BPSC 71st Prelims & Mains Complete Syllabus 2026 - Revised
Verified by SkillUpBihar Editorial Team on 01 Feb 2026
Exam Overview
Complete Syllabus
BPSC 71st Combined Competitive Examination Syllabus 2026 - Prelims & Mains Complete
BPSC 71st CCE ki taiyaari mein sabse pehla step hai syllabus samajhna. Is page pe tumhe BPSC 71st ka complete syllabus milega - Prelims aur Mains dono ka - topic-wise breakdown ke saath.
Ye syllabus BPSC ki official notification pe based hai. Official website bpsc.bihar.gov.in pe latest notification zaroor check karo.
Quick Info
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | BPSC 71st Combined Competitive Examination |
| Conducting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Posts | SDM, DSP, BDO, and similar Group A & B |
| Stages | Prelims (Screening) → Mains (Written) → Interview |
| Prelims Marks | 150 (Objective) |
| Mains Marks | 1050 (Merit) + 100 (Hindi Qualifying) |
| Interview Marks | 120 |
| Total (Final Merit) | Mains 1050 + Interview 120 = 1170 |
| Qualification | Any Graduation (Recognized University) |
| Age Limit | 21-37 years (General), relaxation applicable |
| Negative Marking | Prelims: 1/3 mark per wrong answer / Mains: No |
| Official Website | bpsc.bihar.gov.in |
Exam Pattern Overview
Selection Process Flow
Prelims (150 marks, Objective) → Qualifying Only
↓
Mains (1050 marks, Descriptive) → Merit Based
↓
Interview (120 marks) → Personality Test
↓
Final Merit = Mains + Interview = 1170 marks
Prelims Pattern
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Paper | General Studies (Single Paper) |
| Questions | 150 |
| Marks | 150 (1 mark per question) |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Type | Objective (MCQ) |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer |
| Purpose | Screening only - marks don't count in final merit |
Mains Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Hindi | 100 | 3 Hours | Qualifying (30% minimum) |
| Paper 2 | General Studies I | 300 | 3 Hours | Descriptive (Merit) |
| Paper 3 | General Studies II | 300 | 3 Hours | Descriptive (Merit) |
| Paper 4 | Optional Subject | 300 | 3 Hours | Descriptive (Merit) |
| Paper 5 | Essay (Nibandh) | 150 | 3 Hours | Descriptive (Merit) |
| Total | - | 1050 (Merit) + 100 (Qualifying) | - | - |
PRELIMS SYLLABUS - Detailed Topic-wise Breakdown
1. History of India & Bihar
Ancient India (8-10 Questions Expected) - Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Period (Videha/Mithila connection), Jainism & Buddhism (Vaishali, Bodh Gaya, Nalanda, Rajgir), Maurya Dynasty (Pataliputra, Chanakya, Ashoka), Gupta Dynasty (Golden Age, Nalanda University), Post-Gupta & Pala Dynasty (Vikramshila)
Medieval India (5-7 Questions Expected) - Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Bhakti & Sufi Movements, Sher Shah Suri (Sasaram, Bihar connection)
Modern India (10-12 Questions Expected) - British East India Company (Plassey, Buxar), 1857 Revolt (Kunwar Singh), Social Reform Movements, Indian National Congress (all phases), Freedom Struggle (NCM, CDM, Quit India, Champaran Satyagraha), Bihar in National Movement (Champaran 1917, Quit India 1942, JP Movement 1974)
2. Geography of India & Bihar
Indian Geography (12-15 Questions Expected) - Physical Geography (Himalayan system, Plains, Plateau, Coastal, Islands), Climate & Monsoon, Rivers (Ganga, Brahmaputra, Peninsular), Soils & Vegetation, Economic Geography (Agriculture, Industries, Minerals, Energy), Transport & Communication, Population & Census
Bihar Geography (8-10 Questions Expected) - Physical Features (North & South Bihar Plain), Rivers (Ganga, Kosi, Son, Gandak, Bagmati, Mahananda, Punpun, Falgu), 38 Districts & 9 Divisions, Agriculture (Rice, Wheat, Litchi - India #1, Makhana - India #1), Floods & Disaster Management, Minerals & Industries
3. Indian Polity & Governance (25-30 Questions Expected)
Constitution Making & Preamble, Fundamental Rights (Articles 14-32), DPSP & Fundamental Duties, Union Government (President, PM, Parliament), State Government (Governor, CM, Bihar mein bicameral legislature), Judiciary (Supreme Court, Patna HC), Centre-State Relations, Constitutional Amendments (42nd, 44th, 73rd, 74th, 101st), Panchayati Raj (Bihar Panchayati Raj), Constitutional Bodies (EC, CAG, UPSC), Governance (E-governance, RTI, Lokpal)
4. Indian & Bihar Economy (15-20 Questions Expected)
Planning & NITI Aayog, 1991 LPG Reforms, Agriculture & Food Security, Industry (Make in India, MSME, PLI), Banking & RBI, Fiscal Policy (Budget, GST), Poverty & Employment (MGNREGA), Bihar Economy (GSDP, per capita income, agriculture dominance), Government Schemes (7 Nischay, Student Credit Card)
5. General Science & Technology (15-20 Questions Expected)
Physics, Chemistry, Biology (NCERT level), Space Technology (ISRO - Chandrayaan, Gaganyaan, Aditya-L1), Defense Technology, IT & Digital (AI, cybersecurity), Health & Environment (Climate change, biodiversity, pollution)
6. Current Affairs - National + Bihar (25-30 Questions Expected)
National government policies, Bihar state schemes & development, Awards & Sports, Science missions & discoveries, Bihar Culture & festivals
MAINS SYLLABUS - Paper-wise Breakdown
Paper 1: General Hindi (100 Marks - Qualifying)
Minimum qualifying marks: 30% (30 marks). Ye merit mein count nahi hota.
