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The Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC), Bihar has issued Advertisement No. 03/2025 for recruitment to the posts of Prohibition Constable, Jail Warder and Mobile Squad Constable. The notification provides details of 4,128 vacancies, eligibility, examination pattern, physical efficiency test and document verification. The source material is a recruitment notification; it does not contain a separate examination result or merit list.
Post Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC), Bihar |
| Post Name | Prohibition Constable, Jail Warder and Mobile Squad Constable |
| Total Vacancies | 4,128 |
| Qualification | Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent; post-specific conditions apply |
| Category | Result |
| Status | Recruitment notification issued |
Recruitment Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 06/10/2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 05/11/2025 |
| Notification Date | 26/09/2025 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | ₹100 |
Candidates must also pay applicable bank or payment gateway charges during online payment. The application fee is non-refundable after successful payment.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Department | Pay Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prohibition Constable | Prohibition, Excise and Registration Department, Bihar | Level 3, ₹21,700–₹69,100 | 1,603 |
| Jail Warder | Prison and Correctional Services Directorate, Home Department (Prison) | Level 3, ₹21,700–₹69,100 | 2,417 |
| Mobile Squad Constable | Transport Department, Bihar | Level 2, ₹19,900–₹63,200 | 108 |
| Total | 4,128 |
Category-Wise Vacancy Summary
| Category | Prohibition Constable | Jail Warder | Mobile Squad Constable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 678 | 929 | 56 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 160 | 225 | 9 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 242 | 518 | 22 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 16 | 39 | 3 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 260 | 385 | 5 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 196 | 301 | 0 |
| Backward Class Women (BCW) | 51 | 20 | 13 |
| Total | 1,603 | 2,417 | 108 |
The vacancy figures may change if additional requisitions are received or amendments are issued before the written examination.
Eligibility / Qualification
Nationality
Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply.
Educational Qualification
- Prohibition Constable and Mobile Squad Constable: Intermediate (10+2) passed, or equivalent qualification recognised by the Bihar Government. Valid qualifications issued by the Bihar Madrasa Board or Bihar Sanskrit Board, as specified in the notification, are also accepted.
- Jail Warder: Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent examination passed from a board recognised by any State Government or the Central Government.
Driving Licence for Mobile Squad Constable
Applicants for Mobile Squad Constable must possess a valid driving licence issued by the competent authority for driving a two-wheeler and four-wheeler, including a valid LMV or HMV licence, by 26/09/2025 or earlier.
Physical Standards
| Candidate Category | Minimum Height | Minimum Chest Without Expansion | Minimum Chest With Expansion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
For male candidates, the difference between chest measurements before and after expansion must be at least 5 cm. Female candidates must have a minimum weight of 48 kg. Transgender candidates will follow the physical standards applicable to female candidates.
Age Limit
The age is calculated on the basis of the date of birth mentioned in the Matriculation or equivalent certificate. The minimum age is 18 years.
Prohibition Constable and Mobile Squad Constable
- UR candidates: maximum 25 years
- BC and EBC male candidates: maximum 27 years
- BC and EBC female candidates: maximum 28 years
- SC/ST candidates and transgender candidates: maximum 30 years
- Eligible Home Guard candidates: additional relaxation of 5 years in the prescribed maximum age limit
- Eligible ex-servicemen: relaxation as per applicable Bihar Government rules, subject to the maximum actual age condition specified in the notification
Jail Warder
Direct Recruitment
- UR male candidates: maximum 23 years
- BC and EBC male candidates: maximum 25 years
- UR, BC and EBC female candidates: maximum 26 years
- SC/ST candidates: maximum 28 years
Home Guard Quota
All eligible Home Guard candidates receive 5 years’ relaxation in the prescribed maximum age limit.
Ex-Servicemen Quota
The maximum age limit for eligible ex-servicemen candidates is 45 years.
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of the following stages:
- Written Examination
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Character Verification and Identity Verification
The selection process for all three posts will be conducted together. Candidates must indicate their post preference while applying. The final selection for Prohibition Constable, directly recruited Jail Warder and Mobile Squad Constable will be based on marks obtained in the Physical Efficiency Test, followed by document verification.
