Patna: On 14 October 2026, the Police Division of Bihar’s Home Department issued a circular that temporarily placed 49 police inspectors in the executive charge of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP). The order is expressly provisional and does not constitute a regular promotion.

Scope of the Interim Posting

The selected personnel will perform the duties of a DSP and will be compensated according to the Pay Level 9 scale of the Bihar Police Service. The arrangement is valid only for the period prescribed by the governing regulations and can be rescinded at any time.

Geographic Reach

Inspectors from a broad spectrum of districts and administrative zones are part of the scheme, including Patna, Nalanda, Bhojpur, Saran, Jehanabad, Vaishali, Katihar, Supaul, Samastipur, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Madhubani, Kishanganj, Araria, Rohtas, Buxar, Aurangabad and several others.

Officers Cited in the Circular

The notification enumerates all 49 names. 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, among many others.

The move follows Bihar’s rules on temporary officiating appointments 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.

Pay Scale and Allowances

All appointed inspectors will draw the salary and allowances applicable to Pay Level 9, the standard remuneration for a DSP in the Bihar Police Service. This financial arrangement is limited to the duration of the temporary charge.

Implications for the Officers

While the acting DSP role offers valuable exposure to supervisory and administrative responsibilities, it does not alter the officers’ substantive rank. Any eventual 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 remain inspectors in the service cadre, and the order does not specify a timetable for converting the temporary assignment into a permanent one.

Key Highlights of the Order

  • State: Bihar
  • Department: Home Department, Police Division
  • Inspectors affected: 49
  • Higher post: Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)
  • Nature of appointment: 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 deploy senior‑level responsibilities where needed while staying within the established legal framework. Further clarification from the department will be essential to determine the exact tenure of these assignments and any long‑term impact on the regular promotion pipeline.