BPSSC Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2026 — 150 Vacancies

The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) is hiring 150 Police Sub-Inspectors (General Closed Cadre) for the Special Branch under the Home (Police) Department, Bihar. If you are a graduate, you can apply online from 9 July 2026. The last date to apply is 9 August 2026. The starting pay is Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 per month) and the application fee is only Rs. 100.

Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2026 - 150 Posts

The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has released Advertisement No. 09/2026 for direct recruitment to 150 posts of Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre) in the Special Branch of the Bihar Police. Both men and women can apply. Bihar's rules give resident women 35% horizontal reservation, and selection is done through a competitive examination. This is a strong chance if you want a Sub-Inspector job in the Bihar Police intelligence wing.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must hold a Bachelor's degree (graduation) or an equivalent qualification as on 1 August 2025.
• Nationality: You must be an Indian citizen. Both male and female candidates can apply.

Age Limit

Your age is counted as on 1 August 2025. The minimum age is 20 years for everyone. The maximum age depends on your category:

• Unreserved (General) - Male: up to 37 years
• Unreserved (General) - Female: up to 40 years
• Backward Class (BC) and Extremely Backward Class (EBC) - Male and Female: up to 40 years
• SC / ST - Male and Female: up to 42 years
• Government servants with at least 3 years of regular service get 5 years relaxation. Ex-servicemen get relaxation as per rules, provided their age does not cross 57 years.

Salary

• Selected Sub-Inspectors are paid under Pay Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month) of the 7th Pay Commission.
• You will also get Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other allowances as per Bihar Government rules.

Physical Standards

Height, chest and weight carry no marks, but you must meet the minimum standards to stay in the selection. Candidates who fail the physical standards are declared unsuccessful.

• Height (Male - General / BC): 165 cm
• Height (Male - EBC / SC / ST): 160 cm
• Height (Female - all categories): 155 cm

The exact chest and weight standards are given in the official notification.

Application Fee

• All Categories: Rs. 100
• The fee is paid online while filling the application form.

Selection Process

The selection has three main stages:

1. Preliminary Examination: An objective (OMR) paper with 100 questions for 200 marks in 2 hours. You need at least 30% marks to qualify, and candidates up to about 10 times the vacancies are shortlisted for the Main exam.
2. Main Examination: Paper I is objective (200 marks, 3 hours) with 0.25 negative marking, and Paper II is descriptive in Hindi and English (50 marks, 1 hour). You must score at least 30% in each paper. About 3 times the vacancies move to the physical test.
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): A qualifying test that checks your physical standards. It carries no marks.
4. Document Verification

How to Apply

1. Go to the BPSSC website at bpssc.bihar.gov.in.
2. Open the online application link for Advertisement No. 09/2026 (active from 9 July 2026).
3. Register and fill in the online form with your details.
4. Upload your photo, signature and required documents.
5. Pay the Rs. 100 fee online.
6. Submit the form and save a printout for your records.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Number: 09/2026
• Notification Date: 3 July 2026
• Online Application Start: 9 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 9 August 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced

• Collect and report intelligence for the Special Branch of the Bihar Police
• Supervise and guide the police personnel placed under your charge
• Maintain law and order and assist in security duties
• Prepare case records, reports and other official documents
• Carry out investigations and field verification as assigned
• Coordinate with senior officers and other units during operations
• Ensure the safety of important persons, places and events