Exam Pattern
The written examination will be of Matriculation level and will be qualifying in nature for Prohibition Constable, directly recruited Jail Warder and Mobile Squad Constable.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Question Type | Objective type |
| Mode | OMR-based |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 30% |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking is specified in the notification |
The written examination will include questions from:
- Hindi
- English
- Mathematics
- Social Science: History, Geography, Civics and Economics
- Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Botany
- General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Candidates securing less than 30% marks in the written examination will not be called for the Physical Efficiency Test. Candidates for Jail Warder under the Home Guard and Ex-Servicemen quotas will be considered for merit on the basis of written examination marks, but they must appear for physical measurement.
Physical Efficiency Test Details
The PET will carry 100 marks. Height, chest and weight measurements are qualifying requirements and do not carry marks.
Running: 50 Marks
| Candidates | Distance and Maximum Time | Marks Distribution |
|---|---|---|
| Male candidates | 1 mile, maximum 6 minutes | Up to 5:00 minutes: 50 marks; 5:00–5:20: 40 marks; above 5:20–5:40: 30 marks; above 5:40–6:00: 20 marks |
| Female candidates | 1 kilometre, maximum 5 minutes | Below 4:00 minutes: 50 marks; 4:00–4:20: 40 marks; above 4:20–4:40: 30 marks; above 4:40–5:00: 20 marks |
Candidates taking more than the prescribed maximum time will be declared unsuccessful.
Shot Put: 25 Marks
- Male candidates: 16-pound shot; minimum distance is 16 feet.
- Female candidates: 12-pound shot; minimum distance is 12 feet.
- Marks range from 9 to 25 based on distance.
- Candidates failing to achieve the minimum distance will be declared unsuccessful.
- A maximum of three attempts will be allowed.
High Jump: 25 Marks
- Male candidates: minimum height is 4 feet; 4 feet to 5 feet carries 13 to 25 marks.
- Female candidates: minimum height is 3 feet; 3 feet to 4 feet carries 13 to 25 marks.
- Candidates failing to clear the minimum height will be declared unsuccessful.
- A maximum of three attempts will be allowed.
Candidates must qualify separately in running, shot put and high jump. Failure to meet the minimum standard in any event will result in disqualification from the remaining events.
Result Details
The supplied notification does not include a written examination result, PET result, cut-off marks or final merit list. Result and further selection-related notices will be published on the official CSBC website after the relevant examination stages are conducted.
Candidates should retain their registration number, password and printed application acknowledgement for checking future updates. The final merit list for Prohibition Constable, directly recruited Jail Warder and Mobile Squad Constable will be prepared on the basis of total PET marks after successful document verification. For Jail Warder Home Guard and Ex-Servicemen quota posts, merit will be based on written examination marks.
Documents Required for Verification
Candidates may be required to produce the following original documents along with self-attested photocopies:
- Valid photo identity proof such as Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence or Voter ID
- Matriculation certificate and marksheet for date of birth
- Intermediate or equivalent qualification certificate and marksheet
- Valid LMV or HMV driving licence for Mobile Squad Constable
- Caste and domicile certificates for SC/ST candidates
- Caste, domicile and Non-Creamy Layer certificates for BC/EBC candidates
- EWS Income and Asset Certificate for the financial year 2024–2025
- Freedom Fighter Ward certificate, wherever applicable
- Transgender identity certificate and domicile certificate, wherever applicable
- Valid ex-servicemen identity proof, discharge book and PPO for the applicable Jail Warder quota
- Home Guard basic training certificate, valid Home Guard identity card and domicile certificate for the applicable quota
Important Instructions
- Only one online application can be submitted using one mobile number.
- Candidates must provide an active mobile number and email ID for registration and future communication.
- After final confirmation and submission, application details cannot be edited.
- The application acknowledgement should be printed and preserved.
- Hard copies of the application or certificates should not be sent to the CSBC office unless specifically requested.
- Any false information, incorrect category claim, incomplete application or invalid document may lead to cancellation of candidature.
- The recruitment process may take approximately one year.
- The Bihar Conduct of Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 will apply to the examinations conducted under this advertisement.