Quick Overview
Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) is recruiting for 462 Assistant Sub-Inspector (Operation) positions in Bihar Police Radio (Wireless), Patna. This is an excellent opportunity for B.Sc graduates with Physics specialization to join law enforcement.
🏛️Organization Details
| Organization Name | Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) |
| Position | Assistant Sub-Inspector (Operation) – सहायक अवर निरीक्षक (प्रचालक) |
| Department | Bihar Police Radio (Wireless), Patna |
| Total Vacancies | 462 Posts |
| Notification Number | 04/2026 |
| Job Type | Full-time Government Service (Permanent) |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in |
📊Total Vacancies – 462 Posts
| Category | Total Posts | Women (35% Horizontal Reservation) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 185 | 65 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 46 | 16 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 74 | 26 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 | 2 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 83 | 29 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 55 | 19 |
| Backward Class Women (Separate) | 14 | – |
| Total | 462 | 157 |
Additional Reservations:
- 2% Horizontal Reservation for Freedom Fighters’ Grandchildren – 09 Posts
- 1% Reservation for Transgender Category – 01 Post
- 35% Horizontal Reservation for Women across all categories
🎓Educational Qualifications
Required Qualification
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) with Physics from any recognized Indian university
- Physics subject is mandatory in your degree
- Qualification must be completed by 01 August 2025 (cut-off date)
Minimum Marks Required
General CategoryMinimum 50% marks in B.Sc with Physics
SC/ST CategoryMinimum 45% marks in B.Sc with Physics
Other Requirements
- Must be an Indian citizen
- No specific work experience required (fresh graduates eligible)
- Physical fitness and good health status required
💰Salary Details (Per Month)
| Pay Scale | Level-5 as per Bihar Government Pay Scale |
| Salary Range | Approximately ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 (varies with experience & allowances) |
| Benefits | DA (Dearness Allowance), HRA (House Rent Allowance), Medical Facilities, Pension, Annual Increments |
| Work Location | Bihar Police Radio (Wireless), Patna |
⏳Age Limit (as on 01 August 2025)
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved Male | 21 years | 37 years |
| Unreserved Female | 21 years | 40 years |
| BC/EBC (All) | 21 years | 40 years |
| SC/ST (All) | 21 years | 42 years |
Age Relaxation
- Bihar Government Employees: Up to 5 years (with minimum 3 years regular service seeking higher pay scale)
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years plus actual period of defense service (maximum age limit 57 years)
📅Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 02 February 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 04 February 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 04 March 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | To be notified soon |
| Main Examination | To be notified soon |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | To be notified soon |
| Cut-off Date (Age, Qualification, Experience) | 01 August 2025 |
🎯Selection Process
The recruitment follows a three-stage merit-based selection process:
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination
- Total Marks: 100 marks
- Duration: 2 hours
- Questions: 100 objective multiple choice questions
- 40 questions on General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- 60 questions on Physics (Graduation Level)
- Passing Marks: Minimum 30% required to qualify
- Selection Criteria: Top 20 times the number of vacancies (category-wise) advance to Main Exam
- Negative Marking: 0.2 marks deducted per wrong answer
Stage 2: Main Examination
Consists of two papers:
- Paper I – Language Knowledge (100 marks):
- 50 marks General Hindi + 50 marks General English
- Intermediate level | 1.5 hours duration
- Minimum 30 marks to qualify (not added to merit)
- Paper II – Physics (100 marks):
- 100 objective multiple choice questions (Graduation level)
- 3 hours duration
- Minimum 33% marks required to qualify
- Final merit list based on this paper marks
- Top 5 times the number of vacancies (category-wise) qualify for PET
