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

Extent of the Acting Assignment

The selected officers will perform the duties of a DSP and will be paid according to Pay Level 9 of the Bihar Police Service. This arrangement is valid only for the period prescribed by the governing rules and can be rescinded at any moment.

Districts Covered

The temporary charge spans inspectors from a broad spectrum 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 Mentioned in the Circular

The notice lists all 49 names. Some of the highlighted officers 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.

The move adheres to the state’s regulations on temporary officiating appointments and follows the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the General Administration Department. The order references GAD Notification No. 19300 dated 13 October 2023 and the SOP dated 11 June 2026 as its statutory basis.

Compensation Structure

All appointed inspectors will receive the salary and allowances applicable to Pay Level 9, the standard remuneration for a DSP in the Bihar Police Service. This financial provision remains in effect only for the duration of the temporary charge.

Implications for the Personnel

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 still depend on the regular service rules and merit‑based selection procedures.

Clarification on Promotion Status

The Home Department has emphasized that the acting DSP appointment is not a de facto promotion. The officers continue to hold the rank of inspector, and the circular does not provide a timeline for converting the temporary posting into a permanent one.

Key Highlights of the Order

  • State: Bihar
  • Department: Home Department, Police Division
  • Number of inspectors: 49
  • Acting 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 allocate higher‑level duties where necessary while remaining within the established legal framework. Further clarification from the department will be required to determine the exact tenure of these assignments and any future impact on the regular promotion pipeline.