Archive notice (updated 25 October 2026): This Bihar Police Constable recruitment guide relates to the 2025 recruitment cycle. Its original application or examination window has passed; this is a historical reference, not an active application notice. For current vacancies or any later-stage updates, check the recruiting organisation’s official website and the Government Jobs hub. Dates and vacancy details below refer to the original cycle and should not be reused for a new notification.
Bihar Police Constable Recruitment 2025: Important Dates, Eligibility, Selection Process, and FAQs
The Bihar Police Constable Recruitment 2025 is a golden opportunity for individuals aspiring to serve in the Bihar Police Force. With a total of 19,838 vacancies available, this recruitment drive is one of the largest in recent years. Here’s everything you need to know about the important dates, eligibility criteria, selection process, and frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | March 11, 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | March 18, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | April 18, 2025 |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | To Be Announced |
Candidates are advised to complete their applications well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for Bihar Police Constable Recruitment 2025, candidates must meet the following requirements:
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed the Intermediate (10+2) examination from a recognized board.
Equivalent qualifications such as Maulvi certification from Bihar Madrasa Board or Shastri/Acharya certification (with English) from Bihar Sanskrit Board are also acceptable.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 25 years (General category)
Age Relaxation:
OBC/EBC Male: +2 years
OBC/EBC Female: +3 years
SC/ST (Male & Female): +5 years
Transgender and Home Guards from reserved categories: +5 years.
Physical Standards
Height Requirements:
Male: UR/BC – 165 cm; SC/ST/EBC – 160 cm
Female: All categories – 155 cm
Chest Measurements (Male only):
UR/BC/EBC: Minimum of 81 cm (Unexpanded) and 86 cm (Expanded)
SC/ST: Minimum of 79 cm (Unexpanded) and 84 cm (Expanded)
Nationality
Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply for this recruitment.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of multiple stages designed to evaluate candidates thoroughly:
Written Examination:
Objective-type exam with multiple-choice questions.
Total marks: 100.
Duration: Two hours.
The written test serves as a qualifying round.
Physical Standards Test (PST):
Measurement of height, chest expansion, and weight as per category-specific requirements.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
Tests endurance and physical fitness through activities like running and high jump:
Male: Run 1.6 km in under six minutes; High jump of four feet.
Female: Run one km in under five minutes; High jump of three feet.
Document Verification:
Candidates must provide valid certificates including educational qualifications, caste certificates, and identity proofs.Medical Examination:
A comprehensive health check-up will be conducted to assess fitness for duty.
FAQs
1. How many vacancies are available?
A total of 19,838 constable posts are available under this recruitment drive.
2. What is the application fee?
General/OBC/EBC candidates: ₹675
SC/ST/Female/Transgender candidates: ₹180
3. How can I apply for Bihar Police Constable Recruitment?
Follow these steps to apply online:
Visit the official website of the Central Selection Board of Constables.
Click on “Recruitment Corner” and select “Bihar Police Constable Recruitment.”
Register by filling out your details.
Upload required documents.
Pay the application fee and submit the form before April 18, 2025.
4. What is the salary range for selected candidates?
Selected constables will receive a salary between ₹21,700 and ₹69,100 per month as per government norms.
5. Is there any relaxation in physical standards for specific categories?
Yes, physical standards such as height and chest measurements vary by category (e.g., SC/ST candidates have lower height requirements).
How to Use This Bihar Police Constable 2025 Resource
Recruitment articles are most useful when candidates use them as a checklist rather than as a substitute for the official notification. Review the post name, vacancy, age limit, educational qualification, physical standards, application fee, selection stages and important dates separately. For any future Bihar Police cycle, verify the latest Central Selection Board of Constable notice because recruitment conditions and schedules can change.
Static GK and Exam Connections
| Area | What to Revise |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | Central Selection Board of Constable and its recruitment role in Bihar |
| Police recruitment | Written test, physical standards and document verification concepts |
| State GK | Bihar geography, administration, history and major rivers |
| General awareness | Law-and-order institutions, constitutional duties and public administration |
Possible MCQs
- Which body conducts the recruitment?
- Which stages form part of the selection process?
- What is the difference between educational eligibility and physical eligibility?
- Which facts about Bihar can be linked with state-level police examinations?
Historical Accuracy Note
This page documents the 2025 recruitment cycle. Dates and vacancy figures should be treated as historical unless a later official notification repeats them.
Preparation Framework for Police Recruitment
A useful preparation plan should treat written-test knowledge and physical readiness as two separate tracks. On the academic side, revise general knowledge, current affairs, basic arithmetic, reasoning and Bihar-specific awareness according to the official syllabus. On the physical side, learn the prescribed standards and practice progressively rather than waiting until after the written stage. Keep scanned documents, category certificates and photographs ready before the application window opens. This approach makes the article useful even after the 2025 deadline has passed because the underlying recruitment workflow remains relevant.
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