The Central Selection Board of Constables (CSBC), Bihar, has officially announced that the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for Bihar Police Constable recruitment 2025 will be conducted in December 2025. This test is for candidates who clear the written exam under Advt. No. 01/2025.
The detailed PET schedule will be published soon on the official CSBC website at https://csbc.bihar.gov.in/.
What is the Bihar Police Constable Physical Test?
The physical test is the second stage in the selection process after the written exam. It assesses the physical fitness and agility of candidates through different activities such as running, high jump, shot put, and race. The Physical Measurement Test (PMT) is also performed based on performance in these activities.
Bihar Police Constable Physical Test Details and Marks Distribution
1. Running (Total Marks: 50)
Candidates must complete a running test within specified time limits to earn marks.
Gender | Distance | Maximum Duration | Marks Allocated | Qualification Criteria |
Male | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 5 minutes | 50 marks | Run within 6 minutes to qualify |
Female | 1 km | 5 minutes | 50 marks | Run within 6 minutes to qualify |
Mark Breakdown for Running:
- Males finishing under 5 minutes get full 50 marks.
- Running time between 5-5:20 min scores 40 marks.
- Between 5:20-5:40 min scores 30 marks.
- Between 5:40-6:00 min scores 20 marks.
- More than 6 minutes: disqualified.
Similar grading applies to females with corresponding time frames.
2. Long Jump (Total Marks: 25)
Candidates jump for distance; marks are awarded based on the length of the jump.
Gender | Jump Distance | Marks Awarded | Qualification Criteria |
Male | 4 ft or less | Not Qualified | Minimum 4 ft required to qualify |
4 ft – 4 ft 4 in | 13 marks | ||
4 ft 4 in – 4 ft 8 in | 17 marks | ||
4 ft 8 in – 5 ft | 21 marks | ||
More than 5 ft | 25 marks | ||
Female | 3 ft or less | Not Qualified | Minimum 3 ft required to qualify |
3 ft – 3 ft 4 in | 13 marks | ||
3 ft 4 in – 3 ft 8 in | 17 marks | ||
3 ft 8 in – 4 ft | 21 marks | ||
More than 4 ft | 25 marks |
3. Shot Put (Total Marks: 25)
For Male Candidates: The Weight to be thrown is 16 pounds.
Distance Thrown (ft) | Marks Awarded | Qualification Criteria |
Less than 16 ft | Not qualified | Minimum 16 ft required |
16 – 17 ft | 9 marks | |
17 – 18 ft | 13 marks | |
18 – 19 ft | 17 marks | |
19 – 20 ft | 21 marks | |
More than 20 ft | 25 marks |
For Female Candidates: The Weight to be thrown is 12 pounds.
Distance Thrown (ft) | Marks Awarded | Qualification Criteria |
Less than 10 ft | Not qualified | Minimum 10 ft required |
10 – 11 ft | 9 marks | |
11 – 12 ft | 13 marks | |
12 – 13 ft | 17 marks | |
13 – 14 ft | 21 marks | |
More than 14 ft | 25 marks |
Bihar Police Constable Physical Test Summary
Test Component | Maximum Marks | Qualifying Criteria |
Running | 50 | Complete within specified time |
Long Jump | 25 | Minimum jump length required |
Shot Put | 25 | Minimum throw distance required |
Total | 100 | Must qualify each event |
Candidates need to meet minimum standards in all three events to pass the physical test stage.
Important Points to Remember
- The Bihar Police Constable Physical Test will only be conducted for candidates who qualify in the written exam for Bihar Police Constable (Advt. No. 01/2025).
- The detailed physical test schedule will be published on the official website soon.
- Candidates should prepare physically to clear all required events as per the criteria.
- Physical test results are crucial as they decide who advances to the final selection stages.
Conclusion
Candidates preparing for the Bihar Police Constable recruitment 2025 must focus on physical fitness alongside written exam preparation. Understanding the physical test pattern and qualifying marks helps plan training and improve chances of success in the recruitment process.