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BPSSC SI
Bihar Police Sub-Inspector (BPSSC SI)
BPSSC — Bihar Police SI Prelims. 100 MCQs in 2 hours.
Updated 6 Sept 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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BPSSC SI eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Age
- 20 – 25 years (General)20-25 for General Male, 20-28 for General Female. EBC +2 (male) +3 (female); OBC +3 (male) +5 (female); SC/ST +5 (male) +7 (female).
- Education
- Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.
- Attempts
- No formal attempt limit.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen, Bihar domicile.
- Other
- Physical Standards: Male — height 165 cm general (160 cm EBC/SC/ST), chest 81-86 cm. Female — height 155 cm.
- PET: 1 mile run in 6 min 30 sec (male); 1 km run in 6 min (female). Long jump + shot-put events.
BPSSC SI cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Prelims + Mains cutoff (qualifying for PET)
out of 200 marks (Prelims qualifying); 200 marks (Mains final-merit)Mains marks (out of 200) + PET (out of 100) form the final merit list.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General Male — Prelims | ~150 – 165 |
| 2023 | OBC / EBC — Prelims | ~140 – 158 |
| 2023 | SC — Prelims | ~120 – 140 |
| 2023 | ST — Prelims | ~110 – 130 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
BPSSC SI salary after selection
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Sub-Inspector (Daroga) — Bihar Police
Pay Level 6 (Bihar)- Basic pay
- ₹35,400
- Gross monthly
- ₹50,000 – ₹62,000 (including DA + HRA + uniform + special allowance)
- Perks
- Officer quarters / lodging
- Free uniform + accommodation entitlement
- Medical for self + family
- Risk + Field-area allowance
- Career progression to Inspector → DySP
- Pension under Bihar State NPS
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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గత సంవత్సరాల పేపర్లు
100 అన్ని సంవత్సరాల్లో ప్రశ్నలుకొన్ని సంవత్సరాలకు పూర్తి పేపర్ కాదు, ఆ పేపర్లోని కొన్ని ప్రశ్నలు మాత్రమే ఉన్నాయి — ఎన్ని ఉన్నాయో ప్రతి కార్డు చూపుతుంది.
2025
100లో 20 ప్రశ్నలు
ఈ ప్రశ్నలు సాధన చేయండి →2024
100లో 20 ప్రశ్నలు
ఈ ప్రశ్నలు సాధన చేయండి →2023
100లో 20 ప్రశ్నలు
ఈ ప్రశ్నలు సాధన చేయండి →2022
100లో 20 ప్రశ్నలు
ఈ ప్రశ్నలు సాధన చేయండి →2021
100లో 20 ప్రశ్నలు
ఈ ప్రశ్నలు సాధన చేయండి →
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BPSSC SI — Full Mock 1
FULL100 ప్రశ్నలు · 120 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →BPSSC SI — Full Mock 2
FULL100 ప్రశ్నలు · 120 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →BPSSC SI — Full Mock 3
FULL100 ప్రశ్నలు · 120 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →BPSSC SI — Full Mock 4
FULL100 ప్రశ్నలు · 120 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →BPSSC SI — Full Mock 5
FULL100 ప్రశ్నలు · 120 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →BPSSC SI — Full Mock 6
FULL100 ప్రశ్నలు · 120 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →BPSSC SI — Full Mock 7
FULL100 ప్రశ్నలు · 120 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →BPSSC SI — Full Mock 8
FULL100 ప్రశ్నలు · 120 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →BPSSC SI — Full Mock 9
FULL100 ప్రశ్నలు · 120 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →BPSSC SI — Full Mock 10
FULL100 ప్రశ్నలు · 120 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →BPSSC SI — Full-Length Mock (Real Pattern: 100Q · 120 min)
FULL100 ప్రశ్నలు · 120 నిమి
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What can I get from BPSSC SI?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Top performers — Merit leaders
85–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
High scorer — Top tier
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Strong contender — All categories
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Sub-Inspector (Executive Cadre) — Bihar Police
- •Comfortable margin above general category cut-off (typically 55-60%)
- •Good position for merit list and preferred district posting
- •Eligible for special units after training (Crime Branch, Economic Offences)
- •Training at Bihar Police Academy, Rajgir (9 months)
Competitive — PET likely
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Borderline — Reserved categories
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
See older updates →తాజా వార్తలు
BPSSC announced the Prohibition SI prelims result on August 12, 2026 for Advertisement 03/2026 (78 posts). Qualified candidates will appear for the mains exam.
BPSSC issued Advertisement No. 09/2026 for 150 Police Sub-Inspector posts in the Special Branch. Online applications are open from July 9 to August 9, 2026.
The Mains Result for Advertisement 05/2025 was declared on June 19, 2026. Qualified candidates will proceed to Physical Efficiency Test and document verification.
Out of 7.26 lakh candidates who appeared for the prelims held January 18-21, 2026, a total of 31,876 qualified for the mains exam for 1,799 vacancies.
