If you have been dreaming of wearing a khaki uniform and serving as an officer in the Bihar Police, this is your moment. Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has officially released Advertisement No. 09/2026 on July 3, 2026, announcing direct recruitment for 150 Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre) posts under the Home Department (Police Branch), Government of Bihar. Online applications open on 9 July 2026 and close on 9 August 2026. Selection will be through a competitive written examination in two stages — Preliminary and Main — followed by a Physical Efficiency Test.

This article provides a complete, verified breakdown of every detail in the official notification — vacancy distribution, eligibility conditions, age limits, physical standards, detailed exam pattern, selection stages, and the precise steps for applying online. Read it carefully before submitting your application, because even small errors in the form can lead to outright rejection.

BPSSC SI Recruitment 2026: Overview

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Body	Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC)
Advertisement No.	09/2026
Notification Date	3 July 2026
Post Name	Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre)
Department	Home Department (Police Branch), Government of Bihar
Total Vacancies	150
Pay Level	Level-6
Application Mode	Online only
Application Start Date	9 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	9 August 2026
Application Fee	Rs. 100 (all categories, male and female)
Cut-off Date	1 August 2025
Educational Qualification	Graduation or equivalent (as on 1 August 2025)
Age Limit	20 to 37 years (General Male)
Selection Process	Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Physical Standard Test
Official Website	https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown

The 150 vacancies are distributed across seven reservation categories as per the Bihar Reservation Act and applicable Government of Bihar orders. A 35% horizontal reservation for women is built into each category for candidates who are original residents of Bihar.

S.No.	Category	Total Posts	Women Reserved (35%)
1	Unreserved (General)	60	21
2	Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	15	05
3	Extremely Backward Class (EBC)	27	09
4	Scheduled Caste (SC)	24	08
5	Backward Class (BC)	18	06
6	Backward Class Women (BC-Women)	04	—
7	Scheduled Tribe (ST)	02	—
Total		150

Additionally, 3 posts are earmarked for grandsons/granddaughters of Freedom Fighters of Bihar State (2% horizontal reservation across categories as per GO No. 13185 dated 03.09.2015).

Critical note on reservation benefit: Any benefit of reservation — including the 35% women’s horizontal reservation — is applicable only to original domicile residents of Bihar. Candidates from other states who belong to a reserved category will be treated as Unreserved (General) candidates. Such candidates must declare themselves as General category while applying, failing which their application will be rejected.

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

Both Indian male and female citizens are eligible to apply.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) or an equivalent qualification. The qualification must have been obtained on or before 1 August 2025 (the cut-off date). Candidates whose final results were declared after 1 August 2025 are not eligible, even if they completed their course before that date.

Age Limit (As on Cut-off Date: 1 August 2025)

Age is calculated based on the date of birth as entered in the Matriculation or equivalent examination certificate. No other document is accepted as proof of date of birth.

Category	Gender	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
Unreserved (General)	Male	20 years	37 years
Unreserved (General)	Female	20 years	40 years
Backward Class (BC) / Extremely Backward Class (EBC)	Male & Female	20 years	40 years
Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST)	Male & Female	20 years	42 years
Bihar State Government Servants (in service for minimum 3 years)	—	—	5 additional years above category limit
Ex-Servicemen	—	—	3 years + length of military service rendered, subject to actual age not exceeding 57 years

Editorial note: Female candidates from the General/Unreserved category get a 3-year additional age relaxation (up to 40 years) compared to their male counterparts. Female candidates from SC/ST categories have the same ceiling as male SC/ST candidates (42 years). This means women applicants across all categories have a broader age window — an important detail that often goes unnoticed and keeps eligible women from applying.

Physical Standards Test (PST)

Physical measurement is a mandatory qualifying stage. No marks are awarded for physical standards — candidates either meet them or are eliminated. The physical standards are as follows:

Height Requirements

Category	Minimum Height (Male)	Minimum Height (Female)
Unreserved / Backward Class (BC)	165 cm	155 cm
Extremely Backward Class (EBC) / SC / ST	160 cm	155 cm

Chest Requirements (Males Only — No Chest Measurement for Females)

Category	Unexpanded	Expanded	Minimum Expansion
Unreserved / BC / EBC	81 cm	86 cm	5 cm mandatory
SC / ST	79 cm	84 cm	5 cm mandatory

Weight Requirement

• Female candidates (all categories): Minimum weight of 48 kg is mandatory.
• Male candidates: No weight standard specified.

