BPSSC ASI Technical Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 22 Posts in Bihar Police Radio
Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has released 22 vacancies for Assistant Sub-Inspector (Technical) in Bihar Police Radio (Wireless), Patna. This is a technical recruitment, not an open police constable exam. The eligibility is narrow: a 3-year polytechnic diploma in Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Tele Communication, Information Technology, or Electrical & Electronics, with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). If you do not hold one of these four diplomas, the application is not for you. Selection involves a two-stage written exam (Preliminary + Mains) followed by Physical Efficiency Test and medical examination. There is negative marking of 0.2 marks per wrong answer in both written stages. Age cut-off is 01 August 2025.
Quick Facts
Vacancy Breakdown
Reservation benefits, including 35% female horizontal reservation, apply only to bonafide residents of Bihar. Candidates from other states will be counted under the Unreserved category and must apply as such.
Who Should Apply and Who Shouldn't
Apply if: You hold a 3-year diploma in one of the four notified branches, are within age limits as on 01.08.2025, meet height/chest/weight standards, and are physically fit for the running and field tests.
Skip if: Your diploma is in a different stream, you cannot complete a 1.6 km run in 7 minutes (men) or 1 km run in 7 minutes (women), or you have conditions like color blindness, knock-knee, flat foot, or stammering, which the medical examination will disqualify.
Important Dates
Application Fee
Payment is online only, via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Bank charges are borne by the candidate. Fee is non-refundable. Candidates who apply and later reverse the payment through chargeback will face application rejection and legal action.
Age Limit (as on 01.08.2025)
Age is calculated strictly from the date of birth recorded on the Matriculation (10th) certificate.
Educational Qualification
A 3-year diploma from a State or Central Government recognized polytechnic institute in one of the following:
- Electronics & Communication
- Electronics & Tele Communication
- Information Technology
- Electrical & Electronics
Minimum marks:
- General/BC/EBC/EWS: 50%
- SC/ST: 45%
Diploma must be completed by 01.08.2025.
Physical Standards
Height (minimum)
Chest (Male only)
Minimum 5 cm expansion is mandatory. No chest measurement for female candidates.
Weight
Female candidates of all categories: minimum 48 kg.
Third Gender (Kinnar/Kothi/Hijra/Transgender) candidates: physical standards and PET norms applicable as per BC category.
Selection Process
The selection has three stages:
- Preliminary Written Exam (objective, 100 marks)
- Main Written Exam (two papers, objective)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) - qualifying in nature
Final merit is prepared based on Paper 2 (technical) marks of the Main Exam only. Followed by medical examination and character verification before appointment.
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam
- Duration: 2 hours
- Negative marking: 0.2 marks per wrong answer
- Minimum qualifying: 30%
- Shortlisting: 20x of vacancies for Main Exam
Main Exam
Paper 1: General Language (qualifying only, marks not counted in merit)
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Level: Intermediate
- Minimum qualifying: 30 marks (failure to comply here disqualifies)
Paper 2: Technical (merit-deciding paper)
- Subject: Same group chosen in Prelims (EC / ETC / IT / EE)
- Questions: 100, Marks: 100
- Duration: 3 hours
- Level: Polytechnic
- Minimum qualifying: 33%
- Negative marking: 0.2 marks per wrong answer
- Shortlisting after Paper 2: 5x of vacancies for PET
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
PET is qualifying only, no marks added. Candidates must clear all four events:
Three attempts are allowed for high jump, long jump, and shot put. Failure in any one event disqualifies the candidate.
What to Watch Out for in the Exam
Negative marking is 0.2 marks per wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains. Random guessing on the 60 technical questions in Prelims can wipe out gains from the General Knowledge section. Attempt only when reasonably confident.
Paper 1 of Mains (Hindi + English) is qualifying but ignored in merit. Candidates often overprepare for it. The actual merit ranking comes from Paper 2 (Technical), so the bulk of preparation effort should go to your chosen polytechnic subject.
The same technical group must be chosen in both Prelims and Mains. Switching between EC, ETC, IT, or EE between stages is not permitted. Choose the group you are strongest in at registration stage.
Multi-shift exam normalization uses the Equi-Percentile Method. Your raw score may shift depending on shift difficulty. There is no way to predict or game this.
Salary and Posting
- Pay Scale: Level-5 (as per Bihar Government 7th Pay Matrix)
- Posting: Anywhere within the operational area of Bihar Police Radio (Wireless), Bihar
- Appointing Authority: Deputy Inspector General of Police (Wireless & Technical Services)
The notification does not specify exact gross salary, allowances, or perks. Candidates should verify the Level-5 pay structure under Bihar Government rules.
Hidden Friction Points in This Recruitment
The selection process takes approximately 6 months. The notification explicitly states that no time extension will be granted for any reason, including family emergencies, illness, fractures, or pregnancy. Candidates must keep themselves available for all stages on short notice.
