Last Updated:September 24, 2026, 19:08 IST

The BPSSC has cancelled the SI mains exam held on May 27, citing “unavoidable reasons”. A fresh date will be announced separately.

Candidates protest outside the BPSSC office in Patna following the sudden cancellation of the Sub-Inspector mains examination. (Photo: video. screengrab)

The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has cancelled the main written examination for the recruitment of Police Sub-Inspectors, which was conducted on May 27, 2026.

The commission cited “unavoidable reasons” for the decision but did not specify the exact reason for cancelling the examination in its latest notice.

The sudden announcement has triggered protests among candidates who qualified for the recruitment exam for 1,799 Sub-Inspector posts. Several candidates have reached the BPSSC office in Patna, seeking clarity over the cancellation and the next stage of the recruitment process.

Candidates Protest At BPSSC Office

Candidates gathered at the commission’s office following the cancellation of the mains examination. One candidate said they had not been informed about the decision in advance.

“We were not told anything. Yesterday, only a notice was issued stating that the examination had been cancelled. We have been preparing for the physical test for four months,” the candidate said.

The cancellation has left candidates waiting for further information from the commission. BPSSC said a fresh date for the main written examination will be communicated separately.

BPSSC Warns Candidates Against Touts

The commission has also cautioned candidates against people who may try to cheat or mislead them following the cancellation. BPSSC has advised candidates to beware of touts and brokers and inform the police about any suspicious individuals.

The commission has clarified that only the mains examination has been cancelled. It has not specified the exact reason behind the decision, citing “unavoidable reasons” in its latest notice.

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Why did the BPSSC cancel the Bihar Police Sub-Inspector mains exam?

The Bihar Police Sub-Infrastructure Services Commission (BPSSC) cancelled the main written examination for Police Sub-Inspectors citing “unavoidable reasons,” though it did not specify the exact cause in its notice. Candidates had earlier staged protests and raised allegations regarding paper leaks and inconsistencies.

When was the cancelled BPSSC Sub-Inspector mains examination originally conducted?

The main written examination for the recruitment of 1,799 Police Sub-Inspector posts was originally conducted on May 27, 2026.

What warnings has the BPSSC issued to candidates after the exam cancellation?

Following the cancellation of the mains examination, the commission cautioned candidates to beware of touts and brokers who might try to cheat or mislead them, and advised them to report any suspicious individuals to the police.

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