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Vacancy Details
- Bastar Fighter Constable: 79 vacancies
Qualification: 10th pass from a school located in Chhattisgarh/Madhya Pradesh (ST and certain groups may apply with 5th class pass)- Unreserved (UR): 16
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 11
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 2
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 50
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
Selection Process
- Document verification: Check and verify all submitted certificates and documents for eligibility and claims.
- Physical measurement: Measure height and chest (where applicable) against prescribed minimum standards for category and gender.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): A 100-mark PET with five events (long jump, high jump, shot put, 100m race, 800m race). Candidates must take part in all events; unreserved candidates need 60% and SC/ST/OBC need 50% to qualify.
- Written examination: Objective-type written test of 50 marks on general knowledge, intelligence, arithmetic, local geography/culture and related subjects.
- Interview: Interview carrying up to 20 marks; up to three times the advertised posts will be called for interview and all with same cut-off are included.
- Bonus marks: Up to 30 bonus marks for heavy vehicle licence (5), NCC-C/NSS-C (5) and knowledge of local dialect (20); certificates must be held on the last date of application.
How to Apply
- Obtain the prescribed offline application form (sample attached to the notice or displayed on police notice boards).
- Fill the form in clear handwriting and paste a recent passport-size photograph (not older than 3 months).
- Attach self-attested copies of required certificates and list them in the enclosure list; sign the form and declaration.
- Submit the completed form on working days during office hours at one of the four specified offices in Bastar district, or send only by registered Indian Post to the Superintendent of Police, Jagdalpur, District Bastar, PIN 494001.
- If applying by post, retain the registered post receipt and bring it on the recruitment date; postal applications must reach by 12-12-2026 within office hours.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Recruitment rules notification (Home (Police) Department):
- Application start date:
- Last date to apply (applications must reach by):
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum educational qualifications required?
The basic requirement is passing Class 10 from a school in Chhattisgarh or Madhya Pradesh. Scheduled Tribe candidates and certain groups (Naxal-victim families or relief-camp families) may apply with a 5th class pass.
How do I apply for this recruitment?
There is no online application. You must fill the prescribed offline form, attach required certificates and submit it in person at one of the four specified offices in Bastar district or send it by registered post to the Superintendent of Police, Jagdalpur, so it reaches by 12-12-2026 within office hours.
What is the last date to submit the application?
Applications must reach the office by 12-12-2026, till 05:00 PM (office hours).
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection includes document verification, physical measurement, a Physical Efficiency Test (100 marks), a written examination (50 marks), an interview (20 marks) and up to 30 bonus marks. Final merit is based on PET, written exam, interview and bonus marks.
What is the pay scale for the Bastar Fighter Constable post?
The posts are in Level-4 of the pay matrix and will receive allowances as payable from time to time. The notification does not state a specific rupee amount.
