BPSSC Bihar Police Sub Inspector SI Recruitment 2026 – Apply Now for 150 Posts Last Date 09 August 2026
If you are a graduate from Bihar dreaming of joining the Bihar Police as a Sub Inspector, this is your chance. Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has officially released the Police Sub-Inspector (SI) General Closed Cadre Recruitment 2026 notification under Advt No. 09/2026 for 150 vacancies under the Special Branch of the Home Department (Police Branch), Government of Bihar.
This is a direct recruitment — both male and female graduates can apply. The online application window opens on 09 July 2026 and closes on 09 August 2026 — and BPSSC has clearly stated that no extension will be given under any circumstances. The application fee is just ₹100/- for all categories. Let us walk you through everything you need to know about this recruitment — eligibility, exam pattern, physical standards, and how to apply.
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📋 BPSSC SI 2026 – Quick Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) |
| Post Name | Police Sub-Inspector (SI) — General Closed Cadre |
| Advertisement No. | 09/2026 |
| Department | Special Branch – Home Department (Police), Govt of Bihar |
| Total Vacancies | 150 Posts |
| Pay Level | Level 6 |
| Application Begin | 09 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 09 August 2026 |
| Age & Qualification Cut-Off | 01 August 2025 |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Selection Process | Pre Exam → Mains Exam → PET |
| Official Website | bpssc.bihar.gov.in |
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories — Male & Female | ₹100/- |
Fee payable through Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI online mode only. Bank charges are to be borne by the candidate. Fee once paid is non-refundable — but if a transaction fails due to power or internet issues, the amount will be refunded within 7 working days by the payment gateway.
📊 Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Category | Total Posts | Reserved for Women (35%) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 60 | 21 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 15 | 05 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 27 | 09 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 24 | 08 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 18 | 06 |
| Backward Class Women | 04 | Not Applicable |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 02 | Not Applicable |
| Total | 150 |
Important: 35% horizontal reservation for women is applicable only to female candidates who are original residents (domicile) of Bihar. Also, 3 vacancies in the Unreserved category are reserved for Freedom Fighters’ Grandchildrenas per the requisition.
✅ BPSSC SI 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (as on 01 August 2025):
- Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) or equivalent qualification from any recognized university
- The qualification must be completed as on 01 August 2025 — the cut-off date
- Both Male and Female Indian citizens are eligible to apply
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2025):
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) — Male | 20 Years | 37 Years |
| Unreserved (General) — Female | 20 Years | 40 Years |
| Backward Class (BC) / EBC — Male & Female | 20 Years | 40 Years |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / ST — Male & Female | 20 Years | 42 Years |
Additional Age Relaxation:
- Bihar Government Servants (minimum 3 years regular service, seeking higher pay cadre): 5 years relaxation in maximum age
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years + length of defence service relaxation (actual age must not exceed 57 years as on cut-off date)
- Candidates from other states in reserved category: Treated as Unreserved (General) — must apply as General only
📏 Physical Standards for BPSSC SI 2026
Physical standards are qualifying in nature at the PET stage — no marks awarded but failing to meet them means disqualification:
Height Requirements:
| Category | Minimum Height (Male) | Minimum Height (Female) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved / Backward Class — Male | 165 cm | — |
| EBC / SC / ST — Male | 160 cm | — |
| All Categories — Female | — | 155 cm |
Chest Requirements (Male Only):
| Category | Unexpanded | Expanded | Minimum Expansion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved / BC — Male | 81 cm | 86 cm | 5 cm |
| EBC / SC / ST — Male | 79 cm | 84 cm | 5 cm |
Weight (Female Only):
- All Category Female candidates must have a minimum weight of 48 kg
Chest measurement is NOT applicable for female candidates.
