71st BPSC PCS Syllabus: Subject-wise Topics for Prelims and Mains

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71st BPSC Exam Syllabus 2025

There are two main written stages in the BPSC Syllabus 2025: Prelims and Mains. The first phase of the qualifying process is the Prelims exam. Candidates that pass the preliminary round proceed on to the usually next step. The Mains and Interview scores will be used to produce the merit list. The courses relating to general knowledge of the Bihar state, such as social science, economy, and polity, is mostly covered in the Bihar PCS Syllabus for Prelims and Mains.

71st BPSC Prelims Exam Syllabus 2025

The BPSC Syllabus for Prelims consists of just one paper on General Studies (GS). In just one exam, students will be evaluated on a wide range of topics, including economic theory, political theory, current affairs, and Bihar state history. The following list of important BPSC Prelims syllabus topics will be covered in the objective written exam-

• Events of National and international importance
• General Science
• Geography and Geography of Bihar
• History of Bihar and Indian History
• Changes in the economy of Bihar post-independence
• Indian Polity and Economy
• General Mental Ability
• Indian National Movement and the Role of Bihar

71st BPSC Mains Exam Syllabus 2025

The main focus of the BPSC Mains syllabus is on the applicants' understanding of General Studies. The Mains exam will consist of five papers: General Hindi, Essay, General Studies Paper 1 and 2, as well as one optional paper.

The candidates can select one paper from a list of 34 papers from the BPSC Mains syllabus. All the papers except those of General Hindi & Optional Paper will carry 300 marks each and the Hindi & Optional paper will carry 100 marks.

COMPULSORY SUBJECT
Syllabus for General Hindi

The General Hindi will be qualifying in nature. The exam will be of 100 marks and will be subjective in nature, and the distribution of the marks will be:

Essay: 30 Marks
Grammar: 30 Marks
Summarisation: 15 Marks
Syntax: 25 Marks

Syllabus for General Studies Paper-I

HISTORY OF MODERN INDIA & INDIAN CULTURE

(It will contain the history of India with special reference to Bihar in the middle of 19^th century, the introduction and expansion of western and technical education, Bihar’s role in freed, the Santhal uprising in Bihar, Birsa movement, the quit India Movement, chief features of Mauryan, Patna Qulam painting, roles of Tagore, Nehru, and Gandhi)

• Champaran Satyagraha
• Quit India Movement 1942
• 1857 war of independence
• Uprising of Santhal

Current Events of National and International Importance

Statistical Analysis, Graphs, and Diagrams

Syllabus for General Studies Paper-II

• Indian Polity
• Indian economy and Geography of India
• The role and the impact of technology and science in the development of India

OPTIONAL SUBJECTS

For candidates participating in BPSC Mains, they have to choose one optional subject out of 34 subjects. There will be optional subject are given below:

BPSC OPTIONAL SUBJECTS:

In Optional Paper, a candidate is required to choose any one subject.

1. Agriculture

2. Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science

3. Anthropology

4. Botany

5. Chemistry

6. Civil Engineering

7. Commerce & Accountancy

8. Economics

9. Electrical Engineering

10. Geography

11. Geology

12. History

13. Labour and Social Welfare

14. Law

15. Management

16. Mathematics

17. Mechanical Engineering

18. Philosophy

19. Physics

20. Political Science & International Relations

21. Psychology

22. Public Administration

23. Sociology

24. Statistics

25. Zoology

26. Hindi Language and Literature

27. English Language and Literature

28. Urdu Language and Literature

29. Bangla Language and Literature

30. Sanskrit Language and Literature

31. Persian Language and Literature

32. Arabic Language and Literature

33. Pali Language and Literature

34. Maithili Language and Literature

71st BPSC Interview

The ‘Interview’ Round would be called for candidates who had passed the BPSC Mains Exam. A Board that the Commission has appointed conducts interviews with candidates. BPSC PCS 71st Interview will be of 120 Marks.

71st BPSC Syllabus 2025 : FAQs

1. What is the BPSC syllabus?
The BPSC syllabus includes subjects like General Science, Current Affairs, History of India and Bihar, Geography, Indian Polity and Economy, and General Mental Ability for Prelims, and General Hindi, General Studies, and Optional Subjects for Mains.

2. Where can I get the 2025 BPSC syllabus?
You can download the BPSC syllabus PDF from the official website.

3. What is the minimum qualifying mark for General Hindi in BPSC Mains?
Candidates must secure 30 marks out of 100 in General Hindi to qualify, but these marks aren't included in the merit calculation.

4. How many papers are counted in the BPSC Mains final merit?
Only General Studies Paper 1, Paper 2, and the Optional Subject Paper (total 900 marks) are counted for final merit, while the Interview carries 120 marks.

5. Which subjects should I focus on for BPSC Prelims 2025?
Focus on Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, and Bihar-specific topics, along with basic science and mental ability.

6. Is there negative marking in BPSC Prelims?
Yes, 1/3 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer in the BPSC Prelims exam.

7. What is the exam pattern for BPSC Mains?
The BPSC Mains exam consists of five papers: General Hindi (qualifying), General Studies Paper 1, General Studies Paper 2, Essay, and one Optional Subject.

8. How do I choose an optional subject for BPSC Mains?
Choose a subject based on your academic background, interest, and availability of resources. Evaluate the scoring potential of the subject as well.

9. What is the weightage of Current Affairs in BPSC Mains?
Current Affairs is an integral part of General Studies Paper 1 and Paper 2, with questions often linked to recent events related to India and Bihar's economic, political, and social developments.

10. When is the BPSC 71st CCE Exam scheduled?
The BPSC 71st CCE Prelims exam is scheduled for September 13, 2025.