CG Police Constable 2026: Eligibility, Physical Test, Written Exam and Preparation Guide

For thousands of young people in Chhattisgarh, the police constable job is the first real government opportunity they will try for. It needs Class 12, it does not demand a degree, and it offers a uniform, a respected position in the village and a steady salary. It also asks for something that clerical jobs do not: physical fitness, discipline and the ability to work in difficult conditions, including postings in the districts that face security challenges. This guide tells you how the recruitment works, what is tested, how to train and study at the same time, and what mistakes to avoid.

Constable recruitment in Chhattisgarh involves two bodies. The police department runs the process and the physical tests, and the Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CG Vyapam) has been used to conduct the written examination in recent cycles. This is the state's own board, separate from the Madhya Pradesh Vyapam. The sequence of stages, the number of vacancies, the standards and the fees all come from the advertisement of the cycle. We describe the stable structure and tell you where to verify.

Latest Notification and How the Cycle Works

Constable recruitment is announced when the police headquarters sends its requirement to the government and receives sanction. The notice covers general duty constables, and in some cycles also constables for specific wings, such as driver constables, radio or technical constables and the armed force battalions, depending on the sanction. Gaps between cycles can be long, so an early start on fitness is wise.

Step	What it means
Notification	Posts, categories, standards, dates and the sequence of tests
Online application	On the portal named in the advertisement, with photograph, signature and certificates
Physical measurement	Height and chest for men, height for women, as prescribed
Physical efficiency test	Timed run and other events as notified
Written examination	Objective paper conducted by the examination board in recent cycles
Medical and documents	Final verification and medical fitness
Training	Basic training at a police training school and then postings

The order in which the physical and written stages are held has differed between cycles. In some, the physical stage is a qualifying screen that comes first, and in others the written test comes first and only shortlisted candidates are called for the physical stage. Read the sequence in the advertisement, because your training calendar depends on it.

Special recruitment drives have also been held for local youth in conflict-affected areas of the Bastar region, with their own conditions and relaxations. If you belong to such a district, look for any special notice from the police department along with the general one.

What a Constable Does

A constable is the person the public meets first at a police station. Typical duties include patrolling and beat work, guarding, escort duty, handling traffic, maintaining order at fairs, festivals and rallies, serving summons and warrants under instructions, assisting the investigating officer and maintaining daily station records. In Chhattisgarh a constable can be posted anywhere in the state: an urban police station in Raipur or Bhilai, a border check-post, or a remote outpost in Bastar or Surguja. Duty hours can be long and unpredictable, particularly during elections, festivals and law and order events.

The position offers a stable career. Promotion is through departmental ranks to Head Constable, Assistant Sub-Inspector and Sub-Inspector, and a constable with a graduation degree can also try for direct recruitment as Sub-Inspector.

Post and Vacancy Structure

Vacancies are notified for men and women, by category and, where applicable, by district or range and by wing of the force. There may be horizontal reservations for women, ex-servicemen, sportspersons and others as per the state rules. The reservation for Scheduled Tribes in particular is significant in Chhattisgarh. Never rely on an unofficial number. The category-wise table in the notification is the only correct source.

Eligibility

Educational Qualification

Class 12 pass from a recognised board is the usual qualification for general duty constable. Specialised posts such as radio, technical or driver constables can have different requirements, including a driving licence or trade certificate. Read the post-wise table.

Age Limit

The minimum age is generally 18 years. The maximum age for the general category is in the mid-twenties, with relaxation for reserved categories, women, ex-servicemen and other groups as the state rules provide. Look at the exact age and the reference date in the current notice.

Nationality and Domicile

The candidate must be an Indian citizen. Chhattisgarh residence and category certificates matter for reservation, and in some cycles for preference. Keep them in the latest format required by the state.

Physical Standards

Height and chest standards are specific to gender and category. Scheduled Tribe candidates and, in some cases, residents of notified areas receive relaxation. The exact standards are printed in the advertisement, and they can change between cycles. Please measure yourself carefully against the notice, and do not depend on a number told to you by someone who applied years ago.

