Stage 1:
Stage 2:
Stage 3:
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 no negative marking in BPSC Prelims
Prelims Syllabus
BPSC Mains Comprises of four Papers( 1 Qualifying paper of Hindi & 2 papers of General studies Plus one Optional paper)
Prelims Syllabus
1. General Hindi – 100 marks (Minimum qualifying marks – 30marks)
2. General Studies Paper 1 – 300 marks
3. General Studies Paper 2 – 300 marks
4. One Optional Subject – 300marks
• Essay – 30marks
• 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
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: