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Key points
- Sukma district police are recruiting Bastar Fighter Constables under the Chhattisgarh Police.
- 375 posts, open only to local residents of Sukma district.
- Offline application, last date 12 December 2026 (5:00 PM).
- 10th pass needed; Scheduled Tribe candidates can apply with 5th pass.
If you live in Sukma district and have wanted a police job close to home, this is your chance. The Superintendent of Police, Sukma has opened 375 Bastar Fighter Constable posts, and your form has to reach the office by 5:00 PM on 12 December 2026. Forms that arrive after that, even by post, will not be accepted.
We read the full notice dated 1 November 2026. Below are the dates, posts, age and height rules, the marks for each selection stage, the bonus marks people miss, and where to submit your form.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice signed by SP Sukma | 1 November 2026 |
| Application forms accepted from | 2 November 2026 |
| Last date for forms to reach the office | 12 December 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Physical test, written exam and interview | Dates to be announced separately |
Vacancy details
All 375 posts are in Sukma district. The split by category is below. The notice adds that the state government and Police Headquarters, Nava Raipur can raise or cut this number later.
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 26 |
| OBC | 26 |
| SC | 8 |
| ST | 315 |
| Total | 375 |
On top of the category split, there is horizontal reservation: 30% of posts for local women of Sukma district, 10% for ex-servicemen, 25% for Nagar Sainiks (Home Guards) as per rules, 15% for Assistant Constables, and 10% for ex-Agniveers under a state government letter dated 14 October 2026.
Pay scale
Selected constables get pay under Level 4 of the state pay matrix, plus allowances as revised by the government from time to time.
Application fee
The Sukma notice does not mention any application fee. If anyone asks you for money to “confirm” a seat, walk away.
Age limit
You must be at least 18 and not more than 28 years old on 1 January 2026. Relaxations listed in the notice:
| Who | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC, ST and OBC candidates | Up to 5 years |
| Local women of Sukma district | Up to 10 years |
| Permanent or temporary Chhattisgarh government employees | Maximum age 36 years |
| Retrenched government employees | Temporary service of up to 7 years deducted, but not more than 3 years above the upper limit |
Eligibility
- You must be a local resident of Sukma district, with a certificate from the competent authority.
- 10th pass from a school in Chhattisgarh or Madhya Pradesh.
- Scheduled Tribe candidates are eligible with 5th pass.
- Candidates of any category from Naxal-affected families, or families living in relief camps, are eligible with 5th pass.
- Height: 163 cm for UR, SC and OBC men; 150 cm for ST men; 153 cm for UR, SC and OBC women; 148 cm for ST women.
- Chest (men only): 79 cm unexpanded and 84 cm expanded; for ST men 74 cm and 79 cm. At least 5 cm expansion is a must.
Medical rules can knock you out
The notice says candidates must not have knock-knee or flat-foot, must have no eye disease and must be able to tell main colours apart. Get a quick check done before the physical test so there are no surprises.
Every certificate must be in your hands by 12 December 2026.
Selection process
- Document check and physical measurementYour papers are verified and your height and chest are measured.
- Physical efficiency test (100 marks)Long jump, high jump, shot put, 100 metre race and 800 metre race, 20 marks each. You get only one attempt at each event. You need 60% if you are Unreserved and 50% if you are SC, ST or OBC, and you must take part in every event.
- Written exam (50 marks)Up to 15 times the number of posts are called. Objective questions on general knowledge, reasoning, analytical ability, local geography, culture, tradition, social values and arithmetic.
- Interview (20 marks)Up to 3 times the number of posts are called. Anyone tied at the cut-off mark is also called.
- Final merit listMade by adding your physical test, written exam and interview marks plus any bonus marks.
Bonus marks (up to 30)
You get 5 marks for a heavy motor vehicle driving licence, 5 marks for an NCC “C” or NSS “C” certificate, and 20 marks for knowing the local dialect of the district. The certificates must be in your name by the last date.
How to apply
- Get the formDownload the “Application for Bastar Fighter recruitment” form from the Sukma district website, or collect the format from police offices in the district.
- Fill it yourselfWrite clearly. Your name and your parents’ names go in Hindi and in English capital letters. Paste a passport-size photo taken within the last 3 months.
- Attach copiesAdd self-attested copies of every certificate the form asks for.
- Submit in person or by registered postHand it in during office hours at the SP Office Sukma, or at the SDOP (Police) office in Sukma, Dornapal, Konta, Jagargunda or Maraiguda. By post, send it by registered post to the Superintendent of Police, District Sukma, Composite Bhawan, Kumharras, Sukma, PIN 494111.
- Keep your proofIf you post the form, bring the postal acknowledgement receipt with you on the recruitment date.
Post it early
A posted form counts only if it reaches the SP office by 12 December. From an interior village, hand it in at your nearest SDOP office instead.
Important links
Full noticeOfficial advertisement (PDF, Hindi)
Recruitment noticessukma.gov.in
The notice also asks candidates to keep checking sukma.cgpolice.gov.in and cgpolice.gov.in for test dates.
Before you apply
- Aadhaar card or voter ID number.
- Local residence certificate for Sukma district.
- Caste certificate (SC, ST or OBC), if you claim reservation.
- Marksheets for 5th, 8th, 10th and any higher class you passed.
- Heavy driving licence, NCC “C” or NSS “C” certificate, if you have one.
- Proof of age relaxation, Naxal-affected family status, ex-serviceman, ex-Agniveer, Home Guard service or Assistant Constable status, where it applies.
- No-objection certificate from your head of department if you are a government employee.
- A recent passport-size photo.
FAQ
Can someone from Bijapur or Raipur apply for these Sukma posts?
No. The notice invites forms only from local residents of Sukma district, and you need a residence certificate to prove it.
Is there an online application?
No. The form is offline only. Submit it at one of the six listed police offices or send it by registered post.
Do women need to meet the chest measurement?
No. Women are exempt from the chest standard, but they must meet the height limit for their category.
When is the physical test?
Not announced yet. The notice says dates for document check, measurement, physical test, written exam and interview will be issued separately.
Sources: Bastar Fighter Constable advertisement, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Sukma (1 November 2026); Bastar Fighter application form; Sukma district recruitment notices page.