Character and Medical Standards

A candidate should have a clean record. Cases of a serious nature can disqualify. Medical standards usually cover eyesight, colour vision, hearing and the absence of conditions such as flat feet, knock-knees or physical deformity that would prevent police duty. Get an eye check early. Vision defects cannot be rectified in a few weeks.

Application Process

1. Read the entire advertisement, including the physical standards and the schedule.
2. Register on the official portal with a personal mobile number and email address.
3. Fill in the form accurately and choose the post, category and any horizontal reservation.
4. Upload photograph, signature and documents in the required size and format.
5. Pay the fee, which depends on category, through the online mode.
6. Submit and download the final copy.
7. Later download the admit card or the call letter for each stage. Keep several printed copies, since the physical stage is usually held at a ground, not a computer centre.

Selection Stages

Physical measurement and efficiency. First, measurement determines whether you meet the standard. Then comes the efficiency test. The core is a timed run, and other events, such as long jump, high jump or shot put, have been used in different cycles. The events, distances and qualifying times differ for men and women, and are notified. In some cycles the physical test is only qualifying, and in others marks are given for performance.

Written examination. An objective paper. Its questions are pitched at Class 10 to 12 level and cover general knowledge, Chhattisgarh, reasoning, arithmetic, Hindi and, in some cycles, basic law and computer awareness. The passing marks and the weight of the written paper in the final merit are set in the notice.

Merit and document verification. The merit list is prepared as the notification says. Originals are checked, including education, date of birth, category, domicile and sports or other certificates that you have claimed.

Medical examination. Conducted before appointment.

Training. Basic training follows, covering drill, physical training, law, use of arms and police procedure.

Exam Pattern (Typical Structure, Verify in Notification)

Feature	Typical structure
Written paper	Objective, multiple choice
Subjects	General knowledge, Chhattisgarh GK, reasoning, arithmetic, Hindi, computer or law awareness
Duration	Around two hours
Marking	Often one mark per question; negative marking to be checked
Physical stage	Qualifying or scoring as notified

Detailed Syllabus and How to Study

Chhattisgarh General Knowledge

• The state. Formation on 1 November 2000 from Madhya Pradesh, capital Raipur, the High Court at Bilaspur, five divisions and the present district list (learn an updated list, since new districts have been created in recent years).
• Rivers and geography. Mahanadi, Shivnath, Hasdeo, Indravati, Kharun, Arpa; the plateau of Bastar, the plains and the northern hills. Chitrakote Falls on the Indravati is a favourite question.
• Wildlife. State animal wild buffalo (van bhainsa), state bird the Bastar hill myna (pahadi maina), state tree sal. Indravati, Kanger Ghati and Guru Ghasidas are among the national parks.
• Industry and minerals. Bhilai Steel Plant, Korba's coal and power, Bailadila iron ore.
• Culture. Bastar Dussehra, Pandwani, Panthi and Raut Nacha, Rajim Kumbh, the Gond, Halba and other tribes, and Teejan Bai as the well-known Pandwani artist.
• Police-related awareness. Rank structure, the names of wings such as the armed force, and the fact that the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam took effect on 1 July 2024, replacing the IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act.

General Knowledge of India

Polity basics such as fundamental rights and the structure of Parliament, geography, history, science at school level, sports, awards, books and authors and important days.

Reasoning

Number and letter series, analogy, odd one out, coding-decoding, direction, blood relations, ranking and simple non-verbal reasoning. Constable papers reward speed, so time yourself.

Arithmetic

Simplification, percentage, ratio, average, profit and loss, simple interest, time and work, time and distance, and basic mensuration.

Hindi

Sandhi, samas, vilom, paryayvachi, muhavare, spelling correction and comprehension.

Computer and Law Awareness (if notified)

Basic computer terms and, at awareness level, the police-related law changes and the meaning of terms like FIR, cognizable offence and warrant.

The Physical Half: A Training Plan

Physical training should start as soon as you decide to apply, since it takes months and injuries cost weeks.

