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BPSC 71st Syllabus And Exam Pattern 2026: Check Prelims and Mains Syllabus

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  • Updated April 25, 2026 12:56 PM
  • by Kowsalya Chinnadurai
  • The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has outlined the comprehensive BPSC 71st Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 to help aspirants streamline their preparation for the upcoming civil services examination. Understanding the exam structure is the first step toward success, as it allows candidates to identify high-weightage topics such as Indian History, Bihar’s Geography, and Current Affairs.
  • The selection process consists of three distinct stages: Prelims, Mains, and the Interview. With the Mains scheduled for late April 2026, candidates must strictly adhere to the official syllabus provided below to ensure they cover all descriptive and objective requirements effectively.

BPSC 71st Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 – Overview

Organization NameBihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
CategorySyllabus & Exam Pattern
Selection ProcessPrelims, Mains, Interview
Exam DurationPrelims: 2 Hours
Total MarksPrelims: 150 Marks
Official Websitehttps://onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in/
  • Below is a summarized overview of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) 71st CCE recruitment process.

BPSC 71st CCE Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

SubjectNo. of QuestionsTotal MarksDuration
General Studies1501502 Hours
  • The BPSC Preliminary Exam is the screening stage. Marks obtained here are not counted in the final merit list but are mandatory for qualifying for the Mains.
  • Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
  • Negative Marking: 1/3 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.

BPSC 71st CCE Exam Pattern 2026 For Mains

PaperTotal MarksDuration
General Hindi (Qualifying)1003 Hours
General Studies Paper 13003 Hours
General Studies Paper 23003 Hours
Essay3003 Hours
Optional Subject (Objective)100/300*3 Hours
  • The Mains exam is descriptive (except for the Optional Subject) and is the most crucial part of the selection.

BPSC 71st CCE Syllabus 2026 For Prelims

SubjectTopics
General StudiesEvents of National and international importance; General Science; Geography of India and Geography of Bihar; General geography and geographical division of Bihar and its main river systems; History of Bihar and Indian History; Indian Polity (Questions will assess knowledge of the political system, community development, Panchayati Raj, and planning in India and Bihar); Changes in the economy of Bihar post-independence; Indian Polity and Economy (Indian Political System, Community Development, Panchayati Raj, and Planning in India and Bihar); General Mental Ability; Indian National Movement and the Role of Bihar (Question about the nature and character of the 19th-century resurgence, nationalism growth, and Independence attainment with special emphasis on Bihar).
  • Candidates must prepare the following topics for the General Studies paper:

BPSC 71st Syllabus 2026 For Mains

SubjectTopics
General HindiEssay; Grammar; Syntax; Summarization
General Studies Paper 1Indian Culture; Modern History of India; Current International and National Events of Importance; Statistical Analysis, Diagrams, Graphs
General Studies Paper 2Indian Polity; Indian Economy and Geography of India; Role and Impact of Science and Technology in the Development of India
EssayMoral and Philosophical Essay; Hypothetical Essay; Essays on Social, Economic, Political, Religious, and Administrative Issues – Self-reliant India & Digital India; Issues, solutions & possibilities of Bihar – Popular proverbs and sayings of Bihar
  • The Mains syllabus is divided into qualifying and merit-ranking papers.
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