Candidates not meeting the physical measurement standards are declared unsuccessful at the PST stage and eliminated from the process. The physical measurement is conducted after the Main Written Examination, for candidates shortlisted at the ratio of 3 times the number of vacancies (category-wise).

Exam Pattern: Preliminary Examination (Stage 1)

The Preliminary Examination is the first stage of selection. It is an objective, multiple-choice test with the following structure:

Particulars	Details
Type	Objective (MCQ)
Total Questions	100
Total Marks	200 (2 marks per correct answer)
Duration	2 hours
Minimum Qualifying Marks	30% of total marks (60 marks)
Negative Marking	Not specified in this stage

Subjects Covered in Preliminary Exam

• English Language
• General Knowledge
• Hindi Language Knowledge
• Reasoning Ability
• Current Affairs

Candidates scoring less than 30% (60 marks out of 200) in the Preliminary Examination are not eligible for consideration for the Main Examination. From among qualifying candidates, BPSSC shortlists up to 10 times the number of vacancies (category-wise) for the Main Examination, based on Preliminary Exam merit.

If multiple sessions of the Preliminary Exam are conducted, marks will be normalized using the Equi-Percentile Method to ensure fairness across sessions.

Exam Pattern: Main Examination (Stage 2)

The Main Examination is the merit-determining stage. It consists of two papers:

Paper 1 — Objective (MCQ)

Subject	Marks	Total
General Studies & Current Affairs	50
Mathematics & Quantitative Aptitude	40
Reasoning & Analytical Ability	40
English Language	20
Hindi Language	20
General Knowledge of Bihar	30
Total (Paper 1)		200 marks

• Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)
• 1 mark per correct answer
• Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer
• Answer booklet issued in two copies — one copy retained by BPSSC, one copy given to the candidate

Paper 2 — Descriptive (Subjective)

Component	Marks	Total
Hindi Essay	15
English Essay	15
English Précis Writing	10
Hindi to English Translation	10
Total (Paper 2)		50 marks

• Duration: 1 hour (60 minutes)
• This is a descriptive/subjective written paper

Minimum qualifying marks: Candidates must score at least 30% in both Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the Main Examination. Failing to secure 30% in either paper leads to elimination.

Shortlisting for PST: After the Main Examination, BPSSC shortlists candidates at 3 times the vacancy count (category-wise) for the Physical Standard Test, based on combined merit.

Final Merit List: The final merit list and selection are based exclusively on the Main Written Examination marks (Paper 1 + Paper 2 combined). Physical measurement is qualifying only and does not contribute marks.

Tie-breaking rule: When two or more candidates secure identical marks in the Main Examination, the older candidate (senior in date of birth) ranks higher. If date of birth is also identical, the candidate with higher educational qualification ranks higher. If educational qualification is also equal, the order of names in Hindi alphabetical sequence as per the Class X certificate is used to break the tie.

Selection Process: Complete Stage-by-Stage

Stage	Name	Nature	Marks
1	Preliminary Examination	Qualifying (shortlisting for Mains)	200 marks (not counted in merit)
2	Main Examination — Paper 1 (Objective)	Merit-determining	200 marks
3	Main Examination — Paper 2 (Descriptive)	Merit-determining	50 marks
4	Physical Standard Test (PST)	Qualifying (height, chest, weight)	No marks
5	Medical Examination	Qualifying	No marks
6	Character & Antecedent Verification	Qualifying	No marks
7	Final Recommendation & Appointment	Based on Main Exam merit	—

After BPSSC prepares the final merit list, the names of selected candidates are forwarded to the appointing authority — Additional Superintendent of Police (Special Branch) — for appointment as Police Sub-Inspector (Special Branch). The entire selection process, from application to appointment, may take approximately 6 months.

Important medical fitness conditions: Selected candidates must not suffer from conditions such as stammering, flat foot, knock-knee, naui (nausea/dizzy spells), or colour blindness. Candidates with any such conditions found during medical examination will be declared medically unfit and eliminated.