Weeks 1 to 4, build a base. Walk briskly and jog lightly four to five days a week, thirty minutes in total. Do not chase timing yet. Add mobility work, skipping and bodyweight exercises such as squats, push-ups and planks.

Weeks 5 to 8, add distance. Run continuously for longer, adding a little each week. One day a week, run a longer, slower distance. One day a week, do interval work, such as running hard for one minute and walking for one minute, repeated. Start jump practice in the sand pit or on grass if the long jump is in your notice, and strength drills for legs.

Weeks 9 to 12, prepare for the event. Practise the actual event and distance once a week at test pace, with warm-up and cool-down. Learn to control your pace in the first half. Keep a diary of your times. In the last week reduce the volume.

Practical tips.

• Train on the kind of surface the test will use. If it is on a ground or road, practise on a similar one.
• Wear shoes that fit well and are already broken in.
• Eat regular meals with enough protein, such as dal, eggs, milk or curd, chickpeas and soy, according to what you can afford. Do not take any supplement or injection that is sold as a shortcut. Such products can create health issues and can lead to disqualification if a test finds a banned drug.
• Sleep at least seven hours, and take rest days.
• If you have pain, rest and see a doctor. It is better to miss a few days than to miss the test.

For women candidates. The standards and the events are different, but the approach is the same: build endurance gradually, add strength and flexibility work and train in a safe place with a friend or family member.

Written Test Strategy

Candidates who train hard often postpone written preparation. Divide the day: train in the early morning, study arithmetic in the late morning or afternoon, and use the evening for GK and reasoning. Attempt a full mock test each Sunday and mark your mistakes. In arithmetic, learn tables up to twenty, squares up to thirty and common fractions and percentages, since this saves time. Reserve one notebook for Chhattisgarh facts and revise it every week.

Salary and Career Growth

A constable enters the state pay structure at an entry-level pay band, together with dearness allowance and other allowances, uniform and facilities that the police department provides. The pay level appears in the advertisement. Promotion is through the ranks based on seniority and departmental tests. Constables who complete graduation can also appear for direct recruitment to Sub-Inspector, which is a shorter route to a gazetted-equivalent supervisory role.

Previous-Year Trends

• The number of applicants is many times the number of vacancies, so both halves of the exam matter.
• The written paper is usually at a moderate level, with more weight on general knowledge and arithmetic than on reasoning.
• The physical stage removes a large share of candidates, mostly those who did not train regularly or who were near the measurement limits.
• Documents cause silent failures, such as a mismatch in name between certificates or a category certificate in the wrong format.
• Recruitment has had gaps of years, and sanction of posts can shift, so the decision to prepare should not depend on a rumour.

Worked Practice Questions

Q1. A runner covers 5 km in 30 minutes. What is the average speed in km per hour? Answer: 10 km/h. Explanation: 30 minutes is half an hour. Speed = 5 / 0.5 = 10.

Q2. What is 12.5 percent of 480? Answer: 60. Explanation: 12.5 percent is one-eighth. 480 divided by 8 is 60.

Q3. The cost price of an article is Rs 800 and it is sold at a gain of 15 percent. What is the selling price? Answer: Rs 920. Explanation: Gain = 15 percent of 800 = 120. Selling price = 800 + 120 = 920.

Q4. Facing east, Sunil turns left, then turns left again. Which direction is he facing? Answer: West. Explanation: Left of east is north, and left of north is west.

Q5. A is the brother of B. B is the sister of C. C is the son of D. How is D related to A? Answer: D is the parent (father or mother) of A. Explanation: A and B are siblings, and B and C are siblings, so all three are children of D.

Q6. In which section of the criminal law is a murder punishable under the new code, which replaced IPC 302? Answer: Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Explanation: The BNS came into force on 1 July 2024.

Q7. Chitrakote Falls, sometimes called the Niagara of India, is on which river? Answer: Indravati. Explanation: The falls are in the Bastar region, near Jagdalpur, and the Indravati later joins the Godavari.

Q8. Which is the state bird of Chhattisgarh? Answer: Bastar hill myna (Pahadi Maina). Explanation: The bird is known for imitating human speech and is found in the forests of Bastar.

