The Bihar Police Constable Operator Syllabus 2026 is now officially available following the release of Advertisement No. 02/2026 by the Central Selection Board of Constables (CSBC), Bihar, on February 23, 2026.
This recruitment targets 993 posts for Constable (Operator) in the Bihar Police Radio (Technical) Cadre, focusing on communication and technical roles.
The syllabus emphasizes 10+2 level Science (PCM) subjects, along with general sections, differing from the standard Constable exam by prioritizing Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics relevant to radio operations.
Bihar Police Constable Operator Syllabus 2026 Overview
The written exam tests intermediate-level knowledge, with a strong focus on PCM for the Operator role in the Bihar Police Radio Organisation. It aligns partially with the general Bihar Police Constable syllabus but includes additional technical emphasis.
Bihar Police Constable Exam Pattern 2026
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Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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Total Questions/Marks: 100 questions for 100 marks
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Duration: 2 hours
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Negative Marking: None (as per typical CSBC Constable exams)
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Qualifying Marks: Minimum around 30-40% (exact as per notification)
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Section-wise Distribution (indicative, equal weightage):
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General Knowledge & Current Affairs: 25 questions / 25 marks
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Physics: 25 questions / 25 marks
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Chemistry: 25 questions / 25 marks
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Mathematics: 25 questions / 25 marks
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The exam is OMR-based, and qualifying it leads to shortlisting for Physical Tests.
Bihar Police Constable Subject-Wise Syllabus
General Knowledge / Current Affairs
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Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, and basic General Science (up to 10th-12th level).
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Special focus on Bihar: history, geography, culture, and socio-economic conditions.
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Current Affairs: National/international events, government schemes, sports, awards, important days, defence/security news (especially Bihar-related and internal security).
Physics (10+2 level, emphasis on technical/communication aspects)
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Measurements, kinematics, Newton's laws of motion, and gravitation.
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Work, energy, power; heat and thermodynamics.
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Electricity, magnetism, circuits, semiconductors.
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Waves, optics, sound; communication systems (radio waves, signals, basic electronics).
Chemistry (10+2 level, basics relevant to materials/electronics)
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Matter classification, atomic structure.
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Chemical bonding, periodic table.
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Acids, bases, salts; metals/non-metals.
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Basic organic/inorganic chemistry, common compounds, and everyday chemistry applications.
Mathematics (Up to 10+2 level)
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Number system, simplification, LCM/HCF, percentages, ratio/proportion, averages.
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Profit/loss, simple/compound interest, time/work, time/distance.
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Mensuration (area/volume), basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
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Coordinate geometry, vectors, and basic statistics.
Bihar Police Constable Physical Standards / Physical Efficiency Test (PET/PST)
PET/PST is qualifying in nature.
Physical Standards (PST)
Height:
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Male (Gen/BC): 165 cm
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Male (EBC/SC/ST): 160 cm
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Female (All): 155 cm
Chest (Male only):
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Gen/BC/EBC: 81-86 cm
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SC/ST: 79-84 cm
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
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Running: Male - 1.6 km in 6 minutes; Female - 1 km in 5 minutes.
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Shot Put (Gola Fek): Male - 16 lb through 16 feet; Female - 12 lb through 12 feet.
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Long Jump: Male - 4 feet; Female - 3 feet.
Candidates must be medically fit.
Bihar Police Constable Eligibility Criteria
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Nationality: Indian citizen.
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Educational Qualification: 10+2 (Intermediate) in Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) from a recognized board.
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Minimum marks: 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST).
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Age Limit (as on specified date, e.g., 01/08/2026):
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General: 18-25 years.
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Relaxations: BC/EBC (Male) up to 27, BC/EBC (Female) up to 28, SC/ST up to 30 (as per Bihar govt rules).
Bihar Police Constable Selection Process
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Written Examination (qualifying).
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Physical Standards Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – qualifying.
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Document Verification.
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Final merit based on category-wise vacancies, with written exam often for shortlisting and physicals key for selection.
Best Books for Bihar Police Constable Operator
1. Physics (Key for communication systems, electricity, waves, etc.)
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NCERT Physics Textbooks (Class 11 & 12) – NCERT (Free PDFs available on ncert.nic.in)
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Build strong fundamentals; cover topics like mechanics, electricity, magnetism, waves, and semiconductors directly from here.
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Concepts of Physics (Vol. 1 & 2) – H.C. Verma
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Excellent for conceptual clarity and problem-solving at 10+2 level; many competitive exam questions align with this.
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Objective Physics – D.C. Pandey (Arihant) or similar Arihant series
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Good for MCQ practice relevant to Operator technical questions.
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2. Chemistry (Basics of matter, bonding, periodic table, materials)
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NCERT Chemistry Textbooks (Class 11 & 12) – NCERT
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Must-read; covers atomic structure, chemical bonding, periodic properties, and everyday chemistry applications.
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Modern Approach to Chemical Calculations – R.C. Mukherjee (for numericals, if needed)
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Helpful for mole concept and basic calculations.
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Objective Chemistry – Arihant Publications
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For targeted MCQs and quick revision.
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3. Mathematics (Trigonometry, coordinate geometry, algebra, etc.)
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NCERT Mathematics Textbooks (Class 11 & 12) – NCERT
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Core source; focus on chapters like sets, relations, trigonometry, calculus basics, vectors, and statistics.
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Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations – R.S. Aggarwal (S. Chand)
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Comprehensive for arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and mensuration; includes shortcuts and practice sets.
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Fast Track Objective Arithmetic – Rajesh Verma (Arihant)
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Great for speed-building in time/distance, percentages, ratios, etc.
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4. General Knowledge & Current Affairs (Bihar-specific + national/international)
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Lucent's General Knowledge – Lucent Publications (Latest Edition)
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Top choice for static GK (History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science); concise and Bihar-relevant sections.
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Manorama Yearbook 2026 or Pratiyogita Darpan
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For current affairs, awards, schemes, sports, and defence news.
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Bihar General Knowledge – Crown Publications or Arihant Bihar GK
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Essential for Bihar history, geography, culture, economy, and socio-economic facts (high weightage).
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5. Overall/Combined Guides & Practice Books (Tailored for Bihar Police/CSBC)
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Bihar Police Constable Guide – Arihant Publications
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Covers general sections + adaptable for PCM focus; includes practice questions.
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CSBC Bihar Police Constable Operator Practice Sets / Guidebook – Examcart or Agrawal Examcart
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Specific combo books with theory + 15–25 practice sets/mock tests; updated for recent patterns.
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Bihar Police Constable Solved Papers & Practice Sets – Kiran Prakashan or Educazone/RBD (Khan Sir series)
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Previous years' papers (adapt general Constable ones for PCM) + model tests for speed and accuracy.
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