ముఖ్యమైన తేదీలు
Notification (Advt 09/2026 - 150 posts)
గడిచిపోయిందిFri, 3 Jul, 2026
150 vacancies for Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre) in Special Branch
Application start (Advt 09/2026)
గడిచిపోయిందిThu, 9 Jul, 2026
Application end (Advt 09/2026)
గడిచిపోయిందిSun, 9 Aug, 2026
PET/DV (Advt. 05/2025 – 1799 posts cycle)
4 రోజులు మిగిలాయిTue, 15 Sept, 2026
September-October 2026 in Patna; admit cards from September 8, 2026
📍Prelims Exam (Advt 09/2026 - expected)
65 రోజులు మిగిలాయిSun, 15 Nov, 2026
Tentative date based on typical BPSSC timeline; official date awaited
Prelims Result (Advt 09/2026 - expected)
126 రోజులు మిగిలాయిFri, 15 Jan, 2027
Expected 2 months after prelims
Mains Admit Card (Advt 09/2026 - expected)
216 రోజులు మిగిలాయిThu, 15 Apr, 2027
Expected 2 weeks before mains exam
📍Mains Exam (Advt 09/2026 - expected)
232 రోజులు మిగిలాయిSat, 1 May, 2027
Tentative; typically held 3-4 months after prelims result
Mains Result (Advt 09/2026 - expected)
277 రోజులు మిగిలాయిTue, 15 Jun, 2027
Expected 1.5 months after mains exam
PET/PST (Advt 09/2026 - expected)
324 రోజులు మిగిలాయిSun, 1 Aug, 2027
Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test
Final Result (Advt 09/2026 - expected)
399 రోజులు మిగిలాయిFri, 15 Oct, 2027
Expected after completion of all selection stages
Syllabus
ఏదైనా టాపిక్పై ట్యాప్ చేయండి — నోట్స్ + 10 ప్రశ్నల టాపిక్ టెస్ట్
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
Indian History
Ancient, medieval and modern Indian history.
Indian Freedom Struggle
1857, INC, Gandhian movements, partition.
Indian Geography
Physical, economic and political geography.
World Geography
Continents, oceans, climate and major countries.
Indian Polity & Constitution
Constitution, Parliament, judiciary and DPSPs.
Indian Economy
Plans, banking, GDP and budget.
Science & Technology
Space, defence, IT, biotech.
Sports
National and international sports events.
Awards & Honours
Padma, Nobel, gallantry and recent honours.
Books & Authors
Notable books, authors and recent literary releases.
Current Affairs
National and international events of last 12-18 months.
Bihar History
Magadha empire, Nalanda, Vikramshila and Bihar dynasties.
Bihar in Freedom Struggle
Champaran Satyagraha, Rajendra Prasad, Bihar leaders.
Bihar Geography
Districts, rivers (Ganga, Kosi, Gandak), agriculture, climate.
Bihar Polity & Schemes
State administration, welfare schemes, prominent personalities.
Bihar Culture & Festivals
Chhath, Madhubani art, Bihula, Bihar literature and traditions.
General Studies
Ancient India
Vedic age, Mahajanapadas, Mauryas, Guptas.
Medieval India
Delhi Sultanate, Mughals, regional kingdoms.
Constitution of India
Preamble, FRs, DPSPs, amendments.
Governance & Public Administration
Bureaucracy, public service and accountability.
Indian Economy Structure
Sectoral composition, reforms and indicators.
Environment & Ecology
Climate change, biodiversity and conservation.
Physics
Mechanics, electricity, magnetism, optics and modern physics basics.
Chemistry
Atomic structure, periodic table, acids/bases, organic basics.
Biology
Cell, genetics, human body, plant physiology and ecology.
Disaster Management
Natural and man-made disasters, NDMA framework.
Mathematics
Number System
Number properties and divisibility tests.
Simplification
BODMAS, fractions, decimals and surds.
Percentage
Percentage applications.
Profit & Loss
CP, SP, MP and discount.
Ratio & Proportion
Compound ratio and partnership.
Average
Mean and weighted average.
Simple & Compound Interest
SI, CI compounded annually/half-yearly.
Time & Work
Work efficiency and pipes/cisterns.
Time & Distance
Trains, boats and streams.
Mensuration
Area, perimeter and volume.
Algebra
Linear and quadratic equations.
Geometry
Lines, angles, triangles, circles.
Trigonometry
Trig ratios, identities, heights and distances.
Data Interpretation
Tables, bar/pie/line graphs.
Elementary Statistics
Mean, median, mode and range.
Reasoning
Analogies
Word, number and figural analogies.
Classification
Odd one out across categories.
Series
Letter, number and figural series.
Coding-Decoding
Letter/number/symbol coding patterns.
Blood Relations
Family-tree puzzles.
Direction Sense
Cardinal directions and final-position.
Ranking & Order
Top/bottom rank and seating order.
Syllogism
Logical conclusions from premises.
Venn Diagrams
Set relationships visualised.
Statement & Conclusion
Inference and assumption analysis.
Statement & Argument
Strong/weak argument evaluation.
Problem Solving
Seating, ordering and grouping puzzles.
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Mirror image, paper folding and embedded figures.
General Hindi (सामान्य हिंदी)
Varnamala
Hindi alphabet — vowels and consonants.
Sandhi & Samas
Sandhi types and compound word formation.
Upsarg & Pratyay
Prefixes and suffixes.
Paryayvachi & Vilom
Synonyms and antonyms.
Muhavare & Lokoktiyan
Hindi idioms and proverbs.
Tatsam-Tadbhav
Sanskrit-origin and derived words.
Ling, Vachan, Karak
Gender, number and case.
Kriya, Kaal, Vachya
Verbs, tenses and voice.
Vakya Shuddhi
Sentence correction.
Gadyansh / Comprehension
Unseen Hindi passage.
Lekhak & Krityan
Famous Hindi authors and their works.
Alankar, Ras, Chhand
Figures of speech, sentiments and metres.