Chhattisgarh Police Bastar Fighter 2026: Districts, Eligibility, Process and How to Apply

Quick answer

The Chhattisgarh Police website lists Bastar Fighter recruitment advertisements for four districts dated October 2026: Bijapur, Kanker, Sukma and Narayanpur. It also lists the Chhattisgarh Police Constable Recruitment and Promotion Rules, 2026 and a Bastar Fighter Constable Recruitment Rules, 2026. The district advertisements carry the vacancy count, the last date and the eligibility. Read the advertisement for your district before you apply, because each district can have its own rules.

What the Bastar Fighter post is

Bastar Fighter is a constable-level post in the Chhattisgarh Police, meant for the Bastar region. Reports describe it as a local post for candidates who live in or are connected to the districts that recruit for it. The post is a uniformed role in district-level policing, so physical fitness and local knowledge are part of the selection.

Official status (as seen on the state police website)

Each district advertisement carries its own vacancy count and last date. Check the PDF for your district.

Eligibility basics

Reports describe the standard constable rules for Chhattisgarh Police. Confirm them in the district advertisement:

• Education: Usually a 10th or 12th pass, as the advertisement says. Some posts need a specific class.
• Age: An age range set in the advertisement, with relaxation for reserved categories. Earlier Bastar Fighter notices used an age range of 18 to 28 years.
• Local connection: Bastar Fighter posts are local. Check whether the advertisement asks for residence in the district.
• Nationality and character: Indian citizen, with the usual verification of character and antecedents.

Selection process

Expect these stages, as in earlier constable recruitments in the state:

1. Online or offline application, depending on the advertisement.
2. Physical efficiency test (PET): running and other events, with fixed standards for men and women.
3. Written examination: an objective test in the subjects the advertisement lists.
4. Document verification of education, age, category and residence.
5. Medical examination for fitness.

The order of stages and the weightage of each stage are set in the advertisement. Do not assume the order from an older notice.

Documents to keep ready

• Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, and the degree if asked
• Date of birth proof
• Domicile or residence certificate for the district
• Caste certificate, if claiming reservation
• Photograph and signature in the size the advertisement gives

How to apply safely

1. Open the district advertisement from the Chhattisgarh Police website.
2. Read the eligibility, the physical standards and the last date.
3. Fill the application form exactly as the advertisement says.
4. Pay the fee if the advertisement asks for one, using the method it lists.
5. Save the application number and a PDF copy.

Do not pay anyone who offers to get you a post or a form. Recruitment is through the official notice only.

Preparing for the written test

Constable tests in Chhattisgarh usually cover general knowledge of the state and India, reasoning, numerical ability and Hindi. Keep a short list of state events, schemes and geography, and practise timed sets each day. Check the syllabus in the advertisement.

Preparing for the physical test

Start running and basic conditioning now, if you plan to apply. Build up over at least three months, and log your timings. Check the standards in the advertisement early, since a height, chest or running standard can exclude you before the written test counts.

Who should apply

Apply if you have finished the education the advertisement asks for, live in or have a clear link to the district, and can meet the physical standards. Bastar Fighter work is district-level policing, so local knowledge, language and the ability to work in the terrain of the region count for a lot. If you cannot meet the physical standard for the post, keep training first.

A realistic training plan

• Months 1 and 2: Daily running, with a steady increase in distance. Add basic strength work three times a week.
• Months 3 and 4: Timed runs and any other events the advertisement lists. Track your timings.
• Final month: Light running and rest. Avoid a new hard routine close to the test.

Injuries end many training plans, so warm up, rest one day a week, and stop when a joint hurts.

How to read the advertisement

Read the advertisement from start to finish before you apply. Look for the post, the number of vacancies, the eligibility, the last date, the physical standards, the exam scheme, the documents list and the fee. Make a one-page summary, and check it against the official PDF.

Documents checklist, in order

1. Form printout and application number
2. Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets
3. Domicile certificate for the district
4. Caste certificate, if claimed
5. Physical fitness or medical certificate, if the advertisement asks for one
6. Photo identity proof and two passport photographs

Common questions candidates ask

Do I need to live in the district? Check the advertisement. Local posts often require residence or a strong local link.

Is the physical test before the written test? Check the advertisement, since the order of stages differs between notices.

Can I apply by post or only online? Earlier Bastar notices used a printed form sent by post. Check the current advertisement for the method.

What if I miss the last date? Watch the official site for a new window. Do not apply through an unofficial channel.

Common mistakes

• Sending an incomplete form. Check every field against the advertisement.
• Ignoring the district's own advertisement. Each district notice can differ.
• Paying a middleman. Recruitment is through the official notice only.