📘 Bihar Police ASI 2026 — Exam Overview

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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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