Bihar Police BPSSC SI Prohibition Recruitment 2026 – Online Form, Vacancy & Eligibility
The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has officially released the notification for the recruitment of Sub-Inspector Prohibition (Advt. No. 03/2026) on January 22, 2026. This recruitment is for 78 vacancies in the Prohibition, Excise & Registration Department, Government of Bihar.
Online applications are set to begin next week. Below are the comprehensive details:
BPSSC SI Prohibition Recruitment 2026
📅 BPSSC SI Prohibition 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | January 22, 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | January 27, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | February 27, 2026 |
| Exam Date (Prelims) | To be announced |
📌 Vacancy Details
- Recruiting Body: Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC)
- Post Name: Sub-Inspector (SI) Prohibition
- Advertisement No.: 03/2026
- Total Vacancies: 78 Posts
Category-wise vacancies also include seats for General, EWS, EBC, BC, and BC Female candidates.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria (As of August 1, 2025)
- Educational Qualification: Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university in India.
- Age Limit:
- Minimum: 20 Years (For all categories)
- Maximum (General/EWS Male): 37 Years
- Maximum (BC/EBC Male & Female): 40 Years
- Maximum (General/EWS Female): 40 Years
- Maximum (SC/ST Male & Female): 42 Years
📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection involves a rigorous multi-stage process:
- Preliminary Examination: 100 Objective questions (200 Marks) on General Knowledge and Current Events. Duration: 2 Hours.
- Mains Examination:
- Paper I: General Hindi (100 Questions, 200 Marks, Qualifying).
- Paper II: General Studies, Civics, Indian History, Geography, Maths, and Reasoning (100 Questions, 200 Marks).
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Qualifying in nature.
- Medical Examination & Document Verification.
🏃 Physical Standards (PET)
| Task | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
| Running | 1.6 KM in 6 min 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 through 16 Feet | 12 Pound through 10 Feet |
According to sources, the PET/PST standards used previously include:
✔ Height: Male General ~165 cm, Female ~155 cm
✔ Chest: ~81–86 cm (male, general)
✔ Running: Male 1.6 km in ~6:30 min, Female 1 km in ~6 min
✔ Other tasks include Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put etc.
(Exact physical test details for 2026 recruitment will be given in the official notification PDF.)
💸 Application Fee
The commission has set a uniform fee for this specific advertisement:
- All Categories: ₹100/-
- Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card).
📥 How to Apply
- Visit the official BPSSC website: bpssc.bih.nic.in.
- Click on the “Prohibition Dept.” tab.
- Select the link for “Apply Online for the post of Sub-Inspector Prohibition (Advt. 03/2026)” (Link active from Jan 27).
- Complete the registration, pay the fee, and fill in the educational details.
- Upload your scanned photograph and signature as per the specifications in the notification.
📊 Job Location & Salary
✔ Job Location: Bihar (state)
✔ Salary: Competitive state police pay-scale (exact pay band will be as per BPSSC rules) — generally includes basic pay, allowances, and benefits attached to Sub-Inspector rank.
📌 Quick Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | BPSSC SI Prohibition 2026 |
| Authority | Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission |
| Vacancy | 78 Posts |
| Online Apply | 27 Jan – 27 Feb 2026 |
| Eligibility | Graduation, Age 20–37/40 |
| Selection | Prelims → Mains → PET → DV → Medical |
| Application Fee | ₹100 |
| Official Site | bpssc.bihar.gov.in |
The BPSSC SI Prohibition (Advt. No. 03/2026) notification released on January 22, 2026, provides a specific vacancy breakdown and a comprehensive syllabus for the recruitment of 78 Sub-Inspectors.
BPSSC SI Prohibition Physical Test 2026
📊 Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
Of the 78 total vacancies, 26 posts (35%) are horizontally reserved for female candidates of Bihar.
| Category | Total Vacancies | For Women (35% Reserved) |
| Unreserved (UR) | 41 | 14 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 08 | 03 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 12 | 04 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 09 | 03 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 05 | 02 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 01 | 00 |
| Backward Class Women (BCW) | 02 | — |
| Total | 78 | 26 |
Note: 02 posts are also reserved horizontally for the grandchildren of Freedom Fighters of Bihar.
📖 Detailed Syllabus: Mains Paper II (General Studies)
Paper II is the merit-deciding paper consisting of 100 questions (200 marks) to be completed in 2 hours.
1. General Science
- Physics: Motion, Force, Work & Energy, Sound, and Light.
- Chemistry: Structure of Atom, Molecules, Acids, Bases & Salts, Metals & Non-metals, and Carbon.
- Biology: Human Environment, Diseases & Nutrition, and Plant/Animal Classification.
2. Indian History & Civics
- History: Revolt of 1857, Women and Reform, Nationalist Movement (1885–1947), and India After Independence.
- Civics/Polity: The Indian Constitution, Parliamentary System, Judiciary, and Democracy.
3. Indian Geography
- Physical Geography: Earth in the Solar System, Globe, and Natural Resources.
- Indian Context: Political Map of India, Agriculture, Human Resources, and Climate.
4. Mathematics & Mental Ability (Reasoning)
- Maths: Number System, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Average, Ratio & Proportion, and Simplification.
- Reasoning: Analogies, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, and Mental Ability Tests.
💡 Preparation Insights
- Negative Marking: Be cautious as there is a negative marking of 0.2 marks for every wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains.
- Qualifying Criteria: You must score at least 30% in the Mains Paper I (General Hindi) to have your Paper II evaluated.
- Merit List: The final merit list is prepared solely based on the marks obtained in Mains Paper II, provided you pass the physical tests (PET/PST).
