Bihar Police Sub Inspector (Daroga) 2026 – BPSSC Recruitment

The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) conducts Bihar Daroga (Sub-Inspector) recruitment annually. The 1,799-vacancy notification was released on September 23, 2025, with applications accepted from September 26 to October 26, 2025. The Preliminary Examination was conducted on January 18 and 21, 2026, with the Pre Result declared on March 16, 2026.

A separate Bihar Police SI Prohibition recruitment (for the Prohibition, Excise & Registration Department) was notified under Advt. No. 03/2026 with 78 vacancies — application window January 27 to February 27, 2026.

Bihar Police SI (Daroga) selection has four stages: (1) Preliminary Examination — objective MCQ-based screening test offline (pen-paper); (2) Mains Examination — detailed written test covering GK, Hindi, and other subjects in deeper depth; (3) Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Standard Test (PST) — Race, High Jump, Long Jump, Shot Put performance measured against standards; (4) Medical Examination — final fitness verification.

The Prelims eliminates the majority of candidates. The Mains and PET together determine final merit. Female candidates have 614 posts reserved across categories — physical standards and PET requirements differ for male and female candidates.

Applications are accepted exclusively online. Visit the official website, register with your credentials, fill in academic and personal details, upload documents, pay the fee, and download the confirmation page. Always apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.

1. Visit the official website and click the application/recruitment link
2. Register as new user; verify via OTP
3. Fill personal details, educational qualifications, and category
4. Upload photograph, signature, and required documents
5. Pay the application fee online
6. Submit and download the confirmation/acknowledgement

• Recent passport-size photograph (as per specifications)
• Scanned signature
• Class 10 / 12 / Degree certificates and mark sheets (as applicable)
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS as applicable)
• Valid government photo ID (Aadhaar/Voter ID/Passport)
• Any additional certificates specified in the official notification

Bihar Police SI 2026 Age Limit

Minimum 20 years. Maximum 37 years (General/EWS male), 38 years (BC/EBC male), 40 years (SC/ST/all women). Age calculated as on August 1 of the recruitment year. Home Guards: additional 5 years relaxation.

Bihar Police SI 2026 Educational Qualifications

Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university. The degree must be completed before the application closing date. Final-year students cannot apply.

Physical Standards

For SI Unarmed Branch (Male): Height 165 cm (SC/ST: 160 cm), Chest 81–86 cm. For Female candidates: Height 155 cm (SC/ST: 150 cm). Exact physical standards are specified in the official BPSSC notification.

• Start Mains Preparation Alongside Prelims: Many candidates fail at Mains after clearing Prelims because they delay Mains preparation. Bihar Daroga Mains is significantly more detailed than Prelims. Start writing practice answers from Day 1, even while preparing for Prelims.
• Bihar-Specific GK Is the Key Differentiator: Bihar's history (Magadha Empire, Mauryan period, Nalanda University, Champaran Satyagraha, Bihar as birthplace of political leaders), Bihar's geography (rivers, districts, wildlife), and Bihar government schemes appear heavily in both Prelims and Mains.
• Physical Fitness Training Must Run Parallel: PET performance directly determines merit in a competitive field. Training for the 1-mile run (target under 5:30 minutes for safety margin), long jump, and high jump must begin months before the PET stage — not after clearing Mains.
• English/Hindi Mains Answers Require Formal Writing Skills: Mains language papers require formal essay, precis, and letter writing skills. Practice structured writing in Hindi (or English) daily — specifically formal report writing, essay outlines, and precis reduction exercises.

Solving previous year question papers is the most targeted exam preparation strategy. Past papers reveal recurring topics, question formats, difficulty level, and marking scheme nuances unique to Bihar Police Sub Inspector (Daroga) 2026. Aim to solve 3–5 years of papers for maximum preparation benefit.

The admit card is released on the official website before the examination. Carrying it to the exam centre is mandatory — entry is not permitted without it. It contains roll number, exam centre, date and time. Carry a valid government photo ID alongside.

The official answer key is published after the exam. Candidates can raise objections within the specified window. The final answer key is used for result computation. Check the official website for provisional and final answer key release dates.

Cut-offs depend on total candidates, vacancies, and exam difficulty. Minimum qualifying marks are specified in the official notification. Actual selection cut-offs are typically higher in competitive years. Category-wise cut-offs are published with the result.

The result is published on the official website with scores, ranks, and qualifying status. Shortlisted candidates proceed to the next selection stage — interview, document verification, or physical tests as applicable. Check the official portal regularly for result updates.

Qualified candidates participate in counselling or document verification. Seat allotment or appointment is confirmed based on merit rank, category reservation, and vacancies. Carry all original certificates for verification at the designated venue.