BPSC Syllabus 2026 - Summary
BPSC Syllabus is set by the Bihar Public Service Commission. The commission is constitutionally mandated to assist the Bihar state government in matters of recruitment, transfer and disciplinary matters. The 72th BPSC Combined Competitive Mains Exam has been conducted, and BPSC has also released the syllabus.
BPSC exam is conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) to recruit candidates for various government posts in Bihar. The BPSC CCE exam has two stages: Prelims and Mains. The Prelims exam is an objective-type test that covers General Studies subjects such as History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, and Current Affairs. The Mains exam is a written test that includes Hindi, General Studies, Essay, and an Optional Subject. It tests candidates’ knowledge and writing skills.
BPSC Prelims Syllabus
| Name of Exam | Combined Competitive Exam (Pre) |
| Conducting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| No of Papers | 1 – General Studies (150 marks) |
| Duration | 2 hours |
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BPSC Mains Syllabus
The BPSC Mains Exam Syllabus and Pattern is
| Name of Exam | Combined Competitive Exam (Mains) |
| Conducting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
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| Duration | 3 hours each |
| BPSC Syllabus | General Hindi (Secondary Level)
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BPSC Syllabus 2026
BPSC Prelims Syllabus
| Subjects | Topics |
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| General Science | General understanding of science including everyday observation and experience; questions on science and technology |
| Current Affairs of National/International Importance | Topics related to important national and international current events |
| History of India and Bihar | General understanding of Indian history with special focus on Bihar’s historical aspects |
| Geography of India and Bihar | Physical, social and economic geography of India; major features of agriculture and natural resources |
| Indian Polity | Indian political system, Panchayati Raj, community development, and planning in India and Bihar |
| Indian Economy and Economy of Bihar | Post-independence Indian economy and Bihar’s economy |
| Indian National Movement & Contribution of Bihar | 19th-century resurgence, growth of nationalism, freedom movement, and Bihar’s role in independence |
| General Mental Ability | Logical reasoning, analytical ability, and basic mental aptitude questions |
BPSC Mains Syllabus 2026: Topics Wise
| Papers | Subjects / Topics |
| General Hindi | Essay, Grammar, Syntax, Summarisation |
| General Studies Paper 1 | Indian Culture; Modern History of India; Contemporary events of national and international importance; Statistical analysis, diagrams and graphs |
| General Studies Paper 2 | Indian and Bihar Polity; Indian and Bihar Economy; Indian and Bihar Geography; Role and impact of Science and Technology in development of India and Bihar |
| Optional Subjects | Agricultural Science; Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science; Anthropology; Botany; Chemistry; Civil Engineering; Commerce & Accountancy; Law; Economics; Electrical Engineering; Geography; Geology; History; Labour & Social Welfare; Management; Mathematics; Mechanical Engineering; Philosophy; Physics; Political Science & International Relations; Psychology; Public Administration; Sociology; Statistics; Zoology; Hindi Literature; English Literature; Urdu Literature; Bengali Literature; Sanskrit Literature; Persian Literature; Arabic Literature; Pali Literature; Maithili Literature |
