Office of the Superintendent of Police, Jagdalpur, District Bastar, Chhattisgarh has released a recruitment notification for 79 Bastar Fighter Constable posts. The recruitment is being conducted under the Chhattisgarh Police Special Executive Force (Bastar Fighters) and Fighter Constable Service Recruitment Rules, 2026.
Eligible candidates who are local residents of Bastar district can submit their applications in the prescribed format. The application process will start on 2 November 2026, and the last date to submit the application is 12 December 2026 up to 5:00 PM. Applications can be submitted at the designated offices or sent through Registered Indian Post.
The selection process includes a Physical Efficiency Test, Written Examination and Interview, along with applicable bonus marks. Candidates should carefully check the eligibility, physical standards and recruitment procedure before applying.
Official Notification PDF: Bastar Fighter Recruitment 2026
Bastar Fighter Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Office of the Superintendent of Police, Jagdalpur, District Bastar |
| State | Chhattisgarh |
| Post Name | Bastar Fighter Constable |
| Total Vacancies | 79 |
| Eligible Candidates | Local residents of Bastar District |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Application Start Date | 02 November 2026 |
| Last Date | 12 December 2026 up to 05:00 PM |
| Age Limit | 18 to 28 Years |
| Pay Level | Level-4 |
| Selection Process | Physical Efficiency Test, Written Examination, Interview and Bonus Marks |
| Job Location | Bastar, Chhattisgarh |
Bastar Fighter Vacancy 2026
A total of 79 vacancies have been announced for Bastar Fighter Constable posts. The category-wise vacancy distribution given in the notification is:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 16 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 11 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 02 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 50 |
| Total | 79 |
Bastar Fighter Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility
The recruitment is specifically for eligible local residents of Bastar district. Candidates must satisfy the educational, age, physical and other conditions prescribed in the notification.
The application form also requires candidates to declare whether they are a local resident of Bastar district and to attach the certificate issued by the competent authority wherever applicable.
Bastar Fighter Recruitment 2026 - Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed Class 10th from a school located in Chhattisgarh or Madhya Pradesh.
However, candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribe category are also eligible with a minimum qualification of Class 5th pass, as specified in the notification.
The notification also provides the same Class 5th qualification provision for candidates belonging to families affected by Naxal activities and families residing in relief camps in Naxal-affected areas, subject to the conditions prescribed in the recruitment rules.
Candidates are responsible for attaching proof of the educational qualification with the application form.
Bastar Fighter Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
The candidate's age will be calculated as on 1 January 2026.
| Particular | Age Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 28 Years |
| SC/ST/OBC Candidates | 5 Years relaxation in upper age limit |
| Eligible Local Women Candidates | Up to 10 Years relaxation as prescribed |
The notification specifies that candidates must be at least 18 years old and not more than 28 years old as on 1 January 2026. The upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Class candidates. Eligible local women candidates of Bastar district can receive up to 10 years of additional relaxation under the applicable rules.
The notification also contains special age provisions for certain Government employees and candidates covered under the applicable Chhattisgarh service rules.
Bastar Fighter Recruitment 2026 - Physical Standards
Candidates must meet the prescribed physical standards before proceeding through the Physical Efficiency Test.
| Candidate Category | Minimum Height |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / SC / OBC Male | 163 cm |
| ST Male | 150 cm |
| Unreserved / SC / OBC Female | 153 cm |
| ST Female | 148 cm |
The required chest measurement for applicable male candidates is 79 cm without expansion and 84 cm with expansion. For ST male candidates, the requirement is 74 cm without expansion and 79 cm with expansion.
Female candidates are exempt from the chest measurement requirement. Candidates must also be physically fit and should not have conditions such as knock-knees or flat feet that would make them unsuitable for the post.
The notification further provides that candidates must be medically fit for police service and should not suffer from specified serious medical conditions.
Bastar Fighter Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
The selection process is conducted in multiple stages:
- Document Verification
- Physical Measurement
- Physical Efficiency Test
- Written Examination
- Interview
- Bonus Marks, where applicable
- Final Merit List
Physical Efficiency Test - 100 Marks
The Physical Efficiency Test carries a maximum of 100 marks. Each physical event carries 20 marks.
- Long Jump - 20 Marks
- High Jump - 20 Marks
- Shot Put - 20 Marks
- 100 Metre Race - 20 Marks
- 800 Metre Race - 20 Marks
Only one opportunity will be provided to each candidate for the Physical Efficiency Test.
For candidates belonging to the Unreserved category, at least 60% marks out of the prescribed 100 marks are required. Candidates belonging to SC, ST and OBC categories must obtain at least 50% marks. Candidates failing to achieve the prescribed minimum marks will not be considered for the next stage.
Written Examination - 50 Marks
The written examination carries a maximum of 50 marks. Candidates up to a maximum of 15 times the number of advertised vacancies will be called for the written examination based on their performance in the Physical Efficiency Test.
The written examination covers:
- General Knowledge
- General Intelligence
- Analytical Ability
- Local Geographical Structure
- Culture
- Current Affairs
- Social and Economic Issues
The notification states that the examination will contain questions from the prescribed areas and will carry a total of 50 marks.
