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BPSC syllabus 2024 is set by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) for the Prelims and Mains exams. The BPSC syllabus is divided between Prelims and Mains subjects. The BPSC prelims syllabus includes the topics related to GS paper 1 of the exam. In comparison, the BPSC mains syllabus includes the topics covered under GS papers 1 and 2, General Hindi, and the Optional paper.
In addition to understanding the syllabus, applicants must understand the latest changes in the BPSC exam pattern 2024. Candidates can download the BPSC syllabus PDF from the official website at bpsc.bih.nic.in in Hindi. The 69th BPSC 2024 notification will be published on the official website. Candidates can read along to understand the BPSC syllabus in English.
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BPSC Syllabus 2024 PDF
Candidates can visit the official website of BPSC to download the BPSC Syllabus 2024 in PDF format. Applicants can download the BPSC syllabus PDF in Hindi from the official website. The BPSC syllabus in English is not available.
The PDF file will include the BPSC Prelims syllabus. In addition, candidates will also find the BPSC Mains syllabus. The Mains section includes all the topics for optional subjects (such as the BPSC geography optional syllabus). For the ease of students, we have provided the PDF of the BPSC syllabus in the table below.
| BPSC Syllabus | PDF Link |
| BPSC Syllabus (Prelims+Mains) | Download |
BPSC Prelims Syllabus 2024
Candidates must understand the BPSC Syllabus 2024 for the Prelims paper before the exam. Applicants must note that the Prelims paper is compulsory and common for all candidates. There are no BPSC optional subjects to choose from in the Prelims paper.
There is only one paper under the BPSC Pre syllabus. Candidates can take a look at the topics covered under the BPSC PT syllabus.
| BPSC Prelims GS Topics | Details |
| General Science | General understanding of science, including aspects of everyday observation and experience |
| Current Affairs | Events of national and international importance |
| History of India and Bihar | General understanding of the topic with the broad aspects of the history of Bihar |
| Geography of India and Bihar | In addition to the main features of Indian agriculture and natural resources, there will be questions related to the country's physical, social, and economic geography. |
| The geographical division of Bihar and its general features, along with its major river systems. | |
| Indian Polity and Economy | There will be questions on the political system, Panchayati Raj, community development, and planning in India and Bihar. |
| Indian economy and economy of Bihar Post-Independence era | |
| Changes in the economy of Bihar post-independence | |
| Planning in India and Bihar | |
| Indian National Movement and the Role of Bihar | A special focus will be placed on Bihar's role in the 19th-century resurgence, growth of nationalism, and attainment of independence. |
| General Mental Ability | Self-Explainatory |
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BPSC Prelims Exam Pattern
Candidates can refer to the table below to understand the short brief about the Prelims exam pattern of BPSC.
| Highlights | Details |
| Exam Name | BPSC Prelims |
| Number of Paper | 1 |
| Paper Details | General Studies |
| Paper Duration | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| Number of Question | 150 |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Per Incorrect Answer |
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| BPSC Application Form 2024 | BPSC 68th Admit Card 2024 |
BPSC Mains Syllabus 2024
Candidates qualified for the BPSC Prelims will appear for the Mains stage. The BPSC Mains syllabus includes topics for four (now five) papers. The paper-wise BPSC Syllabus 2024 for Mains is discussed below for the candidates.
BPSC Main Syllabus for General Hindi
Candidates will appear for the General Hindi paper, which is common for all candidates. The General Hindi paper is qualifying in nature, and applicants need to score at least 30% of the BPSC total marks for this paper which is 100.
The BPSC mains syllabus for the General Hindi paper is discussed below for the candidates.
| Syllabus Highlights | Syllabus Details |
| General Hindi | Qualifying in Nature |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Topics Details | Essay - 30 Marks |
| Grammar - 30 Marks | |
| Syntax - 25 Marks | |
| Summarisation - 15 Marks |
BPSC Main Syllabus for General Studies Paper 1
The General Studies Paper 1 of BPSC Mains is the first paper that is scoring in nature. Candidates are required to score as much as they can in GS Paper 1. The score in the General Studies Paper 1 is counted in the final merit list.
