Advertisement No. 05/2025 – Police Sub-Inspector (SI) Vacancies
Organization Details
- Organization (English): Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC), Home Department, Government of Bihar
- Organization (Hindi): बिहार पुलिस अवर सेवा आयोग, गृह विभाग, बिहार सरकार
- Official Website: https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in
Post / Designation
- Designation (English): Police Sub-Inspector (SI)
- Designation (Hindi): पुलिस उप-निरीक्षक
- Employment Type: Permanent, Government Service
- Pay Level: Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 under 7th Pay Commission)
Location / Address
- Street Address: 5, Harding Road
- City: Patna
- State: Bihar
- Postal Code: 800001
- Country: India
Vacancy Details
| Category | Total Posts | Women Reserved |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 210 | 74 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 15 | 5 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 273 | 96 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 222 | 78 |
| Backward Class Women (only) | 42 | 0 |
| Unreserved (General) | 850 | 298 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 180 | 63 |
| Transgender | 7 | 0 |
| Total | 1799 | 614 (35% Horizontal Reservation for Women) |
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Candidate must be an Indian citizen.
- Educational Qualification: Graduate from a recognized university on or before 01 August 2025.
- Physical Standards:
- Height:
- UR / BC / EBC (Male): 165 cm
- SC / ST (Male): 160 cm
- All Female Candidates: 155 cm
- Chest (Males only):
- UR / BC / EBC: 81–86 cm (expanded)
- SC / ST: 79–84 cm (expanded)
- Weight: All Female candidates – Minimum 48 kg
- Transgender: Physical standards equal to SC Female candidates
- Height:
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2025)
- UR Male: 20 – 37 years
- UR Female: 20 – 40 years
- BC / EBC (Male & Female): 20 – 40 years
- SC / ST (Male & Female): 20 – 42 years
- Government Employees (Bihar): Relaxation of 5 years
- Ex-servicemen: Relaxation up to 57 years as per rules
Important Dates
- Start of Online Application: 26 September 2025
- Last Date of Online Application: 26 October 2025
- Cut-off Date for Age & Education: 01 August 2025
- Cut-off Date for Experience (Govt/Ex-Servicemen): 01 August 2024
Application Process
Applications will be accepted only through online mode. Candidates must apply on the official BPSSC website. The process includes registration, fee payment, uploading of photograph and signature, and final submission.
- One application per candidate using a single mobile number and email ID.
- Registration and acknowledgment printout must be preserved for future reference.
- Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected.
- Pregnant women are not permitted to appear in PET.
Application Fees
- Application Fee (All categories including Male, Female & Transgender): ₹100/-
- Payment Modes: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI
- No other payment modes will be accepted.
Selection Process
- Written Examination:
- Preliminary Exam: 200 marks, 2 hours, questions on General Knowledge and Current Affairs.
- Main Exam:
- Paper 1: General Hindi – 200 marks, 2 hours
- Paper 2: General Studies, History, Geography, Mathematics, Mental Ability – 200 marks, 2 hours
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Running, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put
- Medical Examination & Document Verification
- Final Merit List: Based on Mains Exam + PET performance
Reservation Details
Reservation will be applicable as per the Bihar Reservation Act 1991 and subsequent amendments.
- 35% Horizontal Reservation for Women (only domicile women of Bihar eligible).
- 2% Horizontal Reservation for Ex-servicemen.
- Reservation for Transgender as per 2021 notification.
- EWS Reservation as per Bihar 2019 rules.
Helpline / Contact Information
- Office: Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission
- Address: 5, Harding Road, Patna – 800001, Bihar
- Website: https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in
Other Important Information
- Medical fitness is mandatory for appointment.
- Candidates must preserve Registration No. and Acknowledgement Printout.
- All communication will be via SMS / Email on registered mobile number and email ID.
- Incorrect or false category/gender/DOB entries will lead to rejection.
- Candidates can cancel and re-register but the application fee will not be refunded.
Official Links
- Official Notification PDF: Download Notification
- Official Website: https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in



