1.
Events of national and international importance
2. History of Bihar and Indian History
3. Geography
4. Geography of Bihar
BPSC 5. Indian Polity and Economy
Syllabus 6. Changes in the economy of Bihar post-
independence
7. Indian National Movement and the Role of Bihar
8. General Mental Ability
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BPSC Preparation
Government Schemes
Few points to note regarding BPSC Syllabus for Prelims:
The questions on Science and Tech will be such that they do
not require subject specialization.
Under History, candidates also need to focus on the economic,
political and social aspects.
In both History and Geography, candidates have to prepare the
history and geography of Bihar as well.
Under Geography, questions will also be based on the social
and economic geography of Bihar and India, including Indian
agriculture and the use of natural resources.
Under the Indian Economy and Polity, the questions will cover
the following topics:
Indian Political System
Panchayati Raj
Community Development
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Planning in India and Bihar
Under the Indian National Movement, candidates have to focus
on the resurgence in the 19th century, the nature and growth
of nationalism in India, and India’s independence. Also, the role
of Bihar in the Indian National Movement is important from the
BPSC exam point of view.
Check the BPSC Eligibility Criteria here.
BPSC Mains Syllabus
Candidates who clear the Prelims stage will be eligible for BPSC
Mains. Approximately, the number of candidates selected for Mains
will be equal to 10 times the total number of vacancies. To check
the BPSC Result, you can click the linked article.
The BPSC Mains Exam Syllabus and Pattern is
Name of Exam Combined Competitive Exam (Mains)
Conducting Body Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
4;
General Hindi – Qualifying Paper (100
No of Papers marks)
(updated) General Studies 1 (300 marks)
General Studies 2 (300 marks)
Optional Subject (300 marks)
Duration 3 hours each
General Hindi (Secondary Level)
Essay – 30 marks
Grammar – 30 marks
BPSC Syllabus Syntax – 25 marks
Precis/Summary – 15 marks
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The GS 1 and GS 2 BPSC syllabus are given
below
Note: The commission will also release BPSC Admit Card for Mains
Examination three weeks before the date of the examination.
The Hindi paper is only a qualifying paper with minimum passing
criteria of 30 marks (out of 100). The marks in Hindi will not be
counted for the overall merit.
General Studies 1 General Studies 2
Indian Culture
Indian (and Bihar) Polity
Modern History of India
Indian (and Bihar) Economy
Contemporary events of
Indian (and Bihar) Geography
national and
Role and impact of Science and
international importance
Technology in the development of
Statistical Analysis,
India (and Bihar)
diagrams and graphs
The BPSC Syllabus for GS 1 will include:
1. Modern Indian History (and Bihar) – mid 19th century onwards
2. Important personalities – Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru
and Rabindranath Tagore
3. Western Education and Technical Education in Bihar
4. Role of Bihar in the Indian National Movement
1. Santhal Revolt
2. 1857 war of independence
3. Champaran Satyagraha
4. Quit India Movement, 1942
5. Mauryan and Pal Art
6. Patna Kalam Paintings
7. Analysis of graphical/diagrammatical/statistical data
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There is a significant overlap between the BPSC syllabus and the
IAS Syllabus. Aspirants can check the UPSC syllabus at the linked
article.
In BPSC Mains, candidates have to select one optional subject out
of 34 choices. There will be only one optional subject exam for 300
marks, and the questions will be of Honours Level (3-year course in
Patna University) The choices are given below. The syllabus for
optional subjects can be viewed in the BPSC Syllabus PDF.
Optional Subjects in BPSC Syllabus are:
1. English Language and Literature
2. Urdu Language and Literature
3. Hindi Language and Literature
4. Persian Language and Literature
5. Arabic Language and Literature
6. Pali Language and Literature
7. Maithili Language and Literature
8. Bengali Language and Literature
9. Sanskrit Language and Literature
10. Chemistry
11. Sociology
12. Physics
13. Agriculture
14. Statistics
15. Botany
16. Zoology
17. Philosophy
18. Political Science and International Relations
19. Psychology
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20. Public Administration
21. Labour and Social Welfare
22. Management
23. Mathematics
24. Mechanical Engineering
25. Geography
26. Geology
27. History
28. Law
29. Civil Engineering
30. Economics
31. Commerce and Accountancy
32. Electrical Engineering
33. Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
34. Anthropology
The final merit list will be prepared based on candidates’ marks in
Mains (900) and Interview (120). To get all the Latest Notifications
of Government Exams in one place, check the linked article.
Candidates must also check the IAS Syllabus for the civil services
examination. There may be certain similarities between the subjects
and topic list for the BPSC and CSE exam.
Aspirants looking for motivation to excel in the state or central
Public Service Commission exams must refer to the success stories
of UPSC toppers and learn from their strategies.
Furthermore, to get the latest exam updates for the BPSC or UPSC
IAS exam, study material or preparation tips for the same,
candidates can visit BYJU’S and get expert assistance.
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