BPSC 70th Mains Syllabus 2026 - GS Paper 1, 2 & Essay Complete Breakdown
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Exam Overview
Complete Syllabus
BPSC 70th Mains Syllabus 2026 - Complete Topic-wise Breakdown
BPSC Mains ek descriptive exam hai jahan tumhe 3 ghante mein apna knowledge prove karna hai. Yahan koi guessing nahi chalegi - solid understanding aur answer writing skill chahiye.
Is page pe tumhe har paper ka detailed syllabus milega, topic-wise weightage ke saath. Ek baat yaad rakho - BPSC Mains mein Bihar focus 30-40% hota hai. Jo candidate Bihar portion ignore karta hai, woh topper nahi ban sakta.
Quick Overview Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Papers | 5 (1 Qualifying + 4 Merit) |
| Total Marks | 1050 (Merit Papers) + 100 (Qualifying Hindi) |
| Exam Mode | Pen & Paper, Descriptive (Handwritten) |
| Negative Marking | No (Koi negative marking nahi hai) |
| Language | Hindi / English (Dono mein likh sakte ho) |
| Duration | 3 Hours per paper |
| Word Limit | Generally mentioned in question (follow karo) |
Mains Paper Structure
| Paper No. | Subject | Marks | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Hindi | 100 | Qualifying (Merit mein count nahi hota) | 3 Hours |
| Paper 2 | General Studies - I (GS-I) | 300 | Merit | 3 Hours |
| Paper 3 | General Studies - II (GS-II) | 300 | Merit | 3 Hours |
| Paper 4 | Optional Subject | 300 | Merit | 3 Hours |
| Paper 5 | Essay | 150 | Merit | 3 Hours |
| - | Total (Merit) | 1050 | - | - |
Final Merit Calculation:
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| GS Paper I | 300 |
| GS Paper II | 300 |
| Optional Subject | 300 |
| Essay | 150 |
| Mains Total | 1050 |
| Interview | 120 |
| Grand Total | 1170 |
GS Paper 1 - Detailed Syllabus (300 Marks)
1. Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern), Weightage: ~25-30%
Ancient India: Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Period (Videha/Mithila importance), Buddhism & Jainism (Bodh Gaya, Nalanda, Rajgir, Vaishali), Maurya Dynasty (Pataliputra capital, Chanakya), Gupta Dynasty (Golden Age, Nalanda), Post-Gupta (Pala Dynasty - Buddhist art)
Bihar Specific Ancient History: Magadh ka rise (Rajgir, Pataliputra), Licchavi Republic (Vaishali) - world ka pehla republic, Nalanda aur Vikramshila University, Maurya administration, Pala Dynasty Buddhist art revival
Medieval India: Delhi Sultanate, Bhakti & Sufi Movement, Mughal Empire, Sher Shah Suri (Sasaram, Bihar se rise hua)
Modern India: British East India Company (Plassey, Buxar - Bihar!), Socio-Religious Reforms, 1857 Revolt (Kunwar Singh ka role), Indian National Congress (all phases), Freedom Struggle, Post-Independence
2. Indian National Movement, Weightage: ~10-15%
| Phase | Key Events | Bihar Connection |
|---|---|---|
| Early Nationalism (1885-1905) | Congress formation, Moderate demands | - |
| Extremist Phase (1905-1919) | Swadeshi, Partition of Bengal | Bihar separate province (1912) |
| Gandhian Phase (1919-1947) | Non-Cooperation, CDM, Quit India | Champaran Satyagraha (1917) - Gandhi ka pehla satyagraha |
| Revolutionary Movement | Bhagat Singh, Subhas Bose | - |
| Post-Independence | JP Movement, Emergency | Jayaprakash Narayan - Total Revolution, Bihar se shuru hua |
Bihar in National Movement - MUST READ: Champaran Satyagraha (1917), Khilafat Movement mein Bihar ki bhumika, Quit India Movement (1942), JP aur Sampoorna Kranti (1974), Dr. Rajendra Prasad - India ke first President
