Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2024: Dates, Registration, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern, Merit List & Vacancy
BPSSC conducts the Bihar Police SI Exam annually to recruit candidates for the post of Sub-Inspector. Know more about the dates, recruitment process, eligibility criteria, application form, exam pattern, merit list & vacancy here.Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2024
Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2024: The Bihar Police Subordinate Service Commission (BPSSC) conducts the Bihar Police Sub Inspector Exam annually, providing a gateway for aspiring candidates to join the Bihar Police Department as sub-inspectors. This highly competitive exam attracts talented individuals looking to serve the state by upholding law and order, ensuring public safety, and maintaining peace. It offers a promising career path for those dedicated to making a difference in the field of law enforcement. Interested candidates can learn more about the Bihar Police SI recruitment process, application form, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, merit list and vacancy below.
Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2024: Dates
The notification for the Bihar Police SI Recruitment is released on BPSSC’s official website, bpssc.bih.nic.in. The notification or calendar for this year’s recruitment process has not been released as of yet but candidates can check the tentative dates based on past year’s trend here.
Event |
Tentative Date |
Bihar Police SI Registration 2024 begins |
October 2024 |
Bihar Police SI Registration 2024 closes |
November 2024 |
Bihar Police SI Exam 2024 |
December 2024 |
Bihar Police SI Result 2024 |
January 2025 |
Bihar Police SI Phase II Main Exam 2024 |
February 2025 |
Bihar Police SI Final Result 2024 |
July 2025 |
Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2024: Eligibility Criteria
Aspiring students who wish to be recruited for the post of Sub Inspector in Bihar Police must fulfil the eligibility criteria. The educational qualification, age requirements, and physical standards required from the candidates are as follows:
Educational qualification
- Students must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institute to apply for the BPSSC SI exam.
- Candidates in the final year of their bachelor’s degree are also eligible to apply for the exam.
Age limit
- The minimum age limit to apply for the Bihar Police SI post is 20 years
- The maximum age limit to apply for the BPSSC SI post is 37 years.
- Female candidates can apply till the age of 40 years.
Physical standards
Students must also meet the physical standards in order to apply for the BPSSC SI exam. The physical requirements for male and female candidates vary. Interested students can check the requirements below:
Type |
Male |
Female |
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Gen/OBC |
Other |
Gen/OBC |
Other |
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Height |
165 CMS |
160 CMS |
155 CMS |
155 CMS |
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Chest |
81-86 CMS |
79-84 CMS |
NA |
NA |
Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2024: Application Form
BPSSC SI application form is typically released in October, every year. The registration process is conducted online through BPSSC’s website, bpssc.bih.nic.in. The application portal will tentatively remain open till November, 2024. Students who fulfil the above-mentioned eligibility criteria can apply for the exam. The steps to fill out the application form are as follows:
- Candidates must visit the BPSSC website, bpssc.bih.nic.in and click on the link related to ‘ Apply online for Bihar Police Sub Inspector’.
- After being redirected to the new page, fill in the necessary details such as candidate’s name, date of birth, gender, parents’ names, address, category and education qualifications correctly.
- Ensure that you are using a valid email address and mobile number to register and review the registration form thoroughly.
- Pay the application fee to complete the application process. Download the submitted application for future reference.
Bihar Police SI Registration: Application Fee
The application fee varies depending on the category a candidate belongs to. Check category wise application fee for BPSSC SI Recruitment here.
General/OBC/EWS/Candidates from other states |
Rs. 700 /- |
SC/ST |
Rs. 400 /- |
Female candidates (From Bihar) |
Rs. 400 /- |
Bihar Police SI Registration: Can I edit the application form?
Applicants are advised to fill and review the BPSSC Registration Form attentively to avoid any mistakes the registration will be cancelled if the details are not accurate. BPSSC does not allow candidates to make any changes in the application form after the registration fee has been paid. However, it is possible to change or modify your details before the fee payment by clicking on the ‘Edit details’ button before submission.
If the candidate has registered with wrong details and made the payment, they can cancel their registration by using the ‘Cancel Registration Form provision’. However, the application fee is non refundable and candidates will have to fill the application form and pay the fee again in order to register for the examination.
Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2024: Exam Pattern
The Bihar Police SI exam is divided into prelims, mains, personal interview, and physical fitness tests. Candidates have to pass all the stages of the selection process in order to get the post of Sub Inspector. The stage-wise exam pattern for BPSSC SI is as follows:
BPSSC SI Prelims Exam
Subject |
MCQs |
Marks |
Duration |
Qualifying Marks |
General Knowledge |
100 |
200 |
2 hours |
30% |
Current Affairs |
Note: There is a negative marking of 0.2 marks for each incorrect answer.
BPSSC SI Mains Exam
There will be two papers in the Bihar Police SI Mains exam. Both papers will have objective-type questions. Interested candidates can check the exam pattern in the table below:
Paper |
Subject |
MCQs |
Marks |
Duration |
Qualifying Marks |
I |
General Hindi |
100 |
200 |
2 Hours |
30%
|
II |
General Studies |
Note: There is a negative marking of 0.2 marks for each incorrect answer.
BPSSC SI Personal Interview
Candidates who pass the Bihar Police SI mains exam will appear for the Personal Interview round. The interview round is qualifying in nature. Candidates are required to just qualify the exam. In other words, marks scored by candidates in Personal Interview will not be taken into consideration for creating the final merit list.
BPSSC SI Physical Fitness Test
After clearing the Prelims, Mains, and Interview round, students will be called for the physical examination. Candidates will be judged on the basis of the following physical fitness criteria:
Activities |
Male |
Female |
Running |
1.6 km in 6 min 30 second |
1 km in 6 min |
High Jump |
4 feet |
3 feet |
Long Jump |
12 feet |
9 feet |
Gola Fek |
16 pound through 16 feet |
12 pound through 10 feet |
Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2024: Merit List
The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the main examination by BPSSC. The minimum qualifying marks for candidates will vary depending on the category they belong to. Here's a tabulated representation of the category wise minimum qualifying marks.
Category |
Minimum qualifying marks |
General |
40% |
SC/ST/Women |
32% |
Extremely Backwards Class |
34% |
Backwards Class |
36.5% |
Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2024: Vacancy
Candidates who wish to apply for Sub Inspector post can check the category-wise vacancy for 2023 in the table below:
Category |
BPSSC SI Vacancy 2023 |
UR |
441 |
EWS |
111 |
EBC |
238 |
OBC |
107 |
BC Female |
82 |
SC |
275 |
ST |
16 |
Transgender |
05 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Bihar Police SI exam, and when does the registration start for 2024?
The Bihar Police SI exam is a recruitment process conducted by the Bihar Police Subordinate Service Commission (BPSSC) to hire Sub Inspectors. Registration for the 2024 exam will tentatively start in October.
What is the application fee for Bihar Police SI exam, and how does it vary for different categories?
The application fee for General/EWS/OBC candidates is INR 700, while female students and SC/ST category students are required to pay INR 400.
How many Sub Inspector vacancies are available in Bihar Police for 2024?
BPSSC has not released an official notification indicating this year's vacancies but Bihar Police released a total of 1275 Sub Inspector vacancies for the year 2023.
What is the minimum and maximum age limit to apply for the Bihar Police SI post?
The minimum age limit to apply for Bihar Police SI is 20 years, and the maximum age limit is 37 years for most candidates. However, female candidates have an age relaxation of 3 years.
What are the educational qualification requirements for the Bihar Police SI exam?
To apply for the Bihar Police SI exam, candidates must have a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institute. Final-year bachelor's degree students are also eligible.
What are the physical standards for male and female candidates for the Bihar Police SI exam?
The physical standards vary for male and female candidates. For example, the height requirement for males is 165 CMS, while for females, it is 160 CMS.
What is the Bihar Police SI exam pattern for 2024?
The Bihar Police SI exam consists of prelims, mains, a personal interview, and physical fitness tests. The exam patterns for each stage are detailed in the official notification.
Are there any negative markings in the Bihar Police SI Prelims and Mains exams?
Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.2 marks for each incorrect answer in both the Prelims and Mains exams.
What is the BPSSC SI Personal Interview round, and how is it evaluated?
The Personal Interview round is qualifying in nature, and candidates only need to qualify it. Marks scored in the interview are not considered for the final merit list.
What are the physical fitness criteria for the Bihar Police SI Physical Fitness Test?
Candidates will be assessed based on activities such as running, high jump, long jump, and Gola Fek. The specific criteria for male and female candidates are mentioned in the official notification.
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