Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2026: Apply for 150 Sub-Inspector Vacancies in Special Branch Direct Link

Published on: July 4, 2026 4:47 PM
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Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC)

Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2026

www.indiansarkari.com 

Important Dates for Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2026

To ensure you don’t miss out, keep these key dates in mind:

  • Online Application Starts: 09 July 2026
  • Last Date to Apply: 09 August 2026

Vacancy Details and Salary

The recruitment aims to fill 150 vacancies for the post of Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre). The position is classified under Pay Level-6.

Category

Total Posts

35% Horizontal Reservation for Bihar Women

Unreserved (UR)

60

21

Economically Weaker Section (EWS)

15

05

Extremely Backward Class (EBC)

27

09

Backward Class (BC)

18

06

Scheduled Caste (SC)

24

08

Scheduled Tribe (ST)

02

BC Women (3% Reservation)

04

Grand Total

150

49

Note: 35% horizontal reservation for women and 2% for grandchildren of freedom fighters are applicable as per Bihar government rules.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

Candidates must have completed Graduation or an equivalent examination from a recognized university by 01 August 2025.

2. Age Limit (as of 01 August 2025)

Age is calculated based on the Matriculation certificate:

  • General (Male): 20 to 37 years
  • General (Female): 20 to 40 years
  • BC/EBC (Male & Female): 20 to 40 years
  • SC/ST (Male & Female): 20 to 42 years

Physical Standards (Qualifying Only)

Candidates must meet the following physical requirements to be eligible for further selection stages:

Standard

Category

Requirement

Height

UR & BC (Male)

Minimum 165 cm

 

EBC, SC & ST (Male)

Minimum 160 cm

 

All Categories (Female)

Minimum 155 cm

Chest (Male)

UR, BC & EBC

81 cm (Unexpanded), 86 cm (Expanded)

 

SC & ST

79 cm (Unexpanded), 84 cm (Expanded)

Weight

All Females

Minimum 48 kg

The selection process is rigorous and consists of three main stages:

  1. Preliminary Examination: A 200-mark objective test (100 questions) lasting 2 hours. It covers English, Hindi, General Knowledge, Reasoning, and Current Affairs. Candidates must score at least 30% to qualify for the Mains.
  2. Main Examination: This stage has two papers:
    • Paper I (Objective): 200 marks, 3 hours. Includes General Studies, Mathematics, Reasoning, English, Hindi, and Bihar GK. There is a negative marking of 0.25 for every wrong answer.
    • Paper II (Subjective): 50 marks, 1 hour. Includes Hindi and English essays, precis writing, and translation.
  3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates qualifying the Mains will undergo a physical measurement and efficiency test.

How to Apply Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2026 

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official BPSSC website: https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in.

Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2026 official website notice
Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2026 official notification

Step I: Registration and Fee Payment

  • Details Required: Enter your name, nationality, mobile number, email, Bihar domicile status, reservation category, gender, and date of birth.
  • Application Fee: All categories of male and female candidates must pay a fee of ₹100.
  • Payment Mode: Payments must be made online via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI.
  • Registration ID: After successful payment, a Registration ID and Password will be sent to your registered mobile and email.
  • Correction Note: If you enter incorrect details during registration and have already paid, you cannot edit them. You must cancel the registration and register again with a new fee payment; the previous fee will not be refunded.

Step II: Filling the Application Form

  • Login: Use your Registration ID and Password to log in and complete the second part of the form.
  • Information Required: Provide your father’s/husband’s name, mother’s name, permanent and correspondence addresses, and educational qualifications.

Step III. Uploading Photograph and Signature

  • Photograph: Upload a recent color photograph (taken within the last two months) with a white background. The file size must be between 15 to 25 KB in .jpg, .jpeg, or .gif format.
  • Signature: Upload separate signatures in English and Hindi using black or blue ink on a white background. The file size for each must also be between 15 to 25 KB.

Step IV Submission and Acknowledgement

  • Review: Before final submission, use the “Edit Details” button to verify all information. Once the “Confirm” and “Submit” buttons are clicked, no further changes can be made.
  • Confirmation: You will receive a confirmation SMS/Email once the process is complete.
  • Printout: Print the Acknowledgement form on A4 size paper for future reference. You are not required to send a physical copy of the application to the BPSSC office.

Q1. What are the Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2026 Important dates for the application?

Ans: The online application process begins on 09 July 2026 and ends on 09 August 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are available and what is the salary?

There are a total of 150 vacancies for the post of Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre). The position is classified under Pay Level-6.
Q3. What is the educational eligibility?
Candidates must have completed Graduation or an equivalent examination from a recognized university by the cut-off date of 01 August 2025.

Q4. What is the age limit for Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2026 applicants?

Age is calculated as of 01 August 2025:
• General (Male): 20 to 37 years.
• General (Female): 20 to 40 years.
• BC/EBC (Male & Female): 20 to 40 years.
• SC/ST (Male & Female): 20 to 42 years.

Q5. What are the physical standard requirements?

Candidates must meet specific physical criteria (qualifying only):
• Height: Minimum 165 cm for General/BC males; 160 cm for EBC/SC/ST males; and 155 cm for all categories of females.
• Chest (Male only): Minimum 81 cm (unexpanded) and 86 cm (expanded) for General/BC/EBC. For SC/ST, it is 79 cm and 84 cm.
• Weight (Female only): All female candidates must weigh at least 48 kg.

Q6. How is the selection process Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2026 structured?

The selection involves three main stages:
• Preliminary Exam: A 200-mark objective test (100 questions) covering English, General Knowledge, Hindi, Reasoning, and Current Affairs. Candidates must score at least 30% to qualify for the next stage.
• Main Exam: Consists of two papers. Paper I (Objective, 200 marks) covers General Studies, Math, Reasoning, English, Hindi, and Bihar GK. Paper II (Subjective, 50 marks) involves essays and translation.
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Qualifying candidates from the Mains will undergo physical measurements and efficiency tests.

Q7. What is the application fee and how do I apply?

The application fee is ₹100 for all categories. Applications must be submitted online via the official BPSSC website: https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in.

Q8. Are there any specific disqualifiers?

Candidates can be disqualified for providing false information, having a criminal record, or failing to meet medical standards (e.g., color blindness, stammering, or flat-foot). Additionally, submitting more than one application will lead to the rejection of all submissions.

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