Bihar Police SI Prohibition 2026: Exam Date, 78 Vacancy
Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission
Recruitment overview
The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission, or BPSSC, announced this recruitment.
The recruitment is for the Prohibition Sub-Inspector post, also called अवर निरीक्षक मद्य निषेध.
What to study
Main subjects
- General Awareness and Current Affairs
- General Hindi
- Mathematics and Mental Ability
- General Science
- Civics
- Indian History
- Indian Geography
Topics include current affairs, reading comprehension, reasoning, science, government, history and geography.
How to apply and current stage
The application period was scheduled from 27th January 2026 to 27th February 2026.
- Check the eligibility rules before applying.
- Keep your bachelor’s degree details ready.
- Complete the application during the given dates.
- Pay the Rs. 100 application fee.
- Prepare for the preliminary examination scheduled on 12th July 2026.
In Detail
Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 41 |
| SC | 5 |
| ST | 1 |
| EBC | 12 |
| BC | 9 |
| BC Female | 2 |
| EWS | 8 |
| Total | 78 |
The recruitment includes 26 women-reserved vacancies.
Bihar Police SI Prohibition 2026 has 78 vacancies in total. The notification breaks them down across 7 posts.
Post-wise Vacancies
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibition Sub-Inspector | UR | 41 |
| Prohibition Sub-Inspector | SC | 5 |
| Prohibition Sub-Inspector | ST | 1 |
| Prohibition Sub-Inspector | EBC | 12 |
| Prohibition Sub-Inspector | BC | 9 |
| Prohibition Sub-Inspector | BC Female | 2 |
| Prohibition Sub-Inspector | EWS | 8 |
Category-wise Vacancies
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 41 |
| EBC | 12 |
| BC | 9 |
| EWS | 8 |
| SC | 5 |
| BC Female | 2 |
| ST | 1 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification release date | 22nd January 2026 |
| Application start date | 27th January 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 27th February 2026 |
| Preliminary examination | 12th July 2026 |
| Merit list release date | 12th August 2026 |
Every date Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission printed for Bihar Police SI Prohibition 2026, exactly as the notification states it. A date the notice gave as a range or a month is shown in its own words rather than pinned to a day it never named.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification release date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Application start date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Preliminary examination | 12 Jul 2026 |
| Merit list release date | 12 Aug 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS/SC/ST/Women | Rs. 100 |
The listed application fee is Rs. 100 for General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST and Women categories.
Application fee for Bihar Police SI Prohibition 2026 by category, as printed in the official notification. Pay it before the last date — an application whose fee has not reached the board is not a submitted application.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS/SC/ST/Women | ₹100 | — |
Eligibility
Your age must be between 20 and 37 years as on 1st August 2025.
- UR Women candidates get 3 years of age relaxation.
You need a bachelor’s degree from any recognized university.
Age Limit
You must be between 20 and 37 years old as on 01 Aug 2025.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Upper limit |
|---|---|---|
| UR Women | +3 years | 40 years |
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized university.
Exam Pattern
The selection process has written exams, physical tests and checks of your documents and health.
- Prelims Examination
- Mains Examination
- Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Test
| Stage | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | General Knowledge and Contemporary Issues | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Mains | General Hindi | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Mains | General Studies and Other Subjects | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| PET/PST | Physical Efficiency and Standard Test | Not given | Not given | Not given |
The Prelims exam deducts 0.2 marks for every wrong answer.
The minimum qualifying marks are 30%. Six times the required candidates are shortlisted for PET/PST.
Prelims
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Contemporary Issues | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
Mains
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Hindi | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| General Studies & Other Subjects | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Total | 200 | 400 |
Selection Process
- Prelims Examination
- Mains Examination
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Document Verification
- Medical Test
Syllabus
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | National & International Current Affairs, Sports, Important National Facts, Renowned Personalities & Common Names, Full Forms and Abbreviations, Discoveries, Diseases and Nutrition, Awards and Authors, Culture and Religion, Heritage and Arts, Countries and Currencies, Diplomatic Relations, Defence, Neighbouring Countries |
| General Hindi | Reading Comprehension, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Correction, Cloze Test, Sentence Error, Synonyms, Antonyms, Indeclinable, Particle, Compound, Gender, Number, Case, Pronoun, Verb, Sound, Word Formation, Noun, Adjective, Adverb, Sandhi |
| Mathematics & Mental Ability | Blood Relations, Syllogism, Analogies, Figure Series, Alphanumeric Series, Odd One Out, Number System, Whole Numbers, Negative Numbers and Integers, Ratio and Proportion, Fractions, Exponents, Cube Root, Profit and Loss, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Discount, Data Interpretation, Puzzles, Introduction to Algebra, Basic Geometrical Ideas, Understanding Elementary Shapes, Quadrilateral, Symmetry, Construction, Measurement |
| General Science | Acids, Bases and Salts, The Universe, Motion, Force, Work and Energy, Structure of an Atom, Molecules, Metals and Non-Metals, Carbon, Soil, Sound, Light, Natural Phenomena, Natural Resources, Electric Current and Circuits, Magnets and Magnetism, Environmental Concerns, Pollution, Change of Matter |
| Civics | Understanding Media, Unpacking Gender, Social Justice and Marginalised Groups, Central Government, State Government, Local Government, Diversity, Indian Constitution, Parliamentary Government, Judiciary, Democracy |
| Indian History | Revolt of 1857–58, Women and Social Reform, Nationalist Movement, India After Independence, New Kings and Kingdoms, Culture and Science, Sultans of Delhi, Social Change, Regional Cultures, Establishment of Company Power, Rural Life and Society, Colonialism and Tribal Societies, Architecture, First Empire, Creation of an Empire, Contacts with Distant Lands |
| Indian Geography | Geography as a Social Study, Planet Earth in the Solar System, Human Environment, Natural Resources, Human Resources, Agriculture, Globe, Political Map of India, Air, Water |
Admit Card, Exam Date, Result and Answer Key
- Admit Card
- BPSSC has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Exam Date
- 12 Jul 2026 — full details
- Result
- 12 Aug 2026 — full details
- Answer Key
- BPSSC has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| Total vacancies | 78 |
| Women-reserved vacancies | 26 |
| Minimum qualifying marks | 30% |
| Shortlisted candidates for PET/PST | Six times the required candidates |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available in Bihar Police SI Prohibition Recruitment 2026?
There are 78 Prohibition Sub-Inspector vacancies.
What is the Bihar Police SI Prohibition exam date?
The preliminary examination is scheduled for 12th July 2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply was 27th February 2026.
What qualification is required?
You need a bachelor’s degree from any recognized university.
What is the application fee?
The fee is Rs. 100 for General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST and Women categories.
Facts on this page are read directly from 1 official document. Last checked 12 Aug 2026.