How to save dropdownlist selected Item in DB??

Question

I am using this dropdwonlist  as show below code .....but i dont no how to get the selected value in controller   to save in db.....

<select id="spclcategorylst" multiple="multiple" onchange="HideLbl()">

<option value="1" id="AG">Agriculturist</option>
<option value="2" id="DP">Defence Person</option>
<option value="3" id="FF">Freedom Fighter</option>
<option value="4" id="PH">Physically Handicapped</option>
<option value="5" id="PAP">Project Affected Person</option>

</select>

 

 

Please help me....

Thanks in advance