Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for Bihar Police Sub-Inspector (BPSSC SI), oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
The Computer Based Test for Sub-Inspector Prohibition (78 vacancies) under Advt. 03/2026 was held on July 12, 2026. Admit cards were released on June 22, and the exam was conducted from 11 AM to 1 PM across various centers.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Candidates can apply for the 150 Sub-Inspector posts through the official BPSSC portal. The application fee is Rs. 100 for all categories, and no extension will be granted beyond the August 9 deadline.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
BPSSC clarified that the online application deadline of August 9, 2026 will not be extended. Candidates must complete registration, pay the ₹100 application fee, and submit documents before the closing date.
Archived 1 Aug 2026
Candidates scoring below 30% in the Preliminary Examination will not advance to Mains. Up to 10 times the number of vacancies (category-wise) will be shortlisted from Prelims for the Main Examination, followed by PET for qualified candidates.
Archived 1 Aug 2026
Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission announced recruitment for 150 Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre) vacancies in the Special Branch. The notification was released on July 3, 2026, with the online application window open from July 9 to August 9, 2026.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission released Advertisement No. 09/2026 on July 3, 2026, announcing direct recruitment to 150 Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre) posts in Special Branch. Applications opened on July 9 with a strict deadline of August 9, 2026.
Archived 1 Aug 2026
BPSSC issued admit cards on June 22 for the separate Sub-Inspector Prohibition recruitment (78 posts, Advt. No. 03/2026). The preliminary examination is scheduled for July 12, 2026.
Archived 1 Aug 2026
BPSSC released the admit card for SI Prohibition (Advt 03/2026) on 22nd June 2026. The preliminary written examination for 78 vacancies in the Prohibition Department is scheduled for 12th July 2026.
Archived 10 Jul 2026
The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission released the preliminary admit card for Sub-Inspector (Prohibition) recruitment on 21 June 2026. Candidates who applied under Advertisement 03/2026 can download their hall tickets from the official portal using their registration number and date of birth.
Archived 1 Jul 2026
Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission announced the Mains Result on 19th June 2026 for the Sub-Inspector recruitment under Advt 05/2025. Over 34,000 candidates appeared for the mains exam conducted on 27th May 2026.
Archived 10 Jul 2026
Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission has released the mains admit card for the Sub-Inspector recruitment (Advt. 05/2025) for 1799 posts. Candidates who qualified the prelims can download their hall tickets from the official website bpssc.bihar.gov.in using registration number and date of birth.
Archived 24 Jun 2026
BPSSC issued the mains examination admit card on 13 May 2026 for the Sub-Inspector (Daroga) main exam scheduled for 27 May 2026. The exam will be conducted in two shifts using pen-and-paper OMR format for candidates who qualified the preliminary round.
Archived 1 Jul 2026
Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission has officially announced the mains examination date for Sub-Inspector recruitment (Advt. 05/2025) covering 1799 vacancies. The exam will be conducted in two shifts on 27 May 2026.
Archived 17 Jun 2026
The Mains examination for the Bihar Police SI recruitment (Advt. 05/2025 for 1,799 posts) was conducted on May 27, 2026. Results for this cycle are expected in the coming weeks.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Bihar Police SI preliminary examination result was officially released on 16 March 2026 for the exam conducted on 18-21 January 2026. Qualified candidates are now eligible to appear for the mains examination stage of the recruitment process.
Archived 1 Jul 2026
The Bihar Police SI Mains examination, originally scheduled for 19th April 2026, was postponed and conducted on 27th May 2026 in two shifts. The admit card was made available from 13th May 2026.
Archived 10 Jul 2026
BPSSC announced recruitment for 78 Sub-Inspector (Prohibition) positions on 22 January 2026. The online application window opened on 27 January and closed on 27 February 2026. Selection includes preliminary exam, mains, physical efficiency test, and medical examination.
