pareeksha cover exactly this level of difficulty.
Salary, Pay Scale, and Career Growth
A regular Bihar Police Constable is placed in Pay Level 3, with a basic pay starting around ₹21,700 and going up to ₹69,100 as you move up the scale over the years. With Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and other perks, in-hand salary usually works out to somewhere between ₹28,000 and ₹35,000 a month at entry level, depending on your posting location and applicable HRA slab.
Beyond the salary, you get quarters or HRA, medical benefits, uniform allowance, and a pension-linked retirement scheme (NPS for those who joined after the switch). Career growth follows a clear ladder: Constable to Head Constable, then Assistant Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspector, and further up through departmental exams and seniority. It's slow but steady, and years of service genuinely count toward promotion.
Previous Year Cut-off
Cut-off marks for the written exam (2022 cycle, out of 100) give you a sense of where the bar sits:
| Category | Male Cut-off | Female Cut-off |
|---|---|---|
| General | 76 | 74 |
| EWS | 68 | 62 |
| BC | 72 | 68 |
| EBC | 72 | 60 |
| SC | 68 | 46 |
| ST | 60 | 50 |
These numbers move a little every cycle depending on paper difficulty and number of applicants, but they tell you clearly: general category candidates need to be scoring 75+ out of 100 to feel safe, and reserved category cut-offs, while lower, are still competitive. Don't prepare targeting the bare minimum — aim 8-10 marks above the last known cut-off for your category.
Best Books and Preparation Strategy
You don't need a mountain of books for this exam. One good static GK book covering Bihar-specific history and geography, one basic science and civics book at the Class 9-10 level, and a current affairs digest updated monthly will cover almost the whole syllabus. Add a simple arithmetic and reasoning book if you're weak in that area.
Here's a rough month-wise plan if you're starting from scratch with about 4-5 months before the exam:
- Month 1-2: Build basics in general science, history, geography, and polity. Read slow, make short notes, don't rush.
- Month 3: Start daily current affairs and revise static GK alongside. Begin solving topic-wise practice sets to check where you stand.
- Month 4: Take full-length mock tests weekly, analyse mistakes, and work specifically on your weak sections.
- Final month: Pure revision. No new topics. Take timed mocks daily and start basic PET fitness training alongside — running, shot put practice, so your body isn't shocked on exam day.
Use a proper study plan rather than studying randomly. Structure beats hours spent without direction, every single time.
Common Mistakes and Honest Advice
The biggest mistake candidates make is ignoring PET preparation until after the written result. Physical fitness takes months to build, not weeks, so start running and basic strength training right from day one of your written prep, in parallel. Don't wait.
Second mistake: over-focusing on optional subjects like history and geography while ignoring current affairs, which is actually a bigger scoring opportunity if you build a daily habit early. Third: filling the application form carelessly. Category, domicile, and photo mismatches cause rejections that candidates only discover at the admit card stage, when it's too late to fix. Read the notification PDF twice before you submit anything.
And be honest with yourself about competition. Lakhs apply for these posts every cycle. If your prep is inconsistent, showing up two months before the exam won't be enough. Start now, even without a live notification, because the syllabus and pattern rarely change and early preparation is never wasted for a state exam like this.
FAQ
Is the Bihar Police Constable 2026 notification out? No general constable notification is open as of August 2026. The last cycle (Advt. 01/2025, 19,838 posts) finished with results on 27 May 2026, and CSBC hasn't announced the next one yet.
How many vacancies were there in the last Bihar Police Constable recruitment? The 2025 cycle had 19,838 vacancies across all categories, with 7,935 posts reserved for the unreserved category.
What is the age limit for Bihar Police Constable? General category candidates need to be between 18 and 25 years old. OBC/EBC candidates get relaxation up to 27-28 years, and SC/ST candidates up to 30 years.
What is the minimum qualification for Bihar Police Constable? You need to have passed Class 12 (Intermediate) from any recognised board, in any stream.
What is the salary of a Bihar Police Constable? Constables are placed in Pay Level 3, with basic pay starting at ₹21,700 and in-hand salary typically ranging between ₹28,000 and ₹35,000 a month with allowances.
Is there negative marking in the Bihar Police Constable exam? No, there is no negative marking in the written exam, so attempt every question.
What is the application fee for Bihar Police Constable? General, OBC, and EWS candidates pay ₹675, while SC/ST candidates pay ₹180.
What is the passing marks in Bihar Police Constable written exam? You need a minimum of 30% marks in the written exam to qualify for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
Do women get separate physical standards in Bihar Police Constable? Yes, female candidates need a minimum height of 155 cm and 48 kg weight, with separate running and shot put standards from male candidates.
Can candidates from other states apply for Bihar Police Constable? No, general constable posts require Bihar domicile. Only Bihar domicile holders are eligible to apply.
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Final Word
Bihar Police Constable isn't a glamorous exam to prepare for, but it's one of the most reliable government jobs available to Bihar's youth. The syllabus is manageable, the fee is low, and there's no negative marking to punish you for attempting questions. What decides your selection is consistency — daily current affairs, steady GK revision, and physical fitness built over months, not days.
If you're serious about this, don't wait for the next notification to start. Begin your prep now with free mock tests and topic-wise practice on Pareeksha, and check exam guides for related Bihar posts like SSC GD Constable and RRB Group D, which share a good chunk of syllabus with this exam. When the notification does come, you'll already be ahead of the crowd that starts from zero.
For official updates, always cross-check with csbc.bihar.gov.in and bpssc.bihar.gov.in.
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