BPSSC Police SI Exam 2026 Cancelled Aspirants Protest in Patna

The BPSSC Police SI Exam 2026 cancellation has triggered a protest in Patna. Aspirants who cleared the earlier stages of the Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) recruitment marched on October 5, demanding that the cancellation of the mains exam be withdrawn.

The recruitment is being conducted for 1,799 Police Sub-Inspector posts. BPSSC cancelled the mains examination on September 23, citing “unavoidable reasons.” The commission has not announced a fresh exam date in the latest notice reviewed.

Why Was the BPSSC Police SI Mains Exam Cancelled?

The BPSSC Police SI mains exam was held on May 27, 2026, in two shifts. Its result was declared on June 19, and more than 10,000 aspirants were shortlisted for the next stage, according to reports.

BPSSC later cancelled the mains examination on September 23. The commission's notice cited “unavoidable reasons” but did not give a detailed explanation in the notice.

The cancellation came after another group of aspirants had raised allegations of irregularities in the examination. The allegations were followed by protests in Patna. These claims remain part of the dispute around the cancellation.

What Happened During the BPSSC Police SI Protest?

A group of successful aspirants held a march in Patna on October 5. The march started from Gandhi Maidan and was headed towards the Chief Minister’s residence.

Police stopped the protesters at JP Golambar, according to the PTI report published by Careers360.

The protesters said they had already cleared the preliminary and mains stages and were preparing for the physical test when the cancellation was announced.

Their main demands include:

• Withdrawal of the BPSSC SI mains exam cancellation
• Resumption of the recruitment process
• Announcement of the physical test date
• Clarity on the next recruitment steps
• Protection of the interests of aspirants who cleared the earlier stages

What Are BPSSC Police SI Aspirants Demanding?

The protesting group wants the Bihar Police SI recruitment 2026 process to continue. Aspirants said they had spent months preparing for the recruitment and were waiting for the next stage after clearing the written examinations.

One protester told PTI that the group wanted the recruitment process to resume and the physical examination date to be announced. Another protester said aspirants wanted to meet Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary to raise their concerns. These are demands made by the protesters and do not represent a confirmed government decision.

What Is the Latest BPSSC Police SI Recruitment Update?

For now, the latest official BPSSC notice list includes the September 23 notice cancelling the mains written examination under Advertisement No. 05/2025. It also lists an August 28 notice about postponement of the Physical Efficiency Test (PET).

No fresh PET date or new mains exam date was listed in the latest official updates reviewed for this report.

The table gives the main dates and current status of the BPSSC Police SI recruitment 2026 in one place. Aspirants should check the official BPSSC website for any new notice before relying on social media updates.

Is Any New BPSSC Police SI Exam Date Announced?

No new BPSSC Police SI mains exam date has been announced in the latest official notice reviewed.

Aspirants should wait for an official notice before making travel plans or preparing for a new examination date. No new application fee or payment has been announced as part of the cancellation update.

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