The Bihar Police Sub-Inspector Mains (Paper I) – General Hindi is a qualifying language paper conducted by the Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) to select candidates for the prestigious Sub-Inspector cadre in the Bihar Police. Clearing this paper is mandatory to move forward in the recruitment process; it tests foundational Hindi grammar, vocabulary and comprehension essential for official communication. A strategic preparation here opens the door to a rewarding career in law enforcement.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| व्याकरण (संधि, समास, उपसर्ग-प्रत्यय) | ~11 | 36 | 18% |
| संज्ञा/सर्वनाम/विशेषण/क्रिया | ~11 | 24 | 12% |
| वाक्य शुद्धि व अशुद्धि | ~11 | 24 | 12% |
| पर्यायवाची/विलोम/अनेकार्थी | ~11 | 28 | 14% |
| मुहावरे व लोकोक्तियाँ | ~11 | 20 | 10% |
| तत्सम-तद्भव | ~11 | 16 | 8% |
| रस/छंद/अलंकार | ~11 | 20 | 10% |
| अपठित गद्यांश (Comprehension) | ~11 | 20 | 10% |
| शब्द-ज्ञान/वर्तनी | ~11 | 12 | 6% |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 100% |
No negative marking. Duration: 120 minutes. Question distribution may vary slightly; marks are as per official weightage.
Focus on accuracy over attempt—you need only 30% to qualify. Revise grammar rules from a standard Samanya Hindi book and practise 5–10 sentence correction exercises daily. Dedicate time to memorising high-frequency मुहावरे, लोकोक्तियाँ and विलोम/पर्यायवाची using flashcards. Solve at least one अपठित गद्यांश daily under timed conditions to improve comprehension speed. Finally, attempt previous years’ BPSSC SI Hindi papers and full‑length mock tests to master the exam pattern and question difficulty.