Bihar Police SI Vacancy 2026: BPSSC Announces 150 Daroga Posts, Apply Online Before 9 August

Bihar Police SI Vacancy 2026 Overview

The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has officially released the much-awaited Bihar Police SI Vacancy 2026 notification (Advt. No. 09/2026) for the recruitment of 150 Sub-Inspector (Daroga) posts. These vacancies are for the post of Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre) in the Special Branch. This recruitment drive is a golden opportunity for eligible graduates who wish to serve as police officers in Bihar. The online application process started on 9 July 2026 and will close on 9 August 2026. Applicants are advised to read the complete notification carefully and ensure they meet all eligibility conditions before applying.

BPSSC SI Vacancy 2026 Post & Category-wise Distribution

A total of 150 posts have been notified for Bihar Police Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2026. These vacancies are distributed among different reservation categories, along with a 35% horizontal reservation for women candidates in each category.

• Unreserved (General): 60 posts (Women - 21)
• EWS: 15 posts (Women - 05)
• Extremely Backward Class (EBC): 27 posts (Women - 09)
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 24 posts (Women - 08)
• Backward Class (BC): 18 posts (Women - 06)
• Backward Class (Women): 04 posts
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 02 posts

Eligibility Criteria for Bihar Police SI Bharti 2026

Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility conditions to apply for the Bihar Police Daroga recruitment:

Educational Qualification: A candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree (Graduate) or its equivalent from a recognised university. The degree must be obtained on or before 1 August 2025.

Age Limit (as of 1 August 2025):

• General (Male): 20 to 37 years
• General (Female): 20 to 40 years
• BC/EBC/SC/ST (Male & Female): 20 to 40 years

Nationality: Candidates must be Indian citizens.

Physical Standards for Bihar Police SI

Physical measurement is an important part of the recruitment process. Although no marks are awarded for physical standards, candidates must meet the prescribed requirements to qualify.

• Height (Male): UR & BC - 165 cm; EBC, SC & ST - 160 cm
• Height (Female): All categories - 155 cm
• Chest (Male only): UR & BC - 81 cm (unexpanded) and 86 cm (expanded); EBC, SC & ST - 79 cm (unexpanded) and 84 cm (expanded)
• Weight (Female only): All categories - 48 kg

Application Fee for BPSSC SI Recruitment 2026

All candidates, irrespective of category, are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of ₹100. The payment can be made online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or other available online payment modes.

Selection Process of Bihar Police Sub-Inspector 2026

The selection of candidates for Bihar Police SI posts will be carried out through the following stages:

1. Preliminary Examination: Objective type (MCQ) paper carrying 200 marks.
2. Main Examination: Consists of an objective paper (200 marks) and a descriptive paper (50 marks).
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Standard Test (PST): Qualifying in nature.
4. Document Verification (DV): Checking of original certificates.
5. Final Selection: Based on candidate's performance in the written examinations, subject to qualifying PET/PST and DV.

Bihar Police SI Exam Pattern 2026

Understanding the exam pattern is crucial for effective preparation. The detailed structure of the written examination is as follows:

Preliminary Examination: It is an objective type test containing 100 questions of 200 marks. The duration is 2 hours. Each correct answer will be awarded 2 marks; there is no negative marking. The subjects covered are English, Hindi Language, General Knowledge, Reasoning, and Current Affairs.

Main Examination (Objective): This paper has 200 questions of 200 marks, with a duration of 3 hours. Each correct answer carries 1 mark, and each incorrect answer carries a negative marking of 0.25 marks. The marks distribution is as follows:

• General Studies & Current Affairs: 50 marks
• Mathematics & Quantitative Aptitude: 40 marks
• Reasoning & Analytical Ability: 40 marks
• English Language: 20 marks
• Hindi Language: 20 marks
• General Knowledge of Bihar: 30 marks

Main Examination (Descriptive): This is a 50-mark paper with a duration of 1 hour. It includes Hindi Essay (15 marks), English Essay (15 marks), English Precis (10 marks), and Hindi to English Translation (10 marks).

Bihar Police SI Salary Package

Selected candidates will be appointed at Pay Level-6 under the 7th Pay Commission. The basic pay will be ₹35,400 per month, and the pay scale will range from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400. Including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance (TA), Medical Allowance, and other benefits, the approximate monthly salary of a Bihar Police Sub-Inspector would be ₹49,772 to ₹54,212.

How to Apply for Bihar Police SI Vacancy 2026

To apply for the Bihar Police Daroga recruitment, candidates should follow these steps:

1. Visit the official BPSSC website at bpssc.bihar.gov.in.
2. Look for the 'Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2026 Apply Online' link on the homepage.
3. Register yourself by providing a valid mobile number and email ID.
4. Log in using the registration ID and password received after registration.
5. Fill in the application form with accurate personal, educational, and other required details.
6. Upload scanned images of photograph, signature (English and Hindi), and necessary documents as per the prescribed format and size.
7. Pay the application fee (₹100) online.
8. Review all filled details carefully and submit the application form.
9. Download and take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

Candidates are strongly advised to keep a copy of the application form and the fee payment receipt until the recruitment process is completed. For regular updates, they should frequently check the official BPSSC website.