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

Extent of the Interim Role

The selected inspectors will perform all duties and receive the pay associated with a DSP‑grade posting, classified under Pay Level 9 of the Bihar Police Service. This arrangement persists only for the period defined by the applicable rules and can be rescinded at the department’s discretion.

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, among others.

Officers Cited in the Circular

The notification enumerates all 49 names. A sample includes 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. The complete roster is attached to the official order.

Statutory and Procedural Basis

The appointment follows Bihar’s guidelines on temporary officiating assignments and adheres to 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 the governing documents.

Remuneration Structure

All appointed inspectors will draw the salary and allowances prescribed for Pay Level 9, the standard scale for a DSP in the Bihar Police Service. These financial benefits apply solely for the duration of the temporary charge.

Career Impact for the Officers

While the interim posting offers valuable exposure to supervisory and administrative functions 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, seniority, and merit‑based selection processes.

Clarification on Promotion Status

The Home Department has emphasized that this temporary DSP posting is not a de facto promotion. The officers remain inspectors in the service cadre, and the circular does not specify a timeline for converting the interim role into a permanent one.

Key Highlights of the Order

  • State: Bihar
  • Department: Home Department, Police Division
  • Number of inspectors affected: 49
  • Acting 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 senior‑level responsibilities where needed while staying within the prescribed legal framework. Further clarification from the department will be necessary to determine the exact duration of these assignments and any possible effect on the regular promotion pipeline.