At GJR Institute, we have been training students on model questions and answers from the Police Sub Inspector PSC Main exam topic, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). This page will explain the critical topics in BNS for your upcoming Police Sub Inspector examination.
It is a critical section for the 2026 Kerala Police SI exam. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 has replaced the IPC, these 5 marks depend on your ability to map the new section numbers to the classic offences.
| Notification Number | Name of the Post | Department |
|---|---|---|
| 448/2025 | Sub Inspector of Police (Trainee) | Police (Kerala Civil Police) |
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Kerala Police Sub Inspector PSC Mock Exam
Mock Test Pattern & Coverage
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Exam Time : 75 Minutes
- Medium of Exam: Malayalam/ English
- Difficulty Level: Same as the Original PSC Test
Kerala Police SI Mains Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Questions Sections
I have watched many students struggle with the sudden changes in the legal terms. I hope this post will help students overcome the struggle.
| Category | BNS Sections | Offences, Definitions & Explanations |
|---|---|---|
| Definitions & Explanations | 2 (3, 4, 8, 13, 14, 28) | Child, Counterfeit, Document, Harbour, Injury, Public Servant. |
| 3 (5) | Acts done by several persons in furtherance of Common Intention. | |
| Punishments | 4 & 11 | Types and nature of Punishments under BNS. |
| General Exceptions | 14 – 44 | Mistake of fact (14, 17), Judicial acts (15, 16), Accident (18), Necessity (19), Infancy (20, 21), Insanity (22), Intoxication (23, 24), Consent (25-30), Communication in good faith (31), Compulsion (32), Trifles (33), Private Defence (34-44). |
| Offences Against Woman & Child | 63 – 99 | Rape (63-66), Deceitful Intercourse (69), Gang Rape (70), Disclosure of Identity (72), Outraging Modesty (74), Sexual Harassment (75), Voyeurism (77), Stalking (78), Dowry Death (80), Bigamy (82), Cruelty (85-86), Miscarriage (88-90), Abandonment of Child (93), Kidnapping/Abduction of Child (97). |
| Offences Affecting Human Body | 100 – 146 | Culpable Homicide (100, 105), Murder (101, 103), Mob Lynching (103-2), Negligence (106), Abetment of Suicide (107-108), Organized Crime (111), Terrorist Acts (113), Hurt/Grievous Hurt (114-117), Use of Acid (124), Wrongful Restraint/Confinement (126-127), Assault (130), Kidnapping/Abduction (137-138), Trafficking (143). |
| Public Tranquillity | 189 – 197 | Unlawful Assembly (189), Rioting (191), Affray (194), Promoting Enmity (196), Prejudicial to National Integration (197). |
| Public Servants | 198 – 205 | Disobeying Law (198), Non-treatment of Victim (200), Framing Incorrect Document (201), Personating Public Servant (204). |
| Offences Against Property | 303 – 330 | Theft (303), Snatching (304), Extortion (308), Robbery (309), Dacoity (310), Criminal Breach of Trust (316), Cheating (318), Mischief (324-328), Criminal Trespass & House Breaking (329-330). |
| Total Mark Distribution | 05 Marks | |
| SN | Kerala Police SI Study Materials & Resources |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kerala Police SI Exam Notification |
| 2 | Kerala Police SI Previous Year Questions (PYQ) |
| 3 | Free Interactive Mock Test (Mains Pattern) |
| 4 | Human Psychology Section Notes |
| 5 | Check The Latest Mains Exam Syllabus |
Strategic Tips for the BNS Section For Kerala Police SI Mains Exam
Kerala PSC has been changing the old IPC questions with BNS since 2024. Since this is a transition year, keep these three points in mind:
| SN | Other Study Materials & Resources |
|---|---|
| 1 | IT and Cyber Crimes Study Materials |
| 2 | Preparation Strategy for the Constitution Section |
| 3 | General English: Grammar & Vocabulary Notes |
| 4 | Malayalam: Grammar, Idioms & Translation |
Spot the "New" Offences: Pay close attention to Section 103(2) (Mob Lynching) and Section 304 (Snatching). These were not distinct offences in the old IPC and are highly likely to be asked in the upcoming Police Sub Inspector exam.
Organized Crime & Terrorism: Sections 111 (Organized Crime) and 113 (Terrorist Acts) are now part of the general penal law. For an SI exam, knowing the definition of "Organized Crime" is mandatory.
The Numbering Shift: Let me share my final tips on BNS. You must memorize the new numbers for "The Big Three": Theft (303), Murder (101), and Rape (63). Do not use the old IPC numbers by accident.
Reference
- https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-11/noti-448-450-25.pdf
- https://keralapolice.gov.in/page/notification
- https://thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in/thulasi/
- https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/shortlists
- https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-01/_SI_of_police_exam-%20Main%20syllabus.pdf
Author: Hari Krishnan
Hari Krishnan is the senior tutor at GJR Institute's Thiruvananthapuram PSC Coaching branch. He is a postgraduate from Kerala University and has been training Kerala PSC aspirants since 2011. He is a recognized figure among the most successful Kerala PSC tutors in Thiruvananthapuram.
Qualified educators from the GJR Institute prepare the model questions and answers for the SysToSys Mock Test App from CoreNetworkZ EdTech Solutions. You can contact Hari at hari.krishnan@systosys.com.
