Bihar Police Sub-Inspector (Prohibition) Recruitment 2026: Apply for 78 Vacancies
Bihar Police Sub-Inspector (Prohibition) Recruitment 2026
Exciting Opportunity for Aspiring Officers: The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has announced a recruitment drive for the position of Sub-Inspector (Prohibition) under advertisement number 03/2026. A total of 78 positions are available for eligible candidates.
The application process will commence on January 27, 2026, and interested candidates can submit their applications through the official BPSSC website until February 27, 2026.
Key Dates to Remember:
This recruitment is part of the State's Prohibition, Excise, and Registration Department. Successful candidates will be appointed within the Prohibition Department of the Bihar Government.
Online application starts: January 27, 2026
Last date for application: February 27, 2026
Age/Eligibility cut-off date: August 1, 2025
BPSSC SI Prohibition Syllabus Overview:
The syllabus aims to assess candidates' general awareness, logical reasoning, subject knowledge, and language skills.
The preliminary exam focuses on General Knowledge and Current Affairs, while the main exam evaluates General Hindi, General Studies, and additional subjects.
Examination Structure:
| Examination Stage | Subject | Major Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | General Knowledge | Indian History, Geography, Economy, Civics |
| Current Affairs | National and International Events, Sports, Awards |
Main Examination Details:
General Hindi | Grammar, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Sentence Structure
General Science | Basic concepts of Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Mathematics | Number System, Percentage, Ratio, Average, Time, and Work
Mental Ability / Reasoning | Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability
General Studies | History, Geography, Politics, Environment
Both Stages | Current Affairs | National Schemes, Government Policies, Contemporary Issues
Vacancy Breakdown:
A total of 78 Sub-Inspector (Prohibition) positions will be filled, with a salary at Pay Level-6.
Post Name: Sub-Inspector (Prohibition)
Total Posts: 78
Pay Level: Level-6
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution:
| Category | Total Vacancies | 35% Reserved Posts for Women |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 41 | 14 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 05 | 02 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 01 | 00 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 12 | 04 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 09 | 03 |
| Backward Class Female (BC Female) | 02 | - |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 08 | 03 |
| Total | 78 | 26 |
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university by August 1, 2025. The age limit for applicants is a minimum of 20 years and a maximum of 37 years, with age relaxation available for reserved categories as per regulations. Bihar government employees will receive a 5-year age relaxation.
Selection Process:
The selection will be based on a preliminary examination, main examination, physical test, and document verification. The final selection will depend on merit. The recruitment stages include:
- Preliminary Written Examination
- Main Written Examination
- Physical Efficiency/Measurement Test
- Document Verification
- Merit List
Application Procedure:
To apply, visit the official BPSSC website.
Click on the link for Advertisement Number 03/2026.
Register as a new user.
Complete the application form with accurate information.
Upload the necessary documents.
Pay the application fee.
Submit the form and retain a printout for future reference.
The application fee will vary according to BPSSC regulations and will be payable online.