Character verification: Any candidate against whom a criminal case is pending in court, or who has been convicted by a court, is ineligible for appointment.

Pay Scale: Level-6

The Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre) post is placed at Pay Level-6 as per the Bihar government pay matrix. Specific pay figures are governed by the 7th Pay Commission recommendations as adopted by Bihar, with Dearness Allowance, HRA, and other allowances as per state government rules. Career growth within the Bihar Police follows departmental promotion channels through Sub-Inspector to Inspector and above, based on seniority and departmental examinations.

Application Fee

Category	Fee
All Categories — Male and Female	Rs. 100 (One Hundred Rupees)

Fee is payable online only through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Bank charges (if any) are borne by the applicant. Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances. Candidates who complete registration but request a chargeback from their bank will have their applications rejected and may face legal action. Only one application per mobile number is permitted.

How to Apply Online for BPSSC SI Recruitment 2026

The online application is in two parts. Both must be completed for the application to be considered valid.

Part 1 — Registration:

Step 1: Visit the official BPSSC website at https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in and click on the “Bihar Police” tab.

Step 2: Locate and click on the link for Advertisement No. 09/2026 — Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre).

Step 3: On the registration page, enter your name, nationality, active mobile number, email ID, Bihar domicile details, reservation category, gender, and date of birth. Before proceeding, verify all these details — once payment is made, these cannot be edited.

Step 4: Pay the application fee of Rs. 100 online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. After successful payment, you will receive a Registration Number and Password via SMS on your mobile number and via email.

Part 2 — Application Form Submission:

Step 5: Log in using the Registration Number and Password received after payment.

Step 6: Fill in the second part of the application form with details such as father’s/husband’s name, mother’s name, permanent address, and educational qualifications.

Step 7: Upload the following documents:

• Recent colour photograph (white background, taken within 2 months), size 15–25 KB in .jpg/.jpeg/.gif format
• Signature in English and Hindi separately (black or blue ink, white background), size 15–25 KB in .jpg/.jpeg/.gif format

Step 8: Review all entered details carefully using the “Edit Details” option before final submission.

Step 9: Click “Confirm and Submit.” Once submitted, no changes are possible. You will receive a confirmation SMS and email on your registered mobile/email.

Step 10: Download and print the Acknowledgement receipt (with photograph) on A4 paper. Store this safely — it must be produced when required.

If you want to cancel a wrong registration: BPSSC provides a “Cancel Registration” option before submission. However, the fee paid for the cancelled registration is not refunded. A new registration requires a fresh fee payment.

Important Conditions Candidates Must Know

Several critical conditions from the official notification that can lead to rejection if overlooked:

• Only one application is permitted per candidate. Multiple applications lead to rejection of all.
• Reservation benefits of any kind are available only to original domicile residents of Bihar. Candidates from other states must apply as General/Unreserved.
• OBC category for married/divorced/separated/widowed women: the caste certificate must be based on the father’s caste (since caste is determined by birth, not marriage). A certificate based on the husband’s caste is not accepted for OBC reservation claims.
• EWS candidates must submit an Income and Asset Certificate for financial year 2025-26, issued after the GO dated 24-03-2026. Certificates in any other format or for an earlier financial year are not accepted.
• The application must not contain false information. If any discrepancy is found between application data and original documents at any stage of the process, the candidature will be cancelled and legal action may follow.
• Candidates with a criminal case pending in any court are ineligible.
• Any attempt at impersonation, cheating, or bribery of examination staff leads to immediate disqualification and legal consequences.
• BPSSC will not grant any extension of time for any personal circumstances — family, medical, pregnancy, bone fracture, etc. — at any stage of the selection process.

Important Dates at a Glance

Event	Date
Notification Date	3 July 2026
Online Application Opens	9 July 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	9 August 2026
Preliminary Examination Date	To be announced on bpssc.bihar.gov.in
Main Examination Date	To be announced on bpssc.bihar.gov.in
Physical Standard Test Date	To be announced on bpssc.bihar.gov.in
Estimated Process Duration	Approximately 6 months from application closure

Admit cards will not be sent by post. They will be generated online only and communicated through the BPSSC website and SMS/email to registered candidates. Candidates must keep their registered mobile number and email ID active throughout the entire process.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the total vacancy in BPSSC SI Recruitment 2026?
A total of 150 Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre) posts have been advertised under Advertisement No. 09/2026 dated 3 July 2026, under the Home Department (Police Branch), Government of Bihar.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for BPSSC SI 2026?
The last date to submit the online application and pay the fee is 9 August 2026. No extension will be granted under any circumstances. Candidates are advised to apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Q3. What is the educational qualification required for BPSSC SI 2026?
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university, with the final result declared on or before 1 August 2025.

