New BPSC Exam Pattern in 2023
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) conducts various exams for recruitment to various government jobs in the state of Bihar. The BPSC exam pattern varies depending on the specific job for which you are applying. Here is an overview of the BPSC exam pattern for some of the most common exams conducted by the commission:
BPSC Combined Competitive Exam:
This exam is conducted for recruitment to the following posts:
Bihar Administrative Services
Bihar Police Services
Bihar Financial Services
Many more post included as per Advertisement.
The exam consists of the following three stages:
Preliminary Exam: This is a qualifying exam, and the marks scored in this exam are not considered for the final merit list. The exam consists of two papers:
Paper 1: General Studies (200 marks)
Paper 2: Bihar-specific General Studies (100 marks)
The preliminary exam is conducted to test the candidate's general knowledge and understanding of the state of Bihar.
Mains Exam: This is the main exam, and the marks scored in this exam are considered for the final merit list. The exam consists of nine papers:
Paper 1: General Hindi (100 marks)
Paper 2: General English (100 marks)
Paper 3: General Studies-1 (200 marks)
Paper 4: General Studies-2 (200 marks)
Paper 5: General Studies-3 (200 marks)
Paper 6: General Studies-4 (200 marks)
Paper 7: Optional Subject-1 (200 marks)
Paper 8: Optional Subject-2 (200 marks)
Paper 9: Optional Subject-3 (200 marks)
The mains exam tests the candidate's knowledge and understanding of various subjects, including history, geography, politics, economics, and the like.
Interview: This is the final stage of the exam, and the marks scored in this stage are also considered for the final merit list. The interview is conducted to test the candidate's communication skills, leadership qualities, and overall suitability for the job.