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Bihar Police SI Eligibility Criteria 2026, Age Limit, Education Qualification, Physical Details

Bihar Police Subordinate Service Commission (BPSSC) has released a total of 1799 vacancies for the post of Sub Inspector. Before applying for the Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2026, candidates must ensure that they fulfill the required eligibility criteria as specified by the BPSSC. Candidates have to fulfill the eligibility criteria in terms of nationality, educational qualification, age limit, and physical standards. Any candidates who do not fulfill the required eligibility criteria will have their applications rejected.

Bihar Police SI Eligibility Criteria 2026

To be eligible to apply for the Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2026, candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized University, and they must be in the age group of 20 to 37 years. The age relaxation in the upper age limit for female, SC, ST, and OBC category candidates will also be provided as per the Government rules. Bihar SI Eligibility Criteria 2026 will be determined on the following factors;

  • Nationality
  • Educational Qualification
  • Age Limit
  • Physical Standard

Bihar SI Nationality 2026

The candidates who will be applying for the post of Sub Inspector must be citizens of India. Male, Female, and Third Gender (Transgender) candidates are all eligible to apply. Candidates must provide proof of nationality, such as a valid passport, voter ID, or other government-issued identification documents.

Bihar Police SI Educational Qualification 2026

The Bihar Police SI Educational Qualification 2026 criteria will be as follows;

  • The candidate must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
  • The degree must be obtained on or before 01 August 2026.
  • Candidates appearing in the final year of graduation must produce proof of passing by this date.

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Bihar Police SI Age Limit 2026 (As on 01.08.2026)

Age will be calculated as on 01 August 2026. Candidates whose maximum age is fixed as on 01 August 2024 (as per government rules) will also be eligible. Relaxations will be applied only to permanent residents of Bihar. Candidates from other states will be considered as General (UR) and will get no relaxation.

Category / Condition Minimum Age Maximum Age
General (Unreserved) – Male 20 years 37 years
General (Unreserved) – Female 20 years 40 years
Backward Class (BC) / Extremely Backward Class (EBC) – Male & Female 20 years 40 years
Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) – Male & Female 20 years 42 years
Third Gender (All Categories) 20 years 42 years
Bihar Government Employees (with at least 3 years of continuous service) As per category +5 years over the respective upper age limit
Ex-Servicemen As per the category +3 years (after deducting length of military service, actual age must not exceed 57 years)

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Bihar Police SI Physical Standard 2026

Candidates must meet the following physical standards to be eligible to apply for the Sub Inspector Post.

Category Height (Male) Chest (Male) (Unexpanded/Expanded) Height (Female) Weight (Female)
General / BC / EBC 165 cm 81 cm / 86 cm (minimum +5 cm expansion) 155 cm 48 kg
SC / ST 160 cm 79 cm / 84 cm (minimum +5 cm expansion) 155 cm 48 kg
Transgender Same as female standards
Important Links
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