BPSC Mains Syllabus

General Hindi*
निबंध 30 अंक
व्याकरण 30 अंक
वाक्य विन्यास 25 अंक
संक्षेपण 15 अंक
Total: 100 अंक
Type of questions Marks
किसी एक विषय पर लगभग 500 शब्दों में निबंध लिखिए

 

 30 Marks
निम्नलिखित का एक–तिहाई शब्दों में सार लिखते हुए उपयुक्त शीर्षक दीजिए

 

 15 Marks
अशुद्ध वाक्यों को शुद्ध कीजिए 1*10 Q = 10 Marks
निम्नलिखित मुहावरे-लोकोक्तियां में से किन्ही पांच का अर्थ उन्हें वाक्यों में प्रयोग कीजिए 3*5 Q = 15 Marks
संज्ञा सर्वनाम आदि की परिभाषा देते हुए उसके भेदों को सोदाहरण लिखिए 10 Marks
किन्ही पांच के दो-दो पर्यायवाची 1*5 Q = 5 Marks
किन्ही पांच वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द लिखकर उनका वाक्य में प्रयोग कीजिए 1*5 Q = 5 Marks
किन्ही पांच  समास के समस्त पदों का विग्रह करते हुए  समास बताइए 1*5 Q = 5 Marks
किन्ही पांच  उपसर्ग /प्रत्यय के दो-दो शब्द बनाइए 1*5 Q = 5 Marks
Essay 300 Marks [3 sections, each with 4 essays]

You will have to attempt 3 essays, one from each section. Each one essay carries 100 marks.

(Word limit- 700-800 words)
GS P-1 1. Modern History of India and Indian culture. Modern History of India and Indian Culture will cover the broad history of the country (with special reference to Bihar) from about the middle of nineteenth century. The modern history of Bihar will include questions on the introduction and expansion of western education (including technical education). It will also have questions on Bihar’s role in the freedom struggle of India. Questions will relate to the Santhal Uprising, 1857 in Bihar, Birsa movement, Champaran Satyagrah and the Quit India Movement 1942. A knowledge of the chief features of Mauryan and Pal art and Patna Qulam painting will be expected from the examinees. It would also include questions or Gandhi, Tagore and Nehru.
2. Current events of national and international importance.  
3. Statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams. The part relating to statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams will include exercises to test the candidate’s ability to draw common sense conclusions from information presented in statistical, graphical or diagrammatical form and to point out deficiencies, limitations or inconsistencies therein.
     
GS P-2 1. Indian Polity This section will include questions on the political system in India including Bihar.
  2. Indian economy and Geography of India In this section, the questions will be put on planning in India and the physical, economic and social geography of India and Bihar.
  3. The role and impact of science and technology in the development of India. In this section, the questions will be relating to the role and impact of science and technology in the development of India, questions will be asked to test the candidate’s awareness of the role and impact of science and technology in India and Bihar Emphasis will be on applied aspects.
Optional Paper*    

 

BPSC Exam Pattern

 

 

   F.M No. of Questions BPSC Exam Pattern Remarks
Prelims General Studies 150 150 (Single Paper of 2 hrs duration) 1/3rd Negative Marking
           
Mains General Hindi 100*   Qualifying Paper (getting 30% marks is necessary) Total Written Paper Marks = 900 (Counted for merit)
GS P-1 300    

 
GS P-2 300  
Essay 300 3 Essays
Optional Paper 100* 100 MCQs Qualifying in nature
Interview   120      
           
Total :   1020