BPSSC Bihar Police Sub Inspector (SI) Recruitment 2026 – Overview
The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Sub-Inspector (SI) posts, with a total of 150 vacancies under Advt. No. 09/2026. The online application process started on 09 July 2026 and the last date to apply is 09 August 2026. Interested and eligible candidates should read the complete details of eligibility, physical standards, selection process and important dates below before applying online.
| Organization |
Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) |
| Post Name |
Sub-Inspector (SI) |
| Advertisement No. |
09/2026 |
| Total Vacancies |
150 Posts |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Category |
State Police Job / Latest Notification |
| Job Location |
Bihar |
Important Dates
| Application Start Date |
09 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
09 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment |
09 August 2026 |
| Admit Card |
Before Exam |
| Exam Date |
To Be Announced |
Application Fee
| All Candidates |
₹ 100/- |
| Payment Mode |
Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / IMPS / Mobile Wallet) |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy the following educational qualification, age and physical standard requirements as per the official BPSSC notification:
| Educational Qualification |
Bachelor's Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized university or institution. |
| Minimum Age |
20 Years |
| Max Age (UR Male) |
37 Years |
| Max Age (UR Female / BC / EBC) |
40 Years |
| Max Age (SC / ST) |
42 Years |
| Age as on |
01 August 2025 |
| Physical Standard (Height) |
Male 165 cm (Gen/OBC), Female 155 cm |
| Physical Standard (Chest - Male) |
81–86 cm (Gen/OBC) |
Candidates awaiting final-year results are not eligible unless they can produce proof of graduation at document verification. Read the official notification for full category-wise physical standards.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Written Examination
- Mains Written Examination
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Exam Pattern
The BPSSC SI recruitment involves a two-stage written examination (Prelims and Mains) of objective type, followed by physical tests:
| Preliminary Exam |
Objective Type (Qualifying – General Knowledge & Current Affairs) |
| Mains Exam |
Objective Type (General Hindi qualifying + General Studies, Maths, Reasoning, Current Affairs) |
| PET / PST |
Running, High Jump, Long Jump, Shot Put (Gola Fek) & Height/Chest measurement |
| Marking |
As per official notification |
Detailed Syllabus
| Section |
Topics Covered |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs |
National & International events, Static GK, Bihar-specific GK, Sports, Awards, Polity, Economy |
| General Studies |
History, Geography, Indian Polity, Economy, General Science, Environment |
| Mathematics |
Number System, Simplification, Percentage, Average, Ratio, Time & Work, Data Interpretation |
| Reasoning |
Analogy, Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction, Syllogism |
| General Hindi |
Grammar, Comprehension, Vocabulary (qualifying in nature) |
Pay Scale / Salary
Bihar Police Sub-Inspector is a Group-B (Non-Gazetted) post carrying an attractive pay scale as per the 7th Pay Commission:
| Pay Level |
Level-6 (Pay Matrix) |
| Pay Scale |
₹ 35,400 – ₹ 1,12,400 (approx.) |
| Grade Pay |
₹ 4,200 (pre-revised) |
| Allowances |
DA, HRA, TA and other admissible allowances as per Bihar Government rules |
A Bihar Police Sub-Inspector has strong career growth prospects. Based on seniority, departmental examinations and performance, an SI can be promoted to Inspector, and further to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and higher ranks over the course of their service, along with corresponding pay and grade upgrades.
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