Overview
The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has postponed the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and document verification for the Sub Inspector recruitment conducted under Advertisement No. 05/2025. The recruitment drive aims to fill 1,799 Police Sub Inspector vacancies in Bihar, while a revised physical test schedule is awaited.
Candidates who qualified in the written stages should regularly check the BPSSC portal for the fresh PET/PST and document verification dates. The postponement notice cites administrative reasons, and candidates are not required to submit a new application.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) |
| Post Name | Police Sub Inspector (SI) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,799 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | bpssc.bihar.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | September 26, 2025 |
| Last Date | October 26, 2025 |
| Exam Date | January 18 and January 21, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
| PET/PST and Document Verification | Postponed; revised date TBA |
Candidates must note that the postponement applies to the physical test and document verification stage. Any fresh schedule, reporting time, venue instructions or revised admit card details will be released separately on the official website.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university or institution.
- The required qualification must have been obtained by the eligibility cut-off date specified in the detailed recruitment advertisement.
- Candidates appearing for document verification must produce original degree certificates, mark sheets and other supporting records.
- Applicants claiming reservation must carry valid category, domicile and non-creamy layer certificates, wherever applicable.
Age Limit
The age conditions are generally calculated as of the cut-off date mentioned in Advertisement No. 05/2025.
- General male candidates: 20 to 37 years
- General female candidates: 20 to 40 years
- BC/EBC candidates: Up to 40 years, subject to applicable conditions
- SC/ST candidates: Up to 42 years
- Additional relaxation is applicable only under Bihar government recruitment rules.
Fees
- Candidates were required to pay the prescribed online application or examination fee while completing the registration process.
- The applicable fee for this recruitment was ā¹100, subject to the category-wise conditions in the notification.
- Any bank, payment gateway or transaction charges were payable separately.
- The fee is generally non-refundable after successful submission.
PET/PST Requirements
The physical stage is qualifying in nature and includes running, high jump, long jump and shot put events. The principal standards include:
- Men's run: One mile within 6 minutes 30 seconds
- Women's run: One kilometre within 6 minutes
- High jump: 4 feet for men and 3 feet for women
- Long jump: 12 feet for men and 9 feet for women
- Shot put: 16-pound shot for 16 feet for men; 12-pound shot for 10 feet for women
- Minimum height, chest measurement and weight standards will apply according to gender and category.
Candidates should verify every measurement and relaxation in the detailed advertisement before appearing.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Written Examination: Applicants first take an objective screening examination. Candidates securing the required qualifying marks are shortlisted for the next stage.
- Main Written Examination: Shortlisted candidates appear for the main examination, with selection for the physical stage based on merit and recruitment rules.
- PST/PET, Document Verification and Medical Examination: Candidates must satisfy physical standards, complete all efficiency events, present original documents and meet the prescribed medical requirements before final selection.
How to Apply
- Visit the BPSSC official website at bpssc.bihar.gov.in and open the Bihar Police recruitment section.
- Locate Advertisement No. 05/2025 for the Police Sub Inspector recruitment and read the detailed eligibility conditions.
- Complete online registration using an active mobile number and email address. The application window for this recruitment has already closed.
- Enter personal, educational, category and communication details exactly as shown on official certificates.
- Upload the photograph, signature and required documents in the specified format, pay the fee and submit the form.
- Save the submitted application and payment receipt for use during document verification.
- Qualified candidates should now open the latest notice section and download the PET/PST postponement notice. They should retain their existing application records and wait for the revised schedule.
- Once announced, download the fresh physical test admit card and report with original certificates, valid photo identification and the required self-attested copies.
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FAQs
1. Has the BPSSC SI Physical Test 2026 been cancelled?
No. The PET/PST and document verification have been postponed, not cancelled. A revised date will be announced separately.
2. How many vacancies are available under Advertisement No. 05/2025?
The recruitment process is being conducted for 1,799 Police Sub Inspector posts.
3. Do shortlisted candidates need to apply again for the revised PET/PST?
No fresh application is required unless BPSSC issues different instructions. Candidates should monitor the official portal and download the revised schedule or admit card when released.
