BPSSC Sub-Inspector Prohibition Recruitment 2026 for 78 Vacancies

Introduction

Bihar Police Sub-ordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has issued an advertisement (Advt. No. 03/2026) for direct recruitment to the post of Sub-Inspector Prohibition in the Prohibition, Excise and Registration Department, Government of Bihar. A total of 78 vacancies have been announced.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: 27.01.2026
• Online Application Last Date: 27.02.2026

Vacancy Details

• Post Name: Sub-Inspector Prohibition
• Pay Scale: Level-6
• Total Vacancies: 78

Category-wise Vacancy Distribution

Category	Total Posts	Posts Reserved for Women (35%)
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 Women	02	-
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	08	03
Total	78	26

• Reservation for wards of Freedom Fighters (2%): 02 posts

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

• The candidate must be an Indian citizen.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or an equivalent examination recognized by the State Government as of 01.08.2025.

Age Limit (as on 01.08.2025)

• Unreserved (Male): 20 to 37 years
• Unreserved (Female), BC & EBC (Male & Female): 20 to 40 years
• SC & ST (Male & Female): 20 to 42 years
• Age relaxation is applicable for government servants and ex-servicemen as per government rules.

Physical Standards

Height

• UR & BC (Male): Minimum 165 cm
• EBC, SC & ST (Male): Minimum 160 cm
• All Categories (Female): Minimum 155 cm

Chest (For Males Only)

• UR, BC, EBC (Male): Unexpanded - 81 cm, Expanded - 86 cm (Minimum 5 cm expansion required)
• SC, ST (Male): Unexpanded - 79 cm, Expanded - 84 cm (Minimum 5 cm expansion required)

Weight

• All Categories (Female): Minimum 48 kg is required.

Selection Process

1. Preliminary Written Examination:

   • A single paper of 200 marks with 100 questions on General Knowledge & Current Affairs.
   • Duration: 2 hours.
   • Minimum 30% marks are required to qualify.
   • Candidates equal to 20 times the number of vacancies will be shortlisted for the Mains exam.

2. Main Written Examination:

   • Paper-I (General Hindi): 200 marks, 100 questions, 2 hours duration. This paper is qualifying in nature, and candidates must score at least 30%.
   • Paper-II (General Studies): 200 marks, 100 questions, 2 hours duration. Subjects include General Science, Civics, Indian History, Indian Geography, Mathematics, and Mental Ability Test.
   • Negative Marking: There will be a deduction of 0.2 marks for each wrong answer in both preliminary and main examinations.

3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET):

   • This stage is qualifying in nature.
   • Running:
     • Males: 1.6 km (1 Mile) in 6 minutes 30 seconds.
     • Females: 1 km in 6 minutes.
   • High Jump:
     • Males: Minimum 4 feet.
     • Females: Minimum 3 feet.
   • Long Jump:
     • Males: Minimum 12 feet.
     • Females: Minimum 9 feet.
   • Shot Put:
     • Males: Throw 16-pound ball to a minimum distance of 16 feet.
     • Females: Throw 12-pound ball to a minimum distance of 10 feet.

Application Fee

• The application fee is ₹100/- for all categories of candidates.
• The fee must be paid online via Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card.

How to Apply

1. Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through the official BPSSC website: https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in.
2. Go to the "Prohibition Dept." tab on the website.
3. Click on the link related to Advt. No. 03/2026.
4. Complete the registration process, pay the application fee, and fill out the detailed application form.
5. Upload the required photograph and signatures as per the specifications.
6. Submit the final application form and take a printout of the acknowledgment for future reference.

Official Links

• Official Website: https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in