The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Mains ExaminationBihar Administrative Service (BAS), Bihar Police Service (BPS), and other state civil services. This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of the syllabus, exam pattern etc.
BPSC Mains Syllabus BPSC Mains 2025 Exam Pattern Paper Subject Marks Duration Nature Paper I General Hindi (Qualifying) 100 3 Hours Descriptive Paper II General Studies I 300 3 Hours Descriptive Paper III General Studies II 300 3 Hours Descriptive Paper IV Essay 300 3 Hours Descriptive Paper V Optional Subject 300 3 Hours Descriptive Total 1300 Marks 15 Hours
Key Notes:
General Hindi is qualifying (minimum 30% marks required).Optional Subject carries 300 marks (select one from 34 subjects).Interview (Personality Test) holds 120 marks .
BPSC Mains 2025 Syllabus (Subject-wise Breakdown) Paper I: General Hindi (100 Marks)
Essay Writing (30 marks)Grammar (30 marks): Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms.Sentence Composition (25 marks)Precis Writing (15 marks)Level: Secondary standard (Bihar School Examination Board).
Paper II: General Studies I (300 Marks) 1. Modern History of India & Bihar
Freedom Struggle : Role of Bihar (Champaran Satyagraha, Quit India Movement).Socio-Religious Movements : Arya Samaj, Sufism in Bihar.
2. Indian Art & Culture
Mauryan & Pala Art : Patna Kalam paintings.Contributions : Gandhi, Tagore, and Bihar’s folk traditions.
3. Current Affairs (National/International)
Focus Areas : Government schemes, Bihar’s economic policies.
4. Statistical Analysis
Graphs/Diagrams : Data interpretation (census, economic surveys).
Paper III: General Studies II (300 Marks) 1. Indian Polity & Governance
Bihar’s Political System : Panchayati Raj, Local Governance.Constitutional Provisions : Special status (if any).
2. Indian Economy & Geography
Planning Process : Five-Year Plans, Bihar’s GDP sectors.Physical Geography : Rivers (Ganga, Kosi), mineral resources.
3. Science & Technology
Applications : Agriculture, healthcare in Bihar.
Paper IV: Essay (300 Marks)
Section A :Moral/Philosophical topics (e.g., “Ethics in Governance”).
Section B :Socio-Economic Issues (e.g., “Digital Bihar: Challenges”).
Section C :Bihar-specific themes (e.g., “Flood Management in North Bihar”).
Paper V: Optional Subject (300 Marks) 34 Optional Subjects Available :
Arts Science Engineering Languages History Physics Civil Engineering Hindi Literature Sociology Chemistry Mechanical Engineering Urdu Literature Public Administration Zoology Electrical Engineering Sanskrit Literature
Pro Tip : Choose a subject aligned with your academic background.
Preparation Strategy for BPSC Mains 2025 1. Bihar-Centric Focus
History : Prioritize Bihar’s role in freedom struggle.Economy : Study agriculture, MSMEs, and migration issues.
2. Resource Recommendations Subject Books Bihar History “Bihar Ek Parichay” – Rajeshwar Prasad Polity “Indian Polity” – Laxmikant Economy “Bihar Economy” – BPSC Publications
3. Answer Writing Practice
Structure : Introduction → Body (3-4 arguments) → Conclusion.Examples : Use Bihar-specific data (e.g., MNREGA implementation).
Expected Timeline Event Tentative Date Mains Admit Card December 2025 Mains Exam January 2026 Interview March-April 2026
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