The Central Selection Board of Constables (CSBC), Bihar has released the Constable (Operator) Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt. No. 02/2026) for 993 posts in the Bihar Police Radio Cadre. Candidates with 12th (Science – PCM) with minimum 50% marks and aged 18–25 years can apply online from 1 March to 31 March 2026.

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Important: This recruitment requires 12th Science with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics specifically. Candidates from other streams are not eligible. SC/ST candidates need a minimum of 45% marks.

Important Dates

Event Date
Application Begin 01 March 2026
Last Date to Apply Online 31 March 2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
Last Date to Pay Fee 31 March 2026
Written Exam Date To be announced (tentatively June 2026)
Admit Card To be announced
Result To be announced

Application Fee

Category Fee
General / OBC / EWS / SC / ST ₹100/-

Fee can be paid online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking only.

Eligibility Criteria

Education: 10+2 Intermediate (Science Stream) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognized board. Minimum 50% marks for General/OBC and 45% for SC/ST candidates.

Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 25 years (as on 01/08/2026). Age relaxation applicable as per Bihar Government rules.

Vacancy Details — Total 993 Posts

Post Name Total Vacancies
Constable (Operator) — Radio Cadre 993

Physical Standards

Parameter Male (Gen/BC) Male (EBC/SC/ST) Female (All)
Height 165 cm 160 cm 155 cm
Weight — — Minimum 48 kg
Chest (Unexpanded) 81 cm 79 cm —
Chest (Expanded) 86 cm 84 cm —

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Test Male Female
Race 1.6 km in 6 min 1 km in 6 min
High Jump 3 ft 6 in 2 ft 6 in
Shot Put 16 lb × 15 ft 12 lb × 8 ft

Selection Process

The selection consists of the following stages:

  1. Written Exam (Qualifying — minimum 30% required)
  2. Physical Standard Test (PST) — Height, weight, chest measurement
  3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Race, high jump, shot put (qualifying)
  4. Document Verification
  5. Medical Test

Exam Pattern

The written exam is offline (OMR-based) with 100 objective questions for 100 marks, to be completed in 2 hours. The difficulty level is Intermediate (10+2) Science standard.

Subject Questions Marks
General Knowledge & Current Affairs 25 25
Physics 25 25
Chemistry 25 25
Mathematics 25 25
Total 100 100
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Warning: There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. You must score a minimum of 30% to qualify for the PET round.
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Tip: Focus on Intermediate-level PCM topics — Physics (Motion, Force, Electricity, Light), Chemistry (Atomic Structure, Chemical Reactions, Carbon Compounds), and Mathematics (Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Probability). For GK, cover Bihar-specific history/geography along with national and international current affairs.

Salary & Benefits

  • Pay Scale: Level 3 — ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 (7th Pay Commission)
  • Allowances: DA, HRA, Ration Money, Uniform Allowance, Medical Reimbursement, and Transport Allowance
  • Social Security: NPS, Group Insurance, and Gratuity
  • Career Growth: Constable Operator → Head Constable (Operator) → ASI (Technical) → SI (Technical). Promotions are based on seniority (typically 10–12 years) or through departmental competitive exams (LDCE)

How to Apply

  1. Visit the CSBC official application portal
  2. Register with your basic details and create login credentials
  3. Fill in the application form with personal, educational, and physical details
  4. Upload your photograph, signature, and required documents as per specifications
  5. Pay the application fee of ₹100 online
  6. Submit the form and download the confirmation page for your records
Description Link
Apply Online Click Here
Download Notification Click Here
Official Website csbc.bihar.gov.in

Make sure to read the full notification before applying. Prepare well for the science-based written exam and start working on your physical fitness early.