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BPSC Syllabus 2024 - Check BPSC Prelims, Mains Syllabus

BPSC Syllabus 2024 - Check BPSC Prelims, Mains Syllabus

Edited By Meghana Mohana Krishnan | Updated on May 29, 2024 10:19 AM IST | #BPSC Civil Services

Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) releases the BPSC 2024 syllabus on its official website - bpsc.bih.nic.in. The syllabus of BPSC 2024 civil services exam will also be mentioned in the official notification. The aspirants must check the syllabus to get an idea of the BPSC exam. The syllabus consists of all the subjects, topics and sections on which the BPSC 2024 question paper will be based. Candidates preparing for the examination must go through the detailed syllabus of BPSC 2024.
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BPSC Syllabus 2024 - Check BPSC Prelims, Mains Syllabus
BPSC Syllabus 2024 - Check BPSC Prelims, Mains Syllabus

As per the exam pattern of BPSC civil services, the syllabus is divided into parts - preliminary and mains. In this article, we will be sharing the detailed BPSC syllabus 2024 for all the two stages along with the BPSC civil services exam official syllabus PDF.

BPSC State Civil Services Stages 2024

The syllabus of BPSC 2024 will be released for just the preliminary and the mains stage.

  • Preliminary Stage

  • Mains Stage

  • Interview Process

BPSC Syllabus 2024 Preliminary

The preliminary paper of the BPSC civil services exam General Studies subject consists of just one paper and will have questions from the following sections:

  • The General Science section of the BPSC civil services exam will have questions from current events of national and international importance. History of India and salient features of the history of Bihar.

  • General Geography and geographical division of Bihar and its major river systems.

  • Indian Polity and Economy and major changes in the economy of Bihar in the post-independence period.

  • Indian National Movement and the part played by Bihar in it and also Questions on General Mental Ability.

  • Questions on General Science will cover general appreciation and understanding of science, including matters of everyday observation and experience, as may be expected of a well-educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific discipline.

  • In History, emphasis will be on a broad general understanding of the subject in its social, economic and political aspects. The candidates are expected to be familiar with the broad aspects of the history of Bihar. In Geography, emphasis will be on the geography of India and Bihar.

  • Questions on the Geography of India and Bihar will relate to the physical, social and economic Geography of the country including the main features of Indian agricultural and natural resources.

  • Questions of Indian Polity and Economy will test knowledge on the country’s political system, Panchayati Raj, community development and planning in India and Bihar.

  • Questions on the Indian National Movement will relate to the nature and character of the nineteenth-century resurgence, growth of nationalism and attainment of Independence and candidates will be expected to answer questions on the role of Bihar in the freedom movement of India.

Quick links: BPSC Admit Card 2024

BPSC Syllabus 2024 Mains

The mains paper of the BPSC civil services exam consists of 4 papers - Hindi language, General Studies 1, General Studies 2 and Optional. Candidates who are planning to prepare for the BPSC exam must go through the syllabus mentioned below for both papers.

General Studies Paper - 1

  • Modern History of India and Indian culture

  • Current events of national and international importance

  • Statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams

In paper 1 of the GS mains papers consists of topics from Modern History of India and Indian Culture. History of India with special reference to Bihar from about the middle of the nineteenth century.

  • The BPSC question paper will also have questions from the modern history of Bihar and include questions on the introduction and expansion of western education. The questions will also be on Bihar’s role in the freedom struggle of India. Santhal Uprising, 1857 in Bihar, Birsa movement, Champaran Satyagrah and Quit India Movement 1942.

  • Knowledge of chief features of Mauryan and Pal art and Patna Qulam painting.

  • The questions will also include questions about Gandhi, Tagore and Nehru. The part relating to statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams to test the candidate’s ability to draw common-sense conclusions from information presented in the statistical, graphical or diagrammatic form and to point out deficiencies, limitations or inconsistencies.

