Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2026: 150 Sub-Inspector Posts, Full Eligibility & Application Guide

The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has opened the door to one of the state’s most sought-after uniformed careers. Through Advertisement No. 09/2026, the commission is inviting applications for 150 Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre) posts in the Special Branch under the Home Department, Government of Bihar. If you’re a graduate from Bihar eyeing an officer-rank government job, here’s everything you need to know before the application window opens.

Recruitment at a Glance

Important Dates

• Starting Date : 09 July 2026
• Last Date : 09 August 2026
• Fee Payment Last Date : 09 August 2026
• Exam Date : Notify Later
• Admit Card : Before Exam

Why This Recruitment Matters

Sub-Inspector is an officer-rank position in Bihar Police, carrying a Pay Level-6 salary structure along with Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Travel Allowance as per state government norms. Beyond the pay, the role comes with genuine field responsibility and a respected standing in the community — which is part of why SI vacancies in Bihar routinely draw applications from graduates across every district.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakup

Within this total, 35% of posts (roughly 49) are horizontally reserved for women who are permanent residents of Bihar, and a small quota of 3 posts is set aside for grandchildren of freedom fighters, in line with the state’s existing reservation policy.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university is mandatory. Candidates still awaiting their final-year or final-semester results are not eligible unless they can produce proof of graduation at the time of document verification — so don’t apply on the assumption that a pending result will be sorted out later.

Age Limit (as on 01 August 2025):

Standard age relaxation rules under Bihar government policy apply on top of this, so candidates close to the cutoff should verify their exact eligibility in the official notification before ruling themselves out.

Nationality: Open to Indian citizens; both male and female candidates who are permanent residents of Bihar can apply, subject to the reservation rules that apply to domicile-based benefits.

Physical Standards

These standards form part of the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST), which come into play only after candidates clear both written stages — so building stamina now, well before the exam dates are even announced, gives a real head start.

Selection Process

The recruitment follows a five-stage funnel:

1. Preliminary Written Examination — an objective screening round covering General Knowledge, English, Hindi, Reasoning, and Current Affairs.
2. Mains Written Examination — typically split into an objective paper and a descriptive paper, with negative marking applicable on the objective sections.
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Standard Test (PST) — height, chest, and endurance-based events as listed above.
4. Document Verification — original certificates, category proof, and domicile documents are checked.
5. Medical Examination — a final fitness check before appointment.

Exam dates for the Prelims have not been announced yet and will be notified separately by BPSSC closer to the time.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official BPSSC website and locate the “Bihar Police” section.
2. Click the link corresponding to Advertisement No. 09/2026 once it goes live on 09 July 2026.
3. Complete Part I of the registration: name, nationality, mobile number, email ID, domicile status, category, gender, and date of birth.
4. Pay the ₹100 application fee online via debit card, credit card, net banking, IMPS, or a mobile wallet.
5. Log in with the registration ID and password sent to your phone and email, then complete Part II — parents’/spouse’s names, address, and educational details.
6. Upload your photograph and signature in the specified format and size.
7. Recheck every field using the edit option, since corrections are not allowed after final submission.
8. Submit the form and download the acknowledgement for your records.

Important Links

Apply Online – Click Here (Link Active 09 July 2026)

Download Notification  – Click Here

Official Website – Click Here

A Few Practical Tips

• Keep your scanned photograph and signature ready in advance in the required format so the upload step doesn’t hold you up close to the deadline.
• Double-check spelling of your name, date of birth, and category before hitting submit — these fields typically cannot be edited later.
• Since the Prelims exam date hasn’t been released, use this window to start on General Knowledge of Bihar, current affairs, and reasoning — subjects that carry consistent weight in this exam’s pattern.
• Rely only on bpssc.bihar.gov.in for updates on exam dates, admit cards, and results; third-party sites can lag or carry outdated information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When does the BPSSC Bihar Police SI 2026 application open?

Applications open on 09 July 2026 and close on 09 August 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are available?

150 posts of Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre) in the Special Branch.

Q3. What is the application fee?

₹100 for all categories, payable online.

Q4. What is the minimum educational qualification?

A Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university.

Q5. What is the age limit?

20 to 37 years for Unreserved male candidates, going up to 42 years for SC/ST candidates, as on 01 August 2025 — with standard relaxations applicable per category.

Q6. Has the exam date been announced?

Not yet. BPSSC will notify the Preliminary Examination date separately once the application process concludes.