The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has announced the Bihar Police Sub-Inspector (SI) Recruitment 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for graduate candidates who are aspiring to join the Bihar Police as a Police Sub-Inspector in a Class-II Gazetted Officer role.
Overview
- Organization: Bihar Police
- Recruiting Body: BPSSC (Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission)
- Post Name: Sub-Inspector (Daroga)
- Total Vacancies: 2,000+ (expected)
- Job Type: State Government Job
- Job Location: Bihar
- Application Mode: Online
Important Dates (Tentative)
- Notification Release Date: September 2025
- Online Application Start Date: September 2025
- Last Date to Apply: October 2025
- Prelims Exam Date: December 2025
- Mains Exam Date: February–March 2026
Vacancy Details (Expected)
| Category | Approx. Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 800+ |
| EBC | 400+ |
| OBC | 300+ |
| SC | 300+ |
| ST | 30+ |
| EWS | 200+ |
| Total | 2000+ |
Exact category-wise distribution will be mentioned in the official notification.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Must have completed Graduation (Bachelor’s Degree) in any stream from a recognized university
- Final year candidates are not eligible
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2025):
| Category | Age Range (Male) | Age Range (Female) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 20 – 37 years | 20 – 40 years |
| BC/EBC | 20 – 40 years | 20 – 40 years |
| SC/ST | 20 – 42 years | 20 – 42 years |
Physical Eligibility
Height:
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC | 165 cm | 160 cm |
| SC/ST | 160 cm | 155 cm |
Chest (Male Only):
- UR/OBC/SC: 81 cm (Expanded: 86 cm)
- ST: 79 cm (Expanded: 84 cm)
Weight (Female Only):
- Minimum 48 kg
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Test | Male Requirement | Female Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Run | 1.6 km in 6 minutes 30 sec | 1 km in 6 minutes |
| High Jump | Minimum 4 feet | Minimum 3 feet |
| Long Jump | Minimum 12 feet | Minimum 9 feet |
| Shot Put | 16-pound – 16 feet | 12-pound – 10 feet |
Selection Process
- Preliminary Written Exam
- Mains Written Exam
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Exam Pattern
Prelims Exam
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 200
- Time Duration: 2 hours
- Type: Objective (MCQs)
- Subjects:
- General Knowledge
- Current Affairs
- Negative Marking: 0.2 marks per wrong answer
- Qualifying Marks: 30% (mandatory to appear in Mains)
Mains Exam
Paper 1: General Hindi
- Marks: 200
- Questions: 100
- Qualifying Marks: 30%
- Marks not counted in final merit if below qualifying
Paper 2: General Studies, Civics, History, Geography, Mathematics, Reasoning
- Marks: 200
- Questions: 100
- Time: 2 Hours
- Negative Marking: 0.2 marks
Salary Structure
| Post | Pay Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| Sub-Inspector | Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 per month |
Benefits Include:
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- Travel Allowance (TA)
- Pension under NPS
- Risk/Field Duty Allowances
How to Apply
- Visit the official BPSSC portal
- Click on “Apply for Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2025”
- Register using email and mobile number
- Fill personal, educational, and communication details
- Upload passport-size photo, signature, and certificates
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit and take a printout of the confirmation page
Application Fee (Expected)
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | 700 |
| SC / ST / Female | 400 |
Summary Table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Sub-Inspector (SI) |
| Department | Bihar Police |
| Vacancies | 2000+ (expected) |
| Qualification | Graduation |
| Age Limit | 20 – 42 years (category-wise) |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, PET, DV, Medical |
| Salary | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 per month |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | October 2025 (expected) |
Final Words
The Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2025 offers a promising government career in law enforcement for graduates. With thousands of vacancies, competitive pay, and job security, it is one of the most sought-after state-level exams in Bihar.