Bihar Police Opens 150 Sub-Inspector Posts Through Direct Recruitment
The Bihar Police Subordinate Service Commission (BPSSC) has announced Advertisement No. 09/2026 inviting applications for 150 Police Sub-Inspector positions under the Special Branch of the Home Department. This is a direct recruitment drive conducted entirely through a competitive examination process, with applications opening on 9th July 2026 and closing on 9th August 2026. The posts carry Pay Level-6 and are open to both male and female Indian citizens meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria.
Who Can Apply: Eligibility at a Glance
The foundation requirement is a graduate degree or its equivalent. The cut-off date for all eligibility checks—educational qualification, age, experience, and government service certificates—is 1st August 2025. Age will be strictly determined from your matriculation or equivalent certificate, not any other document.
| Category | Age Limit (as of Aug 1, 2025) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (Male) | 20–37 years | Minimum height 165 cm |
| Unreserved (Female) | 20–40 years | Minimum height 155 cm |
| Backward Class (BC) – Both | 20–40 years | 5-year relaxation |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) – Both | 20–40 years | 5-year relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) – Both | 20–42 years | 7-year relaxation |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) – Both | 20–42 years | 7-year relaxation |
| Bihar Govt Employees (3+ years service) | +5 years additional relaxation | Applying for promotion to higher pay scale |
| Ex-Servicemen | +3 years + years served; max age 57 | Total age cannot exceed 57 as on cut-off |
Candidates from outside Bihar will be treated as unreserved, regardless of their home-state category, and must declare themselves as unreserved during application. Misrepresentation will lead to disqualification.
Physical Standards: Height, Chest, Weight
No marks are awarded for meeting physical standards, but failure to meet the minimum prescribed limits will result in rejection at the physical efficiency test stage. These are pass/fail criteria only.
| Category | Height (Male) | Height (Female) | Chest (Male) | Weight (All) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved / BC | 165 cm | 155 cm | 81 cm unexpanded, 86 cm expanded (5 cm expansion) | — |
| SC / ST / EBC | 160 cm | 155 cm | 79 cm unexpanded, 84 cm expanded (5 cm expansion) | — |
| All Categories – Female | — | 155 cm (all categories) | Not applicable | Minimum 48 kg |
Chest measurement applies only to male candidates. Female candidates across all categories need a minimum height of 155 cm and weight of at least 48 kg.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 09 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 09 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 09 August 2026 |
The Three-Stage Selection Process
Recruitment happens in stages: a Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Physical Efficiency Test. Candidates must clear each stage to proceed to the next.
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination
This is a fully objective, multiple-choice exam. You get 2 hours to answer 100 questions, each worth 2 marks, for a total of 200 marks. Subjects include English, General Knowledge, Hindi Language Knowledge, Reasoning, and Current Affairs. There is no negative marking mentioned for this stage.
The qualifying threshold is 30% of the marks. Candidates scoring below 30% are eliminated immediately. Roughly ten times the number of vacancies will be shortlisted category-wise for the Main Examination, though this ratio may be adjusted downward if sufficient qualified candidates are not available. If application numbers are very high, multiple shifts may be conducted, and scores will be normalized using the Equi-Percentile Method.
Stage 2: Main Examination
The Main Exam consists of two papers.
Paper 1 (Objective): 3 hours, 200 questions, 200 marks. Each correct answer earns 1 mark; each incorrect answer deducts 0.25 marks. Subjects and marks are:
- General Studies and Current Affairs – 50 marks
- Mathematics and Quantitative Aptitude – 40 marks
- Reasoning and Analytical Ability – 40 marks
- English Language – 20 marks
- Hindi Language – 20 marks
- General Knowledge of Bihar – 30 marks
Paper 2 (Subjective/Descriptive): 1 hour, 50 marks. This includes a Hindi Essay (15 marks), English Essay (15 marks), English Précis (10 marks), and Hindi-to-English Translation (10 marks).
You must score at least 30% in both papers to remain eligible. Candidates equal to three times the number of vacancies will be shortlisted category-wise on merit for the Physical Efficiency Test. This ratio may also be reduced if enough qualified candidates are not available.
Stage 3: Physical Efficiency Test
This stage simply verifies that you meet the height, chest, and weight standards listed above. No marks are awarded. You either qualify or are declared unsuccessful.
How the Final Merit List Is Prepared
The final list is based strictly on marks obtained in the Main Written Examination, category-wise. In case of a tie, the following order applies:
- The older candidate gets preference
- If still tied, the candidate with higher educational qualification
- If still tied, candidates are ranked according to Hindi alphabetical order of their name as per the 10th board certificate
Selected candidates' names are then sent by BPSSC to the Deputy Inspector General of Police (Special Branch), who is the appointing authority.
