Opening Overview
The Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC), Bihar has issued Advertisement No. 02/2026 for recruitment to the post of Constable Driver in the Bihar Police Radio Organisation. The notification covers 993 vacancies in Pay Level-3, with an online application window from 01/03/2026 to 31/03/2026.
Post Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC), Bihar |
| Department | Bihar Police Radio Organisation (Wireless) and Technical Non-Gazetted Cadre |
| Post Name | Constable Driver (Sipahi Prachalak) |
| Total Vacancies | 993 |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-3: ₹21,700–69,100 |
| Qualification | Intermediate (10+2) in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics |
| Category | Result |
| Status | Recruitment notification issued |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://csbc.bihar.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 01/03/2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 31/03/2026 |
| Minimum Age Cut-off Date | 01/08/2026 |
| Maximum Age Cut-off Date | 01/08/2021 |
| Educational Qualification Cut-off Date | 31/03/2026 |
| Caste and Domicile Certificate Cut-off Date | 31/03/2026 |
| Non-Creamy Layer Certificate Cut-off Date | 31/03/2026 |
| EWS Certificate Cut-off Date | 31/03/2026 |
| Freedom Fighter Ward Certificate Cut-off Date | 31/03/2026 |
| Transgender Identity Certificate Cut-off Date | 31/03/2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | ₹100 |
Bank charges, wherever applicable, are payable separately by the candidate during online payment. The application fee is non-refundable after successful payment.
Age Limit
The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age limit is calculated according to the candidate's date of birth recorded in the Matriculation or equivalent certificate.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 25 years |
| BC and EBC male candidates | 27 years |
| BC and EBC female candidates | 28 years |
| SC and ST candidates | 30 years |
| Transgender candidates | 30 years |
The upper-age cut-off date is 01/08/2021, as a special relaxation of 5 years has been granted for this recruitment. The minimum-age cut-off date is 01/08/2026.
Vacancy Details
| Category | Category Code | Vacancies | Horizontal Reservation for Bihar Resident Women | Freedom Fighter Ward Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 01 | 408 | 143 | Included in the category total |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 07 | 99 | 35 | Included in the category total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 02 | 157 | 55 | Included in the category total |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 03 | 10 | 4 | Included in the category total |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 04 | 175 | 61 | Included in the category total |
| Backward Class (BC), including 2 transgender candidates | 05 | 113 | 40 | Included in the category total |
| Backward Class Women (BCW) | 06 | 31 | 0 | Included in the category total |
| Total | 993 | 338 | 20 |
The figures may be revised if additional requisitions are received before the written examination or if any amendment is issued by the competent authority.
Eligibility / Qualification
- Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply.
- Candidates must have passed Intermediate (10+2) in Science, or an equivalent examination, with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
- General, EWS, BC and EBC candidates must have secured at least 50% marks.
- SC and ST candidates must have secured at least 45% marks.
Physical Standards
| Candidate Category | Minimum Height | Chest Without Expansion | Chest With Expansion | Minimum Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR and BC male candidates | 165 cm | 81 cm | 86 cm | |
| EBC male candidates | 160 cm | 81 cm | 86 cm | |
| SC and ST male candidates | 160 cm | 79 cm | 84 cm | |
| Female candidates of all categories | 155 cm | Not applicable | Not applicable | 48 kg |
For male candidates, a minimum 5 cm difference between the chest measurement without expansion and with expansion is mandatory. Transgender candidates will follow the physical standards prescribed for female candidates.
Selection Process
- Written Examination
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Character and Antecedent Verification
The appointing authority for the Constable Driver post is the Superintendent of Police (Wireless), Bihar.
Exam Pattern
The written examination will be conducted for 100 marks through an OMR-based question paper.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 25 | 25 |
| Intermediate-Level Physics | 25 | 25 |
| Intermediate-Level Chemistry | 25 | 25 |
| Intermediate-Level Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration: 2 hours
- Each correct answer carries 1 mark.
- The examination level will be equivalent to the Intermediate level of the Bihar School Examination Board.
