- Bihar Police special branch constable result 2026 — live updates
- Is the special branch constable result declared yet
- How to check special branch constable result
- What if your name is not in the special branch PST list
- Special branch constable category wise posts
- Special branch written exam pattern and marking
- Application and attendance figures for Advt 01/2026
- Important Links
Bihar Police special branch constable result 2026 is out for CSBC advertisement 01/2026,
for constable posts in the general duty close cadre.
CSBC declared this written result on 18 August 2026 and shortlisted 254 candidates for the
physical measurement test against 83 posts, from 64,408 evaluated after the two-paper exam on
24 June 2026. This recruitment shortlists at three times the vacancies, not five.
Bihar Police special branch constable result 2026 — live updates
18.08.2026: NEW Special branch written result declared. CSBC published the written result for advertisement 01/2026, shortlisting candidates for the physical measurement test. A separate notice issued the same day cancelled the candidature of candidates found involved in impersonation and unfair means.
24.06.2026: Two-paper written exam completed. The exam was held in a single sitting at 431 centres across 38 districts. Attendance was 64,410 in the first paper and 64,409 in the second, against 2,24,429 valid candidates.
20.05.2026: Board fixed the two-paper single-shift format. CSBC decided the written exam would carry two question papers in one sitting and notified the decision through information memo 25 on its website and in local newspapers.
Last checked: 18.08.2026, 09:10 PM IST — CSBC official notice board.
Is the special branch constable result declared yet
| Result question | What the CSBC notice says |
|---|---|
| Is the special branch result out | Yes, published 18.08.2026 for Advt. No. 01/2026 |
| Which stage this result decides | Shortlisting for the physical measurement test (PST) |
| Candidates shortlisted for PST | 254 candidates |
| Total special branch constable posts | 83 posts |
| Were cut off marks published | No marks and no category cut-off figures accompany the roll-number list |
| Is the PST date announced | Not announced as of 18.08.2026 |
How to check special branch constable result
- Open the CSBC official website using the Important Links table at the end of this page.
- Find the 18-08-2026 result row naming advertisement number 01/2026 and the Special Branch.
- Open the result PDF and wait for it to download in full.
- Search for your roll number with Ctrl+F rather than scrolling the list.
- Check which reservation category block your roll number sits under.
- Save the page and keep it with your written-exam admit card for the PST.
What if your name is not in the special branch PST list
| Reason for a missing roll number | What it means in this recruitment |
|---|---|
| Failed the 30 percent rule in either paper | Both papers separately need 30 percent, and the combined total needs 30 percent as well |
| Negative marking pulled your total down | Each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks, so heavy guessing lowers the aggregate |
| Cleared 30 percent but outside three times the vacancies | Only about three times the category vacancies are called, tighter than other CSBC recruitments |
| Candidature cancelled | 3 candidates were disqualified for impersonation and unfair means under this advertisement |
| Absent from the written exam | About 1,60,000 valid candidates did not appear on 24 June 2026 |
Special branch constable category wise posts
| Reservation category | Special branch constable posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (general) | 34 posts |
| Economically weaker section | 8 posts |
| Scheduled caste | 13 posts |
| Scheduled tribe | 1 post |
| Extremely backward class | 15 posts |
| Backward class | 10 posts |
| Backward class women | 2 posts |
| Total advertised posts | 83 posts, advertised 29.01.2026 |
Special branch written exam pattern and marking
This recruitment is marked differently from the other CSBC constable exams, which is worth knowing before
you compare scores with friends in other advertisements.
| Exam rule for special branch | What the 2024 cadre rules specify |
|---|---|
| Number of question papers | Two papers, held in a single sitting |
| Marks per correct answer | 1 mark |
| Negative marking | 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer |
| Qualifying requirement | 30 percent in each paper individually, and 30 percent on the combined total |
| Shortlisting ratio for PST | Three times the vacancies per reservation category |
| Planned versus actual PST shortlist | 249 planned, 254 finally called after tie-break additions |
Application and attendance figures for Advt 01/2026
| Recruitment stage figure | Number recorded by CSBC |
|---|---|
| Online applications registered | 2,33,479 |
| Applications cancelled by candidates | 2,671 |
| Incomplete applications | 6,137 |
| Complete applications with fee paid | 2,24,671 |
| Rejected after scrutiny | 242 |
| Valid applications and admit cards issued | 2,24,429 |
| Candidates present, first paper | 64,410 |
| Candidates present, second paper | 64,409 |
| Valid candidates evaluated | 64,408 after 3 disqualifications |
| Exam centres and districts | 431 centres across 38 districts |
Important Links
| What you need | Direct official link |
|---|---|
| Download special branch constable written result PDF | Download result PDF |
| Download advertisement 01/2026 notification PDF | Download notification PDF |
| Download cancellation notice for unfair means cases | Download cancellation notice |
| CSBC official website and notice board | csbc.bihar.gov.in |
| Bihar Police official website | police.bihar.gov.in |
Last updated: 18.08.2026. Every figure above comes from the CSBC result notice for advertisement 01/2026,
linked in the table.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bihar Police special branch constable result 2026 declared?
Yes. CSBC published the written result for advertisement 01/2026 on 18 August 2026, shortlisting candidates for the physical measurement test.
How many candidates are shortlisted for the special branch PST?
254 candidates. The board planned 249 slots at three times the vacancies and added candidates tied on equal marks.
How many special branch constable posts are there?
83 posts of constable in the general duty close cadre of the Special Branch, Bihar Police, advertised on 29 January 2026.
What was the special branch constable exam date?
24 June 2026, in a single sitting with two question papers, at 431 centres across 38 districts.
Is there negative marking in the special branch constable exam?
Yes. Each correct answer carries 1 mark and 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer, under the Bihar Police Special Branch constable rules, 2024.
What is the qualifying requirement for the special branch written exam?
You need 30 percent in each of the two papers separately, and 30 percent on the two papers combined. Falling short on any of the three counts is treated as failing for the physical test.
Why is the special branch shortlisting ratio three times and not five?
The Special Branch constable rules of 2024 set the ratio at three times the advertised vacancies per reservation category, which is tighter than the five times ratio used in the prohibition constable and constable operator recruitments.
Were the special branch constable cut off marks published?
No. The result notice carries roll numbers by reservation category without marks or a cut off table.
How many candidates appeared for the special branch constable exam?
64,410 candidates appeared for the first paper and 64,409 for the second, out of 2,24,429 valid candidates. After 3 disqualifications, 64,408 were evaluated.
When will the special branch constable PST be held?
No date had been announced as of 18 August 2026. CSBC releases the physical measurement test schedule through a separate notice on its website.
Is this result the final selection list for special branch constable?
No. It only decides who attends the physical measurement test. Final selection follows the PST and document verification.
Does the special branch result list show merit position?
No. The notice states the roll-number list is not arranged in merit order; it is grouped by reservation category.