Candidates can refer to the table below to understand the BPSC syllabus for Mains GS Paper 1.
| GS Paper 1 Syllabus Topics | Syllabus Details |
| Indian Culture | Details About Indian Culture |
| Mauryan and Pal Art | |
| Patna Kalam Paintings | |
| Important personalities – Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and Rabindranath Tagore | |
| Modern History of India | Role of Bihar in the Indian National Movement |
| Santhal Revolt | |
| 1857 war of independence | |
| Champaran Satyagraha | |
| Quit India Movement 1942 | |
| Western Education and Technical Education in Bihar | |
| Static/Current Affairs | Contemporary events of national and international importance |
| Statistical Analysis, Diagrams and Graphs | Questions to test the ability of the applicant to draw conclusions from statistical, graphical, or diagrammatical information and to point out deficiencies, limitations, or inconsistencies. |
BPSC Mains Syllabus for General Studies Paper 2
The BPSC Mains Syllabus for GS Paper 2 is provided below for the candidates.
| General Studies Paper 2 Topics | Syllabus Details |
| Indian (and Bihar) Polity | The political system in India and also the political system in the state of Bihar. |
| Indian (and Bihar) Economy | Planning in India |
| In-Depth Economic Outlook of India | |
| In-Depth Economic Outlook of Bihar | |
| Indian (and Bihar) Geography | Self-Explainatory |
| Science and Technology | The role and impact of science and technology in the development of India and Bihar. |
| Questions to test awareness of the candidates in regards to the role and impact of science and technology in India and Bihar with special reference to applied science. |
BPSC Mains Syllabus for Optional Subjects
The BPSC syllabus for optional subjects cannot be provided individually. The Syllabus for BPSC optional subjects is at the level of graduation degree. Moreover, as per the latest changes in the optional paper will be of 100 marks and MCQ based. Therefore candidates just have to qualify it.
This List of optional subjects in the Mains exam of BPSC are as follows.
| S.No | Name of Optional Subjects in BPSC Mains |
| 1 | English Language and Literature |
| 2 | Urdu Language and Literature |
| 3 | Hindi Language and Literature |
| 4 | Persian Language and Literature |
| 5 | Arabic Language and Literature |
| 6 | Pali Language and Literature |
| 7 | Maithili Language and Literature |
| 8 | Bengali Language and Literature |
| 9 | Sanskrit Language and Literature |
| 10 | Chemistry |
| 11 | Sociology |
| 12 | Physics |
| 13 | Agriculture |
| 14 | Statistics |
| 15 | Botany |
| 16 | Zoology |
| 17 | Philosophy |
| 18 | Political Science and International Relations |
| 19 | Psychology |
| 20 | Public Administration |
| 21 | Labour and Social Welfare |
| 22 | Management |
| 23 | Mathematics |
| 24 | Mechanical Engineering |
| 25 | Geography |
| 26 | Geology |
| 27 | History |
| 28 | Law |
| 29 | Civil Engineering |
| 30 | Economics |
| 31 | Commerce and Accountancy |
| 32 | Electrical Engineering |
| 33 | Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science |
| 34 | Anthropology |
BPSC Mains Exam Pattern
The BPSC mains exam pattern is provided below for the candidates.
| Mains Paper Name | Total Marks | Duration |
| General Hindi | 100 | 3 Hours |
| General Studies Paper 1 | 300 | 3 Hours |
| General Studies Paper 2 | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Optional Subject | 100 (As per New Rules) | 3 Hours |
| Essay | 300 | 3 Hours |
BPSC Books 2024
Candidates must understand that there are multiple BPSC books for their preparation. Some of the books for BPSC are tabulated below for the candidates.
| Subject/Topic | Book Name | Author |
| General Knowledge | General Knowledge | Arihant Experts |
| General Science | General Science for competitive examinations | Lucent’s |
| History | History of Medieval India | Satish Chandra |
| Current Affairs | The Yearly Current Affairs 2021 | Disha Experts |
| General Hindi | Samanya Hindi | By Brij Kishore Prasad Singh |
| Solved Papers | Kiran BPSC Preliminary Exam Solved Papers | KICX |
| Indian Politics | Indian Polity | M Laxmikanth |
