Bihar Police Sub-Inspector (SI) Recruitment 2023
Bihar Police Sub-Inspector is one of the most coveted state police jobs in Bihar. It is a gazetted officer-level post with significant authority, government accommodation, and excellent career growth. Candidates must qualify a written exam, physical efficiency test (PET), and interview.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Release | 2023-10-15 | ✓ Done |
| Application Start | 2023-10-15 | ✓ Done |
| Application End | 2023-11-14 | ✓ Done |
| Prelims Exam (PT) | 2024-08-25 | ✓ Done |
| Mains Exam | TBA | ⏳ Upcoming |
| Physical Test (PET) | TBA | ⏳ Upcoming |
| Interview | TBA | ⏳ Upcoming |
💼 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Sub-Inspector (Unreserved/General) | 559 | Level-6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400) |
| Sub-Inspector (EWS) | 127 | Level-6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400) |
| Sub-Inspector (OBC) | 344 | Level-6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400) |
| Sub-Inspector (SC) | 191 | Level-6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400) |
| Sub-Inspector (ST) | 54 | Level-6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400) |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
💰 Salary & Benefits
🎯 Selection Process
📝 Exam Pattern
prelims Exam
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 50 | 100 |
| General Science & Mathematics | 25 | 50 |
| Mental Ability & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
mains Exam
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 100 | 200 |
| General Science & Mathematics | 50 | 100 |
| Mental Ability, Reasoning & Hindi | 50 | 100 |
📚 Detailed Syllabus
general Studies
general Science
mathematics
mental Ability
hindi
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📖 Preparation Strategy
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bihar SI a gazetted officer post?
Yes, Sub-Inspector (Police) in Bihar is a Gazetted Officer post with significant authority, including power to register FIRs and lead investigations.
What is the physical test for Bihar SI?
Male candidates must complete a 1-mile run in 6 minutes 30 seconds. Female candidates must complete 1 mile in 8 minutes. There may also be a high jump and long jump requirement depending on the notification.
Is there an interview for Bihar SI?
Yes, candidates who qualify the Written Mains and Physical Test are called for a Personality Test / Interview worth 50 marks.
Can I prepare for Bihar SI and BSSC CGL together?
Yes! Bihar SI and BSSC CGL have very similar syllabi (Bihar GS, General Science, Math, Reasoning). Preparing for one significantly helps the other. Gyaanify has free practice tests for BSSC topics that are directly useful for Bihar SI too.
What is the salary of Bihar SI?
The gross salary of a Bihar Police Sub-Inspector is approximately ₹50,000-₹75,000 per month including DA, HRA, uniform allowance, and government accommodation.