BPSSC Bihar Police Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 150 Posts

The BPSSC Bihar Police Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2026 notification is finally out, and it’s a solid opportunity for graduates in Bihar chasing a stable state government career. The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has invited applications for 150 posts of Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre) in the Special Branch under the Home Department, Government of Bihar, through Advertisement No. 09/2026.

Online applications open on 9 July 2026 and close on 9 August 2026. If you’ve been preparing for a Bihar Police officer-rank post, this is your window. Below, we’ve broken down everything — vacancies, eligibility, physical standards, exam pattern, salary, and the exact steps to apply — so you don’t have to dig through the official PDF line by line.

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BPSSC Bihar Police Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

Important Dates

⚠️ Pro Tip: Don’t wait until the last week of the application window. The BPSSC server tends to slow down closer to deadlines, and a failed submission at the last minute can cost you the entire recruitment cycle.

BPSSC Bihar Police Sub-Inspector Vacancy 2026

The 150 vacancies are spread across reservation categories, and 35% of posts within each category are earmarked for women. There’s also a separate quota for grandchildren of freedom fighters.

✅ An additional 3 posts are reserved under the admissible quota for grandsons/granddaughters of freedom fighters.

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Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Age Limit (as on 1 August 2025)

✅ Bihar Government employees moving to a higher cadre with at least 3 years of regular service get a 5-year age relaxation. Ex-servicemen get 3 years plus their length of defence service, provided they don’t cross 57 years of age on the cut-off date.

Physical Standards

No marks are given for height, chest, or weight — but failing to meet these standards means outright disqualification, so check this before you invest time in preparation.

Height:

• UR & BC (Male): minimum 165 cm
• EBC, SC & ST (Male): minimum 160 cm
• All categories (Female): minimum 155 cm

Chest (Male candidates only):

• UR/BC/EBC: 81 cm unexpanded, 86 cm expanded (minimum 5 cm expansion)
• SC/ST: 79 cm unexpanded, 84 cm expanded (minimum 5 cm expansion)

Weight: Minimum 48 kg for women candidates across all categories.

BPSSC Bihar Police Sub-Inspector Salary 2026

Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-6 of the Bihar Government pay matrix. Level-6 typically starts with a basic pay in the ₹35,400 range under the revised pay structure, though candidates should confirm the exact starting figure and applicable allowances from the official notification, since state pay matrices can vary slightly. On top of basic pay, selected Sub-Inspectors will get Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance (TA), and other service benefits as per Bihar Government rules — making the in-hand salary considerably higher than the basic figure alone.

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Application Fee

• The fee is non-refundable.
• Bank charges for Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card transactions must be borne by the applicant.
• Accepted payment modes: Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, and UPI only.

Selection Process

Selection for the BPSSC Bihar Police Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2026 happens in three stages:

1. Preliminary Examination — Objective MCQ paper.
2. Main Examination (Paper I + Paper II) — Objective and descriptive papers.
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Verification of height, chest, and weight.

Preliminary Examination

Candidates scoring below 30% are eliminated. Up to 10 times the vacancy number (category-wise) qualify for the Main Examination.

Main Examination

Paper I breakup: General Studies & Current Affairs (50), Mathematics & Quantitative Aptitude (40), Reasoning & Analytical Ability (40), English Language (20), Hindi Language (20), General Knowledge of Bihar (30).

Paper II breakup: Hindi Essay (15), English Essay (15), English Precis (10), Hindi to English Translation (10).

A minimum of 30% is required in each paper to qualify. Up to 3 times the vacancy number (category-wise) advance to the Physical Efficiency Test.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

This stage verifies height, chest (for men), and weight (for women) against the prescribed standards. It’s qualifying in nature — no marks are awarded, but not meeting the standard means elimination.

Final Merit List

The merit list is prepared category-wise, based purely on Main Examination marks. In case of a tie, preference goes by age (older candidates first), then higher qualification, then alphabetical order of name in Hindi.

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How to Apply for BPSSC Bihar Police Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website: bpssc.bihar.gov.in.
2. Go to the “Bihar Police” tab and click the link for Advertisement No. 09/2026.
3. Register with an active mobile number and email ID — your Registration ID and Password will be sent via SMS and email.
4. Complete Part I: name, nationality, mobile number, email, Bihar domicile status, category, gender, date of birth, and fee payment.
5. Log in and complete Part II: father’s/husband’s name, mother’s name, address, and educational qualification.
6. Upload a recent colour photograph (white background, 15–25 KB) and scanned signatures in English and Hindi (15–25 KB each).
7. Review every detail using the “Edit Details” option — no changes are allowed after final submission.
8. Submit the form; you’ll receive a confirmation on your registered mobile number and email.
9. Print the acknowledgement (with photograph) on A4 paper and keep it safe.

💡 Pro Tip: Only one application is allowed per candidate. Submitting multiple applications leads to rejection of all of them — so double-check every field before you hit submit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Summing Up…

The BPSSC Bihar Police Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2026 is a genuine opportunity for Bihar’s graduates to step into a respected officer-level state police role with 150 posts on offer. With applications opening 9 July 2026 and closing 9 August 2026, there’s a clear window to get your documents ready and start preparation early — especially with negative marking in Paper I and a tough physical standard to clear. Apply well before the deadline, keep your acknowledgement printout safe, and start revising General Knowledge of Bihar and Reasoning right away.

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Disclaimer: All information in this article has been sourced from the official recruitment notification published by the Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC). GovtServiceInfo.com is not a recruiting authority and does not accept job applications. We strongly recommend reading the full official notification before applying and verifying all details — especially dates, eligibility, and fees — directly from the official website. We are not responsible for any changes made by the recruiting authority after the date of publication.