Interview - 20 Marks
The interview carries a maximum of 20 marks. Candidates up to three times the number of advertised vacancies will be called for the interview based on the applicable merit/qualification conditions.
Bastar Fighter Recruitment 2026 - Bonus Marks
Eligible candidates can receive bonus marks for specified additional qualifications and skills.
| Qualification / Skill | Bonus Marks |
|---|---|
| Heavy Motor Vehicle Driving Licence | 5 Marks |
| NCC 'C' Certificate | 5 Marks |
| NSS 'C' Certificate | 5 Marks |
| Knowledge of Local Dialect | 20 Marks |
The notification describes bonus marks for a heavy motor vehicle driving licence, NCC 'C' certificate, NSS 'C' certificate and knowledge of the local dialect. The relevant certificates must be available by the last date of application submission.
Bastar Fighter Recruitment 2026 - Reservation
The recruitment follows the reservation provisions issued by the Government of Chhattisgarh and Police Headquarters.
The notification provides 10% reservation for former soldiers. It also contains provisions relating to reservation for women candidates and applicable horizontal reservation for eligible Assistant Constables.
Under the applicable rules, reservation provisions may be modified according to Government instructions issued from time to time.
Bastar Fighter Recruitment 2026 - Salary
Selected candidates will be appointed under the Government-approved Pay Matrix Level-4 and will receive the applicable benefits and allowances according to the relevant Government rules.
The advertisement specifies Level-4 pay and applicable allowances/benefits rather than giving a separate fixed monthly salary amount.
Bastar Fighter Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 02 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 12 December 2026 |
| Last Time for Submission | 05:00 PM |
Applications must reach the designated office by 5:00 PM on 12 December 2026. Candidates sending applications by post must ensure timely delivery and preserve the Registered Post receipt.
Bastar Fighter Recruitment 2026 - How to Apply?
Eligible candidates have to submit the application in the prescribed offline format attached to the recruitment notification.
- Download or obtain the Bastar Fighter Constable application form.
- Read all instructions carefully before filling the form.
- Fill the application in clear and legible handwriting.
- Enter personal details such as name, gender, parents' names and date of birth.
- Enter mobile number and email ID.
- Provide educational qualification details.
- Enter current and permanent address details.
- Provide Aadhaar Card/Voter ID details.
- Enter local-resident, category and other applicable information.
- Attach self-attested copies of the required certificates.
- Attach a recent passport-size photograph in the prescribed space.
- Sign the application and declaration.
- Submit the completed application at the designated office or send it through Registered Indian Post.
The application form on pages 5 to 7 asks for educational qualifications, address, identity details, local-resident status, category, Naxal-affected family/relief-camp status, ex-serviceman status, Agniveer status, Home Guard service, Government employment, medical disqualification, criminal cases and other declarations.
Where to Submit the Application?
Candidates can submit their applications at the following locations:
- Recruitment Centre, Jagdalpur, District Bastar
- Office of Sub-Divisional Police Officer (Police), Keshkal (Kondagaon)
- Office of Sub-Divisional Police Officer (Police), Lohandiguda
- Office of Sub-Divisional Police Officer (Police), Manpur
Applications can also be sent through Registered Indian Post to:
Office of the Superintendent of Police,
Jagdalpur, District Bastar,
Chhattisgarh - 494001.
The notification states that applications sent by post must be dispatched through Registered Post and the receipt should be retained by the candidate.
Bastar Fighter Recruitment 2026 - Documents Required
Candidates should attach self-attested copies of the relevant documents with the application form. The application form specifically provides fields for:
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
- Date of birth proof
- Aadhaar Card/Voter ID
- Bastar local-resident certificate
- Caste/category certificate
- NCC 'C' certificate, if applicable
- NSS 'C' certificate, if applicable
- Heavy Motor Vehicle Driving Licence, if applicable
- Naxal-affected family/relief-camp certificate, if applicable
- Ex-serviceman certificate, if applicable
- Former Agniveer certificate, if applicable
- Home Guard service certificate, if applicable
- Government employee/NOC documents, if applicable
- Other prescribed certificates
The final page of the application form includes a section for listing the attached certificates and their numbers.
Important Instructions for Bastar Fighter Recruitment 2026
- The recruitment is for eligible local residents of Bastar district.
- Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format.
- The application should be completed in clear and legible handwriting.
- All required certificates should be attached in self-attested form.
- Candidates applying by post should use Registered Indian Post.
- The postal receipt should be preserved for future reference.
- Applications received after the prescribed deadline will not be accepted.
- Each candidate will receive only one opportunity in the Physical Efficiency Test.
- Candidates must satisfy the prescribed physical standards.
- Bonus-related certificates must be available by the last date of application.
- Providing false information or concealing relevant information may lead to cancellation of candidature.
- Recruitment will be conducted according to the applicable Chhattisgarh Government rules.
- Candidates should regularly check the official Bastar Police website for further updates.
