Kanker Bastar Fighter Recruitment 2026: 125 Constable Posts

Chhattisgarh Police has invited offline applications for 125 Bastar Fighter Constable posts in Uttar Bastar Kanker district under the current 2026 recruitment cycle. The Kanker advertisement forms part of the official Chhattisgarh Police release dated 31 October 2026, with applications accepted from 2 November to 12 December 2026 at 5:00 PM. This recruitment is restricted to eligible local residents of Kanker district, so candidates from outside the district should not apply. The category-wise vacancy breakup is 33 Unreserved, 17 OBC, 5 SC and 70 ST posts, giving a total of 125 vacancies. The standard educational requirement is Class 10, while the notified rules allow a Class 5 concession for eligible Scheduled Tribe candidates and specified Naxal-affected or relief-camp family categories. Candidates must generally be 18 to 28 years old as on 1 January 2026, subject to applicable relaxation rules. Selection includes physical measurement/standards, a 100-mark Physical Efficiency Test, a 50-mark written examination, a 20-mark interview and up to 30 bonus marks. Offline applications may be submitted at designated Kanker police offices or sent by Registered Post. Candidates should prepare residence, category, qualification and bonus-mark documents early because incomplete claims may not be accepted during scrutiny.

Recruitment Overview

Vacancy Details

The vacancy arithmetic is 33 + 17 + 5 + 70 = 125.

Basic Qualification

The basic qualification is Class 10 pass. A Class 5 pass concession applies to eligible Scheduled Tribe candidates and specified Naxal-affected or relief-camp family categories under the notified rules.

Local Residence Requirement

Only eligible local residents of Kanker district can apply. The official application form specifically asks whether the applicant is a local resident of Kanker district, so the prescribed local-residence proof should be attached.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 28 years
• Cut-off date: 1 January 2026

Applicable relaxation is available under the notified Chhattisgarh rules.

Physical Standards

Women are not subject to a chest measurement requirement. Candidates must also meet the notified medical-fitness conditions.

Selection Process

Selection includes:

1. Document verification / physical measurement.
2. Physical Efficiency Test – 100 marks.
3. Written Examination – 50 marks.
4. Interview – 20 marks.
5. Bonus marks – up to 30 marks.

Physical Efficiency Test

The PET includes Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put, 100-metre Run and 800-metre Run. Each event carries 20 marks.

Written Examination

The written test carries 50 marks and covers General Knowledge, reasoning, analytical ability, local geography, culture and traditions, social awareness and arithmetic.

Bonus Marks

Pay

The post is under Pay Matrix Level 4, plus admissible allowances. Numeric salary schema fields are left blank because one exact gross salary is not stated.

Application Fee

The current official-linked recruitment material does not clearly require a separate application fee. Candidates should not pay unless the official Kanker/Chhattisgarh Police instructions explicitly require it.

Important Dates

How to Apply for Kanker Bastar Fighter Recruitment 2026

1. Open the official Chhattisgarh Police Kanker Bastar Fighter advertisement and use the prescribed form.
2. Confirm that you are an eligible Kanker district local resident.
3. Check your age with Regal Naukri’s Age Calculator using 1 January 2026.
4. Use the Government Job Eligibility Checker for a preliminary review.
5. Fill the prescribed form clearly and attach a recent photograph.
6. Attach the required age, education, residence, category and bonus-mark certificates.
7. Use the Government Job Document Checklist to organise the packet.
8. Review the Documents Required for Government Jobs guide before submission.
9. Submit at a designated Kanker police office or send by Registered Post.
10. Ensure receipt by 12 December 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Offline Submission Locations

• Office of the Superintendent of Police, Kanker
• SDOP Office, Bhanupratappur
• SDOP Office, Antagarh
• SDOP Office, Pakhanjur

Postal Address

Office of the Superintendent of Police Uttar Bastar Kanker Chhattisgarh – 494334

Documents to Keep Ready

Keep the completed form, photograph, age proof, Class 10 or permitted Class 5 certificate, Kanker local-resident certificate, category certificate, and any applicable HMV licence, NCC/NSS, Home Guard, ex-serviceman, former Agniveer, affected-family or departmental certificates.

Important Candidate Notes

• This recruitment is district-specific.
• Applications are offline.
• The category breakup is 33 UR, 17 OBC, 5 SC and 70 ST.
• Physical fitness is a major part of selection.
• Bonus marks can affect final merit.
• Monitor the official Chhattisgarh Police website for test dates and corrigenda.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are available?

There are 125 Bastar Fighter Constable vacancies.

Who can apply?

Only eligible local residents of Kanker district can apply.

What is the basic qualification?

The basic requirement is Class 10, with a notified Class 5 concession for eligible ST and specified affected-family categories.

What is the age limit?

The standard age limit is 18–28 years as on 1 January 2026, subject to applicable relaxation.

What is the last date?

Applications must reach the authority by 12 December 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Is the application online?

No. Applications are submitted offline at designated Kanker police offices or by Registered Post.

What is the selection process?

Selection includes physical measurement, 100-mark PET, 50-mark written exam, 20-mark interview and up to 30 bonus marks.

What is the pay?

The post is under Pay Matrix Level 4, with admissible allowances.

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