BPSSC Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2026 Online Application process will begin on 9 July 2026 and continue until 9 August 2026 through the BPSSC portal. This year, the commission has released 150 vacancies for Sub Inspectors in the Special Branch under the Home Department, Bihar. Candidates must generally be between 20 to 37 years (with relaxations applicable for reserved categories as per Bihar government rules). The post carries a Pay Level‑6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) under the 7th CPC, along with allowances such as DA, HRA, TA, medical benefits, and pension under NPS. The application window now active, candidates are advised to register early and begin preparation, as the BPSSC SI exam is highly competitive and demands strong performance in both academics and physical fitness.
BPSSC Bihar Police SI (Sub‑Inspector) Recruitment 2026 |
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Recruiting
Body
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Bihar
Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC)
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Post Name
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Police Sub‑Inspector (General Closed Cadre – Special
Branch)
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Advt.
No.
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Notification Date
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6 July 2026
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Application
Dates
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Start:
9 July 2026 Last
Date: 9 August 2026
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Total Vacancies
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150 Posts
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Category‑wise
Vacancies
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UR,
EWS, OBC, SC, ST – breakup provided in official PDF
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Educational Qualification
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Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized
university (must possess degree by 1 August 2025)
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Age
Limit (as on 1 Aug 2025)
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• UR
Male: 20–37 yrs • UR Female: 20–40 yrs • BC/EBC Male: 20–40
yrs • BC/EBC Female: 20–40 yrs • SC/ST (Male & Female):
20–42 yrs
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Application Fee
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UR/OBC/EWS: ₹700 SC/ST/Female (Bihar domicile): ₹400
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Selection
Process
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1.
Preliminary Exam 2. Mains Exam 3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) 4. Document
Verification
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Prelims Exam Pattern
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200 Marks – 2 Hours 100 MCQs (General Knowledge &
Current Affairs) Negative Marking: −0.2
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Mains
Exam Pattern
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Two
Papers – 400 Marks • Paper I: General Hindi – 200 Marks • Paper II: General
Studies (History, Polity, Geography, Economy, Science, Current Affairs) – 200
Marks
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Physical Standards (PET)
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• Male: Height – 165 cm (UR/BC/EBC), 160 cm
(SC/ST); Chest – 81 cm (UR/BC/EBC), 79 cm (SC/ST); Running – 1 mile in 6 min
30 sec • Female: Height – 155 cm; Running – 1 km in 6 min
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Salary
/ Pay Scale
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Level‑6:
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (7th CPC) + allowances
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Job Location
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Bihar (Special Branch postings; transferable)
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Official
Website
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The online application process will begin on 9 July 2026 and remain open until 9 August 2026. Candidates can apply only through the official website, bpssc.bihar.gov.in. The recruitment will be conducted through a written examination followed by a Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
BPSSC BIHAR POLICE SI RECRUITMENT 2026 VACANCIES
The vacancy distribution reflects Bihar’s reservation policy, ensuring fair representation across communities.
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Category
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Vacancies
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UR
(General)
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60
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EWS
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15
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BC
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18
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EBC
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36
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SC
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27
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ST
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4
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Total
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150
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BIHAR POLICE SI RECRUITMENT 2026 ELIGIBILITY
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university, completed before 1 August 2025.
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Criteria
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Details
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Education
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Bachelor’s
Degree in any stream from a recognized university (must be obtained on or
before 01 Aug 2025).
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Nationality
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Must be an Indian citizen.
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Age
Limit
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20–37
years (General Male); relaxations for Female, OBC, SC/ST, Govt Employees, and
Ex‑Servicemen (see Age Limit Table).
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Physical Standards (Male)
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Height: 165 cm (UR/BC/EBC), 160 cm (SC/ST); Chest: 81
cm (UR/BC/EBC), 79 cm (SC/ST) – with 5 cm expansion.
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Physical
Standards (Female)
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Height:
155 cm (UR/BC/EBC), 148 cm (SC/ST); Weight: Minimum 48 kg.
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BIHAR POLICE SI RECRUITMENT 2026 AGE LIMIT
The age limit is carefully structured to accommodate different categories.
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Category
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Minimum
Age
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Maximum
Age
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General
(Male)
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20
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37
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General (Female)
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20
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40
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BC /
EBC (Male & Female)
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20
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40
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SC / ST (Male & Female)
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20
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42
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Bihar
Govt Employees (≥3 yrs service)
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20
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+5
yrs relaxation
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Ex‑Servicemen
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20
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57 (3 yrs + length of service)
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APPLICATION FEE
The application fee is ₹100 for all categories, payable online via debit/credit card, net banking, UPI, or SBI I‑Collect. This recruitment offers a strong career opportunity with a Level‑6 pay scale (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) plus allowances.
BPSSC SI (2025) CUT-OFF
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Category
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Prelims
Cut‑Off (Marks out of 200)
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Mains
Cut‑Off (Marks out of 400)
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Final
Cut‑Off (After PET)
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General
(Male)
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123
– 128
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260
– 270
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275+
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General (Female)
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110 – 115
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240 – 250
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255+
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EWS
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118
– 122
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250
– 260
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265+
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BC
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115 – 120
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245 – 255
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260+
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EBC
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112
– 118
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240
– 250
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255+
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SC
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100 – 110
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220 – 230
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240+
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ST
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95 –
105
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210
– 220
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230+
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