BPSSC Sub-Inspector Special Branch 2026
Last updated 31 Jul 2026
Overview
The Bihar Police Sub-Ordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has issued an official recruitment advertisement for the post of Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre) in the Special Branch under the Home Department (Police Branch), Government of Bihar. The recruitment drive seeks to fill 150 vacant positions and is open to eligible male, female, and third-gender Indian citizens. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized university as of the specified cut-off date and satisfy prescribed age criteria, physical measurement parameters, and medical fitness standards. The selection procedure comprises two main phases: a written competitive examination followed by physical and document screening. The written evaluation consists of a preliminary examination and a main examination. The preliminary paper covers English, General Knowledge, Hindi language, reasoning, and current affairs to shortlist candidates for the main phase. The main examination consists of two papers: an objective paper covering general studies, mathematics, reasoning, languages, and Bihar general knowledge, along with a subjective written paper testing essay writing, precis, and translation. Shortlisted candidates based on written scores advance to the physical measurement screening and physical efficiency evaluation. Final selection recommendations and merit lists are formulated based on the total marks obtained in the main written examination.
How to apply
Follow these steps in order. Always verify the final instructions on the official portal.
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Step 1: Visit the official BPSSC website at https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in and click on the 'Bihar Police' tab.
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Step 2: Click on the link corresponding to Advertisement No. 09/2026.
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Step 3: Register by providing your basic details like name, nationality, mobile number, email ID, domicile, reservation category, gender, and date of birth.
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Step 4: Pay the prescribed online application fee using Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
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Step 5: Note down the Registration ID and Password sent via SMS and Email.
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Step 6: Log in using the Registration ID and Password to fill Part II of the application form.
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Step 7: Enter personal details, parental names, address, and educational qualification details.
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Step 8: Upload a recent passport-size photograph with white background (15-25 KB in .jpg/.jpeg/.gif format).
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Step 9: Upload scanned signatures in both Hindi and English on white background (15-25 KB in .jpg/.jpeg/.gif format).
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Step 10: Review all entered information carefully using the 'Edit Details' option before final submission.
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Step 11: Submit the application form and ensure receipt of confirmation SMS/email.
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Step 12: Download and print the acknowledgment page on A4 size paper for future reference.
Who can apply
Bachelors Degree
Must have passed Graduation or equivalent on or before 01/08/2025.
Age relaxation
Unreserved (UR)
Standard age limit without any category-based relaxation.
General
For Unreserved (General) Male candidates as on 01/08/2025. For Unreserved Female candidates, upper age limit is 40 years.
Obc
For BC and EBC Male and Female candidates as on 01/08/2025.
Sc
For SC Male and Female candidates as on 01/08/2025.
St
For ST Male and Female candidates as on 01/08/2025.
Government Employee
5 years relaxation in upper age limit for Bihar state govt employees who completed 3 years of continuous service.
Ex Servicemen
Relaxation in upper age limit by 3 years plus length of service in defense, provided actual age does not exceed 57 years.
Official notification
Read the complete notification released by Bihar Police Recruitment (BPSSC & CSBC). This document is the authoritative source for this opportunity.
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