Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 150 Sub Inspector Posts

The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has officially commenced the application process for candidates aspiring to join the law enforcement sector. Under Advt. No.-09/2026, applications are invited for 150 Police Sub Inspector vacancies within the Special Branch of the Home Department, Government of Bihar. Aspirants who meet the eligibility criteria can submit their applications online before the final window closes.

Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2026 Highlights

To help candidates understand the fundamental parameters of this recruitment cycle, the key highlights are structured in the table and checklist below:

Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2026- Highlights	Details
Organization Name	Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC)
Post Name	Police Sub Inspector
Vacancies	150
Advt. No.	Advt. No. 09/2026
Mode of Application	Online
Registration Dates	9th July to 9th August 2026
Educational Qualification	Graduation
Age Limit	20 and 37
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains Exam, Physical, DV and Medical Exam
Pay Scale	Rs. 35400/- to Rs. 112400/-
Job Location	Bihar
Official Website	https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in/

• Organization Name: Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC)
• Post Name: Police Sub Inspector
• Vacancies: 150
• Advt. No.: Advt. No. 09/2026
• Mode of Application: Online
• Registration Dates: 9th July to 9th August 2026
• Educational Qualification: Graduation
• Age Limit: 20 and 37
• Selection Process: Prelims, Mains Exam, Physical, DV and Medical Exam
• Pay Scale: Rs. 35400/- to Rs. 112400/-
• Job Location: Bihar
• Official Website: https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in/

Important Dates & Schedule

Candidates must monitor key scheduling milestones to avoid missing deadlines for the registration process:

Events	Dates
Notification release date	3rd July 2026
Apply online starts	9th July 2026
Last date to apply	9th August 2026
Fee payment last date	9th August 2026

• Notification release date: 3rd July 2026
• Apply online starts: 9th July 2026
• Last date to apply: 9th August 2026
• Fee payment last date: 9th August 2026

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

The 150 Police Sub Inspector vacancies are split among different categories, including specific horizontal reservations for women candidates:

Category	Vacancies	Reserved for Women
UR	60	21
EWS	15	05
OBC	18	06
OBC (Female)	04	—
EBC	27	09
SC	24	08
ST	02	—
Total	150

• UR: 60 Vacancies, 21 Reserved for Women
• EWS: 15 Vacancies, 05 Reserved for Women
• OBC: 18 Vacancies, 06 Reserved for Women
• OBC (Female): 04 Vacancies, — Reserved for Women
• EBC: 27 Vacancies, 09 Reserved for Women
• SC: 24 Vacancies, 08 Reserved for Women
• ST: 02 Vacancies, — Reserved for Women
• Total: 150 Vacancies

Eligibility Criteria & Pay Scale

Applicants must fulfill standard educational prerequisites and age qualifications:

• Educational Qualification: Must hold a Graduation degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
• Age Limit: General category candidates must be between 20 and 37 years of age as of 01/08/2025.
• Salary & Pay Scale: Pay Level 6, ranging from Rs. 35400/- to Rs. 112400/-.

Selection Procedure

The recruitment pathway comprises multiple stages to test aptitude, physical fitness, and medical fitness:

• Preliminary Written Exam
• Mains Written Exam
• Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

Physical Standards and Efficiency Requirements

Candidates clearing the written exams must undergo stringent physical evaluations.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Activities	Male Candidates	Female Candidates
Bihar Police SI Physical Efficiency Test
Shot Put Throw	Throwing it a minimum distance of 16 feet with a ball of 16 pounds.	Throwing it a minimum distance of 10 feet with a ball of 12 pounds.
High Jump	Attempts: 3 Distance: Minimum 4 Feet	Attempts: 3 Distance: Minimum 3 Feet
One Kilometer	Not Applicable	To be completed within 6 minutes.
One Mile Run	To be completed within 6.30 minutes	Not Applicable
Long Jump	Attempts: 3 Distance: Minimum 12 Feet	Attempts: 3 Distance: Minimum 9 Feet

Physical Standard Test (PST)

S. No.	Category of the Candidates	Height (in cm)	Unexpanded	Expanded
Bihar Police SI Physical Standard Test
1	UR and OBC (Male Candidates)	165 cm	81 cm	86 cm
2	Extremely Backward Class (EBC)	160 cm
3	SC/ST		79 cm	84 cm
4	All categories of Female Candidates	155 cm	N/A	N/A

Note: All female candidates must meet a minimum weight requirement of 48 kg.

Official Notification and Application Links

Candidates can review the detailed guidelines by checking the official resources below:

• Official Notification PDF: Bihar SI Notification 2026 PDF
• Direct Application Portal: Apply Online for Bihar Police SI (Active Link)
• Official BPSSC Website: https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in/

Next Steps for Candidates

After completing the online submission and fee payment process successfully before 9th August 2026, candidates should keep their registration printouts secure. Focus on preparing for the Preliminary Written Exam by revising core general studies, current events, and logical reasoning topics. Keep track of the official website for subsequent admit card download announcements and travel planning for the examination center.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many vacancies are released under Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2026?

A total of 150 vacancies are available under the Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2026.

What is the selection process for Police Sub Inspector posts?

The selection process for Police Sub Inspector posts includes a Preliminary exam, Mains exam, Physical test, Document Verification, and a Medical examination.

What is the educational qualification for Bihar Police Sub Inspector posts?

Applicants must possess a graduation degree to remain eligible for the Bihar Police Sub Inspector vacancies.

What are the registration dates for the BPSSC Advt. No. 09/2026?

The online registration dates are from 9th July to 9th August 2026.