The bihar Police ASI (Assistant Sub‑Inspector) 2026 exam is part of the recruitment process for ASI vacancies (about 462 posts) announced by BPSSC.
🧪 Selection Stages
Preliminary Written Exam
Main Written Exam
Physical Efficiency and Standards Test (PET & PST)
Document Verification & Medical Exam
🧠 Exam Pattern 2026
📍 Preliminary Exam
Component
Details
Questions
100 objective questions
Marks
100 marks
Duration
2 hours (120 minutes)
Subjects Covered
General Knowledge & Contemporary Issues + Physics
Qualifying Criteria
Minimum 30% marks to clear pre‑exam
Note: Preliminary marks are used only for qualifying and shortlisting for the Main Exam.
📍 Main Written Exam
The Main Exam is typically divided into two papers:
Paper
Subjects
Marks
Duration
Paper I
General hindi & General English
100
2 hours
Paper II
Physics & technical/general awareness subjects
100
2 hours
- Negative Marking: Usually applicable as per exam rules (often –0.2 for wrong answers).
📌 Subject‑Wise Syllabus 2026
🟢 1. General Knowledge & Contemporary Issues
Questions test awareness of national and global events, facts, and policies:
- Indian history (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- Indian and bihar Geography
- Indian Economy & Current Affairs
- Science & Technology
- Environmental Issues
- Sports, Awards, and Honours
- Government Schemes & Important Days
🟢 2. General Hindi
Focuses on language skills and grammar:
- Reading Comprehension
- Grammar (Sandhi, Samas, Vibhakti, etc.)
- Vocabulary, Synonyms & Antonyms
- Sentence Correction
- Idioms & Phrases
- Fill in the Blanks
🟢 3. General English
Typical language topics include:
- Reading Comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Grammar (Tenses, Articles, Prepositions)
- Error Spotting
- Active & Passive Voice
- Direct & Indirect Speech
🟢 4. Physics (Core Science)
This section is often based on graduation‑level physics concepts (as per syllabus drafts):
- Units & Dimensions
- Motion & Laws of Motion
- Work, Energy & Power
- Heat & Thermodynamics
- Waves & Sound
- Optics: Reflection & Refraction
- Electricity & Magnetism
- Modern Physics & Atomic Structure
- Electronics & Semiconductors
👟 Physical Standards & Efficiency (PET & PST)
After written tests, candidates must clear physical standards:
- Height: Minimum required depending on category
- Chest (males): Both unexpanded & expanded measurements
- Weight (females): As per set criteria
- Physical Efficiency: Running, long jump, high jump, etc. — performance standards vary by gender/category.
📥 Download and Preparation Tips
- Download the syllabus PDF: Official PDFs are usually provided on the BPSSC website once the notification is released.
- Focus on basics: For General Knowledge, emphasis is on indian history, polity, geography, and current affairs of the last 12–18 months.
- Language skills test: Regular reading and grammar practice help in hindi & english sections.
- Physics fundamentals: If the syllabus includes physics (as in some drafts), revise core graduation‑level topics.
- Mock tests: Practice previous years’ papers and mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
✔️ Key Takeaways
- Written exam has objective questions and qualifying criteria.
- Subject‑wise preparation should cover GK, languages, and science fundamentals.
- Physical tests are final qualifying criteria after written stages.
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