📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
Dantewada Bastar Fighter Recruitment 2026 – Quick Facts
- Recruiting Body: Office of the Superintendent of Police, Dantewada (Chhattisgarh Police)
- Post Name: Bastar Fighter Constable (Fighter Arakshak)
- Total Vacancies: 128
- Employment Nature: Permanent (State Cadre)
- Application Mode: Offline (In-Person or Registered Post)
- Application Period: 2 November 2026 to 12 December 2026 (5:00 PM)
- Last Date for Receipt: 12 December 2026, 5:00 PM
- Submission Venue: SP Office Dantewada / SDO Office Kirandul / PS Geedam
- Application Fee: Not Specified in Advertisement
- Eligibility: Dantewada District Locals; 10th Pass (5th Pass for ST/Special Categories)
- Age Limit: 18 to 28 Years (As on 1 January 2026)
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Category | Vacancies | Age Limit | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bastar Fighter Constable (UR) | Unreserved | 7 | 18-28 Years | As per Chhattisgarh Govt Rules |
| Bastar Fighter Constable (OBC) | Other Backward Classes | 17 | 18-28 Years | As per Chhattisgarh Govt Rules |
| Bastar Fighter Constable (SC) | Scheduled Caste | 11 | 18-28 Years | As per Chhattisgarh Govt Rules |
| Bastar Fighter Constable (ST) | Scheduled Tribe | 93 | 18-28 Years | As per Chhattisgarh Govt Rules |
| Total | 128 | |||
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
Residency: Candidates must be permanent residents of Dantewada District, Chhattisgarh.
- General / OBC / SC / Ex-Servicemen / Home Guards: 10th Pass from a recognized school in Chhattisgarh or Madhya Pradesh.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 5th Pass.
- Special Categories: 5th Pass for eligible families from Naxal-affected areas or those residing in notified Relief Camps.
Age Limit & Relaxation
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 28 Years
- Calculation Date: 1 January 2026
- Relaxation: 5 Years for SC/ST/OBC; Up to 10 Years for eligible local women candidates.
Physical Measurement Standards
Height Requirements
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| UR / SC / OBC | 163 cm | 153 cm |
| ST | 150 cm | 148 cm |
Chest Requirements (Male Only)
| Category | Unexpanded | Expanded |
|---|---|---|
| UR / SC / OBC | 79 cm | 84 cm |
| ST | 74 cm | 79 cm |
Selection Process & Screening Clause
- Physical Measurement & Document Verification: Screening of eligible candidates.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) [100 Marks]: Includes Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put, 100m Run, and 800m Run. Qualifying marks: 60% (UR), 50% (SC/ST/OBC).
- Written Examination [50 Marks]: Shortlisting of up to 15 times the vacancies based on PET merit. Subjects: GK, Reasoning, Local Geography/Culture, Current Affairs.
- Interview [20 Marks]: Shortlisting of up to 3 times the vacancies.
- Bonus Marks: Up to 30 marks for Local Dialect (20), HMV License (5), NCC/NSS 'C' (5).
Note: No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for appearing in the tests. Selection test dates will be announced separately.
Application Submission Address
- In Person: SP Office Dantewada, SDO Office Kirandul, or Police Station Geedam.
- By Post: To, The Superintendent of Police, District Dantewada, Chhattisgarh - 494449.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
- All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets (Relevant Qualifications)
- Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead (if applicable)
- Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable)
- Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the last date for Dantewada Bastar Fighter Recruitment 2026?
- The application must reach the designated office by 12 December 2026 at 5:00 PM.
- How do I apply for the Dantewada Fighter Constable post?
- Applications must be submitted offline either in person at the SP Office Dantewada, SDO Office Kirandul, PS Geedam, or by Registered Post.
- Is there an application fee for Dantewada Police Recruitment 2026?
- The notification does not specify any application fee amount.
- What is the age limit for Bastar Fighter Constable?
- The age limit is 18 to 28 years as on 1 January 2026, with applicable relaxations for reserved categories.
- What is the salary for Bastar Fighter Constable?
- The exact salary is not specified in the advertisement; it will be as per applicable Chhattisgarh Police and State Government pay rules.