The Bihar Police Sub-ordinate Service Commission (BPSSC) has issued a notification for the recruitment of Bihar Police Sub Inspector (SI). The selection process includes three main stages: Preliminary Examination, Mains Examination, and Physical Standard Test. After these stages, candidates are recruited based on a merit list.
Bihar Police SI Recruitment Stages
- Preliminary Examination
- Mains Examination
- Physical Standard Test
- Merit List
- Interview
- Medical Examination
Preliminary Examination
- The exam consists of 100 objective-type questions.
- The total marks for the exam are 200.
- Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes).
- Negative marking: 0.2 marks for each wrong answer.
- Candidates must score at least 30% to qualify.
- 20 times the number of candidates from the pre-exam will be called for the main exam.
Subjects and Marks
- General Knowledge
- Current Affairs
- Mathematics
- Total Marks: 100
- Total Time: 120 minutes
Mains Examination
- The mains exam has two papers, both objective type.
- Negative marking: 0.2 marks for each wrong answer.
Paper I
- Subject: General Hindi
- Questions: 100
- Marks: 200
- Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
- Marks not included in the merit list.
Paper II
- Subjects: General Science, General Studies, Indian Geography, Civics, Indian History, Mathematics, and Mental Ability.
- Questions: 100
- Marks: 200
- Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
- Marks included in the merit list.
Bihar Police SI Syllabus
General Studies
- Indian Geography
- Indian History
- Indian Politics
- Economy and Current Affairs
General Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
- Discoveries
- Awards
- Sports
- Authors
- Religious places
- Art
- National facts about India and its neighboring countries
General Hindi
- Sentence Correction
- Test of Sentence Error
- Reading Ability
- Antonyms
- Synonyms
- Hindi Grammar
Mathematics
- Time and Work
- Profit and Loss
- Compound Interest
- Simple Interest
- Average
- Simplification
- LCM and HCF
- Age
- Pie Chart
- Factorial Graph
Civics, Indian Geography, and Indian History:
- Indian Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Economic Aspects
- Indian Constitution
- Polity
- Community Development
- Panchayati Raj
- Freedom Movement
Mental Ability Test
- Analysis
- Similarities & Differences
- Relationship
- Decision Making
- Analogies
- Visual Memory
- Arithmetical Number
- Non-Verbal Series
Physical Ability Test
Candidates must pass physical tests after the preliminary and mains exams. The tests include measurements of height, chest (for males), and physical activities like running, high jump, long jump, and shot put.
Physical Measurement Test
- Male (UR/BC): Height 165 cm, Chest 81-86 cm
- Male (EBC): Height 160 cm, Chest 81-86 cm
- Male (SC/ST): Height 160 cm, Chest 79-84 cm
- Female (All Categories): Height 155 cm, Weight 48 kg
Physical Endurance Test (PET)
- Race: Male: 1.6 km in 6 min 30 sec; Female: 1 km in 6 min
- High Jump: Male: 4 feet; Female: 3 feet
- Long Jump: Male: 12 feet; Female: 9 feet
- Shot Put: Male: 16 pounds (7.25 kg) minimum 16 feet; Female: 12 pounds (5.44 kg) minimum 10 feet
Faq
Who is conducting the Bihar Police SI recruitment?
The Bihar Police Sub-ordinate Service Commission (BPSSC) is conducting the recruitment.
What are the stages of the Bihar Police SI selection process?
The selection process includes: Preliminary Examination Mains Examination Physical Standard Test Merit List Interview Medical Examination
What is the format of the Preliminary Examination?
The Preliminary Examination consists of 100 objective-type questions. The total marks are 200, and the duration is 2 hours (120 minutes). There is a negative marking of 0.2 marks for each wrong answer.
What subjects are covered in the Preliminary Examination?
The subjects are: General Knowledge Current Affairs Mathematics
What is the format of the Mains Examination?
The Mains Examination has two objective-type papers. Both papers have a negative marking of 0.2 marks for each wrong answer.
What subjects are covered in Paper I of the Mains Examination?
Paper I covers General Hindi. It has 100 questions, 200 marks, and a duration of 2 hours (120 minutes). Marks from Paper I are not included in the merit list.
What subjects are covered in Paper II of the Mains Examination?
Paper II covers: General Science General Studies Indian Geography Civics Indian History Mathematics Mental Ability It has 100 questions, 200 marks, and a duration of 2 hours (120 minutes). Marks from Paper II are included in the merit list.
What are the subjects included in the Bihar Police SI syllabus?
General Studies: Indian Geography, Indian History, Indian Politics, Economy, and Current Affairs General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology General Knowledge and Current Affairs: Discoveries, Awards, Sports, Authors, Religious places, Art, National facts about India and neighboring countries General Hindi: Sentence Correction, Sentence Error, Reading Ability, Antonyms, Synonyms, Hindi Grammar Mathematics: Time and Work, Profit and Loss, Compound Interest, Simple Interest, Average, Simplification, LCM and HCF, Age, Pie Chart, Factorial Graph Civics, Indian Geography, Indian History: Indian Agriculture and Natural Resources, Economic Aspects, Indian Constitution, Polity, Community Development, Panchayati Raj, Freedom Movement Mental Ability Test: Analysis, Similarities & Differences, Relationship, Decision Making, Analogies, Visual Memory, Arithmetical Number, Non-Verbal Series
What physical tests are included in the Physical Ability Test?
The Physical Ability Test includes: Height and chest measurements (for males) Running High Jump Long Jump Shot Put
What are the physical requirements for male candidates in the Physical Measurement Test?
The requirements are: UR/BC: Height 165 cm, Chest 81-86 cm EBC: Height 160 cm, Chest 81-86 cm SC/ST: Height 160 cm, Chest 79-84 cm
What are the physical requirements for female candidates in the Physical Measurement Test?
Female candidates must have a height of 155 cm and a weight of 48 kg.
What are the events and standards for the Physical Endurance Test (PET)?
The PET standards are: Race: Male: 1.6 km in 6 min 30 sec; Female: 1 km in 6 min High Jump: Male: 4 feet; Female: 3 feet Long Jump: Male: 12 feet; Female: 9 feet Shot Put: Male: 16 pounds (7.25 kg) minimum 16 feet; Female: 12 pounds (5.44 kg) minimum 10 feet
