The CSBC Bihar Police PET/PST Result 2026 has taken the recruitment process for Prohibition Constable, Jailor and Mobile Squad Constable under Advertisement No. 03/2025 into a decisive physical-test stage. CSBC has published the written-examination result and shortlisted 21,749 candidates for PET/PST, while the advertised recruitment covers 4,236 posts across the three cadres. The official CSBC website continues to publish recruitment-specific notices for Advertisement No. 03/2025, making it important for shortlisted candidates to follow the Board’s updates rather than relying only on the result PDF.
The result should also be understood correctly. Being included in the PET/PST list does not mean that a candidate has secured a job. It means that the candidate has cleared the written-stage screening required to move to the physical and subsequent verification stages. The document states that the Board has not published a conventional numeric cutoff; instead, candidates below 30% are eliminated and eligible candidates are shortlisted according to the applicable category-wise ratio.
The numbers reveal an important feature of this recruitment. More than 11 lakh valid applications were recorded, but only 5,34,735 candidates appeared in the written examination. Of those evaluated, 21,749 have moved forward to PET/PST. This means the candidate who has reached the physical stage has already crossed a substantial screening barrier, but the next stage introduces a completely different type of competition. Written-exam preparation can no longer be the only priority; candidates now need to manage physical performance, documents, reporting requirements and post-specific conditions.
For shortlisted candidates, the most useful way to read this result is therefore not simply to ask “Am I selected?” but rather “What can eliminate me from this point onward?” That shift in thinking is particularly important because PET/PST attendance, document verification and post-specific requirements can become decisive after the written stage. The analysis below focuses on these practical risks and opportunities that are not adequately covered by simply checking the result PDF.
| CSBC Bihar Police PET/PST Result 2026 Out Prohibition Constable, Jailor & Mobile Squad Constable | Advt. No. 03/2025 | 4,236 Posts |
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What This Result Covers — Read Before You Check |
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| This result, released by CSBC (Central Selection Board of Constable), Bihar on 18 August 2026, is specifically for Advertisement No. 03/2025 covering three posts — Madya Nishedh Sipahi (Prohibition Constable) under the Excise Department, Karapal (Jailor/Warder) under the Home (Prisons) Department, and Chalant Dasta Sipahi (Mobile Squad Constable) under the Transport Department. This is not the result of the general Bihar Police Constable (regular Sipahi Bharti) recruitment — it is a separate, smaller cadre-specific drive. This is also not the final selection result; it is the list of candidates who have qualified the written examination and been shortlisted to appear for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Standard Test (PST), the next stage of selection. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Quick Facts |
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Post-wise & Category-wise Vacancy Breakup |
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| Jailor (Karapal) alone accounts for 2,431 of the 4,236 posts (~57%) — by far the largest share across all three cadres, while Mobile Squad Constable is the smallest at just 108 posts, so competition per seat is naturally sharpest for aspirants targeting the Mobile Squad post specifically. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vacancy Split by Recruitment Quota |
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| For Mobile Squad Constable specifically, only trained Bihar Home Guards can fill 50% of every reserved/unreserved category’s vacancies per Transport Department’s letter dated 22 August 2025 — if enough qualified Home Guards aren’t available, the remaining seats go to non-Home Guard candidates of the same category. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application & Written Exam Statistics |
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| Out of over 11 lakh valid applicants, only about 5.35 lakh actually appeared for the written exam — meaning roughly 5.7 lakh registered candidates did not show up at all, a gap that’s worth noting for anyone estimating real competition levels from registration numbers alone. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Candidates Selected for PET / PST — Quota-wise Summary |
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| Because sufficient qualified Ex-Servicemen and Home Guard candidates were not available against their reserved quota (a shortfall the notice itself documents category by category), those unfilled slots have been shifted into the Direct Recruitment PET list — which is why 19,681 Direct Recruitment candidates were selected against a much smaller base of 4,236 advertised posts, roughly a 4.6x ratio overall. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Selection Criteria — Is There a Cutoff Score? |
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CSBC has not published a specific numeric cutoff mark for this result — selection for PET/PST is based on roll number lists, not a disclosed marks threshold. The governing rules are:
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How to Check Your Name in the PET/PST List |
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Reservation Policy |
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Documents Required at PET/PST (Document Verification Same Day) |
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Important Instructions |
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Common Mistakes to Avoid |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) |
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| Q: Is this the final Bihar Police Constable result 2026? No. This is the PET/PST shortlist result for Advt. 03/2025 (Prohibition Constable, Jailor, Mobile Squad Constable posts only) — not the general Bihar Police Constable recruitment, and not the final selection. |
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| Q: What is the cutoff mark for this result? CSBC has not published a numeric cutoff. The only disclosed rule is a minimum 30% qualifying mark in the written exam, followed by a 5x category-wise merit shortlist for PET (reducible if enough candidates aren’t available). |
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| Q: How many candidates were selected for PET/PST in total? 21,749 candidates — 19,681 under Direct Recruitment, 1,481 under the Home Guard quota, and 587 under the Ex-Servicemen quota. |
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| Q: When is the PET/PST scheduled? The exact date, time, and venue have not yet been announced — CSBC will publish this separately on its official website along with the admit card. |
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| Q: How many candidates appeared in the written exam out of total applicants? Out of 11,04,473 valid applications, 5,34,735 candidates appeared in the written exam held on 14 & 17 June 2026. |
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Important Links |
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| Official CSBC Website | click here | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PET/PST Result (Advt. 03/2025) | click here | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PET/PST Admit Card (once released) | click here | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Recruitment Has Now Shifted From Knowledge Competition to Execution Competition
The written examination primarily tested academic and objective-question preparation, but the PET/PST stage changes the nature of competition. Once a candidate reaches this stage, simply having a strong written score is not enough. Physical performance, punctuality, document readiness and compliance with the recruitment rules can determine whether the candidate continues. This makes the post-result phase fundamentally different from the preparation phase before the written examination.