Archived 1 Jul 2026
BPSSC issued notification (Advt. 07/2026) for Assistant Sub-Inspector Technical positions in Bihar Police Radio (Wireless). The online application process started on 21 May 2026 and will continue till 21 June 2026.
Archived 3 Jun 2026
The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission released the mains admit card on May 13, 2026 for candidates who qualified the preliminary exam. The mains examination is scheduled for May 27, 2026 in two shifts.
Archived 10 Jun 2026
Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission released the mains admit card on 13 May 2026 for the Sub-Inspector exam scheduled for 27 May 2026. Candidates who qualified the preliminary exam can download their hall tickets from bpssc.bihar.gov.in.
Archived 3 Jun 2026
The admit card for Bihar Police SI mains examination has been made available for download. Candidates must verify their exam shift, center details, and reporting time before exam day.
Archived 17 Jun 2026
The mains examination for 1799 Sub-Inspector posts under Advertisement 05/2025 will be conducted on 27 May 2026 (Wednesday) in two shifts across various centers in Bihar. The exam was previously postponed and the new date has been officially confirmed.
Archived 3 Jun 2026
BPSSC declared the Prelims Result on 16th March 2026 for the main SI recruitment. Out of over 7 lakh candidates who appeared for the preliminary exam held in January, 35,857 candidates qualified for the Mains stage.
Archived 10 Jul 2026
BPSSSC officially announced on April 30, 2026 that the Bihar Police SI Mains Exam has been rescheduled from April 19 to May 27, 2026. The exam will be conducted in two shifts across various centers in Bihar.
Archived 10 Jun 2026
BPSSC declared the Bihar Police SI preliminary exam result on 16 March 2026, with 31,876 candidates qualifying for the mains examination out of over 10 lakh applicants for 1799 Sub-Inspector vacancies under Advertisement 05/2025.
Archived 24 Jun 2026
BPSSC released a separate notification on 22 January 2026 for Sub-Inspector Prohibition (Advt. 03/2026) recruitment with 78 vacancies. Online applications were accepted from 27 January to 27 February 2026 through bpssc.bihar.gov.in.
Archived 24 Jun 2026
The preliminary examination for Bihar Police Sub-Inspector 2025 recruitment (1799 posts) was conducted on 18 and 21 January 2026 in two shifts across various exam centers in Bihar. The admit card was released on 30 December 2025.
Archived 24 Jun 2026
The preliminary examination result for 1799 Sub-Inspector posts has been published online. Candidates who appeared in the prelims conducted on 18 and 21 January 2026 can check their qualifying status on the official portal.
Archived 17 Jun 2026
BPSSC announced recruitment for Sub-Inspector (Prohibition) positions under Advertisement 03/2026. Online applications were accepted from 27 January to 27 February 2026 through the official website.
Archived 17 Jun 2026
Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission declared the preliminary exam result for 1799 SI posts. Candidates who appeared in the exam conducted on January 18 and 21, 2026 can now check their qualifying status on the official portal.
Archived 10 Jun 2026
The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission released the official notification on January 22, 2026 for Sub Inspector Prohibition recruitment. Online applications opened from January 27 and closed on February 27, 2026 through the official website bpssc.bihar.gov.in.
Archived 10 Jun 2026
Bihar Police released the preliminary examination result on 16 March 2026 for the SI recruitment. Out of over 7 lakh candidates who appeared, approximately 35,857 candidates qualified for the mains examination.
Archived 3 Jun 2026
Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission released notification for Sub-Inspector Prohibition positions on 22 January 2026. Online applications started from 27 January and will continue till 27 February 2026 on bpssc.bihar.gov.in.
