At a Glance
- Total Vacancies
- 150
- Post Name
- 09/2026
- Eligibility
- Bachelor's Degree (Any Stream)
- Age Limit
- 20 to 37 / 40 / 42 years (category-wise, as on 01-08-2025)
- Exam / Result Date
- To be announced — check bpssc.bihar.gov.in
- Application Last Date
- 9 August 2026
- Application Start Date
- 9 July 2026
Quick Summary
BPSSC has invited applications for 150 Police Sub-Inspector (Special Branch) posts under Advt. No. 09/2026. Apply online at bpssc.bihar.gov.in from 9 July to 9 August 2026.
Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) is the recruiting body responsible for direct recruitment to non-gazetted police and allied posts — including Sub-Inspector, Sergeant, and other Home Department cadres — under the Government of Bihar. Its official recruitment portal is bpssc.bihar.gov.in.
BPSSC SI Special Branch 2026 – Overview
150 government jobs are open right now under BPSSC SI Special Branch 2026 — a fresh state-cadre police recruitment cycle in Bihar. The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has released the official notification (Advt. No. 09/2026) for 150 posts of Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre) in the Special Branch, Home (Police) Department, Government of Bihar, spread across the Unreserved, EWS, EBC, BC, BC Female, SC and ST categories. Applications run from 9 July 2026 to 9 August 2026 at bpssc.bihar.gov.in. The minimum qualification is a Bachelor's degree in any discipline, and the application fee is a flat ₹100 for every category, including women and SC/ST candidates — there is no fee waiver in this particular recruitment.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) |
| Advt. No. / Notif. No. | 09/2026 |
| Post Name | Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre), Special Branch |
| Total Vacancies | 150 |
| Pay Scale / Salary | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (Level 6, 7th CPC) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 9 July 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 9 August 2026 |
| Application Fee | ₹100 (all categories, Male & Female) |
| Age Limit | 20 to 37 / 40 / 42 years (category-wise, as on 01-08-2025) |
| Min. Qualification | Bachelor's Degree (Any Stream) |
| Exam Date | To be announced — check bpssc.bihar.gov.in |
| Official Portal | bpssc.bihar.gov.in |
Source: Official BPSSC SI Special Branch Notification (Advt. No. 09/2026), Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission, 3 July 2026. Download PDF
BPSSC SI Special Branch 2026 – Important Dates & Full Schedule
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 3 July 2026 | Released |
| Application Start Date | 9 July 2026 | Open |
| Application Last Date | 9 August 2026 | Upcoming |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 9 August 2026 | Upcoming |
| Preliminary Exam Date | To be announced — check bpssc.bihar.gov.in | – |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced — check bpssc.bihar.gov.in | – |
Source: Official BPSSC SI Special Branch Notification (Advt. No. 09/2026), 3 July 2026. The Commission has clarified the application window will not be extended.
BPSSC SI Special Branch 2026 – Vacancy Details
All 150 posts under Advt. No. 09/2026 sit under a single designation — Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre) — so there is no post-wise split to track; every vacancy carries the same Pay Level-6 scale and the same selection process.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre), Special Branch | 150 | Level 6 |
The category-wise breakup below — including the seats set aside for women within each category — is what actually determines an individual candidate's competition pool, so it matters more than the headline 150 figure.
| UR | EWS | EBC | BC | BC Female | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 15 | 27 | 18 | 04 | 24 | 02 | 150 |
Reading the split visually makes the imbalance across categories clearer than the raw numbers alone:
Source: Official BPSSC SI Special Branch Notification (Advt. No. 09/2026), category-wise vacancy table.
BPSSC SI Special Branch 2026 – Application Fee
Every category pays the same ₹100 for BPSSC SI Special Branch 2026 — General, EWS, EBC, BC, SC, ST, and both male and female candidates alike. Unlike many central recruitments, there is no fee waiver for SC/ST or women in this drive.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS / EBC / BC / SC / ST (Male & Female) | ₹100 |
| Payment Mode | Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI only |
Source: Official BPSSC SI Special Branch Notification (Advt. No. 09/2026). Fee is non-refundable; bank charges on card/net-banking transactions are borne by the candidate.
BPSSC SI Special Branch 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit for BPSSC SI Special Branch 2026
The age limit for BPSSC SI Special Branch 2026 is calculated as on 1 August 2025, based on the date of birth in the Matriculation certificate, and it varies by category rather than through a flat relaxation added to a base age.
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| UR (Male) | 20 years | 37 years |
| UR (Female) / BC / EBC | 20 years | 40 years |
| SC / ST | 20 years | 42 years |
Source: Official BPSSC SI Special Branch Notification (Advt. No. 09/2026), Age Limit clause.
Educational Qualification for BPSSC SI Special Branch 2026
Candidates need a Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognised university or institution in India, completed on or before 1 August 2025.
Candidates who will complete their graduation after 1 August 2025 — including those currently in their final year — are not eligible; the degree must already be in hand by the cut-off date, and awaited-result or provisional certificates are not accepted at the application stage. Separately, the 35% horizontal reservation for women applies within each social category rather than as a standalone category, so women must still select their actual category (UR, EWS, EBC, BC, SC or ST) while applying and are evaluated against that category's cut-off, with the women's quota layered on top.
