Latest syllabus and exam pattern of BPSC for 71th prelims and mains.

Here is the latest syllabus of BPSC (Bihar Public Service Commission) Prelims and Mains exams, based on the standard pattern (post-2020 format after changes for 67th BPSC and onward):

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📝 BPSC Preliminary Exam Syllabus

Type: Objective (MCQ)
Paper: General Studies
Total Marks: 150
Duration: 2 hours
Qualifying in nature: Marks not counted in final merit.

📘 Topics Covered:

1. General Knowledge and Current Affairs
2. National and International Events
3. History of India and Bihar
4. Geography of India and Bihar
5. Indian Polity and Economy
6. General Mental Ability
7. Environmental Issues
8. General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology - up to 10th level)
9. Important Rivers, Waterfalls, Sanctuaries, National Parks of Bihar
10. Economic Changes in Bihar Post-Independence
11. Bihar's Contribution in the Indian National Movement
12. Awards, Sports, Books, and Important Institutions (India & Bihar)

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📝 BPSC Mains Exam Syllabus

Type: Descriptive (Written)
Total Papers: 4
Qualifying Paper: One
Total Marks Considered for Merit: 900

📄 Paper-wise Breakdown:

📌 Paper 1: General Hindi (Qualifying)

• Marks: 100 (Need 30% to qualify)
• Topics:
  • Essay Writing
  • Grammar (संधि, समास, कारक, उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय, तत्सम-तद्भव)
  • Sentence Correction
  • Synonyms/Antonyms
  • Comprehension

📌 Paper 2: General Studies – I

• Marks: 300
• Topics:
  • Modern History of India and Indian Culture
  • History of Bihar and Bihar’s role in Indian Freedom Movement
  • Indian Polity
  • Indian Economy
  • Geography of India
  • Geography of Bihar

📌 Paper 3: General Studies – II

• Marks: 300
• Topics:
  • Indian Economy and Bihar’s Economy
  • Role and Impact of Science and Technology in India
  • Statistical Analysis, Diagrams, and Graphs
  • Current Events of National and International Importance
  • Environmental Issues and Sustainable Development

📌 Paper 4: Optional Subject (1 paper)

• Marks: 300
• You can choose from 34 optional subjects like:
  • History, Geography, Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, Philosophy, Psychology, Public Administration, etc.
  • Science subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, etc.

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🟨 Note:

• Prelims is qualifying only.
• Final merit is based on Mains (GS 1 + GS 2 + Optional) and Interview (120 marks).