BPSSC Sub Inspector Prohibition Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 78 Posts
The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) Recruitment 2026 for posts of 78 Sub Inspector Prohibition. Candidates with Any Graduate Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 27-01-2026, and closes on 27-02-2026. The candidate shall apply online through BPSSC website, https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in/.
Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 78 Sub Inspector Prohibition Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official BPSSC website. The last date to submit the application form is 27-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the BPSSC Sub Inspector Prohibition Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
Gender: Male, Female, and Third Gender candidates can apply
Educational Qualification: Graduate degree from a recognized university or equivalent examination recognized by Bihar State Government as on 01-08-2025
Essential Qualification: Bachelor's degree completion is mandatory by the cut-off date
Selected candidates will be appointed at Level-6 pay scale as per Bihar Government pay structure
The salary structure will be as per state government norms and regulations
Other allowances and benefits as applicable to state government employees will be provided
Age Limit (as on 01-08-2025)
Unreserved (General) Category Male: Minimum 20 years, Maximum 37 years
Unreserved (General) Category Female: Minimum 20 years, Maximum 40 years
Backward Class (BC) and Extremely Backward Class (EBC) - Male & Female: Minimum 20 years, Maximum 40 years
Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) - Male & Female: Minimum 20 years, Maximum 42 years
Bihar Government Employees: 5 years age relaxation for competing in higher pay scale services (minimum 3 years regular service required)
Ex-Servicemen: 3 years plus actual service period relaxation (maximum age on cut-off date should not exceed 57 years)
Age Calculation: Based on Matriculation or equivalent certificate birth date
Application Fee
All Categories (Male/Female/Third Gender): Rs. 100/- (One Hundred Rupees Only)
Payment Mode: Online only through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI
Bank charges for online transactions will be borne by the candidate
Application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances
No other payment modes are acceptable
The Commission will not charge any amount other than the application fee
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
22/01/2026
Online Application Start Date
27/01/2026
Online Application Last Date
27/02/2026
Cut-off Date for Age, Qualification & Experience
01/08/2025
Selection Process
Stage 1 - Preliminary Examination: 200 marks, 100 questions, 2 hours duration covering General Knowledge and Current Affairs. Minimum 30% marks required. Candidates selected will be 20 times the number of vacancies category-wise
Stage 2 - Main Examination: Two papers
Paper I: General Hindi - 200 marks, 100 questions, 2 hours (Qualifying - 30% minimum, marks not counted in merit)
Paper II: General Studies, General Science, Civics, Indian History, Indian Geography, Mathematics and Mental Aptitude - 200 marks, 100 questions, 2 hours
Stage 3 - Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates selected will be 6 times the vacancies based on Main Exam marks
Running: 1 mile (1.6 km) in 6 minutes 30 seconds for men; 1 km in 6 minutes for women
High Jump: Minimum 4 feet for men; 3 feet for women
Long Jump: Minimum 12 feet for men; 9 feet for women
Shot Put: 16 pounds shot minimum 16 feet for men; 12 pounds shot minimum 10 feet for women
Maximum 3 attempts allowed for High Jump, Long Jump and Shot Put
Negative Marking: 0.2 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer in both stages
Final Merit List: Based on Main Examination marks with minimum qualifying marks - SC/ST/Women: 32%, EBC: 34%, BC: 36.5%, General: 40%
Normalization: Equi-Percentile Method will be used for multi-session/multi-set examinations
Physical Standards
Height Requirements:
Unreserved (UR) and BC Male: Minimum 165 cm
EBC, SC, ST Male: Minimum 160 cm
All category Females: Minimum 155 cm
Chest Measurement (Male only):
UR/BC/EBC Male: Unexpanded - 81 cm, Expanded - 86 cm (minimum 5 cm expansion required)
SC/ST Male: Unexpanded - 79 cm, Expanded - 84 cm (minimum 5 cm expansion required)
Not applicable for females
Weight: Minimum 48 kg for all category female candidates
Third Gender: Physical standards same as Backward Class category
Candidates not meeting prescribed standards will be declared unsuccessful
General Information/Instructions
Only one online application per candidate is allowed. Multiple applications will lead to rejection of all applications
Candidates must have a valid and active mobile number and email ID registered in their name for the entire recruitment process
Registration ID and Password will be sent via SMS and email after successful registration
Candidates must upload recent color photograph (white background, 15-25 KB, .jpg/.jpeg/.gif format) taken within 2 months
Signature required in both English and Hindi (black/blue ink, white background, 15-25 KB, .jpg/.jpeg/.gif format)
Candidates must ensure all details match their Matriculation certificate exactly
Wrong category selection will lead to candidature cancellation
35% horizontal reservation for women applicable only to original residents of Bihar State
Reservation benefits applicable only to Bihar State domicile candidates
EWS certificate based on income and assets for financial year 2024-2025 will be acceptable
Medical examination and character/antecedent verification will be conducted before appointment
Pregnant married women candidates will not be allowed to participate in running and PET and will be declared unsuccessful
Selection process may take approximately 6 months to complete
Admit cards will be issued online and candidates will be informed through newspapers, website, SMS and email
Commission reserves the right to cancel candidature at any stage without assigning reasons for violation of terms
Any form of malpractice, impersonation or misconduct will lead to disqualification and legal action
How to Apply
Visit the official website: https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in
Click on "Prohibition Dept." tab
Find Advertisement No. 03/2026 and click on the application link
Complete registration with valid mobile number and email ID (one mobile number for one application only)
Pay application fee of Rs. 100/- through online mode (Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI)
After successful payment, Registration Number and Password will be sent via SMS and email
Login with Registration Number and Password
Fill in all required details: Father/Husband name, Mother name, Address, Educational qualification
Upload recent color photograph (white background, 15-25 KB, .jpg/.jpeg/.gif format)
Upload signature in English and Hindi separately (black/blue ink, white background, 15-25 KB, .jpg/.jpeg/.gif format)
Review all details carefully using "Edit Details" option before final submission
Click "Confirm" and "Submit" to complete application
Confirmation message will be sent to registered mobile number and email ID
Download and print acknowledgement receipt for future reference
No need to send hard copy to BPSSC office
Keep acknowledgement receipt safe for all future correspondence
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies for BPSSC Sub-Inspector Prohibition 2026?
There are 78 vacancies for Sub-Inspector Prohibition posts including 41 unreserved, 5 SC, 1 ST, 12 EBC, 9 BC, 2 BC Women, and 8 EWS category positions with 35% horizontal reservation for women and 2% for freedom fighters' descendants.
Q2. What is the educational qualification required for BPSSC Sub-Inspector Prohibition recruitment?
Candidates must possess a Graduate degree from a recognized university or equivalent examination recognized by Bihar State Government as on the cut-off date of 01-08-2025 to be eligible for this recruitment.
Q3. What is the age limit for BPSSC Sub-Inspector Prohibition 2026?
The age limit as on 01-08-2025 is 20-37 years for general male, 20-40 years for general female, BC and EBC candidates, and 20-42 years for SC/ST candidates with relaxations for government employees and ex-servicemen.
Q4. What is the application fee for BPSSC Sub-Inspector Prohibition recruitment?
The application fee is Rs. 100 for all categories including male, female and third gender candidates payable only through online mode via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card or UPI with bank charges borne by candidates.
Q5. What is the selection process for BPSSC Sub-Inspector Prohibition 2026?
Selection involves three stages: Preliminary Examination (200 marks qualifying), Main Examination (two papers totaling 400 marks), and Physical Efficiency Test including running, high jump, long jump and shot put with negative marking of 0.2 for wrong answers.
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