BPSSC
Bihar Police SI (General Closed Cadre) Recruitment 2026
Organization
Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC)
Total Vacancy
150 Posts
Last Date to Apply
09 August 2026
Job Location
Bihar
Important Dates
Official Notification Released
03 July 2026
Online Application Start Date
09 July 2026
Last Date to Apply Online
09 August 2026
Application Fees
All Categories Fee
₹100/-
You can pay via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Age Limits & Relaxations
Minimum Age
20 YearsMaximum Age
37 Years (M), 40 Years (F)Maximum age for BC / EBC (Male & Female): 40 Years, SC / ST (Male & Female): 42 Years. Bihar Government Employees with 3+ years of continuous service receive up to 5 years of relaxation. Ex-servicemen receive 3 years plus their active defense service period relaxation, up to a maximum age cap of 57 years.
Recruitment Overview
The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC), Patna has released an official recruitment notification (Advt. No. 09/2026) for the post of Police Sub Inspector (General Closed Cadre) under the Special Branch of the Home Department (Police Branch), Government of Bihar. A total of 150 vacancies are available for direct recruitment via a multi-stage competitive examination layout. Both eligible male and female Indian citizens can apply online.
Mode of Selection / Exam Stages
- Preliminary Written Examination — Objective MCQ-type screening phase.
- Main Written Examination — Consists of Paper I (Objective MCQ, 200 marks) and Paper II (Subjective/Written descriptive, 50 marks).
- PET, Medical, DV — Physical standards measurements check matching the mandatory criteria.
- Merit List Rule — The final selection merit list is formulated strictly based on marks scored in the Main Written Examination. Ties are broken via age seniority, followed by higher educational qualifications, and finally alphabetical sorting of names in Hindi.
Vacancy & Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Department | Pay Scale | Total Vacancies | Essential Eligibility |
| Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre) | Special Branch, Home Dept, Bihar | Level-6 Pay Matrix | 150 | Indian Citizen holding a Graduate Degree or equivalent on or before 01.08.2025. |
Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Category Name | Total Seats | 35% Women Horizontal Reservation PDF | Freedom Fighter Ward Quota (2%) PDF |
| Unreserved (UR) | 60 | 21 | – |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 15 | 05 | – |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 27 | 09 | – |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 24 | 08 | 03 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 18 | 06 | – |
| BC Female (3% Dedicated) | 04 | – | – |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 02 | – | – |
| Total | 150 | 49 | 03 |
Physical Standards Metrics
Height Requirements
- General (UR) & BC Male: Minimum 165 cm
- EBC, SC, & ST Male: Minimum 160 cm
- All Categories Female: Minimum 155 cm
Chest Measurement (For Males Only)
- UR / BC / EBC Male: 81 cm (Unexpanded) | 86 cm (Expanded)
- SC / ST Male: 79 cm (Unexpanded) | 84 cm (Expanded)
- Note: Minimum 5 cm expansion is mandatory for all males.
Weight Requirements
- Female Candidates (All Categories): Minimum 48 kg
- Not applicable for Male
Note: In this BPSSC Bihar Police SI (Special Branch) Recruitment 2026, physical parameters are limited strictly to physical dimensions only. No physical performance marks or athletic field tracks (like running or jumping) are part of this Special Branch selection structure
Examination Pattern & Syllabus Breakdown
Phase 1: Prelims Exam (200 Marks)
- Nature: Objective MCQ, 100 questions, 2 Hours duration.
- Marking Schema: +2 marks for correct responses.
- Syllabus Subjects: English, Hindi Language Knowledge, General Knowledge, Reasoning, and Current Affairs.
- Cut-off Constraint: Minimum 30% marks needed to avoid disqualification. Successful candidates equal to 10 times the vacancies will be called for the Main round.
Phase 2: Mains Exam (Total 250 Marks)
- Paper I (Objective MCQ – 200 Marks): 200 Questions, 3 Hours duration.
- Subjects: General Studies & Current Affairs (50 Marks), Mathematics & Quantitative Aptitude (40 Marks), Reasoning & Analytical Ability (40 Marks), English Language (20 Marks), Hindi Language (20 Marks), and General Knowledge of Bihar (30 Marks).
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer.
- Paper II (Subjective Descriptive – 50 Marks): 1 Hour duration.
- Syllabus: Hindi Essay (15 Marks), English Essay (15 Marks), English Precis writing (10 Marks), and Hindi to English Translation exercise (10 Marks).
Difference between Regular (General District) Bihar Police SI and a Special Branch Sub Inspector (General Closed Cadre)
| Feature | Regular Bihar Police SI | Special Branch SI (Closed Cadre) |
| Primary Focus | Public Law & Order, Crime Control | Secret Intelligence, VIP Security |
| Mains Exam Format | Completely Objective (MCQs) | Hybrid: Objective + Descriptive Writing |
| Physical Test (PET) | Run, High Jump, Long Jump, Shot Put | Height, Chest, & Weight Checks Only |
| Transfer Type | Open (Across districts & police stations) | Closed (Stays strictly within Special Branch) |
| Work Uniform | Worn daily on standard public field duties. | Worn for formal events, but mostly works in civilian clothes. |
How To apply BPSSC Bihar Police Sub Inspector SI Online Form 2026
Candidates can apply online for the Bihar Police SI (Special Branch) Recruitment 2026 with the following steps:
- Visit the official BPSSC web platform at [https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in](https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in).
- Click on the "Bihar Police" Tab menu layout and locate the registration link for Advt. No. 09/2026.
- Select Part-1 Registration and fill out essential parameters (Name, Nationality, Mobile number, Email, Bihar Domicile status, Reservation Category, Gender, and Date of Birth).
- Pay the uniform registration cost of ₹100/- via the integrated online payment gateways.
- Receive your system-generated Registration ID and Password over your registered mobile text thread and email inbox.
- Log back into the portal dashboard to complete Part-2 of the form by entering your parent's names, address parameters, and detailed academic qualifications.
- Upload a scanned color photograph (taken within 2 months, white background, size 15-25 KB in JPG format).
- Upload distinct scanned copies of your signature in both Hindi and English using black or blue ink on white paper backgrounds (size 15-25 KB).
- Preview the compiled structure form layout data, check the declaration statement, and tap "Submit".
- Print out the final submission acknowledgment print sheet on a standard A4 page for future cross-verification requirements.
Important Useful Links
| Bihar Police Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Candidates must have successfully completed and passed their Graduation degree or equivalent on or before the structural cut-off date of 01 August 2025.
Yes, a negative marking structure is active across both the Preliminary and Main written examinations, where 0.2 marks will be deducted for every wrong choice.
It means selected sub-inspectors join a intelligence/special security infrastructure cadre setup within the Home Department instead of standard local police station field duties.
Selected candidates receive a Level-6 Pay Matrix salary scale ranging between ₹35,400 and ₹1,12,400 per month along with standard state allowances.
No, final year appearing candidates are not eligible to apply unless their final graduation degree results were formally announced on or before 01 August 2025.