Bihar Student Protest: Police Detain Candidates Over Alleged BPSC 70th and SI Exam Irregularities in Patna
A major law-and-order development has emerged from Bihar’s capital. On Tuesday (September 15, 2026), the Patna Police detained hundreds of student candidates protesting over alleged irregularities and paper leak concerns regarding the Bihar Police Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment and 70th BPSC examinations.
The agitated student groups aggressively blocked crucial railway tracks in Patna, demanding a thorough, impartial investigation into the recruitment process and a complete re-examination of the disputed tests.
Police Intervention Following Severe Public Commute Disruptions
The sudden sit-in protest on railway lines and arterial city roads completely paralyzed Patna’s transportation network, forcing a massive deployment of law enforcement to restore order.
• Patna SSP’s Official Statement: Addressing the media, Patna Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kartikeya Kumar Sharma stated, “While students have every right to raise grievances, blocking the city’s lifelines is unacceptable. The rail blockade trapped school buses, children, and multiple medical emergency ambulances.”
• Dialogue Proposed: The SSP urged the protesting candidates to move their agitation to government-designated protest sites for a peaceful demonstration. He added that the administration is ready to facilitate an official delegation meeting between the student representatives and upper commission officials to resolve the matter.
• Traffic Restored: Following administrative actions by the police force, both rail and road commuter movements across Patna have been safely normalized.
Education Minister Addresses the BPSC Examination Delay
This protest comes on the heels of an official announcement made on September 2 by Bihar Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari, who confirmed that upcoming Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exams have been temporarily delayed.
• Single-Test Pattern Implemented: Following direct intervention from the Chief Minister, the commission officially shifted back to a transparent single-exam model instead of a multi-shift pattern.
• Administrative Preparedness Needed: The Education Minister clarified that given the exceptionally high volume of applicants, the commission requires additional structural preparation time to guarantee a 100% error-free and transparent assessment process. Revised examination schedules are expected to be announced soon.