Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission — Home Department, Bihar
| Post Name | Sub Inspector (SI) |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Graduate in any stream from a recognized university. |
| Age Limit | As per Bihar Government norms (typically 20-37 years for General category, with relaxations for reserved categories). |
| Salary | Pay Level 6 (As per 7th CPC standards). |
| Application Fee | As per official notification. |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Medical Exam, and Document Verification. |
Planning to join the Bihar Police as a Sub-Inspector (Daroga)? The BPSSC has officially dropped the syllabus for 2026, and honestly, you need a solid game plan to clear this. It's not just about reading books; it's about knowing exactly what to study. Here is your breakdown of the exam pattern and how to actually tackle the topics.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Selection Stages | Prelims, Mains, PET, Medical, Document Verification |
| Negative Marking | 0.2 marks per incorrect answer |
The exam is split into two stages. Don't take the Prelims lightly—it's the gatekeeper. The Mains go deeper into your subject knowledge.
Think of this as a screening test. It's objective type with 100 questions covering General Knowledge and Current Affairs.
General Studies: Focus heavily on Indian History, Polity, and Geography. Since it's a Bihar-specific exam, don't ignore Bihar-specific GK—it's a goldmine for marks.
Math & Reasoning: You don't need to be a mathematician. Stick to standard topics like Number Systems, Percentages, Ratios, and basic series/coding-decoding.
Hindi: Grammar is key here. Focus on synonyms, idioms, and letter writing basics for the descriptive section.
Vikram Reddy has been tracking public sector recruitment across India for over 9 years. His expertise lies in banking sector jobs (SBI, IBPS, RBI) and financial institution recruitment processes.