3. Geography of India & Bihar, Weightage: ~20-25%
Indian Geography: Physical Geography (Himalayas, Plains, Plateaus), Climate & Monsoon, Rivers (Ganga system, Brahmaputra, Peninsular), Soils & Vegetation, Economic Geography (Agriculture, Industries, Minerals, Energy), Transport, Population & Census
Bihar Geography - HIGH PRIORITY:
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Physical Features | North Bihar Plain, South Bihar Plain, Chota Nagpur Plateau fringe |
| Rivers | Ganga, Kosi (Bihar ka Shok), Son, Gandak, Bagmati, Mahananda, Punpun, Falgu |
| Floods | North Bihar mein annual problem, Kosi aur Gandak flooding, disaster management |
| Agriculture | Rice, Wheat, Maize, Litchi (Muzaffarpur - India #1), Makhana (Mithila - India #1) |
| Districts & Divisions | 38 Districts, 9 Divisions |
| Climate | Humid subtropical, extreme summers (45+), monsoon dependent |
| Industries | Sugar mills, food processing, handloom, IT (Patna) |
4. Indian Polity & Governance, Weightage: ~20-25%
Constitution (Preamble, features, schedules), Fundamental Rights (Articles 14-32), DPSP & Duties, Union Government (President, PM, Parliament), State Government (Governor, CM, Bihar Vidhan Sabha/Parishad), Judiciary (Supreme Court, Patna HC), Centre-State Relations, Constitutional Amendments (42nd, 44th, 73rd, 74th, 101st), Panchayati Raj (Bihar mein Panchayati Raj - bahut important), Constitutional Bodies (EC, CAG, UPSC), Governance (E-governance, RTI, Lokpal)
Bihar Polity Special: Bihar Vidhan Sabha aur Vidhan Parishad (Bicameral), Bihar Panchayati Raj Act, Bihar Lokayukta, Bihar Administration structure (DM, SP, BDO)
5. Current Affairs (National), Weightage: ~10-15%
Government policies, International relations, Awards, Science & Tech, Sports, Economy updates, Environment
GS Paper 2 - Detailed Syllabus (300 Marks)
1. Indian Economy & Bihar Economy, Weightage: ~25-30%
Indian Economy: Economic Planning & NITI Aayog, 1991 LPG Reforms, Agriculture (Green Revolution, MSP, APMC reforms), Industry (Make in India, MSME, PLI), Banking & Finance (RBI, NPA, UPI), Fiscal Policy (Budget, GST, fiscal deficit), Foreign Trade (BOP, FDI, WTO), Poverty & Employment (MGNREGA, Skill India), Infrastructure
Bihar Economy - MOST SCORING AREA:
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Bihar GSDP | Growth rate ~10-11%, per capita income comparison |
| Agriculture | 70%+ dependent, major crops, irrigation, organic farming |
| Industries | Food processing, sugar, leather, IT/ITES, industrial corridors |
| Government Schemes | 7 Nischay 2.0, Student Credit Card, Har Ghar Nal Ka Jal, Mukhyamantri schemes |
| Infrastructure | Ganga bridges, road network, Patna Metro (planned), airport expansion |
| Special Status Demand | Bihar ka special category status demand, reasons |
2. Science & Technology, Weightage: ~15-20%
Space Technology (ISRO - Chandrayaan, Gaganyaan, Aditya-L1), Nuclear Energy, Defense Technology (Agni, BrahMos), IT & Computers (AI, Blockchain, Cybersecurity), Biotechnology, Health & Medicine (Vaccines, Ayushman Bharat), Agriculture Tech, Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hydrogen)
3. Environment & Ecology, Weightage: ~10%
Biodiversity (hotspots, conservation), Climate Change (Paris Agreement, COP), Pollution (Air, Water, Soil), Protected Areas, Environmental Laws (EPA, Wildlife Protection Act, NGT), Sustainable Development (SDGs), Bihar Specific (Valmiki National Park, Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary, Ganga pollution)
4. Bihar Special, Weightage: ~30-40% (SABSE IMPORTANT!)
| Topic | Key Sub-topics |
|---|---|
| Bihar Culture | Chhath Puja, Sonepur Mela, Rajgir Mahotsav, Madhubani painting, Manjusha art, Bidesia, folk music |
| Bihar History | Ancient glory (Magadh, Nalanda), Medieval, Colonial, Post-independence |
| Bihar Personalities | Chanakya, Aryabhatta, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, JP Narayan, Dinkar, Renu, Vidyapati, Bismillah Khan |
| Bihar Education | Nalanda University revival, IITs/IIMs/AIIMS in Bihar, literacy mission |
| Bihar Schemes | 7 Nischay 2.0, Student Credit Card, Kanya Utthan, Har Ghar Nal Ka Jal, Udyami Yojana |
| Bihar Demographics | Population (12+ crore), density, sex ratio, urban-rural divide |
| Bihar Districts | 38 districts, 9 divisions, important cities |
| Bihar Development Issues | Floods, migration, unemployment, health infrastructure |
Bihar Districts & Divisions:
| Division | Districts | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| Patna | Patna, Nalanda, Bhojpur, Buxar, Rohtas, Kaimur | Patna |
| Magadh | Gaya, Nawada, Aurangabad, Jehanabad, Arwal | Gaya |
| Bhagalpur | Bhagalpur, Banka | Bhagalpur |
| Munger | Munger, Begusarai, Khagaria, Lakhisarai, Sheikhpura, Jamui | Munger |
| Saran | Saran (Chapra), Siwan, Gopalganj | Chapra |
| Darbhanga | Darbhanga, Madhubani, Samastipur | Darbhanga |
| Kosi | Saharsa, Supaul, Madhepura | Saharsa |
| Purnia | Purnia, Katihar, Araria, Kishanganj | Purnia |
| Tirhut | Muzaffarpur, East Champaran, West Champaran, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Vaishali | Muzaffarpur |
5. Current Affairs (State Level), Weightage: ~10%
Bihar government decisions, development projects, social issues, awards & events, disaster management
General Hindi Paper (100 Marks - Qualifying)
Minimum 30% marks chahiye (30/100). Agar 30 marks nahi aaye toh baaki papers check hi nahi honge. Ye marks final merit mein add nahi hote.
| Section | Marks | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nibandh (Essay) | 30 | 1 essay, 300-400 words. Social, cultural, economic topics. |
| Vyakaran (Grammar) | 30 | Sandhi, Samas, Vilom, Paryayvachi, Muhavare, Lokoktiyan, Vakya Shuddhi |
| Apathit Gadyansh | 20 | Unseen passage + questions |
| Anuvad / Sankshipt Lekhan | 20 | English to Hindi translation OR Precis writing |
Optional Subject (300 Marks - Merit)
| Subject | Popularity | Scoring Potential | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | Very High | Moderate-High | Arts students, strong memory |
| Geography | High | High | Science students, map/diagram lovers |
| Public Administration | High | Moderate | GS se overlap, general background |
| Sociology | Moderate | Moderate-High | Social science background |
| Hindi Literature | Moderate | High | Hindi medium students |
| Political Science | Moderate | Moderate | Polity strong hai toh accha |
| Philosophy | Low-Moderate | High | Logical thinking, short syllabus |
| Mathematics | Low | Very High (if strong) | Maths background |
Essay Paper (150 Marks - Merit)
| Component | Marks | Word Limit (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| Essay 1 | 50 | 800-1000 words |
| Essay 2 | 50 | 800-1000 words |
| Essay 3 | 50 | 800-1000 words |
Common categories: Social issues, Bihar specific, Economy & governance, Science & Tech, International, Philosophy/Abstract topics.
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|---|---|
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FAQs
Q: BPSC Mains mein Hindi mein likh sakte hain ya English mein?
Dono mein likh sakte ho. BPSC Hindi-friendly exam hai. Bahut toppers Hindi medium se hote hain. Jo language mein comfortable ho, ussi mein poora paper likho - mixed mat karo.
Q: Optional subject kab decide karna chahiye?
Jitna jaldi ho sake. Graduation ka subject best option hai (already base hai). History aur Geography consistently popular aur scoring hain BPSC mein. 300 marks ka hai - sahi choice zaroori hai.
Q: Hindi paper mein fail hone ka chance kitna hai?
Real chance hai. Har saal kuch candidates Hindi mein fail hote hain. Minimum 30 marks chahiye (30%). Vyakaran prepare karo, essay structure seekho. 50+ marks easily aa sakte hain proper practice se.
Q: Bihar GK ke liye best source kya hai?
Bihar Darshan (Crown Publication) + Bihar Economic Survey + Daily Bihar newspaper. 38 districts, major schemes (7 Nischay 2.0), personalities, culture, festivals - ye sab cover karo.
Q: GS Paper 1 aur Paper 2 mein kya difference hai?
GS Paper 1 = History + Geography + Polity. GS Paper 2 = Economy + Science & Tech + Environment + Bihar Special. Paper 2 mein Bihar ka portion sabse zyada hai (30-40%), isliye scoring potential zyada hai.
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