There are 34 BPSC optional subjects 2024 which include Botany, Sociology, Philosophy, Anthropology, geography and Zoology and more.
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Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has 34 BPSC optional subjects 2024 which are Botany, Sociology, Philosophy, Anthropology, English Language and Literature, Public Administration Electrical Engineering, and many more.
BPSC is a state-level civil services exam conducted for the recruitment to multiple posts such as Sub Divisional Officer, District Sanapark Officer, Rural Development Officer and other PCS-level Officers.
BPSC Optional Subjects 2024
Candidates can refer to the list of all the 34 BPSC optional subjects that is available, out of which candidates have to choose only one.
- Botany
- Sociology
- Philosophy
- Anthropology
- English Language and Literature
- Public Administration
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Maithili Language and Literature
- Labour and Social Welfare
- Persian Language and Literature
- Geography
- Chemistry
- Management
- Political Science and International Relations
- Geology
- Sanskrit Language and Literature
- Zoology
- Law
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Bangla Language and Literature
- History
- Pali Language and Literature
- Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
- Commerce and Accountancy
- Physics
- Economics
- Arabic Language and Literature
- Hindi Language and Literature
- Agriculture
- Urdu Language and Literature
- Psychology
- Civil Engineering
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Important Points Before Choosing a BPSC Optional Subject
Candidates must take care of these important points before choosing their BPSC optional subjects.
- Before choosing any BPSC optional subjects, candidates must be fully aware of the complete syllabus of that subject. Candidates can visit the official website of BPSC and download the syllabus to get acquainted with the topics they have to cover to get a clear understanding of the subject.
- Candidates must know that each subject requires a different time that is required for the preparation of that optional subject, so they should choose their BPSC optional subjects wisely.
- Also apart from this, candidates must also take their educational background into account. If a candidate has a degree in any of the subjects listed in their graduation or postgraduation, so they should choose an optional subject that aligns with the subject from their degree to save time and provide familiarity with the subject.
- A candidate will need additional preparation time and study materials if they choose a non-technical subject, especially if it overlaps with the General Studies (GS) syllabus.
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BPSC Eligibility Criteria 2024
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the eligibility criteria for the BPSC 2024 exam through an official notification on its website. Candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria mentioned in the notification before applying for the BPSC exam.
Age Limit:
- The minimum age limit is 18 years for all candidates.
- The upper age limit is 37 years for general male candidates, 40 years for general female and OBC candidates, and 42 years for SC and ST candidates.
Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must be a graduate Degree from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification.
Nationality:
- Candidates must be a citizen of India and should have valid proof of citizenship.
- The candidate should be a permanent resident of India and have government-issued documents as proof of their residency.
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BPSC Exam Pattern 2024
BPSC examination is conducted in three phases preliminary, mains followed by the interview stage which are discussed below:
- The Prelims Exam will be of a total of 150 marks, with 1 mark will be awarded for each correct answer and 0.25 marks deducted for the wrong answer.
- Mains examination will comprise 5 papers which are GS I, GS II, Essay, General Hindi, and Optional Paper.
- The total marks for the mains examination is 900 which will include GS I, GS II, and Essay Paper and will be counted in merit formation.
- The other two papers will be only in qualifying nature ie. General Hindi, and Optional Paper.
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BPSC Highlights 2024
Bihar Public Service Commission will release the exam notification on its official website.
| Event | Date |
| Release of Notification | To be announced |
| Application Start Date | To be announced |
| Application End Date | To be announced |
| BPSC 69th Preliminary Exam Date | To be announced |
| BPSC 69th Mains Exam Date | To be announced |
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Steps to Fill Out BPSC Application Form 2024
Candidates planning to appear for the BPSC examination can follow the steps below to fill out the application form.
- First, visit the official website bpsc.bihar.nic.in or onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in.
- Now, click on the "Online Registration" option available on the homepage.
- Next, complete the application form with your personal information and create your login credentials.
- Login using the registered email address and the password created.
- Complete the payment of the application form fees for the BPSC exam.
- Once the payment is done, log in again and fill in the required educational details in the application form.
- Upload the relevant documents as per the guidelines and in the specified format.
- Print a copy of the online application form and keep a soft copy for future reference.
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