Overview

The Bihar Police Sub-Inspector Recruitment is a golden opportunity for all young and dynamic aspirants who are willing to serve the nation. The Bihar Police Vacancy 2023 is conducted by the Bihar Police Recruitment Board. The commission is responsible for recruiting eligible candidates for various posts in the police force of Bihar.

Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has officially released the notification for recruitment of 1275 Sub Inspector on its official website at https://bpssc.bih.nic.in/. Candidates who want to serve in the Bihar Public as Sub Inspector will be able to submit application form from October 5, 2023.

The table below provides the number of vacancies for Bihar Police SI (Sub-Inspector) in various categories for the year 2023.

Important Dates

Download Notifications PDF

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Selection Process

Candidates of Bihar SI are required to go through the exam stages in order to get selected. The Bihar Police Sub Inspector Selection Process includes the following stages

• Written Exam (Prelims and Mains)
• Physical Standard Test
• Physical Efficiency Test
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for the Bihar Police Recruitment 2023, candidates must ensure that they fulfill the eligibility criteria set by the Board. The eligibility criteria are as follows-

Age

The category-wise age limit of the applicants is minimum 20 years and maximum 38 years as of  August 31, 2023.There is an upper age relaxation for reserved category candidates as per government rules.

Qualification

Candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognised university.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern

The Bihar Police SI Exam Pattern consists of 3 stages out of which two are written test stages. As per the Bihar Police SI exam pattern, the examination will be conducted in two phases written test i.e. prelims and mains. As the 2023 official notification has not been released yet, so we could expect the same exam pattern for 2023 and this will be updated once the notification gets released. The Bihar Police SI Exam Pattern for each of them is as follows

Prelims Exam Pattern

The prelims exam will consist of two subjects namely General Knowledge and Current events. The exam will consist of multiple-choice questions. The total number of such questions will be 200. Candidates will be given a duration of 2 hours to attempt it.

Valuation

Out of the total applicants, only 20% are qualified for the main exams. To qualify for the next phase a minimum of 40% of the total marks i.e 60 marks should be obtained. Each question carries 2 marks . For every wrong answer attempted there is a negative marking scheme of 0.2 marks.

Mains Exam Pattern

The candidates clearing the prelims exam will be facing the mains examination. The main exam will consist of two papers namely Paper I and Paper II. Each of these papers will consist of 100 questions carrying 2 marks each. The main exam pattern is given below

Valuation

Each paper has 100 objective-type questions which carry 1 mark each. The maximum marks in this phase are 400 combined from both papers. For each wrong answer attempted a negative marking of 0.2 is subtracted from the total marks obtained.

There are no negative marking criteria for unanswered questions. The General Hindi section is of utmost importance and candidates need to score 30% (minimum) to proceed with the next phase.

SI Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

In order to be considered for selection, candidates must necessarily qualify the Bihar Police SI Physical Efficiency Test. The details of the PET are given below

Physical Standards

Candidates must satisfy the following physical measurements in order to be eligible for the Bihar Police SI Recruitment.

Chest Measurements (Only for male candidates) will be as follows

Syllabus

Prelims Syllabus 2023

The topic-wise complete syllabus for the preliminary examination phase of the Bihar Police SI selection process is mentioned in the table below

SI Mains Syllabus 2023

Candidates are qualified to take the main examination after passing the preliminary examination, which is also a qualifying examination in which students must study additional courses and topics.