Archived 3 Jun 2026
Final result and merit list publication
Wed, 28 Apr, 2027Expected final result announcement after completion of all stages
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Next SI recruitment notification (expected)
Wed, 24 Mar, 2027Based on typical BPSSC recruitment cycle; notification expected in Q1 2027
Archived 24 Jun 2026
Final result and merit list
Sun, 7 Mar, 2027Category-wise merit list declared; selected candidates placed in Pay Level-6
Archived 1 Aug 2026
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Sat, 27 Feb, 2027PET schedule for candidates qualifying the mains examination
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Tue, 26 Jan, 2027Height, chest (men), weight (women) verification; qualifying stage only
Archived 1 Aug 2026
📍Mains Examination - Advt. 09/2026
Wed, 13 Jan, 2027Expected mains exam date; shortlisted candidates will receive admit cards
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍Preliminary exam for next cycle (tentative)
Wed, 30 Dec, 2026Typically conducted 3-4 months after application closure
Archived 10 Jun 2026
Next BPSSC SI Notification expected
Mon, 28 Dec, 2026Typical annual cycle - new SI recruitment notification anticipated early 2027
Archived 10 Jul 2026
📍Main Examination (expected)
Tue, 22 Dec, 2026Descriptive paper: Hindi/English essays, précis, translation; merit list based on Mains marks
Archived 1 Aug 2026
Final Result & Merit List (expected)
Mon, 21 Dec, 2026Final merit list publication after all selection stages
Archived 1 Jul 2026
Final Merit List announcement
Mon, 14 Dec, 2026Publication of final selected candidates list
Archived 24 Jun 2026
Preliminary exam result declaration
Sun, 29 Nov, 2026Tentative result announcement for preliminary examination
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Prelims result announcement
Sun, 22 Nov, 2026Shortlist of candidates (up to 10× vacancy count) for Main Examination
Archived 1 Aug 2026
Medical Examination
Sat, 14 Nov, 2026Final medical fitness test for selected candidates
Archived 24 Jun 2026
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) - Tentative
Wed, 11 Nov, 2026PET/PMT for candidates clearing mains examination
Archived 1 Jul 2026
📍Preliminary Examination (CBT) - Advt. 09/2026
Fri, 30 Oct, 2026Expected preliminary exam window; exact date to be notified by BPSSC
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Document Verification & Medical Examination phase
Thu, 29 Oct, 2026Final selection stages for SI (General) recruitment after PET completion
Archived 10 Jul 2026
📍SI Prohibition Prelims exam (tentative)
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026Tentative preliminary exam for Prohibition SI recruitment (Advt. 03/2026)
Archived 3 Jun 2026
Final Merit List & Selection expected
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026Based on combined performance in all stages; appointment letters to follow
Archived 17 Jun 2026
📍Preliminary exam (expected)
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026Prelims typically scheduled 2-3 months post-application closure; 100 MCQs, 200 marks, 30% qualifying
Archived 1 Aug 2026
Document Verification round
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Verification of educational and other certificates for qualified candidates
Archived 24 Jun 2026
Application window for next cycle (tentative)
Tue, 6 Oct, 2026Usually runs for 30 days after notification
Archived 10 Jun 2026
Next SI recruitment cycle notification expected
Thu, 1 Oct, 2026BPSSC typically releases annual SI recruitment in September-October
Archived 10 Jun 2026
📍ASI Technical Prelims exam (tentative)
Wed, 23 Sept, 2026Tentative preliminary exam for ASI Technical recruitment
Archived 3 Jun 2026
Medical Examination phase expected
Wed, 23 Sept, 2026Final stage before merit list; tests for vision, hearing, and physical fitness
Archived 17 Jun 2026
📍SI Prohibition Mains Exam (tentative)
Tue, 22 Sept, 2026Main written examination for qualified candidates
