The Office of the Superintendent of Police, Sukma, has invited offline applications for 375 Bastar Fighter Constable posts. The recruitment is district-specific: the notification invites applications only from eligible local residents of Sukma district. The application window opened on 2 November 2026 and closes on 12 December 2026 at 5:00 PM. Candidates must submit the prescribed form in person or by registered post so that it reaches the designated office within the deadline.
Sukma Bastar Fighter Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Recruiting authority | Office of the Superintendent of Police, Sukma, Chhattisgarh |
|---|---|
| Post | Constable (Bastar Fighter) |
| Total vacancies | 375 |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Notification date | 1 November 2026 |
| Application start date | 2 November 2026 |
| Last date | 12 December 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Minimum qualification | Class 10, subject to the notified local and category-specific concessions |
| Age limit | 18 to 28 years as on 1 January 2026, with applicable relaxations |
| Pay | Pay Matrix Level 4 plus applicable allowances |
| Application fee | Not specified in the notification |
| Selection process | Physical efficiency test, written examination, interview and applicable bonus marks |
| Official website | Sukma District Recruitment Notices |
Important Dates and Official Notification
The recruitment advertisement is dated 1 November 2026. Applications are accepted from 2 November to 12 December 2026. The notification does not announce the dates for the physical test, written examination or interview; these will be communicated separately by the recruiting authority.
- Download official Bastar Fighter Constable recruitment notification (PDF)
- Download prescribed offline application form (PDF)
- Check Sukma district recruitment page
Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 26 |
| Other Backward Classes | 26 |
| Scheduled Caste | 8 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 315 |
| Total | 375 |
The notification states that the number of posts may be increased or decreased in accordance with directions issued by the Chhattisgarh Government and Police Headquarters. The reservation provisions in the advertisement should be read with the applicable government orders.
Who Can Apply? Local Residency and Educational Qualification
Only local residents of Sukma district are invited to apply. Applicants should have the required local-resident certificate issued by the competent authority. A candidate from another district should not assume that general Chhattisgarh domicile alone satisfies this district-specific condition.
The general educational requirement is Class 10 passed from a school located in Chhattisgarh or Madhya Pradesh. The notification provides limited concessions for eligible Scheduled Tribe candidates and candidates belonging to families affected by Naxal violence or residing in relief camps: Class 5 qualification may be accepted in the circumstances described in the advertisement. Candidates relying on this concession must check the exact clause and attach the supporting certificate.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The age is calculated as on 1 January 2026. The general age range is 18 to 28 years. The advertisement provides five years of upper-age relaxation for SC, ST and OBC candidates. Eligible local women candidates of Sukma district may receive the additional relaxation stated in the Chhattisgarh Civil Services special provisions. Other relaxations, including those for eligible government employees and specified service categories, are subject to the detailed conditions in the official notification.
Physical Standards
| Candidate category | Minimum height | Chest requirement (male candidates) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved / SC / OBC male | 163 cm | 79 cm unexpanded; 84 cm expanded |
| ST male | 150 cm | 74 cm unexpanded; 79 cm expanded |
| Unreserved / SC / OBC female | 153 cm | Not applicable |
| ST female | 148 cm | Not applicable |
The notification requires a minimum chest expansion of 5 cm for male candidates. Women candidates are exempt from the chest measurement. The selection committee’s measurement and medical fitness decision will apply.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
The notified selection process has multiple stages. Candidates should prepare for physical measurements and the physical efficiency test before the written examination and interview.
1. Physical Efficiency Test – 100 Marks
The physical test includes long jump, high jump, shot put, 100-metre run and 800-metre run, with 20 marks assigned to each event. The advertisement states that candidates will receive only one opportunity for the physical events. The minimum qualifying percentage is 60% for unreserved candidates and 50% for the notified reserved categories.
2. Written Examination – 50 Marks
The written test is objective and carries 50 marks. The notification lists general knowledge, reasoning/intellectual ability, analytical ability, local geography, culture, traditions, social values and elementary mathematics among the areas to be assessed. Candidates up to 15 times the advertised vacancies may be called for the written examination, subject to the notified qualifying conditions.
3. Interview – 20 Marks
Up to three times the number of advertised posts may be called for interview, subject to the selection rules and qualifying marks.
4. Bonus Marks – Up to 30
The notification provides bonus marks for specified credentials, including a heavy-vehicle driving licence, NCC-C or NSS-C certificate, and knowledge of the local language. The relevant certificates must be held and submitted by the application deadline to claim the applicable marks. Check the advertisement for the exact allocation and proof requirements.
Salary / Pay Scale
The post is placed in Pay Matrix Level 4, with allowances as admissible under the applicable government rules. The notification does not state a single consolidated monthly salary figure.
Documents to Attach
- Completed prescribed application form and recent passport-size photograph.
- Proof of date of birth and educational qualification.
- Sukma local-resident certificate issued by the competent authority.
- SC/ST/OBC certificate, if claiming category relaxation or reservation.
- Class 5 qualification and Naxal-affected/relief-camp certificate, where the relevant concession is claimed.
- Heavy-vehicle driving licence, NCC-C or NSS-C certificate, if claiming bonus marks.
- Certificates relating to any other relaxation or service category claimed in the application.
- Identity and address documents requested in the prescribed form.
How to Apply Offline
- Download the official notification and the prescribed application form.
- Check the Sukma local-residency condition, educational concession, age and physical standards before filling the form.
- Complete all fields carefully and attach self-attested copies of the relevant certificates and photograph.
- Submit the form at one of the offices listed in the notification, including the Office of the Superintendent of Police, Sukma, or send it by registered post to the address printed in the advertisement.
- Ensure that a posted application reaches the designated office by 5:00 PM on 12 December 2026. A late-arriving application will not be accepted merely because it was dispatched earlier.
- Keep a copy of the form and the submission/registered-post receipt.
The principal postal address printed in the notification is: Office of the Superintendent of Police, District Sukma, Computer Building, Kuknaras, Sukma, Chhattisgarh – 494111. Candidates should confirm the office details and any local submission option from the original notification before dispatching the form.
Important Links
- Official recruitment notification
- Offline application form
- Sukma district recruitment notices
- Chhattisgarh Police
FAQs
How many Bastar Fighter Constable vacancies are available in Sukma?
The Sukma Police notification lists 375 vacancies: 26 unreserved, 26 OBC, 8 SC and 315 ST.
Can candidates from other districts of Chhattisgarh apply?
The advertisement invites applications only from local residents of Sukma district. Applicants from other districts should not apply unless they meet the specific local-resident condition stated in the notice.
What is the last date to apply?
The completed offline application must reach the designated office by 5:00 PM on 12 December 2026.
Can I apply online?
No online application link is provided. Candidates must use the prescribed offline form and submit it in the manner stated in the notification.
Last verified: 12 November 2026. Candidates should check the Sukma Police and district websites for any subsequent notice about the physical test, written examination or recruitment instructions.
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