Prelims · General Studies
- General science
- Current events
- History of Bihar & India
- Geography of India & Bihar
- Polity & economy
- National movement & Bihar's role
- General mental ability
Exam Central · State PSC
BPSC Exam Guide
Complete BPSC CCE guide: eligibility, latest notification, prelims and mains syllabus, previous year papers, timed mock tests and a preparation strategy for Bihar civil services.
- 7 guides
- 2 timed tests
- Verified official links
- Mock tests
- 2
- Guides
- 7
- Practice questions
- 75
- Official links
- 5
At a glance
BPSC: Integrated Combined Competitive Examination (CCE)
- Conducted by
- Bihar Public Service Commission, Patna
- Eligibility
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised university
- Age limit
- 20/21/22–37 years (UR male); up to 40 for women & BC/EBC, 42 for SC/ST
- Mode
- Offline (OMR prelims, written mains) · Usually once a year (numbered: 70th, 71st …)
- Negative marking
- Yes in prelims (deduction as per the notification)
- Final merit
- GS I 300 + GS II 300 + Essay 300 + Interview 120 = 1,020 marks
- Selection
- Prelims (1 GS paper) → Mains (GS I, GS II, Essay + qualifying Hindi & optional) → Interview
The usual BPSC year
- NotificationUsually mid-year
- PrelimsAbout 3–4 months after the notification
- MainsA few months after the prelims result
- Interview & final resultAfter the mains result
Typical timing from recent years — exact dates come with the official notification. Official website
Exam pattern
Selection process & marks
How the BPSC exam works from the first paper to the final merit list.
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Stage 1 Prelims
1 objective paper · screening only
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Stage 2 Mains
Descriptive · 900 marks for merit
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Stage 3 Interview
120 marks for merit
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Counts for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | ||||
| General Studies (5 options) | 150 | 150 | 2 h | Decides the cut-off |
| Mains | ||||
| General Hindi | — | 100 | 3 h | Qualifying (30%) |
| General Studies Paper I | — | 300 | 3 h | Merit |
| General Studies Paper II | — | 300 | 3 h | Merit |
| Essay | — | 300 | 3 h | Merit |
| Optional subject | — | 100 | 3 h | Qualifying |
| Interview | ||||
| Personality test | — | 120 | — | Merit |
Final merit: GS I 300 + GS II 300 + Essay 300 + Interview 120 = 1,020 marks
Negative marking: Yes in prelims (deduction as per the notification)
Syllabus
BPSC syllabus at a glance
The subjects each paper tests. Read the full syllabus guide for every topic, and keep the official PDF as your checklist.
Mains · GS Paper I
- Modern history & Indian culture
- Bihar's history & culture
- Current events
- Statistics, graphs & diagrams
Mains · GS Paper II
- Indian polity & Bihar's system
- Indian & Bihar economy
- Geography of India & Bihar
- Science & technology in development
Mains · Essay & Hindi
- Three essays (society, governance, Bihar)
- Hindi grammar
- Précis & comprehension
Guides
Everything about BPSC
Read them in order, or jump straight to what you need.
01 About BPSC & Latest Notification
02 BPSC Syllabus & Exam Pattern
03 Practice, Papers & Mock Tests
04 BPSC Preparation Strategy
Practice
BPSC mock tests
Timed online tests with instant scoring, the correct answers and an explanation for every question. Free, no sign-up.
Official sources
BPSC official links
Straight to the exam body's own pages – apply, download the syllabus and check notices only here.
Official website
Bihar Public Service Commission bpsc.bihar.gov.in
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CCE and other recruitment notifications bpsc.bihar.gov.in
Official syllabus
Combined Competitive Exam (Preliminary & Mains) bpsc.bihar.gov.in
Exam calendar
Tentative dates for the year bpsc.bihar.gov.in
Apply online
BPSC online application portal onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in
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