Q9. Select the correctly spelt word: (a) अनुसंधान (b) अनूसंधान (c) अनुसन्धाण (d) अनुसंधाण Answer: (a) अनुसंधान. Explanation: The correct spelling uses the short "u" and the letter "n" with the anusvara.

Q10. The First Battle of Panipat and the year the Chhattisgarh state was formed differ by how many years? (Take 1526 and 2000.) Answer: 474 years. Explanation: 2000 minus 1526 equals 474.

Month-by-Month Preparation Plan (Four Months)

• Month 1: Read the standards and confirm eligibility. Begin walking and light jogging, and the base exercises. Study arithmetic basics and Hindi grammar. Update your documents.
• Month 2: Increase running, add intervals and the field events. Cover percentage, ratio, profit and loss, time and work. Learn reasoning types. Start reading Chhattisgarh geography and culture.
• Month 3: Test-pace practice once a week, strength work twice a week. Mensuration, time and distance, interest. Complete Chhattisgarh GK and police awareness. Begin weekly mocks.
• Month 4: Weekly written mocks, a full practice of the events, current affairs revision and document check. Reduce training load in the last week.

Books and Resources

• School mathematics and a competitive arithmetic book.
• A reasoning practice book.
• A Hindi grammar book.
• A Chhattisgarh GK book updated for recent changes, plus a monthly current-affairs compilation.
• The police department's official notices.
• A simple stopwatch or phone log for training.
• Mock tests on pareeksha.in for the written stage.

Common Mistakes

1. Training without studying, or studying without training.
2. Starting to run after the notification is published.
3. Training too hard in the last month and getting injured.
4. Not checking eyesight until the medical.
5. Believing the height standard is negotiable.
6. Using supplements or substances that are risky and possibly banned.
7. Submitting an application with a wrong category, then failing at document check.
8. Missing the timing of the ground reporting because of poor travel planning.

Comparison with Related Chhattisgarh Exams

Aspect	Police Constable	Police Sub-Inspector	Forest Guard	Assistant Grade 3
Qualification	Class 12	Graduate	Class 12 typically	Varies by advertisement
Physical stage	Yes	Yes	Yes, of a different kind	No
Written level	Moderate	Higher	Moderate	Moderate
Nature of job	Field and station duty	Supervisory, investigation	Forest protection	Office

If you are a graduate, consider the Sub-Inspector exam, which requires a stronger written preparation. If you like outdoor work, read the Forest Guard guide. For a desk job, look at Assistant Grade 3.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who conducts the written exam for constables in Chhattisgarh? In recent cycles the Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board has been used for the written test, with the police department running the physical stage. Confirm in the current advertisement.

2. What is the minimum qualification? Class 12 pass for general duty. Special posts can ask for more.

3. Are women allowed to apply? Yes, with different standards and events.

4. Is the physical test before or after the written test? The sequence has changed between cycles. Read the advertisement.

5. Are there relaxations for tribal candidates? Standards usually carry relaxation for Scheduled Tribe candidates and some other groups. Check the exact rule.

6. Is there negative marking in the written paper? It depends on the notice.

7. What is the training period? Basic training in a police training school. The duration is set by the department.

8. Can I apply if I have a criminal case pending? A case of a serious nature can lead to disqualification, and every candidate must declare it truthfully as asked.

9. Do sportspersons get any advantage? Some cycles have provided a reservation or bonus. Verify the certificate requirements.

10. Can I apply to both Constable and Forest Guard? Yes, if you meet the eligibility of each, though the physical test dates should be checked so they do not clash.

Related Reads

• CG Police Sub-Inspector
• CG Forest Guard
• Assistant Grade 3 in Chhattisgarh
• CG Patwari
• Notices and updates: pareeksha.in/news

Final Word

The constable exam suits a person who can keep two routines going, one on the ground and one at the desk. Start the training slowly, keep a fixed hour for arithmetic and Chhattisgarh GK, and treat the official advertisement as your single source for the rules. Mock tests on pareeksha.in can help you check the written side calmly while your fitness builds up.