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Bihar Police Sub-Inspector (BPSSC SI)
BPSSC — Bihar Police SI Prelims. 100 MCQs in 2 hours.
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Indian HistoryWhich Gupta ruler is known for his extensive military conquests and has been compared to Napoleon for his strategic acumen?
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Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Mains marks (out of 200) + PET (out of 100) form the final merit list.
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2025
20 questions
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20 questions
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20 questions
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20 questions
Take paper →2021
20 questions
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BPSSC SI — Full Mock 1
FULL100 questions · 120 min
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| General Male — Prelims |
| ~150 – 165 |
| 2023 | OBC / EBC — Prelims | ~140 – 158 |
| 2023 | SC — Prelims | ~120 – 140 |
| 2023 | ST — Prelims | ~110 – 130 |
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Exceptional — state-level toppers
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top 5% — merit list toppers
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
High scorers — top selections
78–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Strong contenders — General category
68–78% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
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55–68% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
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0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
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BPSSC clarified that the online application deadline of August 9, 2026 will not be extended. Candidates must complete registration, pay the ₹100 application fee, and submit documents before the closing date.
Candidates scoring below 30% in the Preliminary Examination will not advance to Mains. Up to 10 times the number of vacancies (category-wise) will be shortlisted from Prelims for the Main Examination, followed by PET for qualified candidates.
Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission released Advertisement No. 09/2026 on July 3, 2026, announcing direct recruitment to 150 Police Sub-Inspector (General Closed Cadre) posts in Special Branch. Applications opened on July 9 with a strict deadline of August 9, 2026.
BPSSC issued admit cards on June 22 for the separate Sub-Inspector Prohibition recruitment (78 posts, Advt. No. 03/2026). The preliminary examination is scheduled for July 12, 2026.
Application portal opens
passedThu, 9 Jul, 2026
Online registration began on July 9, 2026 at bpssc.bihar.gov.in
Application deadline (no extension)
28 days awaySun, 9 Aug, 2026
Last date to submit online application form and fee payment: August 9, 2026
📍Preliminary exam (expected)
103 days awayFri, 23 Oct, 2026
Prelims typically scheduled 2-3 months post-application closure; 100 MCQs, 200 marks, 30% qualifying
Prelims result announcement
133 days awaySun, 22 Nov, 2026
Shortlist of candidates (up to 10× vacancy count) for Main Examination
📍Main Examination (expected)
163 days awayTue, 22 Dec, 2026
Descriptive paper: Hindi/English essays, précis, translation; merit list based on Mains marks
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
198 days awayTue, 26 Jan, 2027
Height, chest (men), weight (women) verification; qualifying stage only
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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.
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
Final result and merit list
238 days awaySun, 7 Mar, 2027
Category-wise merit list declared; selected candidates placed in Pay Level-6
Climate change, biodiversity and conservation.
Sanskrit-origin and derived words.