Patna: On 14 October 2026, the Home Department’s Police Branch in Bihar issued a circular temporarily appointing 49 police inspectors to the executive charge of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP). The order is expressly an interim measure and does not constitute a permanent promotion.

Scope of the Acting Assignment

The selected inspectors will perform the duties and receive the remuneration of a DSP‑grade officer, classified under Pay Level 9 of the Bihar Police Service. This arrangement is valid only for the period prescribed by the governing statutes and may be rescinded at any time.

Geographical Reach

Officers from a broad spectrum of districts are included, such as Patna, Nalanda, Bhojpur, Saran, Jehanabad, Vaishali, Katihar, Supaul, Samastipur, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Madhubani, Kishanganj, Araria, Rohtas, Buxar, Aurangabad and several other jurisdictions.

List of Officers Named

The notification enumerates 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 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 Level and Compensation

All acting DSPs will draw the salary and allowances applicable to Pay Level 9, which is the standard pay scale for a Deputy Superintendent in the Bihar Police Service. This financial benefit is limited to the tenure of the temporary charge.

Implications for the Inspectors

While the acting role offers valuable exposure to supervisory and administrative responsibilities typical of a DSP, 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 circular does not specify a timeframe for converting the acting post into a permanent one.

Key Highlights of the Circular

  • State: Bihar
  • Department: Home Department, Police Branch
  • 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 allocate higher‑level responsibilities where needed while staying within the established legal framework. Further clarification from the department will be required to determine the exact duration of these assignments and any prospective impact on the regular promotion pipeline.