Bihar Police Constable Operator Recruitment 2026: CSBC Announces 993 Vacancies
The Central Selection Board of Constables (CSBC) has officially issued the much-anticipated Bihar Police Constable (Operator) Notification 2026, marking a significant recruitment drive for the Bihar Police Radio (Technical) Cadre. This comprehensive notification, released under Advertisement No. 02/2026 on February 23, 2026, outlines a total of 993 vacancies that will be filled through a structured online application process.
Key Dates and Application Process
Prospective candidates should mark their calendars as the online registration window is scheduled to open on March 1, 2026, and will remain accessible until March 31, 2026. All applications must be submitted exclusively through the official CSBC Bihar website, ensuring a streamlined and transparent recruitment system. The notification provides exhaustive details regarding eligibility criteria, category-wise vacancy distribution, selection stages, examination patterns, physical standards, and the attractive salary structure for successful candidates.
Important Dates at a Glance
- Notification Release: February 23, 2026
- Online Application Commencement: March 1, 2026
- Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: March 31, 2026
Detailed Vacancy Breakdown
Out of the 993 announced positions, a substantial 338 vacancies are specifically reserved for women candidates, promoting gender inclusivity within the technical cadre. The category-wise distribution is as follows:
- Unreserved (UR): 408 total, with 143 reserved for women
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 99 total, including 35 for women
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 157 total, with 55 for women
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 10 total, including 4 for women
- Extremely Backward Class (EBC): 175 total, with 61 for women
- Backward Class (BC): 113 total, including 40 for women (plus 2 transgender positions)
- Backward Class Women (BCW): 31 total
Eligibility Criteria and Application Procedure
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have successfully passed the Intermediate (10+2) examination in the Science stream or an equivalent qualification with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects. General and other category applicants need to secure a minimum of 50% marks, while candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories require at least 45% marks.
Age Limit: For Unreserved category candidates, the age must be between 18 and 25 years as of August 1, 2026. Age relaxation will be applicable for reserved categories as per the prevailing government rules and regulations.
Application Fee: A nominal fee of Rs. 100 is applicable for all categories and must be paid online through secure payment gateways such as BHIM UPI, net banking, or debit cards.
Selection Process and Examination Pattern
The recruitment process will be conducted in three distinct stages to ensure a thorough evaluation of candidates:
- Written Examination: This objective-type test will comprise 100 questions carrying 100 marks, with a duration of two hours. A negative marking of 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer. The paper, set at the Intermediate level, will cover four sections: General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with 25 questions from each section.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for physical tests, which include running, high jump, and shot put events. Physical standards such as height, chest measurements for male candidates, and a minimum weight of 48 kg for female candidates will be meticulously verified.
- Document Verification: This final stage will be conducted alongside the physical tests to authenticate all submitted credentials and eligibility documents.
Salary and Service Conditions
Selected candidates will be appointed at Pay Level 3, with a competitive salary range of Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100 per month. In addition to the basic pay, they will be entitled to various allowances and benefits as per the Bihar Police service rules. All appointments will be within the state of Bihar, offering stable and rewarding career opportunities in the technical domain of law enforcement.
