Bihar Police SAP Recruitment 2026: 17,000 Posts on Contract – Complete Guide
Bihar government has approved recruitment for 17,000 Special Auxiliary Police (SAP) posts on contract basis for 2026-27 to strengthen law and order. This includes ex-army and paramilitary personnel from Bihar, offering salaries up to ₹35,000 monthly.
About the Vacancy
The Special Auxiliary Police (SAP) aids regular Bihar Police in maintaining security, especially during training gaps for new constables. Approved by Home Department (Reserve Wing), it’s under DGP Bihar’s control with district SSP/SP handling disbursements. Recruitment targets rising threats like extremism, filling gaps from current 1,717 SAP personnel.
Total Vacancy Category-Wise
Vacancies are contractual for FY 2026-27, prioritized for ex-servicemen but no detailed category-wise (UR/SC/ST etc.) breakdown released yet. Budget approved: ₹642 crore annually.
| Post | Vacancies |
| JCO | 150 |
| SAP Jawans | 16,300 |
| Cooks (Rasoiya) | 550 |
| Total | 17,000 |
Qualification
Eligibility limited to Bihar residents retired from Indian Army or CAPF (ex-paramilitary like CRPF/BSF). No formal education specified beyond service discharge; must provide discharge certificate. Age/experience verified via documents; no written exam mentioned.
Selection Procedure
No written exam or physical test; direct selection based on document verification (discharge certificate), interview, and medical/fitness check. Process district-level under police hierarchy. Shortlisted ex-servicemen appointed on contract.
Important Dates
Recruitment for FY 2026-27 (April 2026-March 2027); exact notification/application dates pending. Order issued early February 2026; watch official sites for updates. Current contracts extended alongside new hires.
Salary
Fixed monthly honorarium effective immediately, including for existing staff.
| Post | Salary (₹/month) |
| JCO | 35,000 |
| SAP Jawans | 30,000 |
| Cooks | 25,000 |
Important Links and Websites
- Bihar Police Official: police.bihar.gov.in
- CSBC Bihar (possible handling): csbc.bihar.gov.in
- BPSSC: bpssc.bihar.gov.in
No dedicated apply link yet; await notification PDF on above sites. Track Home Dept/PRD Bihar portals.bpssc.bihar+1
Form Fill-Up Step-by-Step
Application likely offline/document submission to district police HQ post-notification (no online form indicated). Expected steps:
- Check district SP office notice for eligibility call.
- Submit discharge certificate, ID proof, domicile, photos at designated center.
- Verification/interview scheduled.
- Medical check post-shortlist.
- Contract signing upon selection.
Print/keep copies; no fee mentioned. Confirm via official notice.
Important Guidelines
- Bihar domicile mandatory; ex-army/CAPF only.
- Contractual (1-year renewable?); no permanent absorption guarantee.
- Report to SP office; false docs disqualify.
- Prepare discharge/medical proofs early.
- Follow DGP circulars; avoid agents.
