Bihar Police SI Syllabus 2026
Bihar Police Sub Inspector Recruitment Examination
Conducted By
Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC)
Eligibility
Graduate degree from a recognized University or equivalent
Age Limit
Male: 20-37 years; Female: 20-40 years (relaxations apply for OBC, EBC, SC, ST of Bihar)
Exam Pattern
Written Prelims Exam & Written Mains Exam
Dreaming of leading a police station as a Sub Inspector in Bihar? The Bihar Police SI exam conducted by BPSSC is your path. This highly respected role requires physical fitness and sharp general knowledge. It is a prestigious post that offers a direct chance to serve the state.
The exam has three phases. First is the preliminary written test. Next is the main written exam, which has two papers. The first paper is qualifying general Hindi. The second paper covers general studies and mental ability. After clearing both, you face the physical standard and efficiency tests. Running, high jump, and long jump require daily practice.
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Detailed Topic-wise Syllabus (24 topics)
Preliminary Examination
100 MCQs | 200 Marks | 2 Hours | +2 marks for correct answer, -0.2 marks for incorrect answer (minimum 30% marks to qualify for Mains, selected candidates equal 20 times the vacancies)
General Knowledge & Current Events 200 Marks
- History of India: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian History
- Indian National Movement: Freedom struggle, role of Bihar leaders
- Geography: Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India & World
- Polity: Indian Constitution, Parliament, Judiciary, Panchayati Raj
- Economy: Indian Economy, Five-Year Plans, Agriculture, Welfare Schemes
- General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology concepts in daily life
- Current Affairs: National, International summits, pacts, bilateral treaties
- Sports: Olympics, Cricket, Tennis; National Awards, Nobel Prizes
- Important Books & Authors, UN Agencies, International organisations
- Bihar GK: History, geography, boundaries, history of Bihar
Main Written Examination
2 Papers | 100 Questions each | 200 Marks each | 2 Hours each | -0.2 marks for incorrect answer
Paper I: General Hindi (Qualifying) 200 Marks
- Hindi Varnamala, spellings, and sentence structure
- Paryayvachi (Synonyms) and Vilom (Antonyms)
- Anekarthi shabd and One-word substitution
- Ling (Gender), Vachan (Number), Karrak (Case)
- Sandhi (Conjunctions) and Samas (Compounds)
- Muhavare and Lokoktiyan (Idioms and Phrases)
- Apathit Gadyansh (Comprehension Passage)
- Grammar: Pronouns, Adjectives, Verbs, Sentence Corrections
Paper II: General Studies & Mental Ability 200 Marks
- General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (deep conceptual questions)
- Civics: Indian Polity, constitutional amendments, administrative setups
- Indian History: Social, economic, and political history of India
- Geography: Physical Geography, Indian Geography, flora, fauna, and minerals
- Mathematics: Number system, Simplification, Percentages, Profit-Loss, Time-Work
- Mental Ability: Coding-decoding, Series, Blood relations, Venn diagrams, Analogies
Recommended Reference Books
| Subject | Book Title | Author / Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | Lucent GK (Hindi / English) | Lucent Publications |
| General Studies | Bihar SI Mains Guide Book | Kiran / Spark Publications |
| Current Affairs | Speedy / Eduteriya Current Affairs | Various |
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