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| Recruiting authority | Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) |
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- Updated July 09, 2026 09:51 AM
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- Applications closed on 09 August 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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- The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has released the BPSSC SI Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt. No. 09/2026) for direct recruitment to 150 posts of Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre) under the Special Branch of the Home Department (Police Branch), Government of Bihar. Online applications open on 09/07/2026 and close on 09/08/2026. Selection will be through a Preliminary Exam, Main Exam and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The application fee is Rs. 100/- for all categories, and the cut-off date for age and qualification is 01/08/2025.
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BPSSC SI Recruitment 2026 Overview
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Important Dates
- Candidates must apply within the fixed application window. The Commission has clarified that no extension will be given.
BPSSC SI Vacancy Details
- A total of 150 vacancies are notified for the post of Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre), based on the requisition received from the General Administration Department, Government of Bihar, dated 03-02-2026. The category-wise breakup, including vacancies reserved for women within each category, is given below.
Eligibility Criteria
- Both male and female Indian citizens are eligible to apply for the BPSSC SI Recruitment 2026, subject to the educational qualification, age limit and physical standards prescribed in the notification.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must hold a graduate degree or an equivalent qualification as on 01-08-2025 to be eligible for the Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre) post.
Age Limit
- The age limit is calculated as on the cut-off date of 01-08-2025, based on the date of birth recorded in the Matriculation or equivalent certificate. The category-wise age limits are given below.
- Additional age relaxation is available for specific categories:
- Bihar government servants seeking promotion to a higher pay scale/cadre, with a minimum of 3 years of regular service, are eligible for a 5-year relaxation in the maximum age limit.
- Ex-servicemen applying for civil posts get a relaxation of 3 years plus the length of their defence service, provided their actual age does not exceed 57 years as on the cut-off date.
Physical Standards
- No marks are awarded for height, chest or weight, but candidates who do not meet the prescribed physical standards will be declared unsuccessful at the Physical Efficiency Test stage.
- A minimum expansion of 5 cm in the chest is mandatory for male candidates.
- Chest measurement is not applicable for female candidates.
- Female candidates of all categories must have a minimum weight of 48 kg.
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Pay Scale
- The post of Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre) carries Pay Level-6 as per the notification. The official notification does not mention a specific in-hand salary figure.
Application Fee
- The application fee is the same for all category male and female candidates and must be paid online.
- Application Fee: Rs. 100/- (for all categories)
- Accepted payment modes: Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card and UPI
- Bank charges applicable on Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card transactions must be borne by the candidate
- Application fee once paid successfully will not be refunded
Selection Process
- Selection to the post of Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre) will be made through a three-stage process consisting of a Preliminary Exam, a Main Exam and a Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
Stage 3: Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Candidates who qualify the Main Exam will undergo verification of height, chest and weight as per the physical standards specified in the notification. No marks are awarded for this stage; it is qualifying in nature, and candidates not meeting the criteria will be declared unsuccessful.
Required Documents
- Candidates should keep the following ready during the online application and later stages of the selection process:
- Matriculation or equivalent certificate (for date of birth verification)
- Educational qualification certificates (graduate or equivalent)
- Category/caste certificate, where applicable
- Bihar domicile certificate, where applicable for reservation benefit
- Income and asset certificate for EWS candidates (valid for one year from date of issue, based on financial year 2025-26 income)
- Recent color passport-size photograph (2 months old, white background, 15-25 KB, JPG/JPEG/GIF format)
- Scanned signature in English and Hindi (black or blue ink, white background, 15-25 KB, JPG/JPEG/GIF format)
- Printed copy of the final submitted application acknowledgement
How to Apply Online for BPSSC SI Recruitment 2026
- Candidates can apply for BPSSC SI Recruitment 2026 only through the official BPSSC website within the application window.
- Visit the official website of the Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission: bpssc.bihar.gov.in.
- Go to the "Bihar Police" tab and click on the link related to Advt. No. 09/2026.
- Complete Part 1 of the online application: registration with name, nationality, mobile number, email ID, Bihar domicile status, reservation category, gender and date of birth.
- Complete the fee payment. A registration number and password will be sent via SMS and email after successful registration.
- Log in using the registration number and password to complete Part 2 of the application: father's/husband's name, mother's name, address and educational qualification.
- Upload the scanned photograph and signature as per the specified format and size.
- Review all details using the "Edit Details" option before final submission, as no changes are allowed after the application is confirmed and submitted.
- Take a printout of the acknowledgement on A4 size paper after final submission and keep it safely for future reference.
- Direct Link to Apply Online
- Note: A candidate can submit only one online application. A single mobile number can be used for only one application. Applications sent by post or any other offline mode will not be considered.
Important Instructions
- The last date for submitting the online application is fixed and will not be extended under any circumstances.
- Requests for extension of time at any stage of the selection process (written exam, PET, document scrutiny, etc.) will not be entertained for any reason, including family, personal, medical, fracture or pregnancy-related circumstances.
- Candidates from states other than Bihar claiming a reservation category will be treated as Unreserved (General) category candidates and must apply accordingly; failure to do so will render them ineligible.
- The 35% horizontal reservation for women is applicable only to female candidates who are original residents (domicile) of Bihar.
- Candidates should not make multiple payments for a single application. Application fee will not be refunded once payment is successful. In case of failed transactions due to power or internet failure, the amount will be refunded by the payment gateway within 7 working days.
- Providing false or incorrect reservation category, wrong date of birth, wrong gender, or any false information in the application will lead to rejection of candidature and may invite legal action.
- It is not necessary to send the filled application to the Commission, but the registration number must be retained for future correspondence.
- The entire selection process is expected to take approximately 6 months to complete.
- Candidates should keep their registered mobile number and email ID active throughout the recruitment process, as all important communication will be sent through these channels.
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Q3. How many vacancies are there in BPSSC SI Recruitment 2026?
- A total of 150 vacancies are notified for the post of Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre), across Unreserved, EWS, EBC, SC, BC and ST categories.
Q4. What is the educational qualification for BPSSC SI Recruitment 2026?
- Candidates must hold a graduate degree or an equivalent qualification as on 01-08-2025.
Q5. What is the age limit for BPSSC SI Recruitment 2026?
- The age limit ranges from 20 to 37 years for Unreserved male candidates, 20 to 40 years for Unreserved female and Backward/Extremely Backward Class candidates, and 20 to 42 years for SC/ST candidates, as on the cut-off date of 01-08-2025.
Q6. What is the application fee for BPSSC SI Recruitment 2026?
- The application fee is Rs. 100/- for all category male and female candidates, payable online.
Q7. What is the selection process for BPSSC SI Recruitment 2026?
- Selection consists of a Preliminary Exam, a Main Exam (two papers) and a Physical Efficiency Test (PET), followed by document verification and a medical examination.
Q8. What are the physical standards required for BPSSC SI Recruitment 2026?
- The minimum height requirement is 165 cm for Unreserved/Backward Class males, 160 cm for EBC/SC/ST males, and 155 cm for all category females. Male candidates must also meet minimum chest measurement criteria, and female candidates must weigh at least 48 kg.
Q9. How long will the BPSSC SI Recruitment 2026 selection process take?
- The Commission states that the selection process is generally expected to take about 6 months to complete.
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