Dantewada Bastar Fighter Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 128 Posts

Office of the Superintendent of Police, District Dantewada, Chhattisgarh has released a recruitment notification for 128 Bastar Fighter Constable posts. The recruitment is being conducted for eligible candidates who are local residents of Dantewada district.

Interested candidates can submit their applications in the prescribed format from 2 November 2026. The last date for submission of applications is 12 December 2026 up to 5:00 PM. Applications can be submitted at the designated offices mentioned in the notification or sent through Registered Indian Post.

The selection process includes a Physical Efficiency Test, Written Examination and Interview. Candidates can also receive bonus marks for certain eligible qualifications and circumstances specified in the recruitment notification.

Official Notification PDF: Dantewada Bastar Fighter Recruitment 2026

Dantewada Bastar Fighter Recruitment 2026 - Overview

Dantewada Bastar Fighter Vacancy 2026

A total of 128 Bastar Fighter Constable vacancies are available under this recruitment. The category-wise vacancy distribution given on page 1 of the notification is as follows.

The notification states that the number of vacancies may increase or decrease according to Government and Police Headquarters instructions.

Dantewada Bastar Fighter Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility

The recruitment is specifically for candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility conditions and are local residents of Dantewada district.

The application form also requires candidates to declare whether they are a local resident of Dantewada district. Candidates claiming local-resident-related benefits must submit the prescribed certificate issued by the competent authority.

Dantewada Bastar Fighter Recruitment 2026 - Educational Qualification

The notification prescribes different educational provisions for candidates depending on the applicable category and area.

The notification provides eligibility for candidates who have passed the prescribed minimum educational standard. It also contains special provisions for candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribe categories and candidates from Naxal-affected families/areas.

Eligible candidates should carefully check the educational qualification conditions in the official notification before applying. The application form requires candidates to provide details of their Class 5th, Class 8th, Class 10th and Class 12th qualifications, along with graduation and other qualifications wherever applicable.

Dantewada Bastar Fighter Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit

The candidate's age will be calculated as on 1 January 2026.

The notification states that the age of the candidate should not be less than 18 years and should not exceed 28 years as on 1 January 2026. It also provides the prescribed relaxation for SC, ST and OBC candidates and eligible local women candidates.

Dantewada Bastar Fighter Recruitment 2026 - Physical Standards

Candidates must satisfy the prescribed physical standards before appearing in the physical efficiency test.

The notification also specifies chest requirements for male candidates. The minimum chest measurement is 79 cm without expansion and 84 cm with expansion for the applicable categories, while the corresponding ST requirement is 74 cm without expansion and 79 cm with expansion.

Female candidates are not required to meet the chest measurement requirement. Candidates must also be physically fit and free from conditions that would make them unsuitable for police service.

Dantewada Bastar Fighter Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process

The selection process consists of multiple stages. Candidates are required to qualify at each applicable stage according to the recruitment rules.

1. Document Verification
2. Physical Measurement
3. Physical Efficiency Test
4. Written Examination
5. Interview
6. Final Merit List

Physical Efficiency Test - 100 Marks

The Physical Efficiency Test carries a maximum of 100 marks. The physical events mentioned in the notification include:

• Long Jump
• High Jump
• Shot Put
• 100 Metre Race
• 800 Metre Race

The notification states that candidates belonging to the Unreserved category must secure at least 60% marks in the physical efficiency test, while candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories must secure at least 50% marks.

Each candidate will be given only one opportunity for the physical efficiency test.

Written Examination - 50 Marks

The written examination carries a maximum of 50 marks. The examination covers subjects including:

• General Knowledge
• General Intelligence
• Analytical Ability
• Local Geographical Structure
• Culture
• Current Affairs
• Other subjects prescribed in the notification

The notification states that candidates will be shortlisted for the written examination based on their performance in the physical efficiency test, subject to the prescribed conditions.

Interview - 30 Marks

The interview carries a maximum of 30 marks. Candidates who qualify through the prescribed stages will be considered for the interview according to the recruitment procedure.

Dantewada Bastar Fighter Recruitment 2026 - Bonus Marks

Eligible candidates can receive additional bonus marks for specified qualifications and circumstances. The notification provides a maximum of 30 bonus marks.

Bonus certificates must be possessed by the candidate within the prescribed period. The notification specifically states that the relevant certificates should be available by the last date of application submission.

The marks obtained in the physical efficiency test, written examination, interview and eligible bonus marks will be considered according to the prescribed selection procedure.

Dantewada Bastar Fighter Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates

Applications submitted after 5:00 PM on 12 December 2026 will not be accepted. Candidates sending applications by post must ensure that the application reaches the designated office within the prescribed deadline.

Dantewada Bastar Fighter Recruitment 2026 - How to Apply?

Eligible candidates must submit the application in the prescribed offline format attached to the recruitment notification.

1. Download or obtain the prescribed Bastar Fighter Constable application form.
2. Read the recruitment instructions carefully.
3. Fill in the application form in clear handwriting.
4. Enter personal details such as name, gender, parents' names and date of birth.
5. Enter mobile number and email ID.
6. Provide educational qualification details.
7. Enter current and permanent address details.
8. Provide Aadhaar Card/Voter ID details.
9. Enter details relating to category, local residence and other applicable certificates.
10. Attach the required self-attested certificates and documents.
11. Attach the prescribed recent passport-size photograph.
12. Sign the declaration and application form.
13. Submit the completed application at the designated office or send it through Registered Indian Post.

The application form on pages 4 to 6 requires details of educational qualifications, address, identity documents, local residence, category, Naxal-affected status, ex-serviceman status, Home Guard service, government employment, criminal cases and other declarations.

Where to Submit the Application?

Candidates can submit the application during office hours at the following locations:

• Office of the Superintendent of Police, District Dantewada
• Sub-Divisional Police Officer's Office, Kirandul
• Police Station Geedam

Applications can also be sent through Registered Indian Post to:

Office of the Superintendent of Police,
District Dantewada,
Chhattisgarh - 494449.

The notification specifically states that candidates sending applications by post should use Registered Post and retain the receipt.

Dantewada Bastar Fighter Recruitment 2026 - Documents Required

Candidates should attach self-attested copies of the relevant certificates with the application form. The application form provides fields for:

• Educational qualification certificates
• Date of birth proof
• Aadhaar Card/Voter ID
• Caste certificate
• Dantewada local residence certificate
• NCC-C certificate, if applicable
• NSS-C certificate, if applicable
• 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
• Medical/disability-related documents, where applicable
• Other prescribed certificates

The final page of the application form includes space for listing the attached certificates and their numbers.

Important Instructions for Dantewada Bastar Fighter Recruitment 2026

• The recruitment is for eligible local residents of Dantewada district as prescribed in the notification.
• Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format.
• The application should be filled in clear handwriting.
• All required certificates should be attached in self-attested form.
• Candidates should retain the Registered Post receipt if applying by post.
• Applications received after the prescribed deadline will not be accepted.
• Each candidate will get only one opportunity in the Physical Efficiency Test.
• Candidates should satisfy the prescribed physical standards.
• Bonus certificates must be available within the prescribed period.
• False information or suppression of relevant information may lead to cancellation of candidature.
• Candidates should regularly check the official Dantewada Police website for recruitment updates.