OPSC Prelims vs BPSC Prelims — Syllabus Comparison
Paper 1 PYQ analysis side by side. 82% category overlap — significant syllabus overlap, ideal for combined prep.
OPSC Prelims
Categories8
Subtopics35
Total PYQs685
Shared
Categories7
Subtopics30
Overlap82%
BPSC Prelims
Categories9
Subtopics49
Total PYQs1178
Shared Categories (7)
CategoryOPSC Prelims PYQsBPSC Prelims PYQs
HistoryOPSC Prelims: 114286
Current AffairsOPSC Prelims: 115234
ScienceOPSC Prelims: 106227
GeographyOPSC Prelims: 89134
PolityOPSC Prelims: 12587
EconomicsOPSC Prelims: 5185
General KnowledgeOPSC Prelims: 5250
Overlapping Subtopics (30)
These subtopics appear in both exams — prepare once, benefit twice.
Modern India & Freedom Struggle(59+156)National Events & Policy(78+109)Chemistry(45+70)Biology & Health(33+72)Indian Geography(27+72)Physics(21+72)Constitution & Amendments(40+27)Ancient India(19+43)Medieval India(29+31)Indian Economy & Planning(20+35)World Geography(27+28)International Affairs(21+31)Physical Geography(26+26)Awards & Appointments(9+39)Places, Symbols & Miscellaneous(22+26)Parliament & Legislation(22+18)Industry & Trade(12+24)Governance & Public Policy(26+7)Social Sector & Welfare(15+15)Organisations & Institutions(16+14)
Only in OPSC Prelims
- General
Only in BPSC Prelims
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Reasoning