Your Written-Exam Rank Is Not the Only Risk Anymore
Candidates often continue thinking about their written-exam marks after seeing the result. However, the more important question now is whether they can successfully complete the remaining stages. The result document itself makes clear that this is a PET/PST shortlist rather than the final selection. Therefore, candidates should stop treating the written result as the endpoint and start treating it as permission to compete in the next stage.
The 21,749 Shortlisted Candidates Create a Different Competition Picture
The recruitment has 4,236 advertised posts but 21,749 candidates have been shortlisted for PET/PST. This means the physical stage is not merely a formality. A large pool is still competing for a comparatively smaller number of posts. Candidates who assume that reaching PET automatically makes selection likely may underestimate the remaining competition.
The Most Important Question Is Your Post-Specific Competition
The overall figure of 21,749 shortlisted candidates can be misleading because the recruitment covers three different cadres. Jailor has the largest vacancy share, while Mobile Squad Constable has only 108 advertised posts according to the document. Therefore, candidates should think in terms of post-wise competition, not just total PET candidates. A candidate competing for a small-vacancy cadre may face a very different selection environment from someone targeting Jailor.
The Physical Stage Should Be Treated as a Separate Preparation Project
A common mistake after a written result is to continue studying exactly as before and assume that physical preparation can be handled later. That approach can be risky because physical improvement is not always immediate. Candidates should now create a separate PET preparation routine based on their current fitness level, gradually increasing workload rather than suddenly attempting extreme training sessions.
Overtraining Can Become a Bigger Problem Than Undertraining
The pressure to improve quickly may tempt shortlisted candidates to increase running or other physical activity excessively. However, an injury close to the PET can be more damaging than a slower but consistent training plan. Candidates should focus on progressive training, adequate recovery and avoiding sudden increases in exercise intensity. The objective is to reach the test physically prepared—not exhausted or injured before the test date.
PET Preparation Should Include Test-Day Simulation
Candidates should not train only for general fitness. As soon as the official PET requirements and schedule applicable to their post are confirmed, training should increasingly resemble the actual test conditions. Timed practice, correct starting technique, pacing and recovery between activities can be incorporated into preparation. This helps convert general fitness into examination-specific performance.
Document Verification Can Become an Unexpected Elimination Point
The document already specifies that document verification is conducted on the same day as PET for the relevant shortlisted candidates. This makes document preparation almost as important as physical preparation. Candidates should not wait until the PET date to discover that a certificate is missing, outdated or in the wrong format. Every original document should be checked against the recruitment requirements well before the assigned date.
Mobile Squad Candidates Have an Extra Verification Risk
Mobile Squad Constable candidates have a specific additional requirement: the original valid driving licence for two-wheeler and four-wheeler is listed among the required documents. This is more than a routine document detail because a candidate who overlooks a post-specific requirement may face a problem at verification even after clearing the written stage. Candidates should therefore create a separate document checklist for their exact post instead of using a generic Bihar Police checklist.
Category Certificates Should Be Audited Before PET
Candidates claiming SC, ST, EBC, BC or EWS benefits should verify their certificates before the physical stage. The recruitment instructions contain specific documentary requirements, including residence, NCL and income-and-asset documentation for relevant categories. This is an area where a candidate can lose an otherwise successful recruitment opportunity because the problem is administrative rather than academic or physical.