• General Hindi - अपठित गद्यांश, अलंकार, रस, समास, पर्यायवाची शब्द, विलोम शब्द, तत्सम एवं तदभव, सन्धियां, संधि विच्छेद, विलोमार्थी शब्द, स्त्रीलिंग, बहुवचन, मुहावरें व लोकोक्तियां के अर्थ, वाक्यांशों के लिए शब्द निर्माण, अनेक शब्दों के लिए एक शब्द, क्रिया से भाववाचक संज्ञा बनाना, किसी वाक्य को अन्य लिंग में परिवर्तन, अशुद्ध वाक्यों के शुद्ध, वर्तनी की सामान्य अशुद्धियाँ तथा शब्दों के शब्द रूप, वाक्य संशोधन – लिंग, वचन, कारक, वर्तनी, त्रुटि से सम्बंधित अनेकार्थी शब्द, रचना एवं रचयिता इत्यादि|
• Hindi Grammar- अव्यय, निपात, समास, लिंग, वचन, कारक, सर्वनाम, क्रिया, ध्वनि, शब्द अव्यय पद, संज्ञा, विशेषण, क्रिया विशेषण, संधि इत्यादि|
• Mathematics and Mental Ability- Number System, Introduction to Algebra, Negative Numbers and Integers, Ratio and Proportion, Data Interpretation, SI & CI, Discount,Basic geometrical ideas, Understanding Elementary Shapes ,Quadrilateral, Symmetry, Mensuration, Fractions Exponents, Cube and Square roots, Profit & Loss, Puzzles, Blood Relations, Syllogism , Analogies , Figure Series, Alphanumeric series , Odd One Out.
• General Science - Human Body and Diseases related to it, Sound, Light, Natural Phenomena, Natural Resources, Electric Current and Circuits, Magnets & Magnetism, Environmental concerns, Pollution, Change of Matter, Atom and Molecules, Metals & Nonmetals, Carbon, Soil, Acids, Base, Salt, The Universe, Motion, Work & Energy.
• Civics/Polity- Indian Constitution, Fundamental Rights and Duties, Preamble, Parliamentary Government, Judiciary, Democracy, Central, State and Local Government, Diversity.
• Indian History - New Kings and Kingdoms, Delhi Sultanate, Art and Architecture, Establishment of Company Power, Rural Life and Society, Colonialism and Tribal Societies, Revolt of 1857, Women and Reform, Nationalist Movement, India After Independence.
• Indian Geography - Air, Water, Soil, Human Environment, Natural Resources, Human Resources, Agriculture, Planet Earth in the Solar System, Globe, Rivers of India.

Exam Analysis

Pre Exam

Mains Exam

Admit Card

The candidates can download admit card from the official website of BPSSC  by following the steps given below  

• Visit the official website of the BPSSC i.e. bpssc.bih.nic.in.
• Click on the Admit Card link.
• A new login page appears on the screen.
• Enter Your Registration Number, Date of Birth, Gender, and verification code as displayed on the screen.
• After entering the required login details click on Download Admit Card.
• The admit card is displayed on your screen.
• Download and take a printout of your admit card for future reference.

Preparation Tips

• Understand the Syllabus and Exam Pattern   Familiarise yourself with the Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) syllabus and exam pattern. When you know the question distribution you can focus your efforts and study efficiently.
• Create a Study Plan   Develop a well-structured study plan that covers all the subjects and topics and allocate sufficient time for each topic based on your strengths and weaknesses.
• Gather Study Materials    Collect reliable study materials, including textbooks, reference books, online resources, and previous years’ question papers with good study materials you can easily understand the concepts and practice different types of questions.
• Time Management   Practice solving questions within a time limit to improve your speed and accuracy. Time yourself while solving mock tests and practice papers to assess your performance.
• Take Mock Tests   Regularly take mock tests and solve practice papers to assess your progress. They help you identify weak areas that need improvement.
• Revision    Revise important topics and formulas regularly to reinforce your understanding and memory.
• Stay Informed    Keep yourself updated with current affairs and general knowledge. Read newspapers, watch the news, and follow relevant websites to stay informed about the latest happenings.
• Stay Healthy   Take care of your physical and mental well-being. Get enough sleep, eat a balanced diet, and engage in regular physical exercise.
• Regular Exercise   As the process requires you to clear a physical test, regularly practice of high jumps, run long distance to keep your body fit and energised.
• Seek Guidance    If you find any topic challenging or have doubts, don’t hesitate to seek guidance from teachers, mentors, or online forums. Clarify your doubts to enhance your understanding and confidence.

Apply Online

 The steps to apply online are as follows 

• Visit the official website at https://bpssc.bih.nic.in
• On the homepage go to the Live advertisement segment and click on the Apply Online for Bihar SI post.
• Now, fill the application form with details such as Name, Mother name, Father name and other similar information.
• Upload the Signature, Photograph and Other documents on the portal.
• Submit the application form and then pay the registration fees.

FAQs

Who oversees the process of the Bihar Police SI Examination 2023?

Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) oversees the different phases of examinations and evaluations for the post of SI and Sergeant. All the official updates, decisions, and schedules are determined by the commission.

What is the marking scheme for the Bihar Police SI Exam Pattern?

The marking scheme for Bihar Police SI Exam Pattern contains 2 marks for each correct answer and 0.2 marks deduction for each wrong answer.

As per the Bihar Police SI Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2023, the written exam will be conducted for how many marks?

The written exam of Prelims is of 200 marks and the main exam contains 400 marks.

Do I need to get a printout of the Bihar Police SI syllabus and exam pattern 2023?

Printing the Bihar Police SI syllabus PDF and exam pattern is not mandatory for the candidates. You can use the softcopy or hard copy, as comfortable.