Vacancy Breakdown Across Categories
Out of 150 total posts, vacancies are distributed as follows:
| Category | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 60 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 15 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 27 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 24 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 18 |
| Backward Class – Women (separate quota) | 04 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 02 |
Reservation is applied as per the Bihar Reservation Act 1991 (as amended). A 35% horizontal reservation for women applies within each category, though this applies to Bihar domicile women only. Backward Class women retain a separate 3% reservation. Additionally, 2% horizontal reservation applies for descendants of pensioned freedom fighters.
EWS candidates must submit an income and asset certificate based on financial year 2025-26, valid for one year from issue.
Application Fee and Payment
The application fee is Rs. 100 for all candidates, regardless of category or gender. Payment is accepted only through net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI. Bank charges are borne by the applicant. The fee is non-refundable except in cases of technical failure during payment, where the amount will be refunded within 7 working days.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted in two parts. In the first part, you provide basic registration details: name, nationality, mobile number, email address, domicile, reservation category, gender, and date of birth. You then proceed to payment. In the second part, you enter details of parents, address, and educational qualification, and upload a recent color photograph and signature meeting the specified size and background requirements.
Only one application is permitted per candidate and per mobile number. Multiple applications will lead to rejection of all of them. No extension will be granted to the application deadline under any circumstance. Applications sent by post will not be entertained.
Important Web-Links : Bihar Police Opens 150 Sub-Inspector Posts
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | Visit |
| Download Syllabus | Click Here |
| Vacancy Wallah | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Join Whatsapp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Facebook page | Click Here |
| Photo & Signature Resizer Tool (Free) | Click Here |
Medical Examination and Character Verification
Before final appointment, selected candidates undergo medical examination along with character and antecedent verification. The medical checks include vision, color blindness, hearing ability, stammering, flat feet, and knock-knees. Any candidate found stammering, with a pending criminal case, or previously convicted will be declared ineligible.
When Your Application Can Be Cancelled
Candidacy can be cancelled at any stage without assigning reasons for the following:
- Incomplete submission of the application form
- Incorrect or unsuitable photograph or signature
- Non-payment or chargeback of application fee
- False or misleading information
- Incorrect claim of reservation category
- Mismatch in documents during verification
- Incorrect date of birth or gender
- Failure to meet prescribed eligibility criteria
- Non-submission of required certificates
- Involvement in criminal activity
- Any form of malpractice during examination
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the cut-off date for determining eligibility?
- A: 1st August 2025. Your age, educational qualification, experience, and government service certificates are all assessed as on this date.
- Q: Can I apply if I am a final-year graduate?
- A: No. You must hold a graduate degree or its equivalent as on 1st August 2025. If you complete your degree after this date, you are ineligible for this recruitment.
- Q: I am a Bihar government employee with 3 years of service. What age relaxation do I get?
- A: You get an additional 5-year relaxation on top of your category's age limit, provided you are appearing for promotion to a higher pay scale.
- Q: I am an ex-serviceman. How much age relaxation am I eligible for?
- A: You get 3 years relaxation plus the number of years you served in defence. However, your actual age cannot exceed 57 years as on the cut-off date (1st August 2025).
- Q: I am from another state. What reservation category will I fall under?
- A: Candidates from outside Bihar are treated as unreserved, regardless of their home-state category. You must declare yourself as unreserved while applying. Misrepresentation will lead to disqualification.
- Q: What if I do not meet the minimum height requirement?
- A: Failing to meet the prescribed minimum height will result in rejection at the physical efficiency test stage. Physical standards are pass/fail criteria with no marks awarded.
- Q: How much is the application fee, and is it refundable?
- A: The fee is Rs. 100 for all candidates. It is non-refundable except in cases of technical failure during payment, where it will be refunded within 7 working days.
- Q: Can I submit multiple applications?
- A: No. Only one application is permitted per candidate and per mobile number. Multiple applications will lead to rejection of all of them.
- Q: What happens if I score below 30% in the Preliminary Examination?
- A: You are eliminated immediately and will not be called for the Main Examination.
- Q: Will negative marking be applied in the Preliminary Examination?
- A: No negative marking is mentioned for the Preliminary stage. In the Main Examination's objective paper, 0.25 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer.
- Q: What is the expected timeline for the entire recruitment process?
- A: Approximately 6 months. BPSSC will not grant any extension to the application deadline or any stage of the process.
Key Takeaway for Candidates
This is a large-scale recruitment with 150 vacancies across multiple categories. The selection process is rigorous—you must clear three stages, and each stage has its own qualifying threshold. Start preparing early for the written exams, which test a broad range of subjects. Ensure your educational documents are in order and verify your eligibility, especially the age limit for your category and domicile status. Apply well before the deadline to avoid server congestion on the last day. Most importantly, read the official notification carefully and verify all details on the BPSSC website before submitting your application.
For the latest updates and official notification, visit the Bihar Police Subordinate Service Commission's official website or contact them at their Patna office (5 Harding Road, Patna). Applications close on 9th August 2026.
