| Board | CSBC |
| Category | State Govt |
| State | Bihar |
| Post Date | 18 Jun 2026 |
This section gives a quick snapshot of the recruitment drive and admit card timeline so candidates can verify the key facts at a glance before going through the detailed sections below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC), Bihar |
| Post Name | Constable (General Cadre, Special Branch) |
| Advertisement Number | 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 83 Posts |
| Online Application Dates | 6 February 2026 to 5 March 2026 |
| Exam City Intimation | From 11 June 2026 |
| Admit Card Download Start | 18 June 2026, 12:00 AM |
| Admit Card Download Closes | 24 June 2026, 9:00 AM |
| Exam Date | 24 June 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Exam Mode | Offline, OMR-based objective questions |
This section explains the exact step-by-step process to download the e-admit card from the official CSBC portal using registration details. Candidates can download their hall ticket by following these steps:
CSBC will not send the admit card by post, so candidates must download and print it themselves before exam day.
This section explains how candidates can check their allotted exam city ahead of the admit card release, as per the official CSBC schedule.
Before releasing the full e-admit card, CSBC allows candidates to check their exam city and district. From 11 June 2026, candidates can log in to the official CSBC website using their registration number or application number along with their registered mobile number and date of birth to view the district where their exam centre is located. The detailed admit card, with the exact centre address and roll number, becomes available separately from 18 June 2026.
This section covers the confirmed examination date, paper structure, and timing as notified by CSBC.
The written examination for Constable recruitment under Advertisement No. 01/2026 will be held on 24 June 2026 (Wednesday) in a single shift across 38 revenue districts of Bihar. As per the official notice, the exam consists of two papers conducted back-to-back with a 30-minute gap between them, and candidates must appear for both papers under a single admit card.
| Paper | Reporting Time | Exam Timing | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM | 90 minutes |
| Paper 2 | Immediately after Paper 1 | Following Paper 1 with a 30-minute gap | 90 minutes |
Each paper contains 100 objective-type questions worth 1 mark each, with negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. Entry to the exam centre closes one hour before the exam, at 9:00 AM, and candidates are not permitted to leave the hall until both papers are completed and OMR sheets are sealed.
This section lists the documents candidates must carry to the exam hall to be allowed entry, as specified in the official CSBC notice.
Candidates must carry the following to the exam centre:
No admission will be permitted into the exam centre without a valid admit card and original photo ID.
This section outlines the conduct rules and restricted items at the exam centre, as mandated by CSBC for the Constable written exam.
CSBC has issued strict guidelines for the exam day:
This section explains the process for candidates who are unable to download their admit card online due to technical issues.
Candidates who face difficulty downloading their e-admit card from the website can collect a duplicate copy in person from the CSBC office at Back Hardinge Road (near Secretariat Halt), Patna – 800001, on 22 June 2026 (Monday) between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Candidates must bring a photocopy of their application acknowledgment along with a valid photo ID to collect the duplicate admit card at their own cost.
This section briefly outlines the stages of selection that follow the written examination.
Selection for the 83 Constable posts under this recruitment drive involves the following stages: