The Bihar Police SI Question Paper 2026 for the Preliminary Examination (18 January 2026 – 1st Shift) is now available in memory-based format. The exam was conducted by the Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, and thousands of candidates appeared in this shift.
Since candidates are not allowed to carry the question paper outside the exam hall, coaching experts and students who appeared in the exam have shared the questions based on memory. This article covers the exam analysis, difficulty level, subject-wise questions, and paper structure, which will also help candidates appearing in upcoming shifts.
Bihar Police SI Prelims Exam 2026 – 18 January Overview
The Bihar Police SI Preliminary Examination is being held on 18th and 21st January 2026, with two shifts each day. The exam is conducted under Advertisement No. 05/2025 for the recruitment of 1799 Sub-Inspector posts.
Key Highlights (1st Shift – 18 January)
- Exam Timing: 10 AM to 12 Noon
- Total Questions: 100
- Maximum Marks: 200
- Negative Marking: 0.2 marks
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Mode: Offline (OMR-based MCQs)
Bihar Police SI Question Paper 2026 – Memory Based Questions
Below is the subject-wise overview of questions asked in the 1st shift of 18 January 2026, based on candidate feedback.
Bihar GK (Easy to Moderate)
- Literacy rate of Bihar (Census 2011)
- Home Minister of Bihar
- First Science Centre of Bihar
- Peasant rebellion expansion till Purnia
Current Affairs (Easy)
- Chief Minister featured in Guinness World Book
- Establishment year of NITI Aayog
- Prime Minister of France
Ancient, Medieval & Modern History (Easy to Moderate)
- Champaran Satyagraha related questions
- Who invited Mahatma Gandhi to Champaran
- Viceroy during Bhagat Singh’s execution
- Founder of Kushan Dynasty
- Vasco da Gama discovery
- Author of Arthashastra
Science (Easy)
- Discovery of Penicillin
- Use of baking powder
Mathematics (Easy to Moderate)
- Percentage
- SP & CP formulas
Hindi (Easy)
- Meaning of the word “Plan”
- Hindi translation of “Transfer”
Polity (Easy to Moderate)
- Chief Information Commissioner of India
- Om Birla as Lok Sabha Speaker
- Statement-based questions
- First state to start e-voting in municipal elections
Economy (Easy)
- Governor of the RBI
Geography (Bihar) (Easy)
- River joining Ganga near Hajipur
- Mangrove forest matching
- Kanger Valley National Park location
- Longest road bridge in Bihar
- Discovery of Cape of Good Hope
Agriculture (Easy)
- Coiner of the term “Green Revolution”
Science & Technology (Easy)
- National Space Day in India
Indian Constitution (Easy)
- Voting age reduced from 21 to 18 years
- Constitutional Amendment related to voting age
- When “Secular” was added to the Preamble
Bihar Police SI Exam Analysis 2026 – Difficulty Level
Based on student reviews and expert analysis, the overall difficulty level of the 1st shift (18 January 2026) was:
| Section | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge | Easy to Moderate |
| Current Affairs | Easy to Moderate |
| Overall Paper | Easy to Moderate |
The paper was static-heavy, especially from History, Polity, Bihar GK, and Constitution, with fewer analytical questions.
Bihar Police SI Prelims Exam Structure 2026
- Exam Type: MCQs
- Total Questions: 100
- Maximum Marks: 200
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 30% (60 marks)
- Negative Marking: 0.2 marks per wrong answer
Bihar Police SI Prelims Exam Timings 2026
| Particulars | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Reporting Time | 8:30 AM | 1:00 PM |
| Exam Start | 10:00 AM | 2:30 PM |
| Exam End | 12:00 Noon | 4:30 PM |
Candidates are advised to reach the exam center at least 1.5 hours before the exam time.
Bihar Police SI Question Paper 2026 PDF
The official question paper PDF is not released by BPSSC. However, candidates can download the memory-based Bihar Police SI Question Paper 2026 PDF from reliable exam portals to understand:
- Question pattern
- Topic weightage
- Expected cut-off trends
What’s Next?
- Answer Key will be released after the exam
- Result will be prepared after objections
- Qualified candidates will appear for Mains & Interview