Pregnancy disqualifies female candidates at PET stage. Married female candidates must submit a declaration of non-pregnancy. Those found pregnant at the medical examination before the deadline run will be disqualified outright. This is rooted in the notification's stipulation, not a discretionary rule.
One mobile number = one application. Multiple applications from the same number, or from the same candidate, result in rejection of all applications. Use a number and email ID that will remain active for the entire 6-month selection cycle.
Wrong reservation category entry cancels candidature. The notification italicizes this point. If you mistakenly mark a reserved category in the application but documents show otherwise (or vice versa), the application is rejected. Verify your category before paying the fee.
Photo and signature specs are strict. Both must be 15-25 KB, in .jpg/.jpeg/.gif format, on white background, photo taken within the last 2 months. Signature must be in both English and Hindi, separately, in black or blue ink. Wrong upload leads to application rejection.
Married women cannot use husband's caste certificate. Reserved category married women must submit caste, domicile, and non-creamy layer certificates based on their father's records. The notification explicitly states caste is determined by birth, not by marriage.
3 Things to Verify Before Paying the Fee
- Your diploma is in one of the four notified streams (EC, ETC, IT, EE) and was completed by 01.08.2025 with the required percentage.
- Your category certificate matches the reservation you are claiming and, if you are a married woman in a reserved category, the certificate is based on your father's records.
- Your physical standards are met - height, chest (males), and weight (females). Falling short by even 1 cm or 1 kg disqualifies at PET.
Medical Examination - What Disqualifies
Biggest Rejection Reasons
- Diploma not in one of the four specified streams or below the minimum percentage
- Wrong reservation category entered in the application, or category certificate based on husband (for married women) instead of father
- Failure in any one of the four PET events, or pregnancy at PET stage for married women
- Medical disqualification (color blindness, knock-knee, flat foot, stammering)
How Competitive Is This Recruitment?
22 seats with a technical eligibility restriction (4 specific polytechnic streams) naturally narrows the applicant pool compared to open Bihar Police constable recruitments. However, technical recruitments in Bihar Police historically attract a few thousand applicants, especially given the low Rs. 100 fee and the appeal of a permanent state government job. The real filtering happens at Paper 2 of the Mains (technical polytechnic subject), since that is the only paper counted in final merit. Candidates strong in their core engineering branch have a structural advantage over generalists.
How to Apply
- Visit https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in and click the "Bihar Police" tab
- Click on the Advt. No. 07/2026 application link
- Part 1 - Registration: Enter name, nationality, mobile, email, Bihar domicile, reservation category, gender, date of birth
- Complete fee payment (Rs. 100) via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI
- Note the Registration Number and Password sent via SMS/Email
- Part 2 - Application Details: Login with Registration Number, enter father/husband name, mother's name, address, education details
- Upload photo (color, 15-25 KB, white background, within 2 months) and signature (English + Hindi, 15-25 KB)
- Preview using "Edit Details", then click Submit
- Save the Acknowledgement printout on A4 size paper
Note: Once submitted, no edits are possible. If you submitted wrong details, you can cancel using "Cancel Registration Form" and re-register, but the original fee will not be refunded.
FAQs
Q. Can a B.Tech in Electronics apply without a polytechnic diploma?
Ans. The notification specifies a 3-year polytechnic diploma. B.Tech eligibility is not mentioned.
Q. Is the General Hindi + English paper counted in final merit?
Ans. No. It is qualifying only (minimum 30 marks). Final merit comes solely from Paper 2 (Technical) of the Mains.
Q. Can I change my technical group between Prelims and Mains?
Ans. No. The same group (EC/ETC/IT/EE) must be selected at registration and used in both stages.
Q. Is there a fee concession for SC/ST/Female candidates?
Ans. No. Rs. 100 applies to all categories.
Q. What happens if I am pregnant at the PET stage?
Ans. You will be disqualified based on the medical report. A non-pregnancy declaration is mandatory for married women.
Q. Can I apply if I am from outside Bihar?
Ans. Yes, but only against Unreserved category. No reservation benefits (including 35% female horizontal reservation) will apply.
Final Advice
The merit-deciding paper here is Paper 2 of the Mains - your polytechnic subject. Everything else (Prelims cutoff, General Hindi/English in Mains, PET) is a filter. Candidates who treat all stages with equal weight tend to overprepare for the language paper and underprepare for the technical paper. Before applying, confirm two things: your diploma is in one of the four notified streams, and you can physically clear the run and field events. If either is uncertain, the Rs. 100 fee and 6 months of waiting are not worth it. For married women in reserved categories: ensure your caste, domicile, and non-creamy layer certificates are issued on the basis of your father's records. This single document error has disqualified candidates in past Bihar Police recruitments.