Hello friends! If you are preparing for government jobs in Bihar, there is a great news for you. The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has officially released the notification for the recruitment of Police Sub-Inspector (SI) – Special Branch (General Closed Cadre) under Advertisement Number 09/2026.
This is a brilliant opportunity for all the graduate candidates who want to serve in the police department. In this article, we will explain all the necessary details like important dates, registration fees, academic qualifications, age limits, physical criteria, and step-by-step application process.
What is the overview of BPSSC Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2026?
The recruitment drive is being organized to fill up 150 vacancies for the Sub Inspector post in Special Branch. Let us look at the quick summary of this vacancy in the table below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Board | Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) |
| Post Name | Police Sub-Inspector (SI) – Special Branch |
| Advertisement No. | 09/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 150 Posts (50 seats reserved for women) |
| Pay Scale | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400/-) |
| Job Location | Bihar |
| Official Website | bpssc.bihar.gov.in |
What are the important dates for Bihar Police SI 2026?
You must keep a track of the opening and closing dates so that you do not miss the chance to submit your application form on time. Registration process has already been started.
- Notification Released Date: July 3, 2026
- Online Application Starts: July 9, 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: August 9, 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment: August 9, 2026
- Exam Date: To be notified later
How much is the application fee for BPSSC SI Form?
Unlike previous recruitments where fee was quite high, this time the department has kept a uniform and very nominal fee structure for everyone. Candidates can make the payment online using net banking, debit cards, credit cards, or UPI.
- All Categories (General / EWS / BC / EBC / SC / ST / Females): Rs. 100/- only
What is the category-wise vacancy distribution?
Out of the total 150 vacancies, 35% horizontal reservation is applicable for female candidates. Here is the clear breakdown across different social categories:
| Category Name | Total Vacant Posts | Posts Reserved for Women (Included in Total) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR / General) | 60 | 21 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 15 | 05 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 18 | 06 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 27 | 09 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 24 | 08 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 02 | 01 |
| Backward Class - Female (BC-W) | 04 | -- |
| Total Positions | 150 | 50 |
Am I eligible to apply for Bihar Police Sub Inspector 2026?
To avoid cancellation of your form, please ensure you satisfy both educational qualification and age criteria before filling up the online link.
1. Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a **Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation)** in any stream from a university recognized by UGC. The complete passing certificate or degree must be obtained before the cut-off date mentioned in official notification.
2. Age Limit (As on August 1, 2025)
The minimum age threshold to apply is **20 years** for all categories. The maximum age criteria depends upon your category:
- General / EWS (Male): 37 Years
- General / EWS (Female): 40 Years
- BC / EBC (Male & Female): 40 Years
- SC / ST (Male & Female): 42 Years
Note: Regular Bihar State Government employees who have completed at least 3 years of continuous service get an additional age relaxation of 5 years.
What is the selection process for BPSSC SI 2026?
Getting selected as a Daroga in Bihar Police involves passing multiple stages. You need to qualify each step to move forward:
- Preliminary Exam: Objective type screening test containing subjects like GK, Current Affairs, Hindi, English, and Reasoning.
- Main Written Exam: Divided into two papers (Paper I and Paper II) which carries the major weightage for the final merit list.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Standards Test (PST): Running, long jump, high jump, and height/chest measurements. This is qualifying in nature.
- Document Verification & Medical Examination: Final verification of original certificates and medical fitness checking.
How to fill the BPSSC Bihar Police SI Online Form 2026?
The application has to be submitted purely in online mode. Please follow these simple steps carefully so that your form does not get rejected because of silly mistakes:
- Step 1: Go to the official portal of commission at bpssc.bihar.gov.in.
- Step 2: Look for the link mentioning "Apply Online for the post of Sub-Inspector in Special Branch (Advt. No. 09/2026)".
- Step 3: Click on the 'Register' tab. Fill your basic personal info like Name, Mobile Number, and active Email ID to generate your registration credentials.
- Step 4: Login back with your Registration ID and Password received on your phone or email inbox.
- Step 5: Fill up all your academic details, address, and parentage info carefully. Make sure there is no spelling mismatch with your Matriculation certificate.
- Step 6: Upload your scanned passport size photograph and distinct signatures. Please note that signature needs to be uploaded in both **Hindi and English** streams separately on a white background with black ink.
- Step 7: Pay the online application fee of Rs. 100 via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net banking or UPI.
- Step 8: Double check your entire details on the preview page before clicking final submission. Download and print the confirmation page for your safe keeping.
Where can I join for latest job updates?
You can connect with us directly on our official social media handles to get super fast alerts regarding daily exams, result announcements, and admit card dates:
| Platform | Official Page Link |
|---|---|
| Telegram Channel | Join Telegram |
| Instagram Page | Follow Instagram |
| Facebook Page | Like Facebook |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Ans: The closing date to complete registration and submit the online application form is August 9, 2026.
Ans: No, you must have already passed and hold your proper Bachelor's degree certificate before the eligibility cut-off date mentioned in the notification.
Ans: Yes, a very budget-friendly uniform fee of just Rs. 100/- is set for all candidate categories.
Ans: Yes, it is compulsory to scan and upload signatures in both Hindi and English language separately. Use black ink on clean white paper.