| Section | Marks | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Nibandh (Essay) | 30 | Social, cultural, economic topics. 300-400 words. |
| 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 / Precis writing |
Paper 2: General Studies I (300 Marks - Merit)
History (~25-30%): Ancient India (Civilizations to Post-Gupta), Medieval India (Sultanate, Mughals, Bhakti-Sufi), Modern India (British rule to Post-independence), Art & Culture, Bihar History (Magadh, Nalanda, Champaran, JP Movement)
Indian National Movement (~10-15%): Early Nationalism, Extremist Phase, Gandhian Phase (Champaran 1917), Revolutionary Movement, Post-Independence (JP Movement)
Geography (~20-25%): Physical, Human & Economic Geography, Bihar Geography (physical features, rivers, floods, agriculture, districts), Disaster Management
Polity & Governance (~20-25%): Constitution, Rights & Duties, Government Structure (Union, State, Local), Judiciary, Bihar Governance (Vidhan Sabha, Vidhan Parishad, state administration)
Current Affairs National (~10-15%)
Paper 3: General Studies II (300 Marks - Merit)
Indian Economy (~25-30%): Planning & Reforms, Agriculture, Industry, Banking & Finance, Fiscal Policy, Trade, Poverty & Employment, Bihar Economy (GSDP, schemes, budget)
Science & Technology (~15-20%): Space, Defense, IT/AI, Biotechnology, Health, Energy
Environment & Ecology (~10%): Biodiversity, Climate Change, Pollution, Protected Areas, Environmental Laws
Bihar Special (~30-40%) - MOST SCORING: Bihar Culture (Chhath, Sonepur Mela, Madhubani art), Bihar Personalities (Chanakya, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, JP, Dinkar), Bihar Education, Bihar Economy & Schemes (7 Nischay 2.0, Student Credit Card, Kanya Utthan), Bihar Demographics & Districts, Bihar Development Issues (floods, migration)
Current Affairs State Level (~10%)
Paper 4: Optional Subject (300 Marks - Merit)
| Subject | GS Overlap | Scoring Potential |
|---|---|---|
| History | Very High | High |
| Geography | High | High |
| Public Administration | Moderate | Moderate-High |
| Sociology | Low-Moderate | Moderate-High |
| Hindi Literature | Low | High (if interest) |
| Philosophy | Low | High (short syllabus) |
| Mathematics | None | Very High (if strong) |
Paper 5: Essay/Nibandh (150 Marks - Merit)
3 essays of 50 marks each. Common categories: Social issues, Bihar specific, Economy, Governance, Science & Tech, International, Philosophy.
Scam Alert
WARNING: BPSC syllabus aur preparation ke naam pe fraud hota hai!
| Scam Type | Warning |
|---|---|
| "Secret syllabus" ya "insider tips" sellers | BPSC syllabus public hai - bpsc.bihar.gov.in pe available. |
| "Guaranteed selection coaching" | Koi guarantee nahi de sakta. |
| "Paper pattern change" rumours | Sirf official notification pe trust karo. |
| "BPSC officer se syllabus leak" | Impossible. Ye fraud hai. |
Yaad Rakho: Syllabus bpsc.bihar.gov.in pe free mein available hai. Kisi ko paisa mat do "inside information" ke liye. SkillUPBihar pe Scam Database dekho.
FAQs
Q: BPSC 71st ka syllabus 70th se different hai kya?
Major changes expected nahi hain. BPSC ka basic syllabus same rehta hai - History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Current Affairs, Bihar Special. Minor adjustments ho sakte hain notification mein. Official notification aane pe confirm karo.
Q: Prelims aur Mains ka syllabus same hai?
70% overlap hai. Topics same hain but depth different hai. Prelims mein objective questions hote hain (factual knowledge), Mains mein descriptive answers likhne hote hain (deep understanding). Dono saath prepare karo.
Q: Bihar portion kitna important hai?
Bahut important! Prelims mein 20-25% aur Mains GS-II mein 30-40% questions Bihar se aate hain. Bihar History, Geography, Economy, Culture, Schemes - ye sab separate detail mein padho.
Q: Optional subject kab choose karna chahiye?
Jitna jaldi ho sake. Ideally 6 months pehle decide karo. Graduation ka subject best option hai (already base hai). Popular choices: History, Geography, Public Administration. 300 marks hai - galat choice costly hai.
Q: Negative marking se kaise bachu Prelims mein?
1/3 mark per wrong answer katate hain. Agar 50% ya zyada sure ho tabhi attempt karo. Completely blind guessing mat karo. 3 wrong = 1 right ka loss. But educated guessing seekho - bilkul attempt na karna bhi galat hai.
Q: Mains mein Hindi mein likh sakte hain?
Haan, bilkul. BPSC Hindi-friendly exam hai. Hindi ya English - dono mein likh sakte ho. Jo language mein confident ho ussi mein likho. Quality of content matters, language nahi.
Page Last Updated: February 2026
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