The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has released the notification (Advertisement No. 09/2026) for Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2026 for 150 Sub-Inspector (Special Branch) posts on its official portal. Eligible candidates can now apply online through the official BPSSC portal from 9 July to 9 August 2026.
[Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2026 Notification]
Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2026: Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) |
| Post Name | Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre) |
| Department | Special Branch, Home Department |
| Total Vacancies | 150 |
| Advt. No. | 09/2026 |
| Application Start Date | July 9, 2026 |
| Application End Date | August 9, 2026 |
| Pay Level | Level-6 |
| Salary | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, PET, Document Verification, Medical Exam |
| Official Website | bpssc.bihar.gov.in |
Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
BPSSC has notified 150 vacancies for the Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre) post in the Special Branch of Bihar Police. Category-wise and gender-wise vacancy breakup are given below.
| Category | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 60 |
| EWS | 15 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 18 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 27 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 24 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 2 |
| BC (Female) | 4 |
| Total | 150 |
Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university or institution.
Age Limit (as on August 1, 2025)
The minimum age for all applicants is 20 years. The upper age limit varies by category. Age relaxation is applicable as per BPSSC’s standard reservation for reserved categories.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General / EWS (Male) | 37 years |
| General / EWS (Female) | 40 years |
| BC / EBC (Male & Female) | 40 years |
| SC / ST (Male & Female) | 42 years |
Physical Standard Test (PST)
| Category | Height (Minimum) | Chest (Male Only) | Weight (Female Only) |
| UR / BC (Male) | 165 cm | 81–86 cm | N/A |
| EBC / SC / ST (Male) | 160 cm | 79–84 cm | N/A |
| All Categories (Female) | 155 cm | N/A | Minimum 48 kg |
Last Updated on July 10, 2026 8:40 am
