BPSC Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2023, Download PDF

BPSC Syllabus

Understanding the syllabus and exam pattern is crucial for the BPSC Exam aspirants. In this blog, we will delve into the key subjects and topics covered in the BPSC syllabus 2023, as well as the structure and marking scheme of the examination. Candidates who are preparing for the BPSC Examination must be aware of the BPSC Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2023.

BPSC Exam Pattern

Candidates preparing to appear in the BPSC 2023 Recruitment must be aware of the detailed exam pattern and the total marks. We have mentioned below the detailed exam pattern for both the prelims and mains examinations.

BPSC Prelims Exam Pattern

The Prelims Exam Pattern for the BPSC is as follows:

Subject	Total Marks	Duration
General Studies	150	2 hours

BPSC Mains Exam Pattern:

We have mentioned below the main exam pattern for the candidates.

Name of Paper	Total Marks	Duration
General Hindi	100	3 hours
General Studies Paper 1	300	3 hours
General Studies Paper 2	300	3 hours
Optional Paper	300	3 hours

BPSC Syllabus 2023

The syllabus is very crucial for candidates to prepare for any government examination. Candidates must be aware of the BPSC Syllabus 2023 in order to create an effective preparation strategy. We have mentioned below the detailed syllabus for both the prelims and main examinations.

BPSC Syllabus 2023 – Prelims

• Current Affairs of national and international importance.
• General Science: Questions on general science will cover a broad understanding and appreciation of science, as well as topics of everyday observation and experience, as may be expected of a well-educated person who has not specifically studied any scientific area.
• History: History of India and its salient feature, History of Bihar, Basic understanding of the topic’s social, economic, and political dimensions
• Geography: Geography of India, the Country’s physical, social, and economic geography, as well as the key characteristics of Indian agriculture and natural resources. Geography of Bihar, Geographical division of Bihar State, and Major River systems in Bihar
• Indian Polity: General understanding of the Panchayati Raj, community development, and planning in India and Bihar.
• Indian Economy: Major changes in Bihar’s economy in the post-independence period.
• Indian National Movement: Bihar’s participation in these movements. Candidates will be expected to respond to questions about the nature and characteristics of the 19th-century revival, the development of nationalism, and the achievement of independence in relation to the Indian National Movement. Candidates will also be asked about the role of Bihar in the Indian freedom movement.
• General Mental Ability Questions

BPSC Syllabus 2023 – Mains

The BPSC Mains exam consists of 3 subjects – Hindi, General Studies 1 and General Studies 2. Candidates can find the syllabus for each of these subjects below.

BPSC Mains Syllabus 2023 – Hindi

• निबंध (Essay)
• व्याकरण (Grammar): पर्यायवाची, अलंकार, विलोम, वर्तनी, तत्सम एवं तदभव, लिंग, कारक, आदि|
• वाक्य विन्यास (Syntax)
• संक्षेपण (Summarisation)

BPSC Mains Syllabus 2023 – GS Paper I

• Modern History of India and Indian Culture, which includes the broad history of the country (with special
• reference to Bihar) from about the middle of the 19th century.
• The introduction and growth of Western education will be covered in questions on Bihar’s Modern History (including technical education).
• Bihar’s role in the freedom struggle of India.
• Santhal Uprising,
• 1857 in Bihar,
• Birsa Movement,
• Champaran Satyagraha
• Quit India Movement 1942.
• Knowledge of the chief features of Mauryan and Pal art.
• Patna Qulam Painting
• Basic knowledge of Gandhi, Tagore, and Nehru.
• Exercises in statistical analysis, graphs, and diagrams will assess the candidate’s capacity to infer reasonable inferences from data presented in statistical, graphical, or diagrammatic form and to identify any limitations, constraints, or contradictions.

BPSC Mains Syllabus 2023 – GS Paper II

• Indian Polity: The political system in India and also including the political system in Bihar
• Indian Economy: Planning in India,
• Geography of India: It mainly includes the economic, physical, and social geography of India and also focused on Bihar especially.
• Science and Technology:  The contribution and effects of science and technology to the development of India and Bihar. The candidate will be tested on their knowledge of how science and technology have impacted India and Bihar and the emphasis will be on applied aspects.

BPSC Syllabus 2023 PDF

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