The CSBC Bihar Police Constable Driver DET admit card 2026 has been on the CSBC site since 10.08.2026 for the 11,847 candidates who cleared the physical test under Advertisement No. 02/2025. The Driving Efficiency Test began on 24.08.2026 and documents are checked on the same day. Rain and waterlogging stopped the heavy vehicle (HMV) tests on six days in September. CSBC has moved 103 of those candidates to 14.09.2026 and 125 to 15.09.2026, reporting at 7:00 am, 9:00 am or 11:00 am as their roll number is listed.
Driver Constable 2026 stage by stage
Checked on 11.09.2026 against the notices on csbc.bihar.gov.in. The advertisement is for 4,361 posts in Bihar Police and Bihar Special Armed Police.
| Stage | Date and outcome |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | No. 02/2025, published 17.07.2025, for 4,361 Driver Constable posts. |
| Written exam | 10.12.2025. The PET shortlist came out on 30.12.2025. |
| Physical test (PET) | 12.03.2026 to 24.03.2026 at Patna High School, Gardanibagh. The result of 28.04.2026 cleared 11,847 for DET. |
| DET admit card | On the CSBC site from 10.08.2026. Not sent by post. Duplicates were issued at the CSBC office in Patna on 21.08.2026 and 22.08.2026. |
| DET and document check | From 24.08.2026. Car, jeep and bus or truck driving tests, with documents verified the same day. |
| Rain-hit HMV tests | 02, 03 and 05.09.2026 moved to 14.09.2026. 07, 08 and 09.09.2026 moved to 15.09.2026. |
Important Links
| Resource | Link and status as on 11.09.2026 |
|---|---|
| DET e-admit card | Download DET admit card. Live. Linked from the CSBC home page. |
| New HMV date 15.09.2026, notice of 09.09.2026 | Download roll number list. 125 candidates. The file name says 2025, but the notice is dated 09.09.2026. |
| New HMV date 14.09.2026, notice of 05.09.2026 | Download roll number list. 103 candidates. |
| DET and DV schedule, 31.07.2026 | Download notice PDF. Includes the document list. |
| PET result, 28.04.2026 | Download PET result PDF. Roll numbers of all 11,847 qualified. |
| CSBC website | csbc.bihar.gov.in. Live. |
How the physical test thinned the field
Figures from CSBC’s PET result notice of 28.04.2026. The ratios are our own.
| Measure | Number |
|---|---|
| Called for PET | 15,516. 14,624 turned up and 888 stayed away. |
| Failed the race | 2,307. |
| Failed other events | 470. CSBC also lists 4 disqualified for misconduct. 14,624 minus 2,307 minus 470 comes to exactly 11,847, so the 4 appear to be counted inside those two groups. |
| Cleared for DET | 11,847, or 81% of those who appeared. |
| Candidates per post at DET | About 2.7 for each of the 4,361 posts. |
Documents to bring on DET day
From the notice of 31.07.2026. There is no second chance, either for the test or for the document check.
| Document | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Driving licence | Original LMV or HMV licence issued on or before 17.07.2024, at least one year before the advertisement. |
| ID and admit card | Photo ID such as Aadhaar or voter card, plus the DET admit card. |
| Age and education | Matric certificate for date of birth, and the Intermediate pass certificate and marksheet. |
| Category proof | Caste and residence certificates for SC, ST, BC and EBC. BC and EBC also need a non-creamy layer certificate. EWS needs a certificate for 2023-24 or 2024-25. |
| Copies | One self-attested photocopy of every document. |
Last checked on 11.09.2026 against csbc.bihar.gov.in and CSBC’s notices of 28.04.2026, 31.07.2026, 28.08.2026, 05.09.2026 and 09.09.2026. The notice of 28.08.2026 responds to social media doubts about licence dates. It says the final merit list will follow only the eligibility dates and conditions in the advertisement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did the CSBC Driver Constable DET start?
On 24.08.2026. The admit card was put up on the CSBC website from 10.08.2026 and is not sent by post.
Why was the CSBC HMV driving test postponed?
Heavy rain and waterlogging at the HMV test ground. Tests of 02, 03 and 05.09.2026 moved to 14.09.2026, and those of 07, 08 and 09.09.2026 to 15.09.2026.
How many candidates qualified for the Bihar Police Driver DET?
11,847, from 14,624 who appeared in the physical test held 12.03.2026 to 24.03.2026. The advertisement has 4,361 posts.
What driving licence is needed for the CSBC Driver DET?
An original LMV or HMV licence issued on or before 17.07.2024, one year before the advertisement date of 17.07.2025.
Is document verification on the same day as the DET?
Yes. CSBC checks documents on the DET date itself and gives no second chance for either.