- Candidates securing less than 30% marks in the written examination will be declared unsuccessful for the Physical Efficiency Test.
- Approximately five times the category-wise vacancies will be shortlisted for the PET based on written examination marks.
- Normalisation through the Equi-Percentile Method may be applied if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts or with multiple question papers.
- The notification does not specify negative marking.
Physical Efficiency Test Details
The PET is qualifying in nature and carries no marks. Candidates must qualify separately in all prescribed events.
Running
| Candidate | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Male candidates of all categories | 1 mile (1.6 km) within 6 minutes |
| Female candidates of all categories | 1 km within 6 minutes |
Candidates taking more than the prescribed time will be declared unsuccessful.
High Jump and Shot Put
| Candidate | High Jump | Shot Put |
|---|---|---|
| Male candidates of all categories | 3 feet 6 inches | 16-pound shot: 15 feet |
| Female candidates of all categories | 2 feet 6 inches | 12-pound shot: 8 feet |
A maximum of three attempts will be allowed for each event. Candidates must qualify separately in running, high jump and shot put. A candidate who qualifies in running but fails to meet the minimum standard in high jump or shot put will not be allowed to participate in the remaining events.
Document Verification
Candidates qualifying in the PET must produce the original documents along with one self-attested photocopy, including:
- Valid photograph identity proof such as Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence or Voter ID Card.
- Matriculation or equivalent certificate and marksheet as proof of date of birth.
- Intermediate or equivalent passing certificate and marksheet.
- Caste and domicile certificates for SC and ST candidates.
- Caste, domicile and valid Non-Creamy Layer certificates for BC and EBC candidates.
- Prescribed declaration if the Non-Creamy Layer certificate was issued more than one year before the application date.
- Freedom Fighter Ward certificate issued by the District Magistrate or authorised officer, wherever applicable.
- EWS income and asset certificate for financial year 2024–2025 along with Bihar domicile certificate.
- Transgender identity certificate issued by the competent authority along with domicile certificate.
Failure to produce the required original documents on the scheduled date may result in cancellation of candidature or loss of reservation benefits.
Merit List and Tie-Breaking
The merit list will be prepared category-wise according to the vacancies and written examination marks. In case of equal marks, preference will be given in the following order:
- Older candidate according to date of birth.
- Candidate with higher educational qualification, if the date of birth is also the same.
- Candidate securing higher marks in the qualifying examination.
- Alphabetical order of the candidate's name as recorded in the Class 10 certificate, if the tie still remains unresolved.
Supplementary recommendation lists may be issued for up to six months from the date of publication of the final examination result to fill vacancies caused by non-joining candidates.
Medical Examination and Verification
Before appointment, selected candidates will undergo medical examination, character verification and antecedent verification. The medical examination may include checks for eyesight, colour blindness, hearing ability, knock knees, flat feet and other physical conditions. Candidates found medically unfit or found to have concealed material facts may be disqualified from appointment.
Reservation Rules
- Reservation benefits are available according to the applicable Bihar Government reservation rules.
- Caste-based reservation is available only to Bihar domicile candidates.
- Candidates from other states will be treated as Unreserved candidates and must satisfy the Unreserved age and eligibility conditions.
- Bihar domicile women candidates are eligible for 35% horizontal reservation.
- A 2% horizontal reservation is available for eligible wards of pension-eligible freedom fighters, subject to the prescribed certificate.
- Reservation benefits for persons with disabilities are not applicable to the Constable Driver post, as the post has been exempted from disability reservation.
- Eligible transgender candidates may receive reservation benefits as per the applicable Bihar Government provisions.
- Original reservation certificates must be produced during document verification.
Result Details
The final merit list and result will be prepared by CSBC on the basis of written examination performance, category-wise vacancies and successful completion of the PET and document verification stages. Candidates should monitor the official CSBC website for the written examination result, PET schedule, document verification notice, admit card and final selection list.
The selection process may generally take approximately one year. The Bihar Examination Conduct (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 will apply to examinations conducted under this advertisement.