Bastar Police Fighter Constable Recruitment 2026: Offline Applications Open for 79 Posts

Bastar Police Fighter Constable Recruitment 2026: A Complete Guide

The Office of the Superintendent of Police, Jagdalpur, District Bastar (Chhattisgarh) has announced a recruitment drive for 79 Bastar Fighter Constable posts. This is a significant opportunity for local residents of Bastar district who wish to serve in the Chhattisgarh Police Special Executive Force (Bastar Fighters). The application process is entirely offline, and candidates must submit their forms by hand or registered post between 2 November 2026 and 12 December 2026 (5:00 PM).

Vacancy Details and Reservation

The 79 vacancies are distributed across categories: Unreserved (UR) – 16, Other Backward Classes (OBC) – 11, Scheduled Castes (SC) – 02, and Scheduled Tribes (ST) – 50. Horizontal reservations apply for Ex-servicemen (10%), Women (30%), Home Guards (25%), Assistant Constables (15%), and former Agniveers (10%). The pay level is Level-4 of the pay matrix, plus allowances as admissible.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed 10th class from a school located in Chhattisgarh or Madhya Pradesh. Scheduled Tribe candidates and candidates from Naxal-victim families or relief camps are eligible with a 5th class pass. The qualification must be held on the last date of application.

Age Limit: As on 01.01.2026, candidates must be between 18 and 28 years. Age relaxation: SC/ST/OBC – up to 5 years; local women of Bastar – up to 10 years; permanent government servants – up to 36 years; retrenched government servants – up to 7 years deduction. All relaxations are subject to government guidelines.

Physical Standards: Men (UR/SC/OBC) need minimum height 163 cm and chest 79 cm (unexpanded) / 84 cm (expanded); ST men – 150 cm height and 74/79 cm chest. Women (UR/SC/OBC) need 153 cm height; ST women – 148 cm. Women are exempt from chest measurement. Chest expansion of at least 5 cm is required for all categories. Candidates must be medically fit, without knock-knee, flat-foot, or eye diseases, and able to distinguish main colours.

Domicile: Only local residents of Bastar district are eligible to apply.

Selection Process

The selection will be conducted in the following stages:

1. Document Verification: All original certificates and testimonials will be verified.
2. Physical Measurement: Height and chest measurements will be taken as per standards.
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): 100 marks – five events (long jump, high jump, shot put, 100m race, 800m race), each worth 20 marks. UR candidates must score 60% (60 marks); SC/ST/OBC candidates must score 50% (50 marks). Only one chance per event.
4. Written Examination: 50 marks – objective type covering General Knowledge, Intelligence, Analytical Ability, Local Geographical Structure, Culture, Tradition, Social Values, and Arithmetic. Up to 15 times the number of posts will be called for the written exam.
5. Interview: 20 marks – up to 3 times the number of posts will be called. Candidates with the same cut-off marks will be included.
6. Bonus Marks: Up to 30 marks – Heavy Motor Vehicle Driving Licence (5 marks), NCC 'C' or NSS 'C' certificate (5 marks), Knowledge of local dialect (20 marks). Certificates must be held on the last date of application.

The final merit list will be prepared based on the total marks obtained in PET, written exam, interview, and bonus marks.

Exam Pattern

The written examination will be of 50 marks with objective-type questions. Subjects include General Knowledge, Intelligence, Analytical Ability, Local Geographical Structure, Culture, Tradition, Social Values, and Arithmetic. There is no mention of negative marking in the notice.

Application Process

Applications are to be submitted offline. Candidates must obtain the prescribed application form (sample attached to the notice) and fill it in clear handwriting. The form should be addressed to the Superintendent of Police, District Bastar, Jagdalpur. A recent passport-size photograph (not older than 3 months) must be pasted. Self-attested copies of educational certificates, age proof, domicile certificate, category certificate (if applicable), and other relevant documents must be attached. The completed form can be submitted in person at the Reserve Centre, Jagdalpur, or at the offices of the Sub-Divisional Officer (Police) at Keshloor (Parpa), Lohandiguda, or Bhanpuri. Alternatively, it can be sent by registered Indian Post to the Office of the Superintendent of Police, Jagdalpur, District Bastar, PIN 494001. Postal applications must reach by 12.12.2026 within office hours. Keep the registered post receipt safe and bring it on the date of recruitment.

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 02 November 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 12 December 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Dates for Document Verification, Physical Measurement, PET, Written Exam, and Interview: To be notified separately

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many vacancies are available? There are 79 posts: UR 16, OBC 11, SC 02, ST 50.

Q2. What is the last date to apply? 12 December 2026, up to 5:00 PM.

Q3. Can candidates from other districts apply? No, only local residents of Bastar district are eligible.

Q4. What is the age limit? 18 to 28 years as on 01.01.2026, with relaxations for reserved categories and local women.

Q5. What is the selection process? Document verification, physical measurement, PET (100 marks), written exam (50 marks), interview (20 marks), and bonus marks (up to 30).

Q6. Is there an application fee? The notice does not specify any application fee.

Q7. How can I apply? Offline – submit the form by hand at designated offices or by registered post to the SP office, Jagdalpur.

Conclusion

This recruitment offers a stable government job opportunity for local youth of Bastar district. Interested candidates should carefully read the official notification available on the Bastar Police website and ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before applying. Prepare well for the PET and written exam to secure a position in the Bastar Fighters.