Exam Pattern
The BPSC Exam is conducted in three stages: Prelims (Objective, 150 marks), Mains (Subjective, 900 marks + qualifying Hindi), and Personal Interview (120 marks).
| Exam | Parts | Duration | Total Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | General Studies | 2 Hours | 150 | 150 |
| Mains General Hindi | Qualifying | 3 Hours | - | 100 |
| Mains GS Paper 1 | Subjective | 3 Hours | - | 300 |
| Mains GS Paper 2 | Subjective | 3 Hours | - | 300 |
| Mains Optional Paper | Subjective | 3 Hours | - | 300 |
| Interview | Personal Interview | Not Defined | - | 120 |
ℹ️Marking Scheme: Prelims involves a single objective-type paper. Mains performance and interview marks decide the final selection. General Hindi in Mains is qualifying.
Detailed Syllabus
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| Prelims: General Studies | Check list | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Current Affairs of national and international significance | |
| 2. | General Science (everyday observations and experiences) | |
| 3. | History of India and its salient features | |
| 4. | History of Bihar (social, economic, and political dimensions) | |
| 5. | Geography of India (physical, social, economic, agriculture, natural resources) | |
| 6. | Geography of Bihar (geographical division, major river systems) | |
| 7. | Indian Polity (Panchayati Raj, community development, planning) | |
| 8. | Indian Economy (major changes in Bihar's economy post-independence) | |
| 9. | Indian National Movement (Bihar's participation, 1857 Revolt, Champaran Satyagraha, etc.) | |
| Mains: General Hindi (Qualifying) | Check list | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | निबंध (Essay) | |
| 2. | व्याकरण (Grammar: synonyms, figures of speech, antonyms, spelling, Sanskrit-based Hindi words, gender, cases) | |
| 3. | वाक्य विन्यास (Syntax) | |
| 4. | संक्षेपण (Summarization) | |
| Mains GS Paper 1 | Check list | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Modern History of India and Indian Culture | |
| 2. | Introduction and growth of Western education in Bihar | |
| 3. | Bihar's contribution to India's freedom struggle | |
| 4. | Key historical events (Santhal Uprising, 1857 Revolt in Bihar, Birsa Movement, Champaran Satyagraha, Quit India Movement) | |
| 5. | Mauryan and Pal art, Patna Qulam Painting | |
| 6. | Prominent figures (Mahatma Gandhi, Tagore, Nehru) | |
| 7. | Statistical analysis, graphs, and diagrams | |
| Mains GS Paper 2 | Check list | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Indian Polity (political system in India and Bihar) | |
| 2. | Indian Economy (planning in India) | |
| 3. | Geography of India and Bihar (economic, physical, social) | |
| 4. | Science and Technology (applications and impact in India and Bihar) | |
| Mains Essay Writing | Check list | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Section 1: General Essay | |
| 2. | Section 2: General Essay | |
| 3. | Section 3: General Essay (Bihar specific) | |
| 4. | Note: 3 essays of 700-800 words each (100 marks each) | |
| Mains Optional Subjects (Any One) | Check list | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Agriculture | |
| 2. | Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science | |
| 3. | Anthropology | |
| 4. | Botany | |
| 5. | Chemistry | |
| 6. | Civil Engineering | |
| 7. | Commerce and Accountancy | |
| 8. | Economics | |
| 9. | Electrical Engineering | |
| 10. | Geography | |
| 11. | Geology | |
| 12. | History | |
| 13. | Labour and Social Welfare | |
| 14. | Law | |
| 15. | Management | |
| 16. | Mathematics | |
| 17. | Mechanical Engineering | |
| 18. | Philosophy | |
| 19. | Physics | |
| 20. | Political Science and International Relations | |
| 21. | Psychology | |
| 22. | Public Administration | |
| 23. | Sociology | |
| 24. | Statistics | |
| 25. | Zoology | |
| 26. | Hindi Language and Literature | |
| 27. | English Language and Literature | |
| 28. | Urdu Language and Literature | |
| 29. | Bangla Language and Literature | |
| 30. | Sanskrit Language and Literature | |
| 31. | Persian Language and Literature | |
| 32. | Arabic Language and Literature | |
| 33. | Pali Language and Literature | |
| 34. | Maithili Language and Literature | |