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

Extent of the Interim Posting

The selected officers will perform the duties and receive the pay of a DSP‑grade post, classified under Pay Level 9 of the Bihar Police Service. The appointment remains subject to the duration prescribed by the governing regulations and can be rescinded at any time.

Geographic Spread

Inspectors from numerous districts are included, such as Patna, Nalanda, Bhojpur, Saran, Jehanabad, Vaishali, Katihar, Supaul, Samastipur, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Madhubani, Kishanganj, Araria, Rohtas, Buxar, Aurangabad, among others.

Officers Mentioned in the Circular

The notification lists 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, etc.

The arrangement follows Bihar’s temporary officiating rules and the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the General Administration Department. It references General Administration Department Notification No. 19300 (dated 13 October 2023) and the SOP dated 11 June 2026 as the statutory basis.

Remuneration Details

All appointed inspectors will draw the salary and allowances associated with Pay Level 9, the standard scale for a DSP in the Bihar Police Service. This financial provision applies only for the period of the temporary charge.

Implications for the Personnel

While the interim charge provides valuable exposure to supervisory and administrative duties typical of a DSP, it does not alter the officers’ substantive rank. Any eventual permanent promotion will continue to depend on regular service rules and merit‑based selection.

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 timeline for converting the temporary role into a permanent one.

Key Highlights of the Order

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