Bihar Police SI Special Branch Syllabus

Bihar Police SI (Special Branch) 2026 - Exam Syllabus STAGE 1: PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION Objective & Multiple Choice, 200 marks, 100 questions, 2 hours, 2 marks per correct answer, minimum 30% marks required to qualify for Main Examination. Subjects: - English - General Knowledge - Hindi Language Knowledge - Reasoning - Current Affairs STAGE 2: MAIN EXAMINATION Paper I - Objective & Multiple Choice, 200 questions, 200 marks, 3 hours (180 minutes). 1 mark per correct answer; 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer. Subjects (with marks): - General Studies & Current Affairs (50 marks) - Mathematics and Quantitative Aptitude (40 marks) - Reasoning and Analytical Ability (40 marks) - English Language (20 marks) - Hindi Language (20 marks) - General Knowledge of Bihar (30 marks) Paper II - Subjective Written Test, 50 marks, 1 hour (60 minutes). Subjects (with marks): - Hindi Essay (15 marks) - English Essay (15 marks) - English Precis (10 marks) - Hindi to English Translation (10 marks) Minimum 30% marks required in both Paper I and Paper II. Based on Main Examination marks, candidates are shortlisted (3x vacancies, category-wise merit) for Physical Efficiency Test. STAGE 3: PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY TEST (PET) Height, Chest and Weight measurement as per prescribed standards. No marks awarded; qualifying only. Candidates not meeting standards declared unsuccessful. Final Merit List prepared based on marks obtained in Main Written Examination only.