 The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has officially announced a golden opportunity for aspirants seeking a career in law enforcement. The BPSSC SI Recruitment 2026notification (Advt. No. 09/2026) has been released for the direct recruitment of 150 Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre) posts in the Special Branch of the Home Department (Police Branch), Government of Bihar. This is a prime chance for graduates to secure a prestigious government job with a Level-6 pay scale. The online application window is brief, opening on July 9, 2026, and closing on August 9, 2026. Candidates are advised to read this detailed article on myenterprise.in for complete information on eligibility, vacancy breakdown, selection process, and apply online link.
Important Dates You Should Remember:
The application process is entirely online. Aspirants must mark their calendars for the following crucial dates. No extension of the last date will be provided under any circumstances.
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Online Application Start Date: 09/07/2026
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Online Application Last Date: 09/08/2026
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Cut-off Date for Age and Qualification: 01/08/2025
BPSSC SI Vacancy Details
A total of 150 positions for Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre) are open. The category-wise breakup, including the 35% horizontal reservation for women of Bihar domicile, is as follows:
| Category | Total Vacancies | Reserved for Women (35%) |
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| Unreserved (General) | 60 | 21 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 15 | 05 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 27 | 09 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 24 | 08 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 18 | 06 |
| Backward Class Women | 04 | Not Applicable |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 02 | Not Applicable |
| Total | 150 | – |
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must hold a graduate degree or an equivalent qualification as on the cut-off date of 01-08-2025.
Age Limit (as on 01/08/2025):
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Unreserved (General) – Male: 20 to 37 Years
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Unreserved (General) – Female: 20 to 40 Years
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Backward Class / Extremely Backward Class (Male & Female): 20 to 40 Years
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Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (Male & Female): 20 to 42 Years
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Age relaxation is applicable for Bihar government servants and ex-servicemen as per rules.
Physical Standards: These are qualifying in nature during the PET. Candidates not meeting these standards will be declared unsuccessful.
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Minimum Height:
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UR/BC Male: 165 cm
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EBC/SC/ST Male: 160 cm
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All Female Categories: 155 cm
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Chest (Male Only):
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UR/BC: 81 cm (unexpanded) to 86 cm (expanded)
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EBC/SC/ST: 79 cm (unexpanded) to 84 cm (expanded)
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Weight (Female Only): Minimum 48 kg for all categories.
Pay Scale and Application Fee
The post carries a Pay Level-6 pay scale. The application fee is nominal and uniform for all candidates.
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Application Fee: Rs. 100/-
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Payment Modes: Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, and UPI. The fee is non-refundable.
Selection Process
The BPSSC SI 2026 selection process is a rigorous three-stage test:
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Stage 1: Preliminary Exam: An objective test of 100 questions worth 200 marks to be completed in 2 hours. Subjects include English, General Knowledge, Hindi, Reasoning, and Current Affairs. The exam is qualifying in nature, and candidates 10 times the number of vacancies will be shortlisted for the Main Exam.
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Stage 2: Main Exam: This consists of two papers. Paper I is an objective paper for 200 marks on General Studies, Maths, Reasoning, English, Hindi, and General Knowledge of Bihar. Paper II is a subjective/written paper for 50 marks on essays and translation. A minimum of 30% marks in each paper is mandatory to qualify.
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Stage 3: Physical Efficiency Test (PET): This is a qualifying stage where candidates’ physical standards (height, chest, weight) are verified. The final merit list is based solely on the marks obtained in the Main Exam.
Simple Steps to Apply Online for BPSSC SI Jobs 2026
Follow these steps to submit your application correctly:
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Visit the official BPSSC website: bpssc.bihar.gov.in.
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Go to the “Bihar Police” tab and click on the link for Advt. No. 09/2026.
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Complete Part 1 of the registration with your basic details and pay the fee. Note down the registration number and password sent to you.
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Log in and complete Part 2, filling in your educational details and uploading a scanned photograph and signature as per the specified format.
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Carefully review all details before final submission, as no edits are allowed later.
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Take a printout of the final acknowledgement for future reference.
BPSSC Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2026 – Important Links to Apply
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Apply Online Direct Link: Click here
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Official Notification PDF Download: Click here
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Official Website: Click here
Stay tuned to myenterprise.in for more such informative articles on the latest government job vacancies, exam patterns, and admit card updates. Ensure your application is submitted before August 9, 2026.
