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Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has issued the update for Assistant Sub-Inspector (Technical) recruitment under Advt. No. 07/2026. Candidates who have submitted the online application will be able to download the admit card from the official BPSSC website as per the schedule notified by the Commission.
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Sub-Inspector (Technical) |
| Total Vacancies | 22 |
| Qualification | 3 Years Diploma (50% marks, SC/ST: 45%) in Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Tele Communication / Information Technology / Electrical & Electronics |
| Category | Admit Card |
| Status | To be issued online |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 21/05/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21/06/2026 |
Admit Card Details
- The admit card for the written examination will be issued online to candidates whose applications are found valid up to the last date of application.
- Admit card availability and exam-related updates will be published through:
- BPSSC website (Bihar Police tab)
- Newspapers (as per commission notice)
- Candidate’s registered SMS / E-mail (where applicable)
- Candidates should keep their Registration Number safe, as it is required for downloading the admit card and for future communication.
Selection Process
- Written Examination
- Preliminary Exam
- Main Exam
- Physical Efficiency / Physical Test (Qualifying)
- Medical Examination
- Character & Antecedent Verification
Exam Pattern
| Stage | Paper / Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Exam | General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 40 | 40 | 2 Hours | Objective MCQ |
| Preliminary Exam | Technical Subject (Choose one group: E&C / E&TC / IT / E&E) | 60 | 60 | 2 Hours | Diploma level |
| Main Exam | Paper I: General Hindi | 50 | 50 | 1.5 Hours | Intermediate level, qualifying (minimum 30 marks), marks not added in merit |
| Main Exam | Paper I: General English | 50 | 50 | 1.5 Hours | Intermediate level, qualifying (minimum 30 marks), marks not added in merit |
| Main Exam | Paper II: Technical Subject (one group) | 100 | 100 | 3 Hours | Diploma level, minimum 33% required |
- Negative Marking: 0.2 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer in both stages.
- Shortlisting:
- For Main Exam: up to 20 times the vacancies (category-wise merit) based on Preliminary marks.
- For Physical Test: up to 5 times the vacancies (category-wise merit) based on Main Paper II marks.
- Normalization may be applied using Equi-Percentile Method if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts.
Age Limit
- Age is calculated as on 01/08/2025 (cut-off date).
- Minimum age: 21 years
- Maximum age (category-wise):
- Unreserved (Male): 37 years
- Unreserved (Female): 40 years
- BC / EBC (Male/Female): 40 years
- SC / ST (Male/Female): 42 years
- Age relaxation:
- Bihar Government regular employees (minimum 3 years service): 5 years relaxation in maximum age for appearing in competitive exams for higher pay level/service cadre.
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years + service period relaxation, subject to actual age not exceeding 57 years on cut-off date.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories (Male / Female / Third Gender) | ₹100 |
Payment Mode:
- Online payment only via Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI.
- Bank charges (if any) will be borne by the candidate.
- Any attempt to take chargeback after submission may lead to rejection and legal action.
Vacancy Details
| Category | Total Posts | 35% Women Reservation (as per roster) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 8 | 3 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 2 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 3 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1 | 0 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 4 | 1 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 3 | 1 |
| BC Women | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 6 |
Eligibility / Qualification
- Nationality: Candidate must be an Indian citizen.
- Educational Qualification (as on 01/08/2025):
- 3 Years Diploma from a recognized Polytechnic/Institute with at least 50% marks in any one of the following:
- Electronics & Communication
- Electronics & Tele Communication
- Information Technology
- Electrical & Electronics
- For SC/ST candidates: minimum 45% marks.
- 3 Years Diploma from a recognized Polytechnic/Institute with at least 50% marks in any one of the following:
Physical Standards (Key)
Height
- UR / BC (Male): 165 cm
- EBC / SC / ST (Male): 160 cm
- All categories (Female): 155 cm
Chest (Male only)
- UR / BC / EBC:
- Unexpanded: 81 cm
- Expanded: 86 cm
- SC / ST:
- Unexpanded: 79 cm
- Expanded: 84 cm
- Minimum expansion difference: 5 cm
Weight (Female)
- Minimum: 48 kg
Physical Efficiency Test (Qualifying)
- Running:
- Male: 1 Mile (1.6 km) in 7 minutes
- Female: 1 km in 7 minutes
- High Jump:
- Male: 3 ft 6 in
- Female: 2 ft 6 in
- Long Jump:
- Male: 10 ft
- Female: 7 ft
- Shot Put:
- Male: 16 lb, minimum 14 ft
- Female: 12 lb, minimum 8 ft
- Maximum 3 attempts are allowed for High Jump, Long Jump, and Shot Put.
Merit List Preparation
- Final merit list will be prepared based on Main Exam Paper II (Technical) marks for candidates who qualify the Physical Test.
- Tie-breaking (in order):
- Older candidate (by date of birth)
- Higher educational qualification
- Higher marks in qualifying exam
- Alphabetical order of name (as per 10th certificate)
Reservation / Domicile Note
- Reservation benefits (including 35% horizontal reservation for women) are applicable only to Bihar domicile candidates.
- Candidates from other states will be treated as Unreserved for reservation purposes.
Medical Examination Note
- Selected candidates must qualify medical examination including checks such as vision defects, color blindness, hearing ability, flat foot, knock knee, etc., as per prescribed rules.
Official Notice Reference
- Advertisement: Advt. No. 07/2026
- Commission Office: 5, Harding Road, Patna - 800001