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BPSC · State PCS 2025-26
Bihar Public Service Commission
BPSC Prelims is a single-paper exam with 150 questions covering History (20-25%), Polity (15-18%), Geography (15-18%), Bihar GK (10-12%), and Current Affairs (up to 14%). History and Bihar-specific content are the highest-yield areas for scoring.
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Age: Typical state PSC band with category relaxations
Qualification: Bachelor degree from a recognized university
Nationality: Indian citizen
Exam pattern
Prelims: Objective screening — 150 questions, 200 marks. 2 marks per correct, −⅓ wrong, −⅓ blank bubble. Mark Option E to avoid the blank penalty.
Mains: Descriptive papers with writing and analysis emphasis.
Interview: Personality and administrative aptitude evaluation.
Exam at a glance
Preparation strategy
Create PYQ-backed topic buckets to prioritize effort.
Pair daily current affairs with weekly revision tests.
Use concise notes for faster mains revision.
Starter plan
Day 1-30: Plan setup and foundational GS progress.
Day 31-60: State-topic layering and mixed-format practice.
Day 61-90: Intensive revision and exam-mode mock routines.
Exam execution checklist
- Keep revision fixed every week.
- Analyze every mock and maintain an error log.
- Integrate state current affairs with static notes.
Need paper-wise syllabus?
Open the detailed syllabus page for prelims and mains topic bullets.
Open detailed syllabusPYQ moat: attempt + insights
Attempt previous year papers online, then use trend-backed insight reports to prioritize revision.
Quick orientation
Notification focus
- Track BPSC - CCE exam notices and official syllabus updates for each stage.
- Track BPSC application windows, exam stage dates, and category-wise updates early.
Interview readiness focus
- Personality and administrative aptitude evaluation.
- Build clarity on governance issues, ethics, and state-context awareness.
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BPSC exam FAQs
What is the BPSC exam pattern for prelims and mains?
BPSC follows a stage-wise flow with prelims, mains, and interview. Use this page for a practical pattern summary and the detailed syllabus page for paper-wise scope.
How should I use BPSC PYQs in preparation?
Use previous year papers to identify recurring topics, then prioritize revision based on weak areas and trend-backed insights.
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