Physical Standards for BPSSC SI Special Branch 2026
Physical standards are qualifying in nature for BPSSC SI Special Branch 2026 — candidates who clear the Main Examination but fail to meet these measurements are declared unsuccessful regardless of their written score.
| Category | Height (Male) | Height (Female) | Chest (Male, un-expanded / expanded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / BC | 165 cm | 155 cm | 81 cm / 86 cm |
| EBC / SC / ST | 160 cm | 155 cm | 79 cm / 84 cm |
Female candidates must weigh at least 48 kg across all categories. Candidates should verify final category-wise figures against the official notification PDF, as minor variations are sometimes clarified via corrigendum.
BPSSC SI Special Branch 2026 – Pay Scale & Salary
At Level 6 of the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix, basic pay for a newly appointed Sub-Inspector starts at ₹35,400. Bihar's Dearness Allowance for 7th CPC employees currently stands at 60% of basic pay (effective 1 January 2026), which alone adds roughly ₹21,240. Once House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance are added on top, the expected monthly in-hand pay for an entry-level posting works out to approximately ₹58,000 – ₹65,000. The exact figure varies with the posting location's HRA slab and standard deductions such as NPS contribution.
BPSSC SI Special Branch 2026 – Physical Standard Test (Height, Chest & Weight)
Beyond the height/chest/weight checks above, BPSSC SI Special Branch 2026 also runs a timed Physical Efficiency Test (PET) that is qualifying only — there is no score attached, and candidates either clear it or are eliminated at this stage.
| Category | Test | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Male | Running | 1.6 km in 6 minutes 30 seconds |
| Female | Running | 1 km in 6 minutes |
Source: Official BPSSC SI Special Branch Notification (Advt. No. 09/2026), Physical Efficiency Test clause.
BPSSC SI Special Branch 2026 – Selection Process
| Stage | Nature | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Preliminary Examination | Qualifying | Objective MCQs, 100 questions / 200 marks, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, 2 hours, 30% qualifying marks |
| 2. Main Examination – Paper I | Merit | Objective, 200 questions / 200 marks, General Studies, Mathematics, Reasoning & Bihar GK; negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer |
| 3. Main Examination – Paper II | Qualifying | Descriptive, 50 marks, Language/Hindi paper; 30% qualifying marks |
| 4. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | Qualifying | Timed running test (see table above) |
| 5. Physical Standard Test (PST) | Qualifying | Height, chest and weight verification |
| 6. Document Verification & Medical Exam | Qualifying | Final eligibility and medical fitness check |
The three-stage selection for BPSSC SI Special Branch 2026 begins with a 100-question, 200-mark Preliminary Examination on General Knowledge and Current Affairs, which candidates must clear at 30% purely as a screening filter — these marks carry no weight in the final merit list. Candidates who advance sit the Main Examination, split into an objective Paper I (General Studies, Mathematics, Reasoning and Bihar GK) and a descriptive Paper II (language/Hindi); both must be cleared to reach the Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test — qualifying stages built around running, height, chest and weight rather than marks. Final merit is drawn from the Main Examination score, category-wise; there is no personal interview anywhere in this process.
How to Fill BPSSC SI Special Branch 2026 Online Form – Step by Step
- Visit the official website: Go to bpssc.bihar.gov.in and open the "Bihar Police" tab.
- Locate the advertisement: Click the link for Advt. No. 09/2026 – Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre), Special Branch.
- Register: Complete Part I with name, nationality, mobile number, email ID, Bihar domicile status, category, gender and date of birth.
- Pay the fee: Submit the ₹100 application fee via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI.
- Note your credentials: Save the Registration ID and password sent via SMS and email.
- Complete Part II: Log back in and fill in father's/husband's name, mother's name, address and educational qualification.
- Upload documents: Attach a recent colour photograph and scanned signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Review and submit: Use the "Edit Details" option to check every field carefully — no changes are allowed after final submission — then submit and print the confirmation.
Application Open: 9 July 2026 | Last Date: 9 August 2026
BPSSC SI Special Branch 2026 Admit Card – How to Download
The BPSSC SI Special Branch 2026 admit card has not been released yet. It will be made available for download at bpssc.bihar.gov.in ahead of the Preliminary Examination once the exam date is finalised. Candidates should keep their registration number and date of birth ready to download the e-admit card.
BPSSC SI Special Branch 2026 – Exam Syllabus & Paper Pattern
The Preliminary Examination for BPSSC SI Special Branch 2026 draws questions from General Knowledge and Current Affairs, while Main Examination Paper I adds General Studies, Mathematics, Reasoning and Bihar-specific General Knowledge, and Paper II tests Hindi language and translation. Candidates preparing for this cycle should prioritise Bihar-specific current affairs and static GK, since several questions each year draw directly from state-level topics rather than national ones.
BPSSC SI Special Branch 2026 – Official Links & Notification PDF
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF (Advt. No. 09/2026) | Download PDF |
| Apply Online / Bihar Police Section | Apply Online |
| Official Website | bpssc.bihar.gov.in |