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General Studies Paper - 2

  • Indian Polity

  • Indian economy and Geography of India

  • The role and impact of science and technology in the development of India

In General Studies paper 2 of the BPSC mains exam will have questions related to Indian Polity and will be based on the Indian political system especially Bihar.

  • In the Indian Economy and Geography of India sections, the questions will be put on planning in India and the physical, economic and social geography of India and Bihar.

  • In the role and impact of science and technology in the development of India, questions will be asked to test the candidate’s awareness and emphasis on various aspects.

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BPSC Optional Paper

The last paper in the BPSC mains exam 2024 is the optional paper. There are a total of 34 options available for candidates to choose from. Candidates can choose one subject out of it.

BPSC Optional Subjects

Agriculture

Statistics

Hindi Language and Literature

Persian Language and Literature

Arabic Language and Literature

Pali Language and Literature

Maithili Language and Literature

Chemistry

Sociology

Physics

English Language and Literature

Urdu Language and Literature

Botany

Bangla Language and Literature

Sanskrit Language and Literature

Zoology

Philosophy

Political Science and International Relations

Psychology

Public Administration

Labour and Social Welfare

Management

Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering

Geography

Geology

History

Law

Civil Engineering

Economics

Commerce and Accountancy

Electrical Engineering

Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science

Anthropology



BPSC Exam Pattern 2024

From the following table, candidates can check the exam pattern of 2024 BPSC which consists of the stages, number of papers, total marks, time duration and mode of paper. The exam pattern of BPSC is mentioned by the exam conducting authority in their official notification.

BPSC Prelims

BPSC Mains

BPSC Interview

Total Papers - 1

Total marks - 150 marks

Time duration - 2 hours

Paper mode - Objective Type

Offline (Pen-Paper)

Total Papers - 4

One qualifying paper (Hindi) + 3 merit ranking papers

Total marks - 900 marks (300 x 3)

Time duration - 3 hours for each paper

Paper mode - Subjective Type

Offline (Pen-Paper)

120 marks

Merit list based on marks in Mains + Interview

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Where can I get the BPSC Syllabus PDF in English?

Candidates can get the BPSC Syllabus 2024 PDF in English from the official notification on the official website.

2. Where can I find the BPSC exam pattern and syllabus pdf?

Candidates can find the BPSC 2024 exam pattern and PDF from the official website as well as from this article.

3. What is the syllabus of BPSC 2024?

The syllabus is the subject, topics and sections on which the question paper of BPSC will be based.

4. Which subject is best for Bpsc 2024?

There is no worst or best subject for BPSC. It depends upon which subject candidates have a stronghold.

5. How many attempts are there in BPSC 2024?

The attempts are based on the candidate's upper age limit. If they reach the upper age limit as per their category, they can't appear in the BPSC exam post that.

6. Does the BPSC Prelims 2024 exam have negative marking?

No, there is no negative marking in the BPSC preliminary exam.

7. How can I prepare for BPSC 2024?

Candidates can prepare for the BPSC by referring to the official exam pattern, syllabus, download the previous year question papers and give mock tests.

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Questions related to BPSC Civil Services

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The minimum Educational Eligibility Criteria for the BPSC is to have a Bachelor (graduation) degree or equivalent in any discipline from any recognized university on or before the last date of registration process. The candidate must have a Graduate Degree before the registration process of that year’s exam is over.

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Hello,

BPSC stands for Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC). It's a State Level Civil Services Exam conducted for recruitment to multiple posts such as Sub Divisional Officer, Rural Development Officer, District Sanapark Officer and other PCS level Officers etc. It has huge scope as after cracking this exam you can become civil servant and can do bring positive impact to people's life directly. If is one the most coveted and reputed jobs in India. To start the preparation, first of all you will have to download and understand the syllabus. The exam is in 3 phases (Prelims which is objective, then Mains which is subjective and then finally Personal Interview). 5-10 lakhs candidates appear for the exam and 800-1000 are selected depending on seats available in the year which you have applied. The syllabus consists of Science, History , Geography, Polity, Environment, History of Bihar, Current events in India and world etc. You can download the detailed syllabus from BPSC website and can start your preparation.


