Bihar Police SI Prelims 2023

The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) conducts recruitment for Sub Inspector (SI). The selection process involves Prelims, Mains, and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). BPSSC published the Bihar Police SI Notification 2023 on October 5, 2023, on its official website to recruit the deserving Sub Inspector (SI). 

This year, the total number of vacancies is 1,275. Last year, BPSSC had announced 2213 vacancies. Out of which, 1998 posts were for Sub Inspector, and 215 posts were for Sergeant. Aspirants can check out the category-wise vacancy details for 1,275 SI posts.

Continue reading to find out more details about BPSSC SI recruitment, such as eligibility, admit card release date, syllabus, exam pattern, exam date, and more.

Let us have an overview of Bihar Police SI 2023 before getting into other details:

Particulars	Details
Examination Name	Bihar Police SI
Name of Commission	Bihar Police Subordinate Selection Commission (BPSSC)
Post Name	Sub Inspector
Department Name	Bihar Police Department
Mode of Application	Online
Application Fee	General/OBC/EWS – ₹700 SC/ST – ₹ 400
Selection Process	Three Stages: Prelims, Mains, and PET
Mode of Examination	Offline
Vacancies	1,275
Job Location	Bihar
Official website	bpssc.bih.nic.in

• BPSSC issued the Bihar Police SI admit card on December 1, 2023, for the SI Prelims exam scheduled for December 17, 2023. Aspirants can also check out the direct link to the BPSSC admit card in the admit card section below.

Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2023 is already over on November 5, 2023. The official notification was issued on October 5, 2023, and outlines the vacancy, eligibility, how to apply, the selection procedure, and other details. And, the last date to apply online for the BPSSC SI vacancy was November 5, 2023. 

Since the official notification is released, we have updated the Bihar Police SI 2023 exam dates in the table below:

Events	Dates
Bihar Police SI Notification	October 5, 2023
Bihar Police SI Application Form Starting date	October 5, 2023
Bihar Police SI Application Form Last Date	November 5, 2023
Bihar Police SI Fee Last Date	November 5, 2023
Bihar Police SI Admit Card Download Date	December 1, 2023
Bihar Police SI Prelims Exam Date	December 17, 2023
Bihar Police SI Result	To be announced
Bihar Police SI Final Result Date	To be announced

The Bihar Police SI exam notice is out by the BPSSC. BPSSC released a total of 1,275 vacancies this year. Take a look:

Category	Vacancy
General	441
Scheduled Caste (SC)	275
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	16
Extremely Backward Class (EBC)	238
Backward Class (BC)	107
Female Candidates of Backward Class	82
Economically Backward Class (EWS)	111
Transgender	05
Total	1275

Bihar Police Department SI has many obligations when it comes to maintaining law and order in their communities. Following are some of the important responsibilities and duties of SI:

• In charge of the Constables and the Police Station.
• Must understand the responsibilities for all misconduct that occurs within the jurisdiction by documenting and investigating the situation.
• SI is responsible for filing an FIR against a person. 
• SI has the power to disperse the power to keep the peace in the state. 
• Responsible for maintaining a good relationship with the residents of his Police Station Jurisdiction.
• Customary Patrolling is the responsibility of the SI to guarantee that no misbehaviour is reported.
• SI can investigate all cases permitted by parliament or state laws under the Indian Penal Code.

Salary Structure

BPSSC sets and publishes the Bihar Police SI Salary and Job Profile along with the recruitment notification on its website. If you’re training for the Bihar Police SI Exam, you must know everything about the salary and job profile. 

Selected candidates of Bihar Police receive a premium in-hand salary and a graded payout with good grade pay. The perks and benefits that Bihar Police employees are entitled to as part of their job are lucrative.

Check out the table below to know the Bihar Police Sub Inspector Salary and grade pay:

Bihar Police SI	Salary
New Rank as Per Pay Matrix	Level 6
Revised Basic Pay	Rs. 35,400
Dearness Allowance	Rs. 4,248
HRA (If Applicable)	Rs. 2,124/2,832/5,664
City Transport Aid	Rs. 600-1,500
Medical Assistance	Rs. 1,000
Ration Money Allowances	Rs. 3,000
Uniform Allowance	Rs. 900
Vehicle Allowance	Rs. 2,500
Monthly Salary in Rupees	Rs. 49,772 – 54,212

Please refer to the official notification for more details on salary.

Perks and Allowances for Bihar Police SI

Along with the salary, Bihar Police SI also gets several exciting perks and allowances. Following is a list of these allowances:

• Leave Encashment: An amount of money received in exchange for a leave period not taken by a Bihar Police SI is known as leave encashment. A Bihar SI can cash this accumulated leave during their career, including retirement, a continuance of service, or quitting the position.
• Allowance for Dearness: This allowance is for the cost of living. The dearness allowance varies depending on the employee’s location. It is equal to 12% of the basic pay (around Rs. 4248/-).
• Allowance for Travel: A travel allowance is any payment or advance made to a Bihar Police SI to cover business travel expenditures.
• House Rent Allowances: House Rent Allowances are paid to cover the costs of settling in a new place, and the amount varies depending on where employees live. The Bihar Police Subordinate Service Commission pays 6% or 8% or 16% HRA to Bihar Police SI, depending on where they are posted.