Married Women Candidates Need to Pay Special Attention to Certificate Details
The document specifically states that for SC/ST/EBC/BC women claiming reservation, the caste certificate should be in the father’s name and address rather than the husband’s. This is a highly practical point that deserves greater visibility because candidates may otherwise discover the requirement only at verification. Such candidates should check their certificates now rather than waiting for the PET date.
The Result PDF Should Not Be Your Only Source of Future Updates
The CSBC website shows that this recruitment has generated multiple notices after the original advertisement, including notices concerning additional requisitions, exam-centre changes and a rebuttal of fake news. This demonstrates why candidates should continue monitoring the official recruitment page after the result. A result article can tell you where you stand today, but subsequent notices can affect the next operational stage.
Fake News Is a Genuine Risk in the Post-Result Period
CSBC itself published a notice specifically concerning the rebuttal of fake news related to Advertisement No. 03/2025. This is especially relevant after a result because social media groups often circulate unofficial PET dates, physical-test standards, venue lists or supposed selection lists before the Board publishes them. Candidates should verify any such information against the official CSBC website before changing their preparation or travel plans.
Do Not Assume the PET Date From Other Bihar Police Recruitments
Bihar has several police and constable recruitments running under different advertisement numbers. The CSBC website separately lists Advertisement No. 03/2025 alongside other recruitment advertisements. Therefore, candidates should never copy the PET date, venue or instructions from another Bihar Police recruitment and assume they apply to Advt. 03/2025. The advertisement number should always be matched before accepting an update as relevant.
The Centre-Change History Shows Why Candidates Must Check Notices
CSBC previously issued a notice changing the name of an examination centre in Bhojpur for Advertisement No. 03/2025. This is an important practical lesson for PET-stage candidates: even after a venue is announced, candidates should check for subsequent official corrections or changes. A saved screenshot of an old venue announcement should not be treated as permanently authoritative.
Candidates Should Calculate Their Own Selection Risk Instead of Relying on a General Cutoff
The Board has not published a single numeric cutoff for the PET/PST shortlist; the disclosed framework involves a minimum qualifying threshold and category-wise shortlisting. This means candidates should avoid posts claiming that a particular number was the “official cutoff” unless CSBC itself publishes such a figure. The absence of a public numeric cutoff also means that social-media estimates should be treated as unofficial analysis rather than recruitment rules.
The Attendance Rule Makes Scheduling Critical
The document states that PET/PST attendance is mandatory on the assigned date and time and that requests for a second chance, extension or rescheduling will not be entertained. This makes scheduling a serious issue for candidates who work, study elsewhere or have travel commitments. Once the PET schedule is announced, candidates should immediately organise transportation, leave from work or college and accommodation if required rather than waiting until the last moment.
The Direct-Recruitment List Deserves Special Attention
The document records 19,681 direct-recruitment candidates in the PET list, compared with 1,481 Home Guard candidates and 587 Ex-Servicemen candidates. This shows that the largest group moving through the physical stage is direct recruitment. Candidates in this group should therefore avoid assuming that quota-specific figures can be directly compared with their own selection probability; the recruitment rules and category-wise merit structure matter more than the headline total.
The Large No-Show Rate Changes How Candidates Should Think About Competition
There were 11,04,473 valid applications, but only 5,34,735 candidates appeared in the written examination. This is a useful reminder that registration numbers can substantially overstate the practical competition. At the PET stage, however, the situation is different because the shortlisted candidates have already demonstrated enough eligibility and written-stage performance to remain active in the recruitment. Candidates should therefore focus on the remaining active competition, rather than the original 11-lakh application figure.
The Best Post-Result Strategy Is a Three-Track Plan
A strong candidate should now work on three things simultaneously: physical preparation, document verification and official-update monitoring. These three tracks should run together rather than one after another. Waiting to finish physical preparation before checking documents, or waiting for the PET date before organising travel, creates unnecessary risk. The candidate who systematically removes each possible source of elimination is in a stronger position than one who focuses only on running practice.
Final Analysis: Clearing the Written Exam Is Now the Starting Point
The CSBC result has significantly narrowed the field, but it has not completed the selection process. With 21,749 candidates shortlisted against 4,236 advertised posts, the recruitment has entered the stage where execution can separate candidates who have similar written-stage credentials. The smartest response after the result is therefore not simply celebrating qualification or searching for an unofficial cutoff. Candidates should immediately verify their exact post and category, begin structured PET preparation, audit every original document, pay attention to post-specific requirements and monitor CSBC notices for the PET schedule and venue. The candidates who treat the remaining stages as seriously as the written examination will be better positioned to convert a PET/PST shortlist into final selection.