BPSSC 2026 Bharti: A Straight Diploma-Holder Route into Bihar Police
The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC), Patna has released its much-awaited notification for 22 Assistant Sub-Inspector (Technical) — Bihar Police Radio (Wireless) posts under Advertisement Number 07/2026. The recruitment is open to candidates who hold a three-year Diploma in Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Tele-Communication, Information Technology or Electrical & Electronics. Selected candidates will join at Pay Level-5 of the Bihar 7th CPC Pay Matrix, drawing approximately Rs 29,200 to Rs 92,300 per month plus admissible allowances.
Online applications open on 21 May 2026 and close on 21 June 2026. The selection is in three written / physical stages — a Preliminary Exam, a two-paper Main Exam, and a Physical Efficiency / Measurement Test (PET / PMT) — followed by Medical Examination and Character Verification. Final merit is determined only by the Mains Paper-2 (Technical) score. Detailed eligibility, age limits, physical standards, application fee and selection structure are explained below. For more state opportunities, follow our Bihar government jobs page on GovtJobsAlert.in.
Key Highlights — BPSSC ASI Technical Recruitment 2026
The Bihar Police Radio (Wireless) wing is the technical backbone of Bihar Police communication, handling everything from district-level wireless networks to disaster-time radio relays. Joining as an ASI (Technical) is a respected uniformed posting with a clear promotion ladder up to Inspector and above.
- Recruiting Body: Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC), Patna
- Advertisement Number: 07/2026
- Post Name: Assistant Sub-Inspector (Technical) — Bihar Police Radio Wireless
- Total Vacancies: 22
- Pay Level: Level-5 (Rs 29,200 – Rs 92,300)
- Job Location: Bihar
- Last Date: 21 June 2026
Vacancy Breakdown — BPSSC ASI Technical 2026
The 22 vacancies are distributed category-wise as below. 35% horizontal reservation for women applies to native (mool nivasi) women of Bihar State only, and Third Gender candidates are treated as Backward Class (BC) for both reservation and physical standards.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 8 |
| EWS | 2 |
| SC | 3 |
| ST | 1 |
| EBC | 4 |
| BC | 3 |
| BC Women (vertical) | 1 |
| Total | 22 |
Of the 22 posts, 6 seats are horizontally reserved for women candidates (Bihar mool nivasi only). Non-Bihar female candidates are treated as Unreserved.
Eligibility Criteria — BPSSC ASI Technical 2026
Educational Qualification
- Three-year Diploma course in any ONE of the following disciplines from a Polytechnic institution recognised by a State or Central Government:
- Electronics & Communication
- Electronics & Tele-Communication
- Information Technology
- Electrical & Electronics
- Minimum Marks: 50% in aggregate (45% for SC / ST candidates)
- Qualification Cut-off Date: Passed on or before 01 August 2025
This is an ideal route for Diploma government jobs seekers in Bihar — pure trade-based recruitment with no separate graduation requirement.
Age Limit (as on 01.08.2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years (all categories)
- Maximum Age:
- Unreserved (General) Male — 37 years
- Unreserved (General) Female & BC / EBC (Male & Female) — 40 years
- SC / ST (Male & Female) — 42 years
- Third Gender — same as Backward Class (40 years)
- Additional Relaxation:
- Bihar Govt. servants (with minimum 3 years regular service) — 5 years
- Ex-Servicemen (Civil posts) — 3 years + actual defence service period (max 57 years)
What is the Salary for BPSSC ASI Technical 2026?
Selected ASI (Technical) candidates will be placed at Pay Level-5 of the Bihar 7th CPC Pay Matrix, which corresponds to a basic pay band of approximately Rs 29,200 to Rs 92,300 per month, plus standard Bihar police allowances.
- Basic Pay: Rs 29,200 – Rs 92,300 (Pay Level-5)
- Dearness Allowance: As per latest Bihar Government rates
- HRA / Transport / Uniform / Ration allowances: As per Bihar Police rules
- Promotion path: ASI → Sub-Inspector → Inspector (Wireless) with seniority and departmental exams
The expected in-hand monthly salary for a fresh ASI Technical recruit usually falls in the Rs 40,000 – Rs 50,000 range after DA and other allowances. Plus, you get the dignity of a Bihar Police uniform and a permanent state government job with full pension benefits.
