
ROAD MAP OF BIHAR PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
The BPSC Combined Competitive Exam (BPSC Exam) is the common entry point for about 20 prestigious posts in the Bihar administration.
Stage 1:
Stage 2:
Stage 3:
Phase 1 –Prelims
The Prelims exam comprises one paper (General Studies)
The BPSC Prelims is for a total of 150 marks and the exam duration is 2 hours. All questions in Prelims will be of objective type(MCQs)
There is 1/3rd negative marking for each wrong answer.
Prelims Syllabus
- General Science
- Events of national and international importance
- History of Bihar and Indian History
- Geography
- Geography of Bihar
- Indian Polity and Economy
- Changes in the economy of Bihar post-independence
- Indian National Movement and Role of Bihar
- General MentalAbility
Phase 2 – Mains
BPSC Mains comprises of five papers ( 1 Essay paper, 2 GS paper and 2 qualifying paper of Hindi language and Optional paper)
Mains Syllabus
Essay paper – 300 marks
Hindi language paper – 100 marks (qualifying)
General study paper 1- 300 marks
General study paper 2- 300 marks
Optional paper mcq based – 100 marks (qualifying)
Essay paper (300 marks & duration 3 hours)
• Each essay carry equal marks i. e 100 marks each Essay.
• Grammar – 30 marks
• Syntax – 25marks
• Precise /Summary – 15marks
• Indian Culture
• Modern History ofIndia
• Contemporary events of national and international importance
• Statistical Analysis, diagrams and graphs
- Indian (and Bihar) Polity
- Indian (and Bihar) Economy
- Indian (and Bihar) Geography
- Role and impact of Science and Technology in the development of India (and Bihar)
Optional Subject ( MCQ Type qualifying paper, 100 Marks & Duration 2 hours)
Phase 3 – Interview
BPSC Syllabus for Interview
- The objective of the interview is to assess the personal suitability of the candidate for a career in civil services by a board of competent and unbiased observers.
- The Interview test will be of 120 marks.
The BPSC Eligibility Criteria comprises
- Nationality
- Age Limit
- Educational Qualification
- Physical Fitness
BPSC Exam Eligibility
- Minimum Age – 20, 21 and 22years
- Maximum Age –37
Category | Age limit |
General- Male | 37 years |
General – Female | 40 years |
OBC/OBC(Male, Female) | 40 years |
SC/ST ( Male/Female) | 42 years |
Important points regarding BPSC Age Limit:
There is no restriction on the number of attempts as long as candidates full the age criteria.
For government employees who have been in continuous service for at least three years:
- Number of Attempts:3
- Relaxation in Upper Age Limit: 5years