The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has officially released the recruitment notification (Advt. No. 09/2026) for 150 posts of Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre) in the Special Branch under the Home Department, Government of Bihar. Candidates holding a Graduate degree from any recognized university are eligible to apply online through the official portal at bpssc.bihar.gov.in.
Below is the complete schedule, category-wise vacancy distribution, age relaxations, physical eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and application procedure of Bihar Police Sub Inspector SI vacancy 2026.
Bihar Police Sub Inspector Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Recruitment Event / Activity | Official Timeline & Dates |
| Official Notification Release Date | 3rd July 2026 (Advt. No. 09/2026) |
| Online Application Start Date | 9th July 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | 9th August 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 9th August 2026 |
| Cutoff Date for Age & Educational Qualification | 1st August 2025 |
| Preliminary Written Examination Date | To be notified |
| Admit Card Release Date | To be notified |
BPSSC Bihar Police SI Vacancy 2026: Overview
| Parameter | Official Specification |
| Exam Conducting Body | Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) |
| Post Name | Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre) – Special Branch |
| Advertisement Number | Advt. No. 09/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 150 Posts |
| Pay Scale / Band | Pay Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400/- + Allowances) |
| Mode of Application | Online (bpssc.bihar.gov.in) |
| Selection Process | Prelims Exam → Mains Exam → PET / PST → DV & Medical Exam |
| Job Location | Bihar |
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
A total of 150 vacancies have been notified, with 35% horizontal reservation applicable for Bihar domicile female candidates across categories:
| Candidate Category | Total Vacancies | Reserved for Women (35%) |
| Unreserved (UR) / General | 60 | 21 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 15 | 05 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 27 | 09 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 18 | 06 |
| BC Female (BC-W) | 04 | — |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 24 | 08 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 02 | — |
| Total Vacancies | 150 | 49 |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess a Graduate Degree (Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline) or equivalent from a recognized university on or before the cutoff date of 1st August 2025.
2. Age Limit (Calculated as on 01/08/2025)
- Minimum Age: 20 Years (For all categories)
| Candidate Category | Maximum Upper Age Limit |
| Unreserved (UR) – Male | 37 Years |
| Unreserved (UR) – Female | 40 Years |
| BC / EBC (Male & Female) | 40 Years |
| SC / ST (Male & Female) | 42 Years |
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The recruitment process involves four sequential stages:
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Qualifying Screening Test)
- Mode: Objective MCQ Written Examination
- Total Questions: 100 Questions
- Total Marks: 200 Marks
- Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
- Subjects Covered: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, English, Hindi Language Knowledge, and Logical Reasoning.
- Qualifying Criterion: Minimum 30% marks required. Candidates up to 10 times the vacancy count will be shortlisted for the Main examination.
Stage 2: Main Written Examination (Merit Deciding)
- Paper-I (Objective): 200 Marks covering General Studies, Current Affairs, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English, Hindi, and Bihar General Knowledge.
- Paper-II (Subjective/Descriptive): Evaluates analytical writing capabilities.
- Note: Selection for the Physical Test will be based on performance in the Main examination.
Stage 3: Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Candidates who qualify the Main exam undergo physical eligibility verification.
Physical Standard Test (PST) Requirements
| Physical Parameter | UR / BC (Male) | EBC / SC / ST (Male) | All Category Females |
| Minimum Height | 165 cm | 160 cm | 155 cm |
| Chest (Unexpanded) | 81 cm | 79 cm | N/A |
| Chest (Expanded) | 86 cm | 84 cm | N/A |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Requirements
| Activity Event | Male Candidates Standard | Female Candidates Standard |
| Running Race | 1 Mile (1.6 km) within 6 Min 30 Sec | 1 Km within 6 Minutes |
| High Jump | Minimum 4 Feet (3 Attempts) | Minimum 3 Feet (3 Attempts) |
| Long Jump | Minimum 12 Feet (3 Attempts) | Minimum 9 Feet (3 Attempts) |
| Shot Put (Gola Fek) | 16 lb ball to minimum 16 Feet | 12 lb ball to minimum 10 Feet |
Application Fee Details
| Category | Application Fee Amount |
| All Categories (UR, EWS, BC, EBC, SC, ST, Female) | Rs. 100/- |
Payment Mode: Online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
How to Apply Online for Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2026
- Open the official web portal of BPSSC:
bpssc.bihar.gov.in. - Click on the “Bihar Police” tab and locate the link for “Advt. No. 09/2026: Apply Online for Police Sub-Inspector Posts”.
- Complete Part-1 Registration using a valid mobile number and email ID to receive your Registration Credentials.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, address, and category details accurately.
- Upload clear scanned copies of required documents, passport photograph, and signature (in Hindi and English).
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 100/- online.
- Verify all details in the preview page and submit the application form. Download and save the confirmation receipt for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Bihar Police SI recruitment 2026 me kitne pado par bharti nikli hai?
BPSSC ne Advt. No. 09/2026 ke tahet Special Branch me Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre) ke kul 150 pado par aavedan mange hain.
2. Bihar Police Sub Inspector post ke liye educational qualification kya hai?
Aavedak ke paas kisi bhi manta prapt vishvavidyalaya se Graduation (Snatak) ki degree honi anivarya hai.
3. Bihar Police SI me age limit ki calculation kis date se hogi?
Aayu sima aur shikshik yogyata ki ganana cutoff date 1st August 2025 ke aadhar par ki jayegi.
4. Bihar Police SI online form ki application fee kitni hai?
BPSSC SI Advt. 09/2026 ke liye sabhi varg ke ummidwaro ke liye aavedan shulak Rs. 100/- rakha gaya hai.