Archived 1 Jul 2026
Preliminary exam date announcement expected
Tue, 15 Sept, 2026BPSSC typically announces prelims exam dates 4-6 weeks after application closure
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍SI Prohibition Mains Exam expected
Mon, 14 Sept, 2026Main written examination for SI Prohibition candidates who clear prelims
Archived 10 Jul 2026
Document Verification process expected
Tue, 8 Sept, 2026For candidates who clear PET round; carry all original certificates
Archived 17 Jun 2026
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) commencement
Mon, 31 Aug, 2026Physical standards test for shortlisted candidates
Archived 24 Jun 2026
Document Verification - expected
Mon, 24 Aug, 2026Expected DV schedule for PET cleared candidates
Archived 3 Jun 2026
SI Prohibition application deadline
Fri, 21 Aug, 2026Last date to apply for 78 Sub-Inspector Prohibition posts (Advt. 03/2026)
Archived 3 Jun 2026
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) stage expected
Sat, 15 Aug, 2026PET for SI (General) recruitment after mains result - tentative timeline
Archived 10 Jul 2026
BPSSC SI Mains Result expected
Sun, 9 Aug, 2026Result declaration typically 3-4 weeks after mains exam completion
Archived 17 Jun 2026
Application deadline for BPSSC SI (Advt. 09/2026) - 150 posts
Sun, 9 Aug, 2026Last date to submit online application; no extension will be granted
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application deadline (no extension)
Sun, 9 Aug, 2026Last date to submit online application form and fee payment: August 9, 2026
Archived 1 Aug 2026
SI Prohibition Pre Result declaration (expected)
Sat, 8 Aug, 2026Result announcement for preliminary examination
Archived 1 Jul 2026
Mains Result Declaration (expected)
Sat, 1 Aug, 2026Tentative result announcement; qualified candidates proceed to PET/PST
Archived 24 Jun 2026
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) - expected
Sat, 25 Jul, 2026Expected PET schedule for SI mains qualified candidates
Archived 3 Jun 2026
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) announcement expected
Sat, 25 Jul, 2026PET schedule for qualified mains candidates to be announced after result declaration
Archived 17 Jun 2026
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) expected to begin
Thu, 23 Jul, 2026For candidates qualifying mains exam
Archived 10 Jun 2026
SI Prohibition Answer Key release (expected)
Thu, 16 Jul, 2026Provisional answer key publication for SI Prohibition prelims
Archived 1 Jul 2026
📍SI Prohibition Preliminary Exam (Advt 03/2026)
Sun, 12 Jul, 2026Written exam for 78 Sub-Inspector vacancies in Prohibition Department
Archived 10 Jul 2026
📍SI Prohibition Preliminary Exam
Sun, 12 Jul, 2026Preliminary exam for 78 SI Prohibition posts (Advt. 03/2026)
Archived 1 Jul 2026
Application portal opens
Thu, 9 Jul, 2026Online registration began on July 9, 2026 at bpssc.bihar.gov.in
Archived 1 Aug 2026
BPSSC SI Mains Result announcement expected
Wed, 1 Jul, 2026Result for 1799 SI posts typically released 4-5 weeks after mains
Archived 10 Jun 2026
📍BPSSC SI Mains Examination
Sat, 27 Jun, 2026Mains exam for 1799 SI posts (Advt. 05/2025) in two shifts; admit card already released
Archived 24 Jun 2026
📍BPSSC SI Mains examination day (Two shifts)
Sat, 27 Jun, 2026Pen-paper based OMR exam in offline mode. Carry admit card and valid ID proof.
Archived 17 Jun 2026
SI Mains result announcement (expected)
Thu, 25 Jun, 2026Expected result declaration for mains examination
Archived 3 Jun 2026
ASI Technical application deadline
Sun, 21 Jun, 2026Last date to apply for 22 Assistant Sub-Inspector Technical posts
Archived 3 Jun 2026
📍BPSSC SI Mains Exam Day (1799 posts)
Wed, 27 May, 2026Two-shift exam for candidates who cleared prelims
Archived 10 Jun 2026
📍SI Mains exam day (Advt. 05/2025)
Wed, 27 May, 2026Two shifts: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and 02:30 PM–04:30 PM across Bihar centers
Archived 3 Jun 2026
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