Bihar Police BPSSC ASI Technical 2026
Job Description
Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSSC) invites online applications for direct recruitment to 22 vacancies of Assistant Sub-Inspector (Technical) in Bihar Police Radio (Vitantu), Patna. The selection will be done through a competitive examination consisting of a Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The post is classified under Level-5 pay matrix.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Exam Pattern – Overview
| Stage | Type | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Exam | Objective (MCQ) | 100 | 2 hours |
| Main Exam | Objective (MCQ) | 200 (100+100) | 1.5 + 3 hours |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | Qualifying | No marks | - |
⚠️ Negative Marking: 0.2 marks deducted per wrong answer in ALL papers.
Stage 1: Preliminary Exam (100 marks, 2 hours)
| Subject Area | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 40 | 40 |
| Technical Subject (choose ONE group below) | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 30% (30 marks)
Technical Subject Options (Polytechnic level):
Group (क) Electronics & Communication
Group (ख) Electronics & Tele Communication
Group (ग) Information Technology
Group (घ) Electrical & Electronics
Candidates must select any one technical group at the time of application.
Selection for Main Exam: 20 times the number of vacancies (i.e., 20 × 22 = 440 candidates) will be selected category-wise based on Preliminary marks.
Stage 2: Main Exam
Paper 1: General Language Knowledge (100 marks, 1.5 hours)
| Subject | Marks | Level |
|---|---|---|
| General Hindi | 50 | Intermediate (12th) |
| General English | 50 | Intermediate (12th) |
Question Type: Objective (MCQ)
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 30% (30 marks) – Mandatory
⚠️ Marks of this paper are NOT added to the final merit. Only qualifying in nature.
Paper 2: Technical Subject (100 marks, 3 hours)
| Details | Specification |
|---|---|
| Question Type | Objective (MCQ) |
| Number of Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Level | Polytechnic |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 33% (33 marks) |
Technical Subject Options (same as Preliminary – choose ONE):
Group (क) Electronics & Communication
Group (ख) Electronics & Tele Communication
Group (ग) Information Technology
Group (घ) Electrical & Electronics
✅ Final merit is based SOLELY on Paper 2 (Technical) marks.
Selection for PET: 5 times the number of vacancies (i.e., 5 × 22 = 110 candidates) will be selected category-wise based on Main Exam Paper 2 marks.
Stage 3: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Qualifying Only
| Event | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Race | 1.6 km in max 7 minutes | 1 km in max 7 minutes |
| High Jump | Min 3 feet 6 inches | Min 2 feet 6 inches |
| Long Jump | Min 10 feet | Min 7 feet |
| Shot Put | 16 lb → min 14 feet | 12 lb → min 8 feet |
Three attempts allowed for High Jump, Long Jump, and Shot Put.
All four events must be cleared (no marks, only Pass/Fail).
Pregnant women will be disqualified from PET.
Important Notes
Normalization: If multiple shifts/sessions are held, Equi-Percentile Method will be used for normalized scores.
No marks for PET – only Pass/Fail.
Language Paper (Main Paper 1) does NOT affect ranking – only Technical Paper (Main Paper 2) determines merit.
Candidates must pass each stage separately to proceed to the next.
Educational Qualification
As of 01.08.2025, candidates must possess a 3-year Polytechnic Diploma with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in any one of the following disciplines from an institution recognized by a State or Central Government:
Electronics & Communication
Electronics & Tele Communication
Information Technology
Electrical & Electronics
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen.
Physical Standards:
| Category | Height (Male) | Height (Female) | Chest (Male only) | Weight (Female) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / BC | 165 cm (min) | 155 cm (min) | 86 cm (min, 5 cm expansion) | 48 kg (min) |
| EBC / SC / ST | 160 cm (min) | 155 cm (min) | 84 cm (min, 5 cm expansion) | 48 kg (min) |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) - Qualifying only:
| Event | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Race | 1.6 km in max 7 min | 1 km in max 7 min |
| High Jump | 3 ft 6 in (min) | 2 ft 6 in (min) |
| Long Jump | 10 ft (min) | 7 ft (min) |
| Shot Put | 16 lb → 14 ft (min) | 12 lb → 8 ft (min) |
Three attempts allowed for jumps and shot put.
Post-wise Vacancies
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates (Male/Female/Third Gender) | ₹100 |
Online payment only (Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI)
Bank transaction charges extra (if applicable)
Fee non-refundable once payment is successful
Cancellation of application does not refund the fee
Age Limit
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 21 - 37 years | 21 - 40 years |
| BC / EBC | 21 - 40 years | 21 - 40 years |
| SC / ST | 21 - 42 years | 21 - 42 years |
Relaxations:
Bihar Govt. employees with 3+ years service: +5 years
Ex-servicemen: +3 years + service period (max age 57 years)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Number | 07/2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 21 June 2026 |
| Cut-off date for Age & Qualification | 01 August 2025 |
| Exam Date | To be notified later (on website & SMS/email) |
Note: The last date in your form appears as 29-06-2026, but the advertisement clearly states 21-06-2026. Please verify and correct if needed.
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