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

Extent of the Interim Posting

The chosen officers will perform duties and receive the salary of a DSP‑grade post, classified under Pay Level 9 of the Bihar Police Service. The assignment remains valid only for the period defined by the governing regulations and may be revoked at any time.

Geographic Reach

The temporary postings cover inspectors from a broad spectrum of districts and administrative units, including Patna, Nalanda, Bhojpur, Saran, Jehanabad, Vaishali, Katihar, Supaul, Samastipur, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Madhubani, Kishanganj, Araria, Rohtas, Buxar, Aurangabad and several others.

Officers Listed in the Circular

The notice 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 and many more.

The arrangement 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 Benefits

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. These financial terms apply only for the duration of the temporary charge.

Implications for the Personnel

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

Clarification on Promotion Status

The Home Department emphasized that the temporary 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 interim role 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 measure allows the Bihar Police to deploy officers in higher‑responsibility roles 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 effect on the regular promotion pipeline.