Opening Overview
The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has issued Advertisement No. 04/2026 for direct recruitment to the post of Assistant Sub-Inspector (Operation) in Bihar Police Radio (Wireless), Patna. The notification covers 462 vacancies under Pay Level-5. The online application process is scheduled from 04/02/2026 to 04/03/2026.
The provided document is a recruitment notification; it does not contain examination result or merit-list details.
Post Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Sub-Inspector (Operation) |
| Total Vacancies | 462 |
| Qualification | B.Sc. with Physics as a subject and at least 50% marks; 45% marks for SC/ST candidates |
| Category | Result |
| Status | Recruitment notification issued |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-5 |
| Advertisement Number | 04/2026 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 02/02/2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 04/02/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 04/03/2026 |
| Cut-Off Date for Age and Qualification | 01/08/2025 |
Application Fee
| Candidate Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Male, Female and Third-Gender Candidates | ₹100 |
The fee must be paid online through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card or UPI. Applicable bank or payment gateway charges shall be borne by the candidate. Only one online application is permitted per candidate.
Age Limit
The age shall be calculated as on 01/08/2025 on the basis of the date of birth recorded in the Matriculation or equivalent certificate.
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved Male Candidates | 21 years | 37 years |
| Unreserved Female Candidates | 21 years | 40 years |
| BC/EBC Male and Female Candidates | 21 years | 40 years |
| SC/ST Male and Female Candidates | 21 years | 42 years |
Additional relaxation includes 5 years for eligible Bihar Government employees who have completed at least three years of regular service, and relaxation for ex-servicemen as prescribed by the rules, subject to the maximum age condition mentioned in the notification.
Vacancy Details
| Category | Total Vacancies | Vacancies Reserved for Bihar Resident Women under 35% Horizontal Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 185 | 65 |
| Economically Weaker Section | 46 | 16 |
| Scheduled Caste | 74 | 26 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 05 | 02 |
| Extremely Backward Class | 83 | 29 |
| Backward Class | 55 | 19 |
| Backward Class Women | 14 | 00 |
| Total | 462 | 157 |
Additional horizontal reservation includes 09 posts for descendants of freedom fighters and 01 post for transgender candidates.
Eligibility / Qualification
- The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
- Male, female and third-gender candidates may apply.
- The candidate must have passed a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree with Physics as one of the subjects from a recognized university by 01/08/2025.
- The minimum required marks are 50% for general candidates and 45% for candidates belonging to the SC/ST category.
- Reservation benefits are generally available only to candidates who are permanent residents of Bihar. Candidates from other states applying under reserved categories shall be treated as unreserved candidates and must select the unreserved category in the application.
Physical Standards
Height
| Candidate Category | Minimum Height |
|---|---|
| Unreserved and BC Male Candidates | 165 cm |
| EBC, SC and ST Male Candidates | 160 cm |
| Female Candidates of All Categories | 155 cm |
Chest Measurement for Male Candidates
| Category | Minimum Chest Without Expansion | Minimum Chest With Expansion |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved, BC and EBC | 81 cm | 86 cm |
| SC and ST | 79 cm | 84 cm |
A minimum expansion of 5 cm is required. Chest measurement is not applicable to female candidates.
Weight
Female candidates of all categories must have a minimum weight of 48 kg.
Selection Process
- Application scrutiny
- Preliminary Written Examination
- Main Written Examination
- Physical Efficiency and Measurement Test
- Medical Examination
- Character and antecedent verification
- Document verification and recommendation for appointment
The Physical Efficiency and Measurement Test is qualifying in nature and carries no marks. Candidates must qualify separately in each physical event.
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 40 | 40 | 2 hours |
| Physics | 60 | 60 | 2 hours |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
The questions shall be objective and multiple-choice in nature and shall generally be at the graduate-level science standard. Candidates must secure at least 30% marks in the preliminary examination. Candidates securing below this qualifying percentage shall not be considered for the Main Examination. Up to 20 times the number of vacancies, category-wise and according to merit, may be shortlisted for the Main Examination.
Main Examination
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Hindi and General English | 100 | 100 | 1.5 hours |
| Paper II | Graduate-Level Physics | 100 | 100 | 3 hours |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Paper I shall contain 50 marks of General Hindi and 50 marks of General English. The paper shall be objective and multiple-choice, with questions at the Intermediate level. Candidates must obtain at least 30 marks in Paper I. Paper I marks shall not be included for preparing the merit list.
Paper II shall consist of objective multiple-choice questions from graduate-level Physics. Candidates must obtain at least 33% marks in Paper II.
A penalty of 0.20 marks shall be imposed for every incorrect answer in both stages of the written examination.
Physical Efficiency and Measurement Test
The test is qualifying in nature. No marks shall be awarded, and candidates must qualify in every event.
| Event | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Running | 1 mile in maximum 7 minutes | 1 kilometre in maximum 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-pound shot; minimum 14 feet | 12-pound shot; minimum 8 feet |
Up to three attempts shall be provided for the high jump, long jump and shot-put events. Candidates failing to meet the prescribed standard in any event shall be declared unsuccessful.
Merit List and Final Selection
The final merit list shall be prepared from candidates who qualify in the Physical Efficiency and Measurement Test. Merit shall be based on marks obtained in Main Examination Paper II, in accordance with the available vacancies and applicable reservation roster.
In case of equal marks, preference shall be given to the older candidate. If the date of birth is also the same, higher educational qualification and subsequently marks in the qualifying examination shall be considered. If the tie still remains unresolved, the order of names in English alphabetical order as recorded in the Class 10 certificate shall be used.
Medical Examination and Verification
Before appointment, selected candidates shall undergo medical examination, character verification and antecedent verification. Medical assessment may include examination of eyesight, colour blindness, hearing ability, knock knees, flat feet and other relevant physical conditions. Any adverse report or concealment of facts may result in cancellation of candidature.
Pregnant married women found medically pregnant at the time of the running or physical efficiency test shall not be permitted to participate and may be declared ineligible on the basis of the medical report. Married female candidates may also be required to submit a declaration regarding pregnancy.
Notification and Examination Updates
The written examination admit card shall be issued online to eligible candidates. Examination schedules and other important updates shall be published through newspapers, the official website and registered SMS or email. Candidates should keep their registered mobile number and email ID active throughout the recruitment process.