I hope this helps.

Hello,

It is not a hidden fact that English language has a slightly higher edge over Hindi language(with due respect to Hindi). However it is not a bad thing if you give your BPSC exam in Hindi because in the end what matters is your selection after BPSC exam. So if you are comfortable and fluent in Hindi medium then go for Hindi language.

Hope this helps.

All the best!!!

Iske piche reason hai...deputy collector eak aisa position hai jiska posting as BDO and CO bhi hota hai. And aaj bhi bahot saare states me dekhne ko milta hai Isiliye waha aaj bhi deputy collector post exist krta...wahin bihar me 2010 ne bihar administrative services rules me changes hua jiske anusaar koi bhi bihar administrative services ka officer ka position sub division se nhi niche nahin kiya jayegaa isiliye yaha senior deputy collection ka post hota hai joh ki level 9 ka post hai.


Jab aapka BAS cadre me Senior deputy collector ke post pe selection hota hai toh waha posting kuch iss tarike se hoti hai:


District posting me aapko district ke kisi department ka head bna diya jayega or aapka designation SDC rhega. Eak district me bahot saare departments hote jaise ki establishment section, Nazarat, disaster management cell, etc and saare department ka head District Magistrate (DM) hote hai. Aap reporting authority DM hoga.




Sub division level pe bhi posting hota hai waha SDM ke role me aapka posting kiya jata hai. Kbhi kbhi bahot bada sub division hai toh eak additional post create kiya jata hai ASDM ka aur waha responsibilities distribute krdiya jaati hai.


Eak posting hota hai as sub divisional grievance redressal officer ke tor pe inka posting bhi sub division me hi hota hai.


Iske alawa OSD ( Officer on special duty) ke tor pe bhi inka posting hota district me yaa kisi ministry, mission, commission etc me


Iske alawa agar secretariat me inka posting hota hai toh as under secretary ke post me hota.


Iske alawa governor, Cm office me bhi hoti posting ya kisi minister ke secretary ke tor pe bhi.


Kbhi kbhi as jail superintendent ke tor pe bhi inki posting ki jaati agar uss zile me woh post vacant hai toh, iske alawa DTO, and nagar nigam me bhi hoti posting.


Yahi officer km se km 12 saal ke baad inko promotion milta phir ye ADM rank pe aajate. Phir 15-18 rules ke according aise jyada tym lgjata like 22 years IAS me promotion ke liye.


Kaafi versa tile job profile hai BAS officers ka.

Hello Nitish !

Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam is conducted to select applicants for civil service jobs in Bihar. In Patna you can find several coaching centers which prepare for BPSC exam such as :

1) Achievers IAS Academy

Its situated in New Patliputra colony, Patna, Bihar. They have goal oriented program, conduct proper test series and give required study materials in order to make sure the aspirants are well equipped with relevant information.

2) Chanakya IAS Academy

Situated in Navyug Kamala Business park, East boring Canal Road, Patna, Bihar. They have structured program including the syllabus of mains and prelims along with other optional subjects.

3) Pragya Civil Services

It is situated besides central bank of India before patna college Ashok Raj Path, Patna, Bihar. It is very popular for civil service coaching in Patna. It provides quality education and prepares for interviews well.

4) Sarvodaya Civil Services

It is situated to opposite of Patna college, BM Das Road, Patna, Bihar. It is very efficient and result oriented coaching center.

5)Dhyeya IAS

It is situated in Exhibition Rd, Patna , Bihar. They cover classroom programme, Distance learner programme, IAS olympiad etc.

If you are focused, got relevant resources and manage time efficiently then no one can stop you to reach your goal.

All the Best !

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