The Bihar Police Sub-Inspector (SI) Exam is an administrative process conducted by the Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) to select qualified candidates for the sub-inspector posts in Bihar Police. It is one of the most prestigious and a most sought after examinations in the whole state. Candidates must pass the physical eligibility test and the three SI stages: preliminary exam, main exam, and preliminary exam. The first exam is a traditional-type exam with only the multiple-choice questions that test the applicants for general knowledge current events, reasoning, mathematics, and English language. Candidates who pass the screening eligibility criteria move to the main written exam several descriptive questions(knowledge of law, general knowledge etc.) conducted
The final selection depends on the performance of candidate as a whole and the physical test is a round to eliminate the candidates who didn’t meet the standards. In 2022, around 2.5 lakh students sat for Saint- Ingbert School exam. Such examining questions are controversial to be a part of public schools. Ultimately the result will be delivered. In the year 2024, SI (state service) exam notification is not released but previous year trend shows preliminary test is scheduled around September-October 2024. The number of vacancies, exam centers, the official dates, and other relevant details submitted by BPSSC will be closer to the date of examination. Since as the number of SI posts in Bihar police are limited the competition is feverishly high.
Bihar Police SI Exam Highlights 2024
Feature |
Details |
Exam level |
Sub-Inspector (SI) |
Organized by |
Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) |
Exam date(s) |
To be announced (tentatively in June 2024) |
Application process |
Online |
Application start date |
To be announced |
Application end date |
To be announced |
Exam pattern |
Objective type (MCQs) |
Duration |
2 hours |
Number of sections |
3 |
Total marks |
450 |
Minimum qualifying marks |
30% for General category and 25% for reserved categories |
Selection process |
Written exam, physical test, and interview |
Vacancies |
Approximately 1275 |
Salary range |
₹35,000- 45,000/- |
Bihar Police SI Exam Dates 2024
Event |
Tentative Dates |
Notification Release |
December 2023 - January 2024 |
Application Window |
February - March 2024 |
Prelims Exam |
June 2024 |
Mains Exam |
August - September 2024 |
Physical Test & Interview |
October - November 2024 |
Result Declaration |
December 2024 |
Bihar Police SI Exam Cut-Off 2024
Category |
Prelims Cut-Off Marks |
Mains Cut-Off Marks |
General |
180-200 |
130-140 |
EWS |
175-195 |
125-135 |
OBC |
170-190 |
120-130 |
SC |
150-170 |
110-120 |
ST |
140-160 |
100-110 |
BC Women |
127-147 |
100-110 |
Wards of Freedom Fighters |
132-152 |
105-115 |
Bihar Police SI Exam Center 2024
City |
District |
Patna |
Patna |
Gaya |
Gaya |
Bhagalpur |
Bhagalpur |
Muzaffarpur |
Muzaffarpur |
Darbhanga |
Darbhanga |
Saran |
Chapra |
Vaishali |
Hajipur |
Samastipur |
Samastipur |
Begusarai |
Begusarai |
Madhubani |
Madhubani |
Araria |
Araria |
Purnia |
Purnia |
Katihar |
Katihar |
Kishanganj |
Kishanganj |
East Champaran |
Motihari |
West Champaran |
Bettiah |
Gopalganj |
Gopalganj |
Siwan |
Siwan |
Sitamarhi |
Sitamarhi |
Sheohar |
Sheohar |
Bhojpur |
Ara |
Buxar |
Buxar |
Kaimur |
Bhabua |
Bihar Police SI Application Fee 2024
Category |
Application Fee (INR) |
General |
540 + GST |
EWS |
540 + GST |
OBC |
330 + GST |
SC/ST |
Nil |
Ex-Servicemen |
540 + GST |
PwD |
Nil |
Bihar Police SI Syllabus 2024
Stage |
Section |
Subjects |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Prelims |
1 |
General Awareness & Current Affairs |
50 |
150 |
|
2 |
Reasoning & Mental Ability |
50 |
150 |
|
3 |
Mathematics & Numerical Aptitude |
50 |
150 |
Mains |
4 |
English Language |
75 |
150 |
|
5 |
Hindi Language |
75 |
150 |
|
6 |
General Studies & Analytical Ability |
150 |
300 |
|
7 |
Optional Subject |
150 |
300 |
Bihar Police SI Vacancy 2024
Category |
Expected Vacancies |
General |
40% |
EWS |
10% |
OBC |
27% |
SC |
15% |
ST |
8% |
Ex-Servicemen |
5% |
PwD |
4% |
Bihar Police SI Important Books 2024
Subject |
Book Title |
Author |
Publisher |
General Awareness & Current Affairs |
1. Lucent's General Knowledge |
Nitesh Singh |
Lucent's Publication |
|
2. Manorama Yearbook 2024 |
Mammen Mathew |
Malayala Manorama |
|
3. Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh |
Ramesh Singh |
McGraw Hill Education |
|
4. From Plinth to Paramount by Neetu Singh |
Neetu Singh |
Chand Publishing |
|
5. World History by Spectrum |
Spectrum Editorial Board |
McGraw Hill Education |
Reasoning & Mental Ability |
1. A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal |
R.S. Aggarwal |
S. Chand Publishing |
|
2. Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey |
M.K. Pandey |
Arihant Publications |
|
3. Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Agarwal |
R.S. Agarwal |
S. Chand Publishing |
Mathematics & Numerical Aptitude |
1. Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal |
R.S. Aggarwal |
S. Chand Publishing |
|
2. Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation by Disha Publication |
Disha Experts |
Disha Publication |
|
3. Objective Arithmetic by S. Chand |
S. Chand Experts |
S. Chand Publishing |
English Language |
1. Objective General English by R.S. Aggarwal |
R.S. Aggarwal |
S. Chand Publishing |