An advertisement has been issued for the post of Sub Inspector by the Bihar Police Abode Service Commission (BPSSC) under recruitment 2025. Opportunity for the candidate, as the total number of vacancies across the state is 1799. The post of Daroga Sub Inspector, Divya Police Department, is inviting applications online. If you have completed your graduation and have all the eligibility criteria set by the recruitment, then you should consider applying for this recruitment. The application process is set online, and it is very easy for applicants to apply.
Key Dates
It’s crucial to mark these dates on your calendar. Missing a deadline could mean missing out on this opportunity
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | September 23, 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | September 26, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | October 26, 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | October 26, 2025 |
Total Vacancies
The BPSSC has announced a total of 1799 Sub-Inspector posts. These vacancies are distributed across different categories, and a significant percentage (35%) is reserved for female candidates, which is a great step toward gender balance in the police force. The table below provides a category-wise breakdown of the total posts.
| Category | Total Vacancies | Reserved for Women |
| Unreserved (UR) / General | 850 | 298 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 180 | 63 |
| EBC (Extremely Backward Class) | 273 | 96 |
| BC (Backward Class) | 222 | 78 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 210 | 74 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 15 | 05 |
| BC Female | 42 | 00 |
| Transgender | 07 | 00 |
| Total Posts | 1799 | 614 |
If you belong to a reserved category (SC, ST, OBC, EBC, EWS), you must have the necessary documents ready for verification. Candidates from outside Bihar will be treated under the General (Unreserved) category.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Bihar Police SI post, you must meet three key eligibility requirements: Educational Qualification, Age Limit, and Physical Standards.
1. Educational Qualification
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The best qualification required for this post is a bachelor’s degree from any recognised university or an equivalent degree. The candidates who have completed their graduation by 1st August 2025 they have, good luck because they can apply. But if the students are in their final year and have not completed their graduation, sorry, they are not eligible.
2. Age Limit (As on August 1, 2025)
The minimum age for all candidates is 20 years. The maximum age varies by category:
- General (Male): 37 years
- General (Female): 40 years
- BC/EBC (Male & Female): 40 years
- SC/ST (Male & Female) & Transgender: 42 years
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories who are permanent residents of Bihar, as per the state government rules.
3. Physical Standards Test (PST)
This is a mandatory step that checks your basic physical measurements.
| Category | Height (Male) | Chest (Male – Unexpanded/Expanded) | Weight (Female) |
| General / BC / EBC | 165 cm | 81 cm / 86 cm (Minimum 5 cm expansion) | N/A (Minimum 48 kg for all females) |
| SC / ST | 160 cm | 79 cm / 84 cm (Minimum 5 cm expansion) | N/A (Minimum 48 kg for all females) |
| Female (All Categories) | 155 cm | Not Applicable | Minimum 48 kg |
Selection Process
The selection process for the Bihar Police SI post is very structured and includes multiple stages:
- Preliminary Written Examination (Prelims)
- Main Written Examination (Mains)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Exam Pattern:
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The first exam is a preliminary exam. It contains 100 objective questions, which carry 200 marks, and the time duration is 2 hours. General knowledge and current affairs will be asked. 30% is the qualifying mark, but the cutoff is far higher. For the mains exam, the candidates will be called as per the ratio set at 20 times the number of vacancies.
- Mains Exam: Consists of two papers (both 2 hours each):
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The second round is the main exam, and it is divided into two papers. Each paper has to be solved in 2 hours. In the exam pattern, Paper 1 is General Hindi, which contains 100 questions. Paper 2 is General English, which contains 100 questions. To inform you that the paper level will be based on class 10th, with the overall difficulty level as per the higher secondary standard. The paper is a general study, and the pattern is the same: 100 questions for 200 marks. There is negative marking applicable if you mark a wrong answer on your answer sheet. So be careful while answering
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Physical Test (PET):
This stage tests your fitness and stamina. You must qualify in all three events:
- Running:
- Male Candidates: The running speed is 6 km run to be completed in a maximum of 6 minutes and 30 seconds for male applicants.
- Female Candidates: A 1 km run to be completed in a maximum of 6 minutes is the running speed for females.
- High Jump:
- Male Candidates: Minimum 4 feet.
- Female Candidates: Minimum 3 feet.
- Long Jump:
- Male Candidates: Minimum 12 feet.
- Female Candidates: Minimum 9 feet.
- Shot Put (Gola Fek):
- Male Candidates: Throw a 16 lb shot to a minimum distance of 16 feet.
- Female Candidates: Throw a 12 lb shot to a minimum distance of 10 feet.
How to Apply Online for Bihar Police SI 2025
The application process is simple and completely online. Follow these steps carefully:
- Step 1: Â Go to the official BPSSC recruitment page.
- Step 2: For registration, go to the Bihar Police SI Vacancy 2025 – Apply Online
- Step 3: Fill out the application form. Use your registration ID to submit details.
- Step 4: Once the details filling process is done, submit your documents to validate your application details
- Step 5: Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₹100 (for all categories: General, OBC, EWS, SC/ST) using the available online payment methods (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking).
- Step 6: Before the final submission, view all the details again, and after being sure the details are correct, submit your application form.
Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |