Patna: On 14 October 2026, the Police Division of Bihar’s Home Department issued a circular that temporarily places 49 police inspectors in charge of duties normally performed by a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP). The notification is explicitly an interim measure and does not constitute a permanent promotion.

Scope of the Temporary Assignment

The selected officers will execute the responsibilities and receive the remuneration associated with a DSP‑grade post, classified under Pay Level 9 of the Bihar Police Service. The arrangement is bound by the time limits set out in the governing rules and can be rescinded at the department’s discretion.

Geographic Coverage

The temporary postings span a broad array of districts and administrative zones, including Patna, Nalanda, Bhojpur, Saran, Jehanabad, Vaishali, Katihar, Supaul, Samastipur, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Madhubani, Kishanganj, Araria, Rohtas, Buxar, Aurangabad, among others.

Officers Named in the Circular

The order enumerates all 49 inspectors. Among the listed names 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 several others.

This temporary appointment is grounded in the state’s rules governing interim officiating posts and aligns with the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the General Administration Department. The circular references General Administration Department Notification No. 19300 (dated 13 October 2023) and the SOP dated 11 June 2026 as its statutory foundation.

Compensation Details

All appointed inspectors will draw the salary and allowances applicable to Pay Level 9, the standard pay scale for a DSP in the Bihar Police Service. These financial benefits are limited to the period of the temporary charge.

Implications for the Officers

While the acting DSP role offers valuable exposure to supervisory and administrative functions typical of a senior rank, it does not alter the officers’ substantive rank. Any eventual permanent promotion will continue to depend on regular service regulations 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 within the service cadre, and the order does not specify a timeline 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 allows the Bihar Police to deploy senior‑level responsibilities where needed while remaining within the established legal framework. Further clarification from the department will be required to determine the exact duration of these assignments and any potential impact on the regular promotion pipeline.