What is the Selection Process for BPSSC ASI Technical 2026?
BPSSC has structured the selection into four stages. The final merit is determined only on the basis of Paper-2 (Technical) score in the Main Examination — all other stages are either qualifying or used for short-listing.
- Preliminary Written Exam — Objective MCQ, 100 marks, 120 minutes. 40 questions on General Knowledge & Current Affairs + 60 questions on the chosen technical group. Qualifying mark 30%; negative marking 0.2 per wrong answer. Shortlisting at 20× vacancies, category-wise on merit.
- Main Examination — Paper-1 (Qualifying) — General Language Knowledge: General Hindi (50) + General English (50) = 100 marks, 90 minutes. Minimum 30 marks required to qualify; marks NOT counted in final merit.
- Main Examination — Paper-2 (Merit-determining) — Technical Subject: 100 marks, 180 minutes. Minimum 33% to qualify. Negative marking 0.2. Shortlisting at 5× vacancies for PET, category-wise on merit.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Measurement Test (PMT) — running, high jump, long jump and shot put. Qualifying only — no marks added to merit.
- Medical Examination & Character / Antecedent Verification — final stage before appointment.
For exam pattern study, our syllabus page and previous year discussions on GovtJobsAlert.in will help you plan a 6-month preparation cycle.
Physical Standards (PMT)
- Height: 165 cm (UR / BC Male) / 160 cm (EBC / SC / ST Male) / 155 cm (all-category Female)
- Chest (Male only): 81 – 86 cm (UR / BC / EBC) or 79 – 84 cm (SC / ST); minimum 5 cm expansion mandatory
- Weight (Female): Minimum 48 kg
- Third Gender: Same standards as Backward Class
PET Events (Qualifying)
- Running: 1 mile in 7 minutes (Male) / 1 km in 7 minutes (Female)
- High Jump: 3’6″ (Male) / 2’6″ (Female)
- Long Jump: 10 feet (Male) / 7 feet (Female)
- Shot Put: 16 lb / 14 feet (Male), 12 lb / 8 feet (Female)
How to Apply Online for BPSSC ASI Technical 2026?
- Visit the official BPSSC portal: bpssc.bihar.gov.in (click the “Bihar Police” tab).
- Click on the link for Advt. No. 07/2026 — ASI Technical.
- In Part-1 Registration, enter name, nationality, mobile, email, Bihar domicile, reservation category, gender and date of birth.
- Pay the application fee of Rs 100 online via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI. You will receive a Registration Number and Password via SMS / Email.
- In Part-2 Login, fill in father’s / husband’s name, mother’s name, address and educational qualification.
- Upload colour passport-size photograph (15-25 KB, white background) and signatures in English & Hindi (15-25 KB).
- Verify every detail carefully — once submitted, the application cannot be modified.
- Submit the form and print the acknowledgement on A4 paper for your records.
Only one application per candidate is allowed. Multiple applications by the same candidate lead to rejection of all of them.
Important Dates — BPSSC ASI Technical Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 13 May 2026 |
| Online application opens | 21 May 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 21 June 2026 |
| Qualification & Age cut-off | 01 August 2025 |
| Exam date | To be announced on BPSSC website |
Application Fees — BPSSC ASI Technical 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories (UR / EWS / BC / EBC / SC / ST / Female / Third Gender) | Rs 100 |
A uniform application fee of Rs 100 is payable by every candidate. Bank charges for Net Banking / Card / UPI are extra. The fee is non-refundable once payment is successful.
Essential Links — BPSSC ASI Technical Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online on BPSSC Portal
- Visit BPSSC Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Bihar Government Jobs Telegram Channel
This recruitment will see heavy competition from polytechnic diploma holders across Bihar, so apply early and start your preparation immediately. The selection cycle is expected to wrap up in about 6 months. For more Bihar Police and state government openings, keep an eye on GovtJobsAlert.in and our Bihar government jobs page daily.