Bastar Fighter Constable Recruitment 2026 — Overview
The Office of the Superintendent of Police, Jagdalpur, District Bastar, Chhattisgarh, has invited applications for the post of Fighter Constable in the Bastar Fighter force. A total of 79 posts are on offer, and the entire process is offline — there is no online application form for this recruitment.
Please read this first: only local residents of Bastar district are eligible to apply. Applicants from outside Bastar cannot apply, even if they meet every other condition, and must be ready to prove local residence at verification.
The recruitment is governed by the Chhattisgarh Police Special Executive Force (Bastar Fighters) Fighter Constable Service Recruitment Rules 2026, framed under Home Department notification ESTB-1/762/2025-HOME SECTION dated 31 August 2026. The posts and pay may be revised by the State Government or Police Headquarters, Nava Raipur.
Applications are accepted from 2 November 2026 to 12 December 2026 up to 5:00 PM during office hours. Forms can be submitted by hand or sent by registered post. Late forms are rejected, so postal applicants should allow delivery time.
Vacancy Details
A total of 79 Fighter Constable posts are available. The category-wise break-up is as follows:
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 16 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 11 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 50 |
| Total | 79 |
Horizontal Reservation
In addition to the category-wise posts, horizontal reservation applies across categories as under:
| Horizontal Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| Ex-servicemen | 10% |
| Women (local residents of Bastar) | 30% |
| Home Guards (Nagar Sainik) | 25% |
| Assistant Constables | 15% |
| Former Agniveers | 10% |
The former-Agniveer quota follows a Chhattisgarh Government letter dated 14 October 2026. Claims must be supported by certificates at document verification.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application process starts | 2 November 2026 |
| Last date to submit application | 12 December 2026, up to 5:00 PM (office hours) |
| Document verification date | To be notified separately |
| Physical measurement date | To be notified separately |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET) date | To be notified separately |
| Written test date | To be notified separately |
| Interview date | To be notified separately |
Note: The notice does not announce the dates for document verification, physical measurement, PET, written test or interview. These will be published separately on the official websites. Candidates should watch the official websites regularly after applying and keep the registered-post receipt safe for the recruitment date.
Application Fee
Gap flagged: The notice does not specify any application fee for this recruitment. No fee amount, payment mode or exemption category is mentioned. Candidates should not assume a fee is payable, and should not pay anyone claiming to collect a fee on behalf of this recruitment.
Age Limit
As on 1 January 2026, the candidate must be between 18 and 28 years of age. The upper age limit is relaxed as follows:
- SC, ST and Backward Class candidates: relaxation up to 5 years.
- Local women of Bastar district: relaxation up to 10 years, under the Chhattisgarh Civil Services (Special Provisions for Appointment of Women) Rules 1997.
- Permanent government servants: maximum age up to 36 years.
- Holders of temporary posts: maximum age up to 36 years.
- Retrenched government servants: the period of temporary service, up to 7 years, may be deducted from age, but the resulting age must not exceed the upper limit by more than 3 years.
Educational Qualification
The minimum qualification is a 10th class pass from a school in Chhattisgarh or Madhya Pradesh. Two important relaxations apply:
- ST candidates are eligible with a 5th class pass.
- Candidates of all categories who belong to Naxal-victim families or to families living in relief camps in Naxal-affected areas are eligible with a 5th class pass.
The qualification must be held on the last date, 12 December 2026.
Physical Standards
Physical standards differ by category and gender, as given below.
Height
| Category | Men (minimum) | Women (minimum) |
|---|---|---|
| UR / SC / OBC | 163 cm | 153 cm |
| ST | 150 cm | 148 cm |
Chest (Men Only)
| Category | Unexpanded | Expanded |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR / SC / OBC) | 79 cm | 84 cm |
| ST | 74 cm | 79 cm |
A minimum chest expansion of 5 cm is required. Women candidates are exempt from the chest measurement. Third-gender candidates will be measured against the standards matching the certificate they hold.
Medical Standards
Candidates must be medically fit, with no disability. The notice bars candidates with knock-knee or flat foot, any eye disease, or an inability to distinguish the main colours.
Salary / Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be placed in Level-4 of the pay matrix, along with applicable allowances. Gap flagged: The notice does not print a rupee amount for the salary, so no monthly figure is stated in this article. Any rupee figure circulating elsewhere for this post should be treated as unverified unless it appears in an official update. The posts and pay may also be revised by the State Government or Police Headquarters, Nava Raipur.
Selection Process
Selection is carried out in the following order, and a candidate must clear each stage to reach the next:
- Document Verification — certificates, residence proof, age proof and reservation claims are checked.
