Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre) - Special Branch Recruitment 2026
Posted: 6 Jul 2026 · Updated: 6 Jul 2026
Key Highlights
Total Vacancies
150
Min. Qualification
Graduate
Salary Range
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
(Level 6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400))
Last Date
9 Aug 2026
Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has released an official notification for the direct recruitment of 150 positions of Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre) in the Special Branch under the Home Department, Government of Bihar. Eligible graduates can submit their applications online starting from July 9, 2026, until August 9, 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 9 Aug 2026 |
20 years
42 years
Age calculated as on August 1, 2025:
Minimum Age: 20 years for all categories.
Maximum Age (General / EWS Male): 37 years.
Maximum Age (General / EWS Female, BC / EBC Male & Female): 40 years.
Maximum Age (SC / ST Male & Female): 42 years.
Eligibility requirements for candidates:
Must possess a Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in any stream from a recognized university in India.
The graduation qualification must have been completed on or before the specified cut-off date.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | ₹100 |
- 1Preliminary Written Examination
- 2Main Written Examination
- 3Physical Standard Test / Physical Efficiency Test
- 4Document Verification
Vacancy Breakdown by Category:
General (UR): 60 vacancies (21 reserved for women)
Extremely Backward Class (EBC): 27 vacancies (9 reserved for women)
Scheduled Caste (SC): 24 vacancies (8 reserved for women)
Backward Class (BC): 18 vacancies (6 reserved for women)
Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 15 vacancies (5 reserved for women)
Backward Class Women (BCW): 4 vacancies
Scheduled Tribe (ST): 2 vacancies
A negative marking penalty of 0.2 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer in both the preliminary and main exams.
Frequently Asked Questions
The last date to submit your application is 9 Aug 2026.
There are a total of 150 vacancies for this recruitment.
Candidates must be between 20 and 42 years old.
The minimum required qualification is Graduate.
The salary range is ₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400 (Level 6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400)).