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BIHAR POLICE Syllabus and Exam Pattern

Bihar Police Sub-Inspector (SI), Constable, Driver, etc.

Sections
5
Topics
38
Sub-topics
338
Questions
150
Marks
300

The BIHAR POLICE (Bihar Police Sub-Inspector (SI), Constable, Driver, etc.) syllabus is organised into 5 sections: General Knowledge (Bihar State-specific), General Science, Reasoning, Numerical Ability / Mathematics and Hindi/English & Current Affairs. Together they cover 38 topics and 338 sub-topics, tested in BIHAR-POLICE Written Exam. Below you will find every section's topics, the exam pattern and answers to common questions.

About the exam and pattern

Bihar Police recruitment is conducted by Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC) for Constable posts and Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) for SI posts. Per official notification: Written Exam (Objective) + Physical Efficiency Test (PET) + Physical Measurement Test (PMT) + Medical + Document Verification. Subjects: General Knowledge, General Science, Mathematics, Reasoning, Hindi, English, Current Affairs.

Exam pattern: Offline OMR / Online CBT + Physical + Interview — Bihar Police

Where the marks are

Share of total marks by section

  • General Knowledge (Bihar State-specific)33%100 marks · 50 Qs
  • General Science17%50 marks · 25 Qs
  • Reasoning17%50 marks · 25 Qs
  • Numerical Ability / Mathematics17%50 marks · 25 Qs
  • Hindi/English & Current Affairs16%50 marks · 25 Qs

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  • Bihar History

    Mauryan (Pataliputra, Chanakya, Chandragupta, Ashoka), Gupta Empire, Nalanda University, Vikramashila, Mughal Period, 1857 Revolt (Kunwar Singh, Begum Hazrat Mahal), Champaran Satyagraha 1917 (Gandhi), Per Official Notification

    ~2 marks
  • Bihar Geography

    Bihar Plains (Most Densely Populated), Ganga, Son, Kosi, Gandak, Bagmati Rivers, Bihar Districts (38), Maithil/Bhojpuri/Magahi-speaking regions, Kosi Floods, Per Official Notification

    ~2 marks
  • Bihar Culture

    Maithili (8th Schedule), Bhojpuri, Magahi languages, Chhath Puja (Biggest Festival), Madhubani (Mithila) Painting, Patna Kalam, Sattu, Litti Chokha, Thekua, Vidyapati, Kabir, Mandar, Per Official Notification

    ~2 marks
  • Bihar Polity & Administration

    Bihar State Formation 1912, Patna (Capital), Bihar Legislature (243 + 75), Patna High Court, 38 Districts, Bihar PSC, Bihar State Election Commission, Per Official Notification

    ~2 marks
  • Bihar Economy

    Agriculture (Rice, Maize, Makhana, Litchi), Bhagalpur Silk (Tussar), Leather Industry, Food Processing, Special Category Status Demand, Bihar Budget, Per Official Notification

    ~2 marks
  • Indian History

    ~2 marks
  • Indian Geography

    ~2 marks
  • Indian Polity & Constitution

    ~2 marks
  • Indian Economy

    ~2 marks
  • General Science

    ~2 marks
  • Current Affairs

    ~2 marks
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Exam pattern at a glance

Offline OMR / Online CBT + Physical + Interview — Bihar Police

High-weightage BIHAR POLICE topics

  1. 1Bihar HistoryGeneral Knowledge (Bihar State-specific)~2 marks
  2. 2Bihar GeographyGeneral Knowledge (Bihar State-specific)~2 marks
  3. 3Bihar CultureGeneral Knowledge (Bihar State-specific)~2 marks
  4. 4Bihar Polity & AdministrationGeneral Knowledge (Bihar State-specific)~2 marks
  5. 5Bihar EconomyGeneral Knowledge (Bihar State-specific)~2 marks
  6. 6Indian HistoryGeneral Knowledge (Bihar State-specific)~2 marks
  7. 7Indian GeographyGeneral Knowledge (Bihar State-specific)~2 marks
  8. 8Indian Polity & ConstitutionGeneral Knowledge (Bihar State-specific)~2 marks

BIHAR POLICE section-wise syllabus

Reasoning

BIHAR-POLICE Written Exam · 8 topics · 74 sub-topics

  • Verbal Reasoning
  • Non-Verbal Reasoning
  • Puzzles & Arrangements
  • Syllogism, Inequality & Statement
  • Coding-Decoding, Series, Analogy
  • Blood Relations, Direction Sense
  • Input-Output, Scheduling, Calendar/Clock
  • Data Sufficiency & Critical Reasoning
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Frequently asked questions

What is the BIHAR POLICE syllabus?

The BIHAR POLICE syllabus has 5 sections: General Knowledge (Bihar State-specific), General Science, Reasoning, Numerical Ability / Mathematics and Hindi/English & Current Affairs. Together they cover 38 topics and 338 sub-topics.

What is the BIHAR POLICE exam pattern?

Offline OMR / Online CBT + Physical + Interview — Bihar Police.

How many questions come from each BIHAR POLICE section?

General Knowledge (Bihar State-specific): 50 questions (100 marks); General Science: 25 questions (50 marks); Reasoning: 25 questions (50 marks); Numerical Ability / Mathematics: 25 questions (50 marks); Hindi/English & Current Affairs: 25 questions (50 marks). Numbers can change with each notification.

Which BIHAR POLICE topics carry the most marks?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Bihar History (General Knowledge (Bihar State-specific), ~2 marks), Bihar Geography (General Knowledge (Bihar State-specific), ~2 marks), Bihar Culture (General Knowledge (Bihar State-specific), ~2 marks), Bihar Polity & Administration (General Knowledge (Bihar State-specific), ~2 marks), Bihar Economy (General Knowledge (Bihar State-specific), ~2 marks).

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Is this the official BIHAR POLICE syllabus?

It is compiled from the official BIHAR POLICE notification and exam pattern for study purposes. The conducting body can change the syllabus, so always confirm with the latest official notification.

Compiled from official notifications for study purposes. Always confirm with the conducting body's latest notification.