Q4. What is the age limit for BPSSC SI (General Closed Cadre) 2026?
General/Unreserved male candidates must be between 20 and 37 years as on 1 August 2025. General/Unreserved female candidates get a relaxation up to 40 years. BC/EBC candidates (male and female) have a maximum age of 40 years. SC/ST candidates (male and female) have a maximum age of 42 years.

Q5. Is there reservation for women in BPSSC SI Recruitment 2026?
Yes. 35% horizontal reservation is provided for women within each category. However, this reservation benefit is applicable only to original domicile female residents of Bihar. Women from other states must apply as Unreserved (General) candidates.

Q6. What is the selection process for BPSSC SI 2026?
Selection involves a two-stage written examination — Preliminary Exam (200 marks, qualifying) and Main Exam (250 marks — Paper 1: 200 marks objective + Paper 2: 50 marks descriptive) — followed by a Physical Standard Test and Medical Examination. The final merit is based solely on Main Examination marks.

Q7. What is the exam pattern for BPSSC SI Preliminary Examination?
The Preliminary Exam consists of 100 MCQ questions for 200 marks (2 marks per correct answer) in 2 hours, covering English, General Knowledge, Hindi, Reasoning, and Current Affairs. Candidates scoring below 30% are disqualified.

Q8. What is the exam pattern for BPSSC SI Main Examination?
The Main Exam has two papers: Paper 1 (200 marks, 3 hours) covers General Studies, Mathematics, Reasoning, English, Hindi, and Bihar GK; Paper 2 (50 marks, 1 hour) is descriptive covering Hindi Essay, English Essay, English Précis, and Hindi-to-English Translation. Minimum 30% marks required in each paper.

Q9. What are the physical standards for BPSSC SI 2026?
Unreserved/BC male candidates need minimum height of 165 cm with chest 81 cm unexpanded and 86 cm expanded (5 cm minimum expansion). EBC/SC/ST male candidates need minimum 160 cm height with chest 79 cm unexpanded and 84 cm expanded. Female candidates need minimum height of 155 cm across all categories and minimum weight of 48 kg.

Q10. What is the application fee for BPSSC SI 2026?
The application fee is Rs. 100 for all categories — male and female — payable online only through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. The fee is non-refundable.

Q11. Can candidates from outside Bihar apply under reserved categories?
No. Reservation benefits — including all vertical (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/EBC) and horizontal (women, freedom fighter dependants) reservations — are applicable only to original domicile residents of Bihar. Candidates from other states must apply as Unreserved (General) regardless of their caste category.

Q12. Is the Preliminary Examination score counted in the final merit list?
No. The Preliminary Examination is purely qualifying and used only for shortlisting candidates for the Main Examination. The final merit list and selection are based exclusively on the Main Examination (Paper 1 + Paper 2 combined) marks.

Q13. Where are official updates and admit cards for BPSSC SI 2026 published?
All official announcements, admit card notifications, exam schedules, results, and important updates are published exclusively on the official BPSSC website at https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in. Candidates must also keep their registered mobile number and email ID active, as key communications are sent via SMS and email.

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Important Links

Purpose	Link
Official Notification PDF (Advt. No. 09/2026)	https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in/Notices/Advt.%20No-09-2026%20Pdf.pdf
Apply Online / Official Website	https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in

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Disclaimer: This article is based entirely on the official BPSSC Advertisement No. 09/2026 notification dated 3 July 2026, sourced directly from the Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission portal. All details — vacancy distribution, age limits, exam pattern, physical standards, and application process — are verified from the original Hindi notification. Candidates are strongly advised to download and read the complete official notification PDF before submitting their application. BPSSC reserves the right to make changes to any element of this recruitment at any stage.