Bihar Daroga (SI) Exam Guide — Eligibility, Pattern & Preparation Tips

The Bihar Police Sub-ordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) conducts the Bihar Daroga (Sub-Inspector) exam for recruitment to police and other law enforcement positions. "Daroga" is the colloquial term for Sub-Inspector in Bihar. This is one of the most popular government exams in the state.

The Bihar Daroga exam covers posts in Bihar Police, Bihar Military Police, and Special Branch.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

Educational Qualification

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university
• Any stream accepted

Physical Standards

Male: Height 165 cm (Gen/OBC/SC), 160 cm (ST); Chest 79/84 cm Female: Height 155 cm (Gen), 150 cm (ST)

Exam Pattern

Stage 1: Prelims (Written)

• Negative marking: 0.2 per wrong answer

Stage 2: Mains (Written)

Stage 3: Physical Efficiency Test

Male: 1.6 km in 6 min, Long Jump 12 ft, High Jump 4 ft Female: 1 km in 5 min, Long Jump 9 ft, High Jump 3 ft

Syllabus Overview

General Knowledge

• History, Geography, Polity, Science, Economy, Current Affairs, Bihar GK

General Hindi

• Grammar, Essay, Translation, Comprehension, Letter writing

General Studies (Mains)

• Constitution, Law & Order, Current Events, Bihar-specific topics

How to Apply

1. Visit BPSSC at bpssc.bih.nic.in
2. Find the Daroga recruitment notification
3. Register and fill the application form
4. Upload documents
5. Pay fee and submit

Application Fee

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
• Grade Pay: ₹4,200
• All government benefits including DA, HRA, pension

Preparation Tips

1. Bihar-centric GK: Focus heavily on Bihar history, culture, and schemes
2. Hindi writing skills: Mains has descriptive Hindi — practice essays and translations
3. Physical preparation: Start running and fitness training 6 months before exam
4. Previous papers: BPSSC Daroga papers follow a pattern — study them
5. Current affairs: National + Bihar state affairs are crucial

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bihar Daroga the same as Bihar SI?

Yes, "Daroga" is the local term for Sub-Inspector in Bihar.

What is the selection process?

Prelims → Mains → PET → Document Verification → Medical Exam.

Is there an interview?

No, there is no interview round.

Can women apply for Bihar Daroga?

Yes, women are eligible with relaxed physical standards.

What is the difference between Bihar SI and Bihar Daroga exams?

They are the same exam — BPSSC conducts the Daroga/SI recruitment as one process.

How many vacancies are usually released?

It varies — recent cycles have had 2,000-3,000+ vacancies.