1. Introduction

Every Bihar Police SI aspirant reaches a point where motivation is not the problem-clarity is. Most students are willing to work hard, but many waste months preparing without fully understanding what exactly the exam demands.

The release of the Bihar Police SI Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025 brings that much-needed clarity. This update is especially important for first-time aspirants, candidates shifting from SSC/other state police exams, and repeaters who want to correct past mistakes.

This article is written to help you interpret the syllabus, not just read it.

2. Official Highlights at a Glance

Based strictly on the official notification:

  • Selection Stages

    • Preliminary Written Exam
    • Main Written Exam
    • Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

  • Mode of Exam

    • Objective (MCQ-based) written examinations

  • Negative Marking

    • Prelims: 0.2 marks deducted per wrong answer
    • Mains: Negative marking details are not clearly mentioned in the official notification

  • Nature of Papers

    • Prelims: Screening in nature
    • Mains: Merit-determining (Paper II only)

3. Detailed Syllabus Breakdown (Explained, Not Repeated)

Prelims: General Knowledge & Current Affairs

On paper, this looks simple. In reality, this is where many candidates fail.

What the syllabus actually means:

  • Static GK (history, culture, geography, polity) is asked through current context
  • Current affairs are not random daily news-they focus on:
    • National and international events
    • Sports, awards, discoveries
    • Defence, diplomacy, health, and Bihar-specific relevance

Preparation insight

  • This section overlaps heavily with SSC CGL Tier-1 and State PCS prelims.
  • Pure memorisation without understanding trends will not work.

Mains Paper I: General Hindi (Qualifying Only)

This paper filters out careless aspirants.

Key reality check

  • Marks are not added to merit
  • But 30% is mandatory

What demands attention

  • Grammar rules (samās, alankar, sandhi)
  • Sentence correction and comprehension
  • Vocabulary-based questions

Common misunderstanding Many strong candidates ignore Hindi assuming it is easy-and get disqualified.

Mains Paper II: The Real Battle

This paper decides your rank.

It includes:

  • General Studies & Current Affairs
  • General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
  • History, Geography, Polity (India + Bihar)
  • Mathematics
  • Mental Ability

What actually matters here

  • Breadth over depth
  • Speed + accuracy
  • Ability to switch subjects quickly

Overlap advantage

  • Strong overlap with:
    • SSC CGL
    • State SI exams
    • Railway NTPC (for math and reasoning basics)

4. Exam Pattern Analysis

Prelims

  • 100 questions | 200 marks | 2 hours
  • Qualifying threshold: 30% (all categories)
  • Only 20× vacancy candidates move to Mains

Interpretation

  • Prelims is not about topping-it’s about safe clearance with accuracy
  • Guesswork can hurt due to negative marking

Mains

  • Paper I (Hindi): 200 marks | Qualifying
  • Paper II (Merit): 200 marks | Rank deciding

Time pressure insight

  • Two hours for 100 questions means:
    • Average 1.2 minutes per question
  • Sectional imbalance can cost marks if not practised through mocks

5. What’s New or Changed

  • No major structural change in exam stages
  • Continued emphasis on:
    • Objective-type questions
    • Broad GS coverage
  • PET remains qualifying in nature

What has NOT changed

  • Hindi paper remains non-merit
  • Prelims still acts only as a filter

This stability benefits disciplined candidates more than reactive ones.

6. Preparation Strategy Based on Syllabus

Subject Priority Order

  1. General Studies + Current Affairs
  2. General Science
  3. Polity, History, Geography (with Bihar focus)
  4. Mathematics & Mental Ability
  5. Hindi (qualifying maintenance)

Suggested Weekly Framework

  • Weekdays
    • Morning: Current Affairs + Static linkage
    • Evening: One GS subject + MCQs
  • Weekends
    • One full-length mock
    • Error analysis (mandatory)

Beginners vs Repeaters

  • Beginners: Build NCERT foundation first
  • Repeaters: Shift quickly to mocks and weak-area correction

7. Books & Resources (Selective Guidance)

  • NCERTs (Class 6-10): For history, geography, science
  • One standard GS book (avoid multiple guides)
  • Previous Year Questions: Non-negotiable
  • Mock Tests: At least 1 per week after basics

Avoid book hoarding. Master limited resources.

8. Common Mistakes Students Make

  • Ignoring Hindi paper till the last moment
  • Preparing like SSC without Bihar-specific focus
  • Over-studying low-weight topics
  • Giving mocks without analysing mistakes
  • Treating PET preparation as “later work”

9. Who Should Start Now - And Who Should Reconsider

Start Now If:

  • You can dedicate 4-6 focused hours daily
  • You are comfortable with multi-subject preparation
  • You are physically capable of PET standards

Reconsider If:

  • You dislike objective exams
  • You cannot maintain long-term consistency
  • Physical fitness is a major concern and ignored

This exam rewards balanced preparation, not shortcuts.

10. Conclusion

The Bihar Police SI syllabus is neither unpredictable nor easy. It is manageable for disciplined aspirants who respect the syllabus and prepare strategically.

Do not panic over the volume.
Do not chase rumours.
Do not study blindly.

Consistency, mock-based correction, and calm execution matter more than intensity.

11. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is the old syllabus still valid?
Yes. No major deviation is mentioned in the official notification.

Can preparation overlap with other exams?
Yes. Strong overlap with SSC and other state police exams exists.

How much time is enough to complete the syllabus?
3-4 months for beginners, 6-8 weeks for serious repeaters-provided preparation is focused.

Is PET important even though it is qualifying?
Yes. Failure in PET means elimination regardless of written score.