In addition to the benefits mentioned above, Bihar Police SI officers receive Medical Allowance, Uniform allowances, Vehicle Allowance, Ration Money allowance, Transport Aid, and other benefits.

Please refer to the official notification for more details on perks and allowance.

Bihar Police SI 2023 eligibility criteria are the foremost thing that a candidate needs to check before applying for the exam. Only candidates who meet all of the Bihar Police eligibility criteria will be allowed to take the written exam. Following are detailed eligibility criteria for Bihar Police SI 2023.

Age Criteria for Bihar Police SI

The detailed Bihar SI age limit for both male and female candidates is listed in the table below for each category.

Category	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
General	20 years	37 years
Female (Unserved)	20 years	40 years
Backward Class	20 years	40 years
SC/ ST/ Transgender	20 years	42 years

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree which is the least qualification required to be eligible for the Bihar Police SI exam.

Number of Attempts for Bihar Police SI 

The BPSSC does not specify the number of attempts a candidate can make; however, it is always better to clear the exam on your first attempt.

Language Proficiency for Bihar Police SI 

The examination paper is written in both Hindi and English languages. Candidates can choose any one of the languages according to their proficiency or skills to take the test.

Candidates who are interested in the Bihar Police SI post can check the vacancy details & all eligibility criteria before applying. If they fulfil all eligibility criteria, they can apply for the exam. Candidates can fill out the online application for Bihar Police SI Exam by clicking on the exact link and following the instructions below:

• 1st Step: Visit BPSSC official website. 
• 2nd Step: Click the “Bihar Police SI Vacancy Apply Online” link, in the latest notification tab.
• 3rd Step: The candidate will be redirected to a different webpage. Click on the “New Registration” button.
• 4th Step: Fill in the email address, and mobile number, and select the security question and answer of your choice.
• 5th Step: Commission will send the account activation OTP to the registered mobile number and the account activation link to the registered email id 
• 6th Step: Click the activation link and enter the OTP that was sent to the registered mobile number. (After clicking the activation link, the candidate can activate the account).
• 7th Step: Following activation, the candidate will be asked to fill out all relevant information, such as personal information such as name, address, academic qualifications, and so on.
• 8th Step: Pay the application cost that corresponds to the category.
• 9th Step: After payment, the applicant must upload the remaining papers, including a scanned copy of a passport-size photo and signature.
• 10th Step: Review all details before clicking the submit button.
• 11th Step: Save the application form for future reference.

Application Fees for Bihar Police SI 2023

The application fee is different for different categories. Candidates can make payment for the application fee using Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking. The following are the payment instructions for the application form fee:

Candidates (Division)	Application Fees
SC/ ST/ Female	Rs. 400
General	Rs. 700
EWS/ BC/ EBC/ Other State	Rs. 700

The preference for the Bihar Police SI exam centres is asked while filling out the application form. Candidates need to select examination centres at their convenience. 

For more details, refer to the BPSSC SI admit card that mentions the exam centre name, address, and code precisely. 

The Bihar Police SI prelims exam will consist of two subjects namely General Knowledge and Current Events. The prelims exam will consist of multiple-choice questions. The total number of such questions will be 200. Candidates must score a minimum of 30% marks (i.e., 60 marks) in the Prelims examination to qualify at this stage.

Section	Marks	Number of Questions	Duration
Current Events	100	200	2 Hours
General Knowledge/Awareness

Each question carries 2 marks. Also, there is a negative marking of 0.2 marks.

The Bihar Police SI Prelims exam is the first stage of the selection process. Candidates need to refer to the Bihar Police syllabus for preparing the timetable and study plan; therefore, the applicant needs to refer to the correct BPSSC SI syllabus and plan accordingly to prepare better for each subject.

Below is the list of topics included in the BPSSC SI syllabus for the prelims exam. 

