Overview
The Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC), Bihar, has released the revised Heavy Motor Vehicle Driving Efficiency Test (HMV DET) schedule for 2026 under the Bihar Police Driver Constable recruitment drive. The recruitment process is being conducted to fill 4,361 Driver Constable vacancies, and shortlisted candidates should download the official notice and check their test details carefully.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC), Bihar |
| Post Name | Bihar Police Driver Constable |
| Total Vacancies | 4,361 posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | csbc.bihar.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | July 21, 2025 |
| Last Date | August 20, 2025 |
| Exam Date | Revised HMV DET schedule in 2026; exact candidate-wise date as mentioned in the official notice/admit card |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates must report on the date and at the time assigned to them by CSBC. The schedule shown on the admit card or candidate-wise list should be treated as final. They should also monitor the official portal for any subsequent correction, postponement or reporting-time notice.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed the Intermediate or Class 12 examination from a recognised board or institution.
- An equivalent qualification recognised by the Bihar government may also be accepted, subject to the recruitment rules.
- Applicants must possess a valid Light Motor Vehicle or Heavy Motor Vehicle driving licence, as required in the detailed advertisement.
- The driving licence must have been issued within the prescribed period before the recruitment cut-off date.
- Candidates appearing for the HMV DET should carry their original, valid driving licence. An expired, suspended or otherwise invalid licence may lead to disqualification.
Age Limit
- The minimum age is generally 20 years for the Driver Constable post.
- The upper age limit for unreserved candidates is generally 25 years, calculated on the cut-off date stated in the detailed notification.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable to EBC, BC, SC, ST, women and other eligible categories under Bihar government rules.
- Candidates should verify their date of birth and category-based relaxation from the original recruitment advertisement.
Fees
- Application fee: ā¹100, subject to the category and payment instructions in the notification.
- Online payment or transaction charges may apply separately.
- The fee already paid during the application period is generally non-refundable.
- No separate test fee should be paid unless CSBC issues a specific official instruction.
Selection Process
- Written Examination: Eligible applicants are called for an objective written examination. The written test is normally qualifying or used for shortlisting candidates for the subsequent stages, as specified in the recruitment rules.
- Physical and Driving Tests: Shortlisted candidates undergo the Physical Efficiency Test and the prescribed Driving Efficiency Test, including practical evaluation of vehicle control, road awareness and driving ability.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination: Candidates clearing the practical stages must produce original certificates, driving licence and identity documents before undergoing the required medical examination and final merit process.
How to Apply
- Visit the official CSBC portal at csbc.bihar.gov.in and open the Bihar Police section.
- Find the Driver Constable recruitment link and read the detailed advertisement, eligibility conditions and instructions. The original online application window has already closed.
- Candidates who applied within the deadline should open the latest link titled HMV DET revised schedule, candidate list or admit card.
- Enter the required credentials, such as registration number, mobile number, date of birth or password, to access the candidate dashboard.
- Download the revised schedule and admit card, if released separately. Confirm the test date, reporting time, roll number and venue.
- Print at least two copies of the admit card. Carry one copy along with a valid photo ID, original driving licence and other documents listed in the notice.
- Reach the test centre well before the reporting deadline. Late entry, failure to produce the original licence or non-compliance with instructions may result in cancellation of candidature.
Important Links
FAQs
1. How many vacancies are covered by the CSBC Driver Constable recruitment?
The recruitment drive covers 4,361 Bihar Police Driver Constable posts.
2. Where can candidates check the revised HMV DET date?
Candidates can check the revised schedule on csbc.bihar.gov.in. The candidate-wise date, reporting time and venue will be available in the official notice or admit card.
3. What documents should be carried to the HMV driving test?
Candidates should carry their admit card, valid photo identification, original driving licence and all documents specified by CSBC. They should ensure that t