Patna: On 14 October 2026, the Police Division of the Bihar Home Department issued an order that temporarily places 49 police inspectors in the executive charge of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP). The notification clarifies that the arrangement is provisional and does not constitute a regular promotion.
Extent of the Interim Posting
Those selected will perform the duties of a DSP and will be compensated at the Pay Level 9 scale of the Bihar Police Service. The appointment remains valid only for the period prescribed by the governing rules and can be withdrawn at any time.
Districts Covered
The temporary charge spans a broad spectrum of districts, including Patna, Nalanda, Bhojpur, Saran, Jehanabad, Vaishali, Katihar, Supaul, Samastipur, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Madhubani, Kishanganj, Araria, Rohtas, Buxar, Aurangabad and several others.
Officers Mentioned in the Order
The circular lists all 49 inspectors. Among them are Arun Kumar, Shaligram Kumar, Sanjay Kumar Singh, Bhavesh Kumar Mandal, Jitendra Kumar Singh, Vijay Kumar, Santosh Kumar Singh, Baijnath Kumar, Vishwaranjan Singh, Shashi Bhushan Chaudhary and many more.
Legal and Procedural Foundations
The move follows Bihar’s temporary officiating rules and complies with the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the General Administration Department. The order references General Administration Department Notification No. 19300 (dated 13 October 2023) and the SOP dated 11 June 2026 as its statutory basis.
Remuneration Details
All appointed inspectors will receive the salary and allowances applicable to Pay Level 9, the standard compensation for a DSP in the Bihar Police Service. These financial benefits are limited to the duration of the acting appointment.
What It Means for the Officers
While the acting DSP role provides valuable exposure to supervisory and administrative responsibilities, it does not alter the officers’ substantive rank. Permanent promotion will continue to depend on the regular service rules and merit‑based selection procedures.
Clarification on Promotion Status
The Home Department has emphasized that the interim DSP posting is not a de facto promotion. The officers retain their inspector rank, and the order does not set a timeline for converting the temporary charge into a permanent one.
Key Highlights of the Notification
- State: Bihar
- Department: Home Department, Police Division
- Number of inspectors: 49
- Higher post: Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)
- Nature of posting: Temporary executive charge
- Pay level: Level 9 (DSP scale)
- Notification date: 14 October 2026
- Regulatory references: Temporary officiating rules (2023) and SOP (11 June 2026)
This administrative step enables the Bihar Police to fill higher‑level responsibilities where needed while staying within the existing legal framework. Further guidance from the department will be necessary to clarify the exact tenure of these assignments and any prospective impact on the regular promotion pipeline.