- Negative Marking: 0.2 marks per wrong answer in both papers
Stage 3: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Qualifying Only
All candidates must pass the following physical tests (separate minimum standards):
| Physical Test | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Running | 1 mile (1.6 km) in max 7 minutes | 1 km in max 7 minutes |
| High Jump | Minimum 3 feet 6 inches | Minimum 2 feet 6 inches |
| Long Jump | Minimum 10 feet | Minimum 7 feet |
| Shot Put | 16 lbs shot – Minimum 14 feet | 12 lbs shot – Minimum 8 feet |
PET Rules:
- Maximum 3 attempts allowed for High Jump, Long Jump, and Shot Put
- Must achieve minimum standard in all four events (Running is mandatory)
- Failure in any event results in disqualification
- No marks awarded (qualifying test only)
Physical Measurement Standards
| Measurement | Category | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Height | UR/BC Male | Minimum 165 cm |
| SC/ST/EBC Male | Minimum 160 cm | |
| Female (All) | Minimum 155 cm | |
| Chest (Male Only) | UR/BC/EBC | Unexpanded 81 cm, Expanded 86 cm (5 cm expansion required) |
| SC/ST | Unexpanded 79 cm, Expanded 84 cm (5 cm expansion required) | |
| Female | No chest measurement | |
| Weight (Female) | Female (All) | Minimum 48 kg |
Medical Examination & Final Selection
- Medical fitness test conducted by appointing authority (Deputy IG of Police)
- Character and antecedent verification mandatory
- Background verification before final appointment
- Final merit list based on Main Exam Paper II marks (Physics)
💳Application Fee
Fee Amount₹100 (Rupees One Hundred)
Applicable ToAll candidates (Male/Female/Third Gender)
Payment Details
- Payment Mode: Online only (Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI)
- Bank Charges: Borne by candidate
- Refund Policy: Non-refundable under any circumstances
- Multiple Payments: Avoid paying twice for same application (fee non-refundable)
- Chargeback Issue: If bank initiates chargeback after payment, application will be rejected and legal action taken
📑How to Apply Online
Before You Apply – Prepare These
- Valid, active email ID (preferably in your name)
- Mobile number (will receive all communications)
- Scanned color photograph (recent, white background, 15-25 KB)
- Scanned signature (in English & Hindi, black/blue ink, white background, 15-25 KB)
- All educational certificates (12th, Graduation, etc.)
- Date of Birth proof (10th mark sheet or birth certificate)
Step-by-Step Application Process
Step 1: Registration
- Visit official website: https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in
- Click on “Bihar Police” tab → Select Advertisement 04/2026
- Fill registration form with:
- Full name (as per school certificate)
- Date of birth (as per matriculation certificate)
- Email ID and mobile number
- Reservation category
- Gender (Male/Female/Third Gender)
- Bihar State domicile status
- Verify all details – no corrections allowed after registration
- Submit registration
Step 2: Payment
- After registration, proceed to payment page
- Pay ₹100 application fee online
- You’ll receive Registration Number & Password via SMS/Email
- Save these credentials for future login
Step 3: Login & Complete Application
- Login using Registration Number and Password
- Fill detailed application form:
- Father’s/Husband’s name
- Mother’s name
- Complete residential address
- Educational qualification details
- Provide consent to declaration
- Upload documents:
- Color Photograph: JPG/JPEG/GIF format, 15-25 KB, white background, recent
- Signature: Separate English & Hindi signatures, black/blue ink, white background, 15-25 KB
- Review all information (once submitted, cannot be edited)
- Submit final application
Step 4: Confirmation
- Print application acknowledgement (shows your photo)
- Keep printout safely for future correspondence
- Confirmation SMS/Email sent to registered mobile/email
- Note down Registration Number for tracking
Critical Points:
- Name, father’s name, and DOB must match exactly with matriculation certificate
- Only one application per candidate allowed (multiple applications = rejection of all)
- Use one mobile number for one application only
- No postal/offline applications accepted
- No application fee refund under any circumstances
- Applications received after 04 March 2026 will be rejected
- Fill category carefully – wrong category = disqualification
