The Office of the Superintendent of Police, Jagdalpur, District Bastar (Chhattisgarh) has announced recruitment for 79 Bastar Fighter Constable posts. This is an offline recruitment drive exclusively for local residents of Bastar district. Applications must be submitted by 12 December 2026 by 5:00 PM.
Overview
Bastar Fighter Constables are grassroots law-enforcement personnel recruited to serve Bastar district. This recruitment follows the Home (Police) Department notification No. ESTB-1/762/2025-HOME SECTION dated 31 August 2026. The position offers a career in police services with a structured pay scale and allowances. Local knowledge and cultural familiarity are highly valued in the selection process, hence the award of bonus marks for dialect fluency.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Rules Notification | 31 August 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 02 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 12 December 2026, 5:00 PM (office hours) |
| Selection Process (Document Verification, Physical Measurement, PET, Written Exam, Interview) | To be notified separately |
Vacancy Details
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 16 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 11 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 02 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 50 |
| Total | 79 |
Eligibility
Who Can Apply: Local residents of Bastar district only are eligible to apply.
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed 10th standard from a school located in Chhattisgarh or Madhya Pradesh. In certain cases (specified in the official notification), 5th pass may suffice; see the official notification for details.
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026):
- General/UR, SC, OBC candidates: 18 to 28 years
- SC/ST/OBC candidates: Upper age limit relaxed by 5 years (up to 33 years)
- Local women candidates of Bastar district: Upper age limit relaxable by up to 10 years under the Chhattisgarh Civil Services (Special Provisions for Appointment of Women) Rules, 1997
- Permanent government servants: Must not exceed 36 years of age
- Holders of temporary posts: Must not exceed 36 years of age
- Retrenched government servants: May deduct up to 7 years of earlier temporary service; resulting age not to exceed 3 years above the upper limit
Physical Standards:
Height:
- Men (UR, SC, OBC): 163 cm or more
- Men (ST): 150 cm or more
- Women (UR, SC, OBC): 153 cm or more
- Women (ST): 148 cm or more
Chest (for men):
- General category – Unexpanded: 79 cm, Expanded: 84 cm
- Scheduled Tribe – Unexpanded: 74 cm, Expanded: 79 cm
Medical Fitness: Candidates must meet all medical fitness standards as per the official recruitment rules.
How to Apply
- Obtain the prescribed offline application form from the official notice. A sample form is available at bastar.cgpolice.gov.in.
- Complete the form accurately with all personal, educational, and contact information.
- Attach certified copies of required documents: 10th standard certificate, age proof, caste/category certificate (if applicable), and any other certifications mentioned in the official notification.
- Submit the completed application either by hand or via registered post to the Office of the Superintendent of Police, Jagdalpur, District Bastar, Chhattisgarh.
- Ensure your submission is received on or before 12 December 2026 at 5:00 PM (office working hours). Late applications will not be accepted.
Salary
Selected candidates will be appointed at Level-4 of the pay matrix as approved by the Government of Chhattisgarh, along with all applicable allowances payable from time to time.
Selection Process
The recruitment follows a multi-stage selection process:
- Document verification
- Physical measurement (height and chest)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Written examination (50 marks, objective type)
- Interview
- Bonus marks assessment
Written Examination: The written exam carries 50 marks and consists of objective-type questions covering General Knowledge, Intelligence, Analytical Ability, Local Geographical Structure, Culture, Tradition, Social Values, and Arithmetic.
Bonus Marks: Candidates may earn additional marks for:
- Heavy Motor Vehicle driving licence: 5 marks
- NCC 'C' certificate or NSS (National Service Scheme) 'C' certificate: 5 marks
- Knowledge of the local dialect of Bastar district: 20 marks
Important Links
- Official Notification PDF (Full Advertisement in Hindi)
- Bastar Police Official Website
- Chhattisgarh Police Main Portal
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment?
A: Only local residents of Bastar district aged 18–28 years (with age relaxations for SC/ST/OBC and women) who have passed 10th standard from a Chhattisgarh or Madhya Pradesh school are eligible.
Q: What is the application deadline?
A: Applications must be received by the Superintendent of Police's office by 12 December 2026 before 5:00 PM. Only offline submission (by hand or registered post) is accepted.
Q: How many posts are available?
A: A total of 79 Bastar Fighter Constable posts are open: 16 Unreserved, 11 OBC, 2 SC, and 50 ST.
Q: What is the salary structure?
A: Selected candidates will be paid at Level-4 of the pay matrix along with applicable government allowances.
Q: Are there bonus marks available?
A: Yes. Candidates can earn bonus marks for a Heavy Motor Vehicle driving licence (5 marks), NCC/NSS 'C' certificate (5 marks), and knowledge of the local dialect (up to 20 marks).
Q: What is the selection process?
A: Selection involves document verification, physical measurement, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), a 50-mark written examination (objective type), interview, and merit assessment with bonus marks.
Candidates must verify all details on the official website before applying.