Bihar Police SI Admit Card 2025: Prelims Hall Ticket Out for 1799 Posts
The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has officially released the E-Admit Cards for the Preliminary Written Examination of Police Sub Inspector (Daroga) recruitment under Advertisement No. 05/2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill 1799 vacancies in the Home Department of the Government of Bihar. Candidates who have successfully registered for the exam can now download their hall tickets from the official portal. The prelims exam is scheduled to be held in two separate dates in January 2026 across various centers in Bihar.
(I) Important Dates & Exam Schedule
- 📢 Notification Release Date 23-09-2025
- 🚀 Admit Card Download Starts 30-12-2025
- 🗓️ Prelims Exam Dates 18 & 21 January 2026
- 🎟️ Duplicate Admit Card (Patna Office) 09-01-2026 (10 AM – 5 PM)
- 📜 Mains Exam & Result Date To be notified later
(II) Exam Shifts & Reporting Time
The examination will be conducted in two shifts on both designated days to accommodate the large number of applicants.
| Shift | Exam Timing | Reporting Time |
|---|---|---|
| First Shift | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM | 08:30 AM |
| Second Shift | 02:30 PM to 04:30 PM | 01:00 PM |
*Candidates must carry a valid photo ID (Aadhar, PAN, Voter ID) along with the admit card.
(III) Detailed Category-wise Vacancy (Total: 1799)
| Category | Total Vacancy | Women Reservation (35%) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 850 | 298 |
| Economically Backward Class (EBC) | 273 | 96 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 222 | 78 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 210 | 74 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 180 | 63 |
| BC Women (3%) | 42 | – |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 15 | 5 |
| Transgender | 07 | – |
| GRAND TOTAL | 1799 | |
(IV) Important Links & Tools
(V) Prelims & Mains Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam (Stage 1)
- Subjects: GK & Current Affairs
- Questions: 100 Objective Questions
- Total Marks: 200 Marks
- Negative Marking: 0.2 marks
- Qualifying: 30% Minimum
Mains Paper 1 (Hindi)
- Subjects: General Hindi
- Marks: 200 Marks
- Qualifying: 30% Marks
- Note: Not added in Final Merit
Mains Paper 2 (GS)
- Subjects: GS, Civics, Science, Maths
- Total Marks: 200 Marks
- Questions: 100 Questions
- Note: Forms the Merit List
(VI) Physical Standard Test (PST/PET)
| Activity | Male (UR/BC) | Male (EBC/SC/ST) | Female (All) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 165 cm | 160 cm | 155 cm |
| Chest (Unexpanded) | 81 cm | 79 cm | N/A |
| Chest (Expanded) | 86 cm | 84 cm | N/A |
| Running | 1.6 KM in 6:30 Mins | 1.6 KM in 6:30 Mins | 1 KM in 6 Mins |
| High Jump | Min 4 Feet | Min 4 Feet | Min 3 Feet |
| Long Jump | Min 12 Feet | Min 12 Feet | Min 9 Feet |
| Shot Put (Gola) | 16 lb (16 Feet) | 16 lb (16 Feet) | 12 lb (10 Feet) |
| Weight | – | – | Min 48 KG |
(VII) Salary & Pay Scale (Level 6)
The post of Sub-Inspector in Bihar is highly prestigious and offers a lucrative salary package as per the 7th Pay Commission.
| Component | Salary Details |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹ 35,400/- |
| Pay Level | Level 6 (₹ 35,400 – 1,12,400) |
| In-Hand Salary | ₹ 49,772 – ₹ 54,212 (Approx) |
| Allowances | DA, HRA, Medical, Travel, Ration Money |
(VIII) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the exam date for Bihar Police SI Prelims 2025?
Ans: The prelims exam will be conducted on 18 January and 21 January 2026 in two shifts.
Q2: How many vacancies are there in Advertisement No. 05/2025?
Ans: There are a total of 1799 vacancies for the post of Sub-Inspector (Daroga).
Q3: Is there any negative marking in the Prelims exam?
Ans: Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.2 marks for each wrong answer.
Q4: What if I cannot download my admit card online?
Ans: You can collect a duplicate admit card from the BPSSC office in Patna (5, Harding Road) on 9 January 2026 by showing your application form and ID.
Q5: What is the minimum qualifying marks for the Prelims?
Ans: Candidates must score at least 30% marks to qualify for the Mains examination.
Q6: What documents should I carry to the exam center?
Ans: You must carry a printed copy of your E-Admit Card and a valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhar, PAN, Voter ID, etc.).
Q7: Is the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) merit-based?
Ans: No, the Physical Test is qualifying in nature. The final merit is prepared based on the marks obtained in the Mains exam.
Q8: What is the minimum height required for General category male candidates?
Ans: The minimum height required is 165 cm.
Q9: Can final year students apply for this recruitment?
Ans: No, the candidate must have completed their graduation on or before the specified cutoff date.
Q10: What is the starting salary of a Bihar Police SI?
Ans: The basic pay is ₹ 35,400 (Level 6), and the gross salary including allowances is approx ₹ 50,000+.