BPSC Syllabus 2022 and Exam Pattern with PDF

BPSC Syllabus

The Bihar Public Service Commission set BPSC Syllabus. In BPSC syllabus, BPSC is responsible for carrying out recruitment. For multiple posts, including Sub Divisional Officer, Rural Development Officer, District Sanapark Officer, etc. Not only that, but BPSC selects meritorious candidates for appointment into civil service jobs.which in the Indian state of Bihar according to their merit.

However, for your convenience, here I will provide the entire BPSC Syllabus with the exam pattern. So, lets start it.

Parts of BPSC Syllabus Exam

The BPSC Exam (Combined Competitive Exam) will be in three stages:

  1. Prelims – 1 objective type of paper for 150 marks
  2. Mains – 4 descriptive papers (1 qualifying + 3 merit ranking)
  3. Interview – 120 marks

Candidates can check the details of BPSC Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2021 below.

BPSC Syllabus 2022: Overview

Organization  Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Post Name Sub Divisional Officer, Rural Development Officer, District Sanapark Officer, etc
Category Syllabus & Exam Pattern

BPSC Syllabus Exam Pattern 2022

The natural selection of the candidates is made mainly by conducting the competitive examination. In which the selection basis of the following methods. Applicants must clear each stage of the test. To be appointed as a civil servant of Bihar.

  1. Prelims: One objective type of paper for 150 marks.
  2. Mains: Four descriptive papers
  3. Interview: 120 marks
Stages Type of Exam Mode Total Marks Duration
Prelims Objective Offline 150 During: 2 Hours
Mains Subjective not online 900 ( 3 Papers of 300 marks each) During, 3 Hours for each Paper
Personal Interview Physically Present Offline 120 Not Defined

BPSC Prelims Exam Pattern

An applicant has to clear one stage to be eligible for the subsequent stage, i.e., if they crack the prelims, they move onto the mains, clearing which they would qualify for the final stage (interview) of the BPSC Exam 2020.

Name of Exam Combined Competitive Exam 2021
Conducting Body Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
No of Papers 1 – General Studies (150 marks)
Duration 2 hours

BPSC Syllabus Marking Scheme

  1. Marks qualifies candidates for BPSC Prelims Paper.
  2. There will be no negative marking in the BPSC exam.
  3. BPSC Prelims are screening in nature.
  4. All the questions are set in English and Hindi. Except for those questions, which are meant to test the candidate’s knowledge of English

Entire BPSC Syllabus 2022

  1. General Science
  2. Events of national and international importance
  3. History of Bihar and Indian History
  4. Geography (mainly Geography of Bihar)
  5. Indian Polity and Economy
  6. Changes in the Economy of Bihar Post-independence
  7. Indian National Movement and the Role of Bihar
  8. General Mental Ability.

Basically, the BPSC syllabus has two sections. Such as, Prelims and Mains. So let’s see-

BPSC Prelims Syllabus 2022

Hence, this is the 1st stage of the BPSC Exam. The topics covered under BPSC Prelims are below.

General Science Events of national and international importance History of Bihar and Indian History
Geography (mainly Geography of Bihar) Indian Polity and Economy Changes in the economy of Bihar post-Independence
Indian National Movement General Mental Ability. Role of Bihar in the Indian Nationalist Movement

 BPSC Prelims Exam 2022 Syllabus

  1. General Science (General understanding of science, including everyday observation and experience). The questions on Science and Tech will be such that they do not require subject specialization.
  2. Current Affairs of National/International importance
  3. History of India and Bihar: Moreover, General understanding of the subject with the broad aspects of Bihar History.
  4. Geography of India and Bihar: Questions will relate to the physical, social, and economic geography of the country, including the main features of Indian agricultural and natural resources
  5. General Geography and Geographical Division of Bihar and its major river systems
  6. Indian politics: Questions will come from knowledge on the country’s political system, Panchayati Raj, community development and planning in India and Bihar
  7. Indian Movements and Contribution of Bihar in it: The question will relate to the nature and character of the nineteenth-century resurgence and attainment of Independence with particular reference to Bihar, growth of nationalism
  8. Indian Movements and Contribution of Bihar in it: The question will relate to the nature and character of the nineteenth-century resurgence, growth of nationalism, and attainment of Independence with particular reference to Bihar
  9. However, under the Indian Polity and Economy, the questions will cover the following topics:
  • Indian Political System
  • Panchayati Raj
  • Community Development
  • Also, planning in India and Bihar
  1. However, under the Indian National Movement, the nature and growth of nationalism in India, and also, India’s independence. Also,candidates have to focus on the regeneration in the 19th century. Also, the role of Bihar in the Indian National Movement is essential from the BPSC exam point of view.
  2. Since, Questions are based on General Mental Ability

BPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2022

Here is the BPSC Mains Exam Pattern given below

Stage of Exam Paper Total Marks Duration
Main Exam (Subjective)



General Hindi (Qualifying) 100 During: 3 Hours
Paper 1 300 During: 3 Hours
 Paper 2
Optional Paper

BPSC Syllabus: Mains Marking Scheme

  1. Questions of General Studies are available in two languages. Hindi and English.
  2. Will reach the score by considering 900 marks in GS Paper 1, GS Paper 2, and Optional Paper.
  3. Moreover, candidates who are placed suitably on merit are called for the interview.
  4. There is no negative marking in descriptive question papers.
  5. Candidates need to attempt all the documents to qualify for the Interview round.
  6. This round is both scoring and qualifying in nature.