- Physical Measurement — height and chest are measured against the standards above.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — 100 marks — five events of 20 marks each: long jump, high jump, shot put, 100-metre race and 800-metre race. Every event is compulsory and each candidate gets only one chance per event. UR candidates need 60% marks to qualify, while SC, ST and OBC candidates need 50%.
- Written Test — 50 marks — an objective-type paper covering general knowledge, intelligence, analytical ability, local geography, culture, tradition, social values and arithmetic. Candidates up to 15 times the number of posts are called for this stage.
- Interview — maximum 20 marks — candidates up to 3 times the number of posts are called.
- Bonus Marks — maximum 30 marks — heavy motor vehicle driving licence: 5 marks; NCC-C certificate or NSS-C certificate: 5 marks; knowledge of the local dialect of the district: 20 marks.
The final merit list is prepared on the combined total of PET, written test, interview and bonus marks — a maximum of 200 marks. Bonus marks are awarded only on verified proof.
How to Apply — Step by Step
- Obtain the prescribed application form, the sample of which is attached to the official notice.
- Fill the form in your own handwriting, carefully and completely. Incomplete or carelessly filled forms risk rejection.
- Paste a recent passport-size photograph, not older than 3 months, in the space provided.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required certificates (see the documents list below).
- Submit the form by hand at the Reserve Centre, Jagdalpur, or at the SDOP offices at Keshloor (Parpa), Lohandiguda or Bhanpuri — or send it by registered post only to the Office of the Superintendent of Police, Jagdalpur, District Bastar, PIN 494001.
- If sending by registered post, keep the registered-post receipt safe. It is compulsory to bring it on the recruitment date.
- Make sure the form reaches before 12 December 2026, 5:00 PM. Late forms are rejected without exception.
Documents to Attach
- Recent passport-size photograph (not older than 3 months), pasted on the form.
- Educational qualification certificate (10th pass, or 5th class pass where applicable).
- Proof of local residence in Bastar district.
- Age proof.
- Caste certificate, if claiming SC/ST/OBC reservation.
- Certificate for horizontal reservation claimed, if any (ex-serviceman, Home Guard, Assistant Constable, former Agniveer, or women-local-resident claim as applicable).
- Certificates for bonus marks, if claimed (heavy motor vehicle licence, NCC-C or NSS-C certificate).
- Registered-post receipt, to be carried to the recruitment venue if the form was sent by post.
Gap flagged: No separate document checklist is published beyond the certificates implied by the eligibility, reservation and bonus conditions; candidates should follow the sample form and the notice itself for exact enclosures.
Important Links
- Official website — Bastar Police: bastar.cgpolice.gov.in
- Official website — Chhattisgarh Police: cgpolice.gov.in
- Application mode: offline only — by hand at Reserve Centre Jagdalpur or SDOP offices Keshloor (Parpa), Lohandiguda, Bhanpuri, or by registered post to Office of SP, Jagdalpur, District Bastar, PIN 494001.
Gap flagged: No direct official PDF link for the notice is given here, because no verified deep link was available. Candidates should reach the notice through the official police websites above rather than through unverified forwarded links.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who can apply for Bastar Fighter Constable 2026?
Only local residents of Bastar district can apply. Candidates from other districts are not eligible, even if they satisfy the age, qualification and physical conditions.
How many posts are available?
There are 79 posts in total: UR 16, OBC 11, SC 2 and ST 50.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 12 December 2026, up to 5:00 PM during office hours. The application window opened on 2 November 2026.
Can I apply online?
No. This recruitment is offline only. Forms are submitted by hand or by registered post. There is no online application portal.
What is the minimum qualification?
10th pass from a school in Chhattisgarh or Madhya Pradesh. ST candidates, and candidates of all categories from Naxal-victim or relief-camp families in Naxal-affected areas, are eligible with a 5th class pass.
What is the age limit?
18 to 28 years as on 1 January 2026, with relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST/Backward Class candidates and up to 10 years for local women of Bastar, along with the government-servant provisions described above.
Is there an application fee?
The notice does not specify any application fee. This gap is flagged in this article; no fee figure has been invented here.
When will the physical and written tests be held?
The dates for document verification, physical measurement, PET, written test and interview will be notified separately on the official websites. No dates are announced in the notice yet.
How is the final merit list prepared?
On the total of PET (100 marks), written test (50 marks), interview (20 marks) and bonus marks (maximum 30 marks) — 200 marks in all.
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What salary will a selected candidate get?
Pay is at Level-4 of the pay matrix plus allowances. The notice does not print a rupee amount, so no monthly salary figure is stated here.