⚙️Key Documents Required
You’ll need these documents during application and at various stages:
Educational Documents
- 10th Class Certificate & Mark Sheet
- 12th Class Certificate & Mark Sheet
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Degree Certificate with Physics
- B.Sc Mark Sheet (all semesters)
- University/Board registration certificate
Personal & Identity Documents
- Aadhar Card (copy)
- PAN Card (copy)
- Voter ID or Passport (copy)
- Birth Certificate or School Leaving Certificate
- Proof of Date of Birth (10th mark sheet preferred)
Photographs & Signature
- Recent color photograph (4×6 cm, white background, 3-4 copies)
- Signature samples (in English & Hindi)
For Ex-Servicemen
- Military Service Certificate/Discharge Book
- Army service number
- Pension details (if applicable)
Document Tips:
- All documents must be self-attested (signed by you)
- Bring original documents to interview for verification
- Keep photocopies of all documents
- Ensure all documents are clear and legible
- If any document is in regional language, get it notarized in English
📘Important Links
Official Website: https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in
Online Application Portal: Click here to apply
Notification PDF: Download Notification
Exam Pattern & Syllabus: Check official website for detailed syllabus
ℹ️Important Information & General Rules
Eligibility & Requirements
- Indian nationality required
- Bihar State residency required for reservation benefits
- Must be physically fit and free from communicable diseases
- Candidates with stammering/stuttering defects not eligible
- No age relaxation for general category candidates
Selection Process Duration
- Normally 6 months required to complete entire selection process
- No extensions for personal, medical, or family reasons
- Candidates must be available for examinations as per scheduled dates
Interview & Selection
- No TA/DA (Travel & Dearness Allowance) provided for interview
- All selected candidates must undergo character verification
- Antecedent verification conducted by appointing authority
- Medical examination mandatory before final appointment
- BPSSC’s decision on selection is final and binding
False Information Warning
⚠️ Serious Consequences:
- Any false or misleading information provided = immediate disqualification
- Candidates applying with fake name/address = legal action
- Found unfit in medical examination = rejection
- Character verification failure = disqualification
Reservation Policy
- Reservation benefits applicable only to Bihar State residents
- Non-residents from reserved categories treated as unreserved
- 35% women reservation across all categories
- 2% reservation for freedom fighters’ grandchildren (horizontal)
- 1% reservation for transgender candidates
⚡Quick Reference Guide
📝 Registration Details
- Email: Active & in your name
- Mobile: Will receive all updates
- Registration No: Save safely
- Password: Keep confidential
📅 Key Dates to Remember
- Apply By: 04 Mar 2026
- Exam: To be notified
- Results: Will be announced
- Total Duration: ~6 months
✅ Qualification Check
- B.Sc with Physics: Yes/No?
- Marks: 50% (UR) or 45% (SC/ST)?
- Indian Citizen: Yes/No?
- Age within limit: Yes/No?
💪 Physical Fitness Ready?
- Running: 1 mile/1 km in 7 min?
- High Jump: 3’6″/2’6″?
- Long Jump: 10’/7′ feet?
- Shot Put: 14’/8′ feet?
🎯Tips for Success
- Apply Early: Don’t wait until last day. Submit at least a week before deadline to avoid issues.
- Document Ready: Arrange all documents beforehand. Self-attest them properly.
- Accurate Details: Fill application carefully. Match all information with original certificates.
- Right Category: Select correct reservation category. Verify from district magistrate if unsure.
- Correct Age: Use date of birth from matriculation certificate. Age calculated as on 01-Aug-2025.
- Stay Fit: Start physical fitness training now. PET standards are strict – all events mandatory.
- Study Physics: Emphasis on Physics at graduation level. 60 questions in Preliminary + 100 questions in Main.
- Keep Records: Print application acknowledgement. Save registration number, email, and mobile for tracking.
- Exam Preparation: Follow news for exam schedule. Prepare for GK, Current Affairs, and Physics comprehensively.
- Professional Conduct: Maintain good character. Any criminal record can lead to rejection at verification stage.



