The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, has replaced the CrPC, and for a Police SI PSC examination, this is arguably the most practical part of the syllabus. I will cover the critical sections in the BNSS for the upcoming Kerala PSC Police Sub Inspector Main examination.
According to research conducted at the GJR Institute, the Kerala PSC Police SI question paper will include five questions from BNSS. These 5 marks cover the "how-to" of policing (arrests, searches, and investigations).
| Notification Number | Name of the Post | Department |
|---|---|---|
| 448/2025 | Sub Inspector of Police (Trainee) | Police (Kerala Civil Police) |
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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
| Category | BNSS Sections | Key Procedures & Legal Definitions |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Definitions | 2 (a, c, g, h, k, l, o, x, y, z) | Audio-video electronic means, Bailable/Non-bailable, Cognizable Offence, Complaint, Inquiry, Investigation, Victim, Summons/Warrant cases. |
| Police Powers & Public Aid | 30 – 34 | Powers of superior officers, Public duty to assist Magistrates/Police, and Information regarding certain offences. |
| Arrest Procedures | 35 – 61 | Arrest without warrant (35), Rights of arrested persons (38), Protection of Armed Forces (42), 24-hour detention limit (58), Medical examination (51-53), and Identification (54). |
| Summons & Warrants | 63 – 82 | Forms and service of Summons (63-70), Form and execution of Warrants (72-77), and Procedure on arrest outside jurisdiction (80-82). |
| Search & Seizure | 96 – 110 | Search warrants (96), Audio-video recording of search/seizure (105), Power to seize property (106), and Impounding documents (109). |
| Public Tranquillity | 148 – 151 | Dispersal of assembly using civil or armed forces, and protection against prosecution for acts done in good faith. |
| Preventive Action | 168 – 172 | Police duty to prevent cognizable offences, arresting to prevent crimes, and prevention of injury to public property. |
| Information & Investigation | 173 – 196 | FIR in cognizable cases (173), Police power to investigate (175), Recording confessions (183), Case Diary (192), Final Police Report/Charge Sheet (193), and Inquests (194-196). |
| Total Mark Distribution | 05 Marks | |
Master the 5-mark BNSS (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita) section for the Kerala Police SI exam. Expert notes by Hari Krishnan (GJR Institute) on FIR, Arrest, and Digital Search rules. Practice with our free mock test!
| 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 | BNS Sections: New Law Study Notes |
How To Study BNSS (Procedural Law) For Kerala PSC Sub Inspector of Police Main Examination?
Cinju Haneefa, a student at GJR Institute, from Beemapally, asked this question. Let me explain how to plan your BNSS preparation.
| 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 |
The Digital Shift: Pay close attention to Section 2(a) and Section 105. The BNSS mandates the use of audio-video electronic means for recording searches and seizures. This is a massive change from the CrPC, and a very likely SI mains exam question.
Zero FIR: Let me share another critical section in BNSS for your upcoming Police SI mains exam. While implicitly practiced before, the formalization of information technology in investigations (Section 173) is a key area for SI candidates.
Arrest Rights: Section 38 (Right to meet an advocate) and Section 58 (The 24-hour rule) remain fundamental, but you should check for the slight wording changes in the new Sanhita.
Students can check the complete list of Kerala PSC Exam Mock Test and Study Materials from this link.
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.