Qualifying Paper: General Hindi

The Paper of General Hindi are qualifying in nature. Moreover, the syllabus of this paper is of the level of the Bihar School Education Board (BSEB). However, the is of 100 marks and personal writing. After that, the mark distribution is given below:

  1. Essay: 30 Marks
  2. Grammar: 30 Marks
  3. Syntax: 25 Marks
  4. Summarisation: 15 Marks

Therefore, out of the 100 marks, candidates are required to secure qualifying marks in the paper.since, the secured marks in the BPSC Prelims Exam and the General Hindi paper are not included in the merit list. After that, there are two Papers for General Studies and one for Optional. However, every Paper carries 300 marks. they are making the total marks from all these papers 900.

General Studies 1

  1. Indian Culture
  2. Modern History of India
  3. contemporary events of national and international importance also,
  4. Statistical Analysis, diagrams and graphs

General Studies 2

  1. Indian (and Bihar) Polity
  2.  Economy of India (and Bihar)
  3. Indian (and Bihar) Geography
  4. Role and impact of Science and Technology in the development of India (and Bihar) also,

Syllabus GS Paper 1

  1. Current events of national and international importance
  2. Mauryan and Pala Art or, Pala Sena Art
  3. Also, Patna Kalam Paintings
    1. Modern History of India and Indian culture:

    •  Moreover, the history of the country with particular reference to Bihar in the middle of the 19 century,
    •  the introduction and expansion of western and technical education, 
    • Also, Bihar’s role in the Indian freedom struggle, 
    • Santhal Uprising in Bihar, 
    • First movement, 
    • Also,Champaran Satyagrah, 
    • the Quit India Movement, 
    • Chief Features of Mauryan and Palart, 
    • Also,Patna Dulam painting, 
    • Role of Gandhi, 
    • Moreover,Tagore and Nehru
    1. Role of Bihar in the Indian National Movement
      • Santhal uprising
      • Moreover, 1857 war of independence
      • Champaran Satyagraha
      • Also, Quit India Movement 1942

Syllabus for GS Paper 2

  1. Indian Polity:  including Bihar, Questions based on the political system in India, 
  2. Indian economy and Geography of India: Hence, Questions are being planned in India and India’s physical, economic, and social geography and Bihar.
  3. The role and impact of science and technology in the development of India: hence, Questions is to test awareness of the part. therefore, the effects of science and technology in India and Bihar with applied science.

Optional Subjects for BPSC Mains Exam 2021

Moreover, for BPSC Mains, candidates must select one optional subject out of 34 issues. Not only that, but there will be only one optional subject exam for 300 marks.But, the questions will be of Honours Level (3-year course in Patna University). Choices are given below.so, you can view the syllabus for optional subjects in the BPSC Syllabus PDF. let’s see

  • English Language and Literature
  • Urdu Language and Literature
  • Also, Hindi Language and Literature
  • Persian Language and Literature
  • Arabic Language and Literature
  • Also, Pali Language and Literature
  • Maithili Language and Literature
  • Bangle Language and Literature also,
  • Sanskrit Language and Literature
  • Chemistry
  • Moreover, Sociology
  • Physics
  • Agriculture
  • Statistics
  • Botany
  • Zoology
  • Philosophy
  • Moreover,Political Science and International Relations
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration
  • Labour and Social Welfare
  • Management
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • History
  • also, Law
  • Civil Engineering
  • Economics
  • Moreover, Commerce and Accountancy
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
  • also, Anthropology

BPSC Personal Interview Test

 In conclusion, Students selected in order of merit for the Main Exam results shall have to appear for the final. so, the final stage of the BPSC Exam, such as the Personality Test. Hence, each candidate will ask questions on general interest matters.

Moreover, the objective of the test will be to assess the candidate’s personal qualities.Such as In addition, intellectual and moral integrity.Also, alertness of mind,  and also, power of clear.And logical exposition, leadership, and the candidate’s range of interests.

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FAQs on BPSC Syllabus 2022

1. Which position is best in BPSC?

SDM and DSP are the highest posts in BPSC. They both allow you to work directly with the public and impact society. Apart from that, the facilities and power of these posts also attract the candidates.

2. Is the BPSC exam difficult?

BPSC is the most prestigious and challenging government recruitment test in Bihar.

3. How many attempts at BPSC?

There is no limitation on the number of attempts as long as the candidates meet the age criteria. For government employees who have been in uninterrupted service for at least three years: Number of attempts: 3. Relaxation in upper age limit: 5 years.

4. What is BPSC’s salary?

Since joining, the basic salary of BPSC posts is INR 30,000, and the total salary, including all allowances, becomes INR 45,000 monthly. Initially, the highest salary of a BPSC post is INR 72,000.

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