Bihar Police Constable Salary 2026 – Pay Scale, In-Hand & BPSSC Details
Bihar Police Constable recruitment is handled by BPSSC (Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission). The pay is Level 3 (₹21,700 basic) under Bihar's state pay matrix, with in-hand reaching ₹28,000–34,000 after DA, police allowances, and ration money. Bihar Police has faced significant recruitment activity in recent years — BPSSC has released large batch notifications. This article covers the exact salary, eligibility, Bihar-specific physical standards, and the realistic promotion path.
👉 Head Constable Salary State Wise 2026 — promotion level: Head Constable pay across states
Bihar Police Constable Pay Scale 2026
| Pay Component | Amount | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹21,700 | Level 3, Cell 1 — source: BPSSC Constable notification |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | ~₹11,935 | ~55% of basic (Bihar Finance Dept order) |
| HRA – Patna (X city) | ₹5,208 | 24% of basic |
| HRA – District/Block posting | ₹1,736 | 8% of basic |
| Ration Money | ~₹1,200–1,500 | Bihar Police rules |
| Uniform Allowance | ₹10,000/year (~₹833/month) | Bihar Police uniform policy |
| NPS Deduction | -₹3,364 | 10% of Basic+DA |
| In-Hand (district/block posting) | ₹28,000–32,000 | Z city HRA, after deductions |
| In-Hand (Patna city posting) | ₹31,000–35,000 | X city HRA, after deductions |
BPSSC Constable Eligibility
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Education | 12th pass (Intermediate) from recognized board |
| Age (General) | 18–25 years |
| Age (OBC – Bihar) | 18–27 years |
| Age (SC/ST – Bihar) | 18–30 years |
| Age (EBC – Extremely Backward Class) | 18–27 years (Bihar-specific category) |
| Domicile | Bihar domicile required |
| Source | BPSSC Constable recruitment notification |
Physical Standards: Bihar Police Constable
| Standard | Male (General/OBC/EBC) | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 165 cm (SC/ST: 160 cm) | 155 cm (SC/ST: 150 cm) |
| Chest | 81–86 cm (SC/ST: 79–84 cm) | Not applicable |
| Running | 1.6 km in 6 minutes | 1 km in 6 minutes |
| Source | BPSSC Constable notification — physical standards |
BPSSC Selection Process
- Step 1 — Written Exam: Objective questions — General Knowledge, General Science, Current Affairs, History, Geography, Mathematics, Hindi. 100 marks total
- Step 2 — Physical Standard Test (PST): Height, chest measurement
- Step 3 — Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Running
- Step 4 — Medical Examination: Vision, hearing, overall fitness
- Step 5 — Document Verification: Bihar domicile, category, education, EBC/OBC/SC/ST certificate
- Step 6 — Training: 6–12 months training at Bihar Police Academy, Rajgir or district police training centres
Bihar Police Posting Realities
Bihar has 38 districts and over 500 police stations (thanas). Key realities:
- District police posting: Thana/outpost level — beat duty, FIR registration, law & order, flood/relief duty (Bihar is flood-prone)
- Bihar Military Police (BMP): Armed wing — VIP security, jail management, anti-naxal operations in left-wing extremism-affected districts
- LWE districts (Gaya, Aurangabad, Jamui, Lakhisarai): Left Wing Extremism allowance for constables posted in Naxal-affected areas — additional monthly allowance per MHA guidelines
- Flood duty: Bihar's Kosi/Gandak/Bagmati belt floods annually — police deployment during floods (special duty allowance)
- Transfer: Bihar Police annual transfer policy — 3 years minimum service; SP/DIG level approval for inter-district
Salary Growth Over Service Years
| Year | Basic Pay | Approx. In-Hand |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ₹21,700 | ₹28,000–32,000 |
| Year 5 | ₹24,500 | ₹32,000–36,000 |
| Year 10 | ₹28,400 | ₹38,000–42,000 |
| Year 20 | ₹38,200 | ₹51,000–55,000 |
Bihar Police Constable: Unique Advantages Over Other States
Bihar Police Constable has several features that make it distinct from other state police forces:
- Higher age limit: General category gets 18–25 years (versus 18–22 in UP) — giving older candidates 3 more years to qualify
- EBC category: Bihar's Extremely Backward Class reservation is a category not seen in most other states — adds another layer of reservations for eligible candidates
- LWE Allowance: Districts affected by Left Wing Extremism get additional central government allowances per MHA guidelines — earnings in these areas are higher than base calculation
- Shorter running test: 1.6 km in 6 minutes (versus UP's 4.8 km in 25 minutes and Rajasthan's 5 km in 25 minutes) — significantly less demanding physically
- Large batch vacancies: Bihar has released some of the largest constable recruitment batches in India — increasing chances of selection
Bihar Police Constable Career Path
The promotion route from Constable to Inspector in Bihar Police follows the standard structure with departmental exams at each level:
- Constable → Head Constable: BPSSC departmental exam + 5–8 years service — Level 4 (₹25,500)
- Head Constable → ASI: Further departmental promotion — Level 5 (₹29,200)
- ASI → SI: BPSSC SI exam (open) or departmental route — Level 6 (₹35,400)
- SI → Inspector: After qualifying service + DIG level selection — Level 7 (₹44,900)
Bihar Police has also been known to conduct Daroga (SI) exams — candidates with a graduation degree who are currently in the Constable cadre can apply for the SI direct exam, potentially jumping faster in the hierarchy.
Bihar Police: Written Exam Pattern
BPSSC Constable written exam covers:
- General Knowledge: Bihar history (Maurya, Gupta, medieval period), Bihar geography, current affairs, state government schemes
- General Science: Basic Physics, Chemistry, Biology — 10th level
- Mathematics: Arithmetic — percentage, profit/loss, ratio, time-speed-distance — 10th level
- Hindi: Grammar, comprehension — standard state board level
Bihar Police written exam is 100 marks, objective format. No negative marking in recent notifications. Bihar GK is the most important section — covering Pataliputra history, Nalanda, Bihar's contribution to India's freedom movement, and current Bihar government initiatives under Source: BPSSC notification pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Bihar Police Constable in-hand salary in 2026?
At district/block posting, approximately ₹28,000–32,000 per month. At Patna posting (X city HRA), approximately ₹31,000–35,000. Based on Level 3 ₹21,700 basic + ~55% Bihar state DA + HRA + ration money, minus 10% NPS. Source: BPSSC Constable notification + Bihar Finance Dept DA orders.
Q: What is EBC category in Bihar Police Constable recruitment?
EBC stands for Extremely Backward Class — a Bihar-specific reservation category separate from OBC. EBC candidates get 3 years age relaxation (18–27 years instead of 18–25 years for General). Bihar's social reservation system has more granular categories than most states. Source: BPSSC notification.
Q: Do Bihar Police constables in Naxal-affected areas get extra pay?
Yes. Constables posted in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected districts (Gaya, Aurangabad, Jamui, etc.) receive special allowances as per Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines for LWE postings. This is in addition to regular salary. Source: MHA LWE policy + Bihar Police/Home Dept notification.
Q: What is the age limit for Bihar Police Constable 2026?
General: 18–25 years. OBC/EBC: 18–27 years. SC/ST: 18–30 years. Bihar has higher upper age limits than most states — a significant advantage for older candidates. Source: BPSSC Constable notification.