• National & International current events
• Sports
• Important National Facts
• Renowned Personalities & Common Names
• Full forms and Abbreviations
• Discoveries
• Diseases and Nutrition
• Award and Authors
• Culture and Religion
• Heritage and Arts
• Countries & Currencies
• Diplomatic Relations, Defence & Neighbours

• Study syllabus thoroughly: Covering the recommended BPSSC SI Syllabus will not only save time but will also prepare the candidates for the worst-case scenario. Candidates should thoroughly review the syllabus and make a list of all relevant themes and chapters in the study materials.
• Read newspapers and publications daily: The BPSSC SI recruitment prelims examination syllabus includes a large part of current affairs. Staying updated regarding recruitment-related news and information can be tricky, as the department holds the power to release new information at any given point in time. Thus, it’s advised to the candidates to read newspapers that include all important sections, including local, national, and worldwide news. Candidates should do this on a daily basis to avoid wasting time later on.
• Solve previous year’s exam papers: Solving previous year’s Bihar Police SI question papers can help candidates improve their overall performance. After completing the curriculum, candidates should work on the previous year’s question papers at the same time. Solving them will give a general sense of the Bihar Police Sub Inspector exam format and the areas of study that are typically covered. Naturally, time management is also practised when one makes it a habit to solve the previous year’s question papers.
• Take mock tests: Taking mock tests for Bihar Police SI is another wonderful technique to ensure time management and obtain a thorough grasp of the exam subject and structure. Embibe offers Bihar Police SI Prelims mock tests to help aspirants ace the test on their first attempt.

Bihar Police SI admit card 2023 was issued on December 1, 2023, and the link is active on the Bihar Police official website. Candidates are required to carry their admit cards, and candidates who fail to show their admit cards when requested may be disqualified from the exam or might not be allowed to sit in the exam hall.

Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to download the admit card:

• 1st Step: Applicants must go to the official website of the conducting authority which is the Bihar Police Subordinate Service Commission, to download their Bihar Police SI Admit Card.
• 2nd Step: After opening the link, applicants should look for the “Download Admit Card” button and click it to get their Bihar Police SI Admit Card.
• 3rd Step: After that, candidates will be routed to the official login page, where they must enter the following information: Registration No./Login ID/Roll No., Password/DOB and Verification Code (if specified).
• 4th Step: Candidates can download their Bihar Police SI Admit Card by clicking on the download option after entering their information correctly.

The Bihar SI prelims answer key will be available on the BPSSC website soon after the completion of the exam. Candidates can calculate their scores by comparing their answers with the answer key. If a candidate finds any discrepancy in the answer key, then he/she can object to the response key. The final answer key for Bihar Police SI 2023 will be released once the objection window is closed. The final answer key is used to compute the Bihar SI 2022 result.

The BPSSC will release the Bihar Police SI Prelims 2023 result on its official website. Candidates can check the Bihar Police SI result by following the steps given below:

• 1st Step: Visit the official website.
• 2nd Step: Check for Bihar Police SI Result with the help of the CTRL+F key.
• 3rd Step: Fill in the credentials, such as your name, roll number and date of birth.
• 4th Step: The result will now appear on the screen.
• 5th Step: Candidates can download it and save the PDF for future reference.

Currently, there is no BPSSC SI cut-off announced.

Bihar Police SI 2023 cut-off marks will be released separately for females, males and other reserved categories. Candidates applying for the forthcoming exam may review the Bihar Police SI previous year’s cut-off for a better understanding of the difficulty and competition.

Category	Male		Female
	Marks	Percentage	Marks	Percentage
General	123.0	61.5	96.8	48.4
EWS	114.2	57.1	81.6	40.8
BC	116.4	58.2	84.2	42.1
EBC	113.2	56.6	70.2	35.1
SC	101.0	50.5	60.0	30.0
ST	110.8	55.4	76.8	38.4
BC Women	–	–	77.4	38.7
Wards ofdom Fighters	66.0	33.0	66.0	33.0

How to Check the Bihar Police SI Prelims Cut-off Marks?

The following is the procedure to check the Bihar Police SI cut-off marks.

• Step 1: Applicants need to verify the cut-off marks on the official website.
• Step 2: Click on the tab with the result link for the post name, for which you have to check the cut-off on the homepage.
• Step 3: A new window now opens on a computer screen.
• Step 4: A PDF containing a list of vacancies, cut-offs, and qualifying candidates will be displayed on the screen. 
• Step 5: Download and store their Bihar Police results for future use.

Following are the frequently asked questions and their answers related to Bihar Police SI Prelims 2022: 

Q.1: What is the total number of vacancies available for the Bihar Police SI recruitment?

Ans. The total number of vacancies for the Bihar Police SI 2023 recruitment is 1,275.

Q.2: What is the selection process for Bihar Police SI recruitment?

Ans: The Bihar Police SI selection process comprises three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Physical Efficiency Test (PET).

Q.3: What is the salary for Bihar Police SI post?

Ans: Monthly Salary for the Bihar Police SI post in Rupees is around Rs. 49,772 – 54,212.

Q.4: What is the qualification required for Bihar SI Police?

Ans: Candidates applying for the Bihar SI position should have a minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s Degree from any recognised university in any stream.

Q.5: What is the age limit for the Bihar SI Police position?

Ans: General candidates applying for the post of SI in Bihar police should be 20 to 37 years old. Check out the age limit for other categories.