Opening
Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has issued the official notice for recruitment to Assistant Sub Inspector (Operation) in Bihar Police Radio (Wireless), Patna under Advt. No. 04/2026. Candidates who applied online between 04/02/2026 to 04/03/2026 should keep their registration details ready to download the admit card when released on the official website.
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Sub Inspector (Operation) |
| Total Vacancies | 462 |
| Qualification | B.Sc (Science) with Physics with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
| Category | Admit Card |
| Status | Released |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 04/02/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 04/03/2026 |
Admit Card Details
- Admit card for the Written Examination / Physical Efficiency Test (PET) will be issued online only to candidates whose applications are found valid.
- Candidates must download the admit card from bpssc.bihar.gov.in under the “Bihar Police” tab using their Registration Number / Login ID and Password.
- Keep your registered mobile number and email ID active, as important updates may be sent via SMS / Email.
- The admit card will contain key details such as:
- Candidate name, roll number
- Exam date, time, venue
- Reporting time and instructions
Selection Process
- Written Examination
- Preliminary Exam
- Main Exam
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Test (Qualifying)
- Medical Examination
- Character & Antecedent Verification
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 40 | 40 | 2 Hours |
| Physics | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
- Question type: Objective (MCQ)
- Minimum qualifying: 30% (below this will be disqualified for Main Exam)
- Shortlisting for Main Exam: up to 20 times the vacancies (category-wise) based on prelim marks
- Normalization: Equi-Percentile Method may be used if exam is held in multiple shifts
Main Exam
Paper 1: General Language Knowledge (Qualifying)
| Section | Marks | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Hindi | 50 | Intermediate | 1.5 Hours |
| General English | 50 | Intermediate | |
| Total | 100 | 1.5 Hours |
- Minimum qualifying in Paper 1: 30 marks
- Paper 1 marks will not be added in merit
Paper 2: Physics (Merit Paper)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics (Graduate Level) | 100 | 100 | 3 Hours |
- Minimum qualifying in Paper 2: 33%
Negative Marking (Prelims & Mains):
- 0.2 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Physical Standards (Height / Chest / Weight)
Height
| Category | Minimum Height |
|---|---|
| UR / BC (Male) | 165 cm |
| EBC / SC / ST (Male) | 160 cm |
| All Categories (Female) | 155 cm |
Chest (Male Only)
| Category | Without Expansion | With Expansion |
|---|---|---|
| UR / BC / EBC | 81 cm | 86 cm |
| SC / ST | 79 cm | 84 cm |
- Minimum expansion difference required: 5 cm
Weight (Female)
- Minimum weight for female candidates: 48 kg
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Running
| Candidate | Distance | Time Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 Mile (1.6 km) | 7 Minutes |
| Female | 1 km | 7 Minutes |
High Jump
| Candidate | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Male | 3 ft 6 in |
| Female | 2 ft 6 in |
Long Jump
| Candidate | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Male | 10 ft |
| Female | 7 ft |
Shot Put
| Candidate | Shot | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 16 Pound | 14 ft |
| Female | 12 Pound | 8 ft |
- Maximum attempts for High Jump / Long Jump / Shot Put: 3 attempts
- PET is qualifying in nature (no marks), but each event must be cleared.
Vacancy Details
| Category | Total Posts | Women Reservation (35%) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| BC Women | 14 | 0 |
| Total | 462 | 157 |
Additional reservation:
- Freedom Fighter dependents (2% horizontal): 9 posts
- Transgender reservation: 1 post
Eligibility / Qualification
- Nationality: Indian citizen
- Educational Qualification (as on 01/08/2025):
- B.Sc (Science) with Physics from a recognized university
- Minimum marks: 50% (SC/ST: 45%)
Age Limit
Age calculation date: 01/08/2025
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| UR (Male) | 21 Years | 37 Years |
| UR (Female) | 21 Years | 40 Years |
| BC / EBC (Male/Female) | 21 Years | 40 Years |
| SC / ST (Male/Female) | 21 Years | 42 Years |
Age relaxation (as per notice):
- Bihar Government regular employees (minimum 3 years service): 5 years relaxation in maximum age for appearing in competitive exams for higher pay level/service.
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years + service period relaxation, subject to actual age not exceeding 57 years on cut-off date.
Application Fee (Online Form Fee)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories (Male / Female / Third Gender) | ₹100 |
Payment mode:
- Online only via Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI
- Bank charges (if any) will be borne by the candidate.
Salary / Pay Scale
- Pay Level: Level 5