Chhattisgarh Police FIR Search, View and Download Online
You can search for First Information Reports (FIRs) registered with Chhattisgarh Police through its official Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) citizen services. This guide explains how to find an FIR by district, police station and date range, preview an available record and obtain a copy.
How to view and download a Chhattisgarh Police FIR online
- Open the official police website. Visit cgpolice.gov.in and locate the CCTNS or Citizen Services link. You can also open the Citizen Service Portal directly.
- Choose the citizen service. Under the portal's Services menu, select View FIR. Some portal functions may ask you to sign in or create a citizen account.
- Open the FIR search page. The official FIR search page displays a form for finding FIR records.
- Select the district. Choose the Chhattisgarh district in which the FIR was registered.
- Select the police station. Choose the relevant police station from the available list.
- Set the From Date and To Date. Enter the date range covering the FIR registration date. If no results appear, check the station and broaden the range appropriately.
- Click Search. The portal may display FIR number, complainant and accused details, legal sections, remarks and a Preview/Download option for available records.
- View, save or print. Use the available preview or download control. If the record is unavailable, contact the police station for guidance on obtaining a copy.
The exact labels and access rules may vary by portal version. A search result is not a live investigation-status report; use the separate Case Status service for case progress.
Information needed to search an FIR
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| District | District where the FIR was registered |
| Police station | Name of the registering police station |
| From Date | Beginning of the relevant registration period |
| To Date | End of the relevant registration period |
Legal right to an FIR copy under the BNSS, 2023
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) governs the registration of information about cognizable offences under the current criminal procedure framework, subject to applicable transitional provisions.
Section 173(1): Information in cognizable cases
Information about a cognizable offence can be given to the officer in charge of a police station orally or by electronic communication, irrespective of where the offence occurred. Information given electronically must be signed by the informant within three days to be taken on record.
Section 173(2): Free copy of the FIR
A copy of the information recorded under Section 173(1) must be provided forthwith and free of cost to the informant or the victim. The right to this copy is distinct from whether the FIR is available for public download on a website.
Section 173(4): Remedy if information is not recorded
If the officer in charge refuses to record information about a cognizable offence, the aggrieved person may send the substance of that information in writing and by post to the Superintendent of Police. If the statutory process does not resolve the matter, an application may be made to the Magistrate in accordance with the law.
Read the BNSS text hosted by NCRB and the BPRD explanatory reference.
What if the FIR is not available online?
Check the district, police station and date range, then try again. A record may not be displayed because of publication restrictions, a technical issue or the status of the record. For a copy to which you are legally entitled, contact the registering police station and quote the FIR number and date if known. Do not assume that an absent search result means no FIR exists.
FIR search versus case status
View FIR is intended for locating and viewing the registered FIR. Case Status Search is a separate citizen service for checking available progress information. See our Chhattisgarh Police case-status guide.
Frequently asked questions
Can I download a Chhattisgarh FIR without visiting a police station?
Yes, where the FIR is available through the official View FIR service and the portal permits access. Otherwise, request the copy from the police station.
Do I need the FIR number to search?
The official public search interface shows district, police station and From/To Date fields. Other portal workflows may request additional details.
Is the online FIR copy free?
Section 173(2) BNSS requires a free copy for the informant or victim. Availability and use of a public download service may be subject to the portal's access rules.
Can I register a new complaint from the same portal?
The Chhattisgarh Citizen Service Portal also lists an online complaint service. Read our online police complaint guide. Filing a complaint online does not necessarily mean an FIR has already been registered.
Updated: 2 November 2026. This article is for general information. For urgent police assistance call 112; for cyber-financial fraud, call 1930.