Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Exam
The BPSC exam is a state-level civil services examination conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission to recruit candidates for various administrative positions in the Government of Bihar.
Exam Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Exam Level | State-level (Bihar) |
| Frequency | Once a year (varies based on vacancies) |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen and Paper) |
| Eligibility | Graduation from a recognized university |
| Age Limit | 20-40 years (varies by category and post) |
Exam Stages
1. Preliminary Exam (Prelims)
- Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Total Marks: 150
- Duration: 2 hours
- Subjects Covered: General Studies (History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, and Current Affairs)
- No negative marking
2. Main Exam (Mains)
Descriptive (Written) exam consisting of 4 papers.
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Hindi (Qualifying) | 100 |
| Paper 2 | General Studies Paper 1 | 300 |
| Paper 3 | General Studies Paper 2 | 300 |
| Paper 4 | Optional Subject (One Subject from BPSC List) | 300 |
Total Marks for Mains: 900
3. Interview (Personality Test)
- Total Marks: 120
- Final Merit List: Based on Mains (900) + Interview (120) = 1020 Marks.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Indian
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university
- Age Limit:
- General (Male): 20-37 years
- General (Female)/OBC: 20-40 years
- SC/ST: 20-42 years
BPSC Exam Syllabus
Prelims Syllabus (General Studies)
- History of India & Bihar
- Geography (India & Bihar)
- Polity & Economy of India
- Economy of Bihar after Independence
- General Science
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- Important Events of Bihar
Mains Syllabus
General Hindi (100 Marks) - Qualifying
- Essay writing
- Grammar
- Sentence formation
- Synonyms & Antonyms
General Studies Paper 1 (300 Marks)
- Modern History of India & Bihar
- Indian Culture
- Role of Bihar in the Indian Freedom Struggle
- Statistical Analysis, Graphs & Diagrams
General Studies Paper 2 (300 Marks)
- Indian Polity
- Indian Economy & Geography of Bihar
- Science & Technology in India
How to Apply for BPSC Exam?
- Visit the BPSC official website: www.bpsc.bih.nic.in
- Register online and fill out the application form
- Upload required documents
- Pay the application fee
- Submit the form and download a copy for reference
Preparation Tips
- Understand the syllabus & exam pattern
- Read NCERT Books (6th to 12th) for Basics
- Follow daily current affairs (Newspapers & Monthly Magazines)
- Practice previous year question papers
- Take mock tests for time management
- Revise optional subject thoroughly