BPSC 2026

Complete guide to Bihar Public Service Commission – Bihar Administrative Service (SDM), DSP, and other state services. Exam pattern, syllabus, and preparation strategy.

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📘 BPSC Exam: Complete Guide

Understand the three‑stage selection process, syllabus, and Bihar‑specific focus for BPSC 2026.

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Stage 1: Prelims (Objective)

150 marks | Qualifying for Mains

📋 Paper – General Studies

  • 150 questions, 150 marks, 2 hours
  • Topics: History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment, Science & Tech, Current Affairs
  • Special focus on Bihar – history, culture, geography, economy, and current affairs of Bihar
  • Negative marking: 1/3rd (0.33) per wrong answer

📅 Key Dates (2026)

  • Notification: May/June 2026
  • Prelims: September 2026
  • Mains: December 2026
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Stage 2: Mains (Descriptive)

4 papers | 1000 marks

📋 Compulsory Papers

  • Paper I: General Hindi (100 marks – qualifying)
  • Paper II: General Studies I (300 marks – History, Geography, Culture, Social issues of Bihar & India)
  • Paper III: General Studies II (300 marks – Polity, Governance, Economy, Environment, Science & Tech)

📋 Optional Papers

  • Paper IV & V: Optional Subject Paper I & II (300 marks each)
  • Total optional marks: 600
  • Popular optionals: History, Geography, Sociology, Public Administration, Economics, Political Science, etc.
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Stage 3: Interview (Personality Test)

120 marks | Final Stage

📋 Interview Details

  • Conducted by BPSC Board (5–6 members)
  • Duration: 20–25 minutes
  • Focus: Candidate's personality, DAF, current affairs (national & Bihar), general awareness, and mental alertness
  • Final rank = Mains marks + Interview marks

🎯 Bihar Focus in Interview

  • Bihar-specific current affairs (schemes, policies, events)
  • Bihar culture, history, geography, and economy
  • State government programs (Jeevika, Har Ghar Nal Ka Jal, etc.)

📚 Detailed Syllabus for BPSC

General Studies I (History, Geography, Culture)

  • Ancient & Medieval India (focus on Bihar – Magadh, Nalanda, Vikramshila, etc.)
  • Modern Indian History (1857 revolt, freedom struggle with Bihar's role – Champaran Satyagraha, Quit India Movement)
  • Bihar history – Mauryas, Guptas, Pala dynasty, Mughal period, British rule, post-independence
  • Physical & Human Geography of India and Bihar (rivers – Ganga, Gandak, Kosi; climate, agriculture, forests)
  • Art, culture, literature, festivals, and folk traditions of Bihar (Chhath, Madhubani, etc.)

General Studies II (Polity, Economy, Environment, Science)

  • Indian Constitution, Parliament, Judiciary, Federalism (with Bihar state structure)
  • Governance in Bihar – state legislature, executive, Panchayati Raj, urban local bodies
  • Social Justice – welfare schemes for Bihar (scholarships, health, women empowerment – Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, etc.)
  • Bihar Economy – agriculture (rice, wheat, maize), industry (sugar, leather), infrastructure (roads, bridges), tourism
  • Environment & Ecology – biodiversity, climate change, conservation (with Bihar forests, wildlife sanctuaries)
  • Science & Technology – basics, IT, space, biotechnology, IPR

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  • ✓ Bihar-specific current affairs integrated in every test
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  • ✓ Essay practice with Bihar-relevant topics
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  • ✓ Comprehensive Bihar GK – history, culture, geography, economy, polity
  • ✓ Monthly Bihar current affairs – schemes, budgets, events
  • ✓ State-specific quizzes and practice sets
  • ✓ Bihar map-based questions for geography section
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (BPSC)

What is the age limit for BPSC?

Minimum 21 years, maximum 37 years for General category (varies for some posts). Age relaxation: OBC (3 years), SC/ST (5 years), PwD (10 years), etc.

How many attempts are allowed for BPSC?

General category: 4 attempts. OBC: 7 attempts. SC/ST: unlimited attempts (subject to age limit).

Is there any negative marking in BPSC Prelims?

Yes, 1/3rd (0.33) mark is deducted for each wrong answer in Prelims. There is no negative marking in Mains.

What is the salary of BPSC officer?

Pay scale: Level 9 (₹53,100 – ₹1,67,800). Gross monthly salary including allowances is approximately ₹65,000 – ₹80,000.

Can I prepare for BPSC and UPSC simultaneously?

Yes, the syllabus overlaps significantly (History, Polity, Geography, Economy, etc.). However, BPSC requires additional focus on Bihar GK. MyTestExam offers integrated study plans.

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