📝 BPSSC SI 2026 – Complete Selection Process
Selection happens in 3 stages — clear all 3 to get the appointment:
Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 200 (2 marks per correct answer) |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Exam Type | Objective MCQ |
| Minimum to Qualify | 30% marks |
| Shortlisting | Top 10 times vacancies (category-wise) |
Subjects Covered:
- English
- General Knowledge
- Hindi Language Knowledge
- Reasoning
- Current Affairs
Note: Exam may be conducted in multiple shifts — scores normalized using the Equi-Percentile Method. Candidates scoring less than 30% are not considered for the Mains exam.
Stage 2 – Mains Examination (Two Papers)
Paper I (Objective):
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Studies & Current Affairs | 50 |
| Mathematics & Quantitative Aptitude | 40 |
| Reasoning & Analytical Ability | 40 |
| English Language | 20 |
| Hindi Language | 20 |
| General Knowledge of Bihar | 30 |
| Total | 200 Marks (200 Questions) |
- Duration: 3 Hours
- 1 mark per correct answer
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
- Minimum qualifying: 30% marks
Paper II (Subjective / Written):
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Hindi Essay | 15 |
| English Essay | 15 |
| English Précis | 10 |
| Hindi to English Translation | 10 |
| Total | 50 Marks |
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Minimum qualifying: 30% marks
Shortlisting from Mains: Top 3 times vacancies (category-wise) called for PET stage.
Stage 3 – Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Verification of height, chest (male), and weight (female) as per physical standards
- Qualifying in nature — no marks awarded
- Candidates not meeting standards are declared unsuccessful
- Shortlisted Mains candidates appear for PET
Medical Examination & Document Verification (After PET):
Before final appointment, selected candidates undergo:
- Medical Examination: Vision, color blindness, hearing, stammering, flat-foot, knock-knee checks
- Candidates with stammering or lisping defects: Declared ineligible
- Candidates with pending criminal cases or court convictions: Declared ineligible
- Character & Antecedent Verification: Completed before final posting
Final Merit List:
- Prepared category-wise based on Mains Written Exam marks
- Tie-breaking rules:
- Older candidate preferred
- If age is same → Higher educational qualification preferred
- If still tied → Alphabetical order (Hindi name) from Matriculation certificate
📝 How to Apply Online for BPSSC SI Recruitment 2026
The application process is in 2 parts on the BPSSC official portal:
Step 1 – Registration (Part 1):
- Visit the official website bpssc.bihar.gov.in
- Go to the “Bihar Police” tab and click the link for Advt. No. 09/2026
- Click on “Apply Online” and complete Part 1 Registration:
- Enter Name, Nationality, Mobile Number, Email ID
- Select Bihar domicile status, reservation category, gender, date of birth
- Pay the application fee of ₹100/- through Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI
- After successful payment, your Registration Number and Password will be sent via SMS and Email — note them carefully
Step 2 – Complete Application (Part 2):
- Login using your Registration Number and Password
- Fill Part 2 of the application:
- Father’s Name / Husband’s Name, Mother’s Name
- Complete address details
- Educational qualification details
- Upload required documents:
- Passport-size Photograph (recent colour, white background, max 2 months old, 15-25 KB, JPG/JPEG/GIF format)
- Signature in English (black or blue ink, white background, 15-25 KB, JPG/JPEG/GIF)
- Signature in Hindi (same specifications)
- Use “Edit Details” option to review before final submission — no changes allowed after submission
- Submit the application and take a printout of the acknowledgement on A4 size paper — keep it safely
📋 Documents Required
- Matriculation / Class 10th Certificate (for date of birth)
- Graduation Degree Certificate & Marksheets
- Category / Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Bihar Domicile Certificate (for reservation benefits)
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate (valid for one year — based on FY 2025-26 income)
- Recent colour Passport-size Photograph (white background, 2 months old, 15-25 KB)
- Scanned Signature in English and Hindi (black/blue ink, white background, 15-25 KB)
- Printout of final submitted application acknowledgement
⚠️ Critical Instructions — Read Carefully Before Applying
- Last date is 09 August 2026 — NO EXTENSION will be given under any circumstances
- You can submit only ONE online application — a single mobile number can be used for one application only
- No offline applications (by post or any other mode) will be accepted
- Candidates from other states in reserved categories must apply as Unreserved (General) — failing to do so leads to disqualification
- 35% women’s horizontal reservation is only for Bihar domicile female candidates
- The entire selection process is expected to take approximately 6 months — plan accordingly
- Keep your registered mobile number and email ID active throughout the process — all communication sent via these channels
- Providing false information (wrong category, DOB, gender, or reservation status) leads to rejection and may invite legal action
📅 BPSSC SI 2026 – Complete Timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 09 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 09 August 2026 |
| Age & Qualification Cut-Off | 01 August 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam | As per Schedule |
| Pre Exam Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Pre Exam Result | After Exam |
| Mains Exam | After Pre Result |
| Mains Admit Card | Before Mains |
| Mains Result | After Mains |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | After Mains Result |
| Medical Examination & DV | After PET |
| Final Merit List & Appointment | Approximately 6 months from start |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What is BPSSC SI Recruitment 2026?
Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has released Advt. No. 09/2026 for direct recruitment to 150 posts of Police Sub-Inspector (SI) General Closed Cadre under the Special Branch of the Home Department (Police Branch), Government of Bihar.
Q2. When does the BPSSC SI 2026 application start?
Online application starts on 09 July 2026.
Q3. What is the last date to apply for BPSSC SI 2026?
Last date is 09 August 2026. BPSSC has confirmed that NO EXTENSION will be given under any circumstances.
Q4. How many vacancies are there in BPSSC SI 2026?
Total 150 Posts — UR-60 | EWS-15 | EBC-27 | SC-24 | BC-18 | BC Women-04 | ST-02.
Q5. What is the educational qualification for BPSSC SI 2026?
Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) or equivalent qualification from any recognized university as on 01 August 2025.
Q6. What is the age limit for BPSSC SI 2026?
Age is calculated as on 01 August 2025:
- Unreserved Male: 20-37 Years
- Unreserved Female / BC / EBC: 20-40 Years
- SC / ST: 20-42 Years
Q7. What is the application fee for BPSSC SI 2026?
₹100/- for all categories (Male and Female both). Payable online through Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI.
Q8. What is the selection process for BPSSC SI 2026?
3 stages: Preliminary Exam (200 marks, 2 hours) → Mains Exam (2 papers — 200+50 marks) → Physical Efficiency Test (PET) followed by Medical Examination and Document Verification.
Q9. What are the physical standards for BPSSC SI 2026?
- Male (UR/BC): Height 165 cm, Chest 81/86 cm (min 5 cm expansion)
- Male (EBC/SC/ST): Height 160 cm, Chest 79/84 cm
- Female (All Categories): Height 155 cm, Weight minimum 48 kg
Q10. Is there negative marking in BPSSC SI 2026 Mains?
Yes — in Mains Paper I (Objective): 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer. No negative marking in Prelims.
Q11. What is the minimum qualifying marks in BPSSC SI 2026?
30% marks required in Prelims and 30% marks in each paper in Mains to qualify.
Q12. Where to apply for BPSSC SI 2026?
Apply online at the official BPSSC portal bpssc.bihar.gov.in — go to the “Bihar Police” tab and click Advt. No. 09/2026 link.
Q13. Can candidates from other states apply for BPSSC SI 2026?
Yes — but candidates from other states in reserved categories must apply as Unreserved (General). They also will not get the 35% women’s horizontal reservation benefit.
Q14. How long does the BPSSC SI 2026 selection process take?
The Commission has stated the process is expected to take approximately 6 months to complete.
Q15. What is the pay for BPSSC SI 2026?
The post carries Pay Level 6 as per Bihar Government pay matrix. Exact in-hand salary details will be as per the state government service rules.