Bihar Special Branch Constable 2026 · Syllabus & exam pattern
Bihar Special Branch Constable Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern: Subject-wise Topics
Bihar Special Branch Constable selection: Paper I (90 minutes); Paper II (90 minutes), as per the official notice published 29 January 2026.
Subjects, number of questions, marks, duration and negative marking for every stage, as printed in the official notice.
Bihar Special Branch Constable exam pattern 2026
Stages of selection
- 1Written exam: two objective papers, 100 questions / 100 marks / 90 minutes each
- 2Physical standards test (qualifying, no marks): 3 times the category-wise vacancies called
- 3Document verification
- 4Medical examination
- 5Final merit on written marks
Paper I
90 minutes
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning and analytical ability | 50 | 50 |
| English grammar, comprehension and translation | 30 | 30 |
| Hindi grammar | 20 | 20 |
+1 for each correct answer, −0.25 for each wrong answer. Matric (10th) standard.
Paper II
90 minutes
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General studies and current affairs | 50 | 50 |
| Mathematics and quantitative aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| General knowledge of Bihar | 20 | 20 |
At least 30% is required in each paper. Merit-list minimum: UR 40%, BC 36.5%, EBC 34%, SC/ST and other reserved 32%. Scores are normalised by the equi-percentile method.
Source: CSBC Bihar Advt. No. 01/2026 — Constable (Special Branch, Bihar) (published 29 January 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
Written exam scheme and syllabus
Two objective papers at Matric (10th) standard, each of 100 questions, 100 marks and 90 minutes. Each correct answer earns 1 mark and each wrong answer loses 0.25.
You need at least 30% in each paper. For the merit list the minimum is 40% (UR), 36.5% (BC), 34% (EBC) and 32% (SC/ST and other reserved). Ties go to the older candidate, then on educational qualification, then by Hindi alphabetical order of name on the Class 10 certificate.
Paper-wise topics
| Paper | Topic | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| I | Reasoning and analytical ability | 50 |
| I | English grammar, comprehension and translation | 30 |
| I | Hindi grammar | 20 |
| II | General studies and current affairs | 50 |
| II | Mathematics and quantitative aptitude | 30 |
| II | General knowledge of Bihar | 20 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Bihar Special Branch Constable exam pattern?
Paper I: Reasoning and analytical ability, English grammar, comprehension and translation, Hindi grammar (90 minutes). +1 for each correct answer, −0.25 for each wrong answer. Matric (10th) standard. Paper II: General studies and current affairs, Mathematics and quantitative aptitude, General knowledge of Bihar (90 minutes). At least 30% is required in each paper. Merit-list minimum: UR 40%, BC 36.5%, EBC 34%, SC/ST and other reserved 32%. Scores are normalised by the equi-percentile method.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.