BPSC Syllabus 2024

BPSC Syllabus 2024

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) administers the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) for a range of administrative positions in Bihar. The BPSC CCE consists of three stages: Preliminary, Main, and Interview. Below is the syllabus for BPSC 2024 in details:

Preliminary Examination

The preliminary exam consists of one paper:

General Studies (150 marks)

  • General Science
  • Current Affairs of National and International Importance
  • History of India and Bihar
  • Indian National Movement and the role of Bihar
  • Geography
  • Geography of Bihar
  • Indian Polity and Economy
  • Changes in the Economy of Bihar post-Independence
  • General Mental Ability

The main examination consists of four papers:

  1. General Hindi (100 marks)
    • Essay writing
    • Grammar
    • Sentence formation
    • Syntax
    • Summary writing
  2. General Studies Paper 1 (300 marks)
    • Indian Culture
    • Modern History of India
    • Contemporary Events of National and International Importance
    • Statistical Analysis, Diagrams, and Graphs
  3. General Studies Paper 2 (300 marks)
    • Indian Polity
    • Indian Economy
    • Geography of India
    • Role and Impact of Science and Technology in the development of India
    • Indian Agriculture
  4. Optional Paper (300 marks) Candidates can choose any one subject from the list of optional subjects provided by the BPSC, which includes subjects like:
    • Anthropology
    • Botany
    • Civil Engineering
    • Commerce and Accountancy
    • Economics
    • Geography
    • Geology
    • History
    • Law
    • Management
    • Mathematics
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Philosophy
    • Physics
    • Political Science and International Relations
    • Psychology
    • Public Administration
    • Sociology
    • Statistics
    • Zoology

Interview

  • Personality Test (120 marks)

The interview assesses the candidate’s personality, leadership qualities, and suitability for a career in administration.

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