{"id":80771,"date":"2021-09-23T11:50:43","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T06:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=80771"},"modified":"2021-09-23T11:50:44","modified_gmt":"2021-09-23T06:20:44","slug":"bpsc-pcs-exam-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bpsc-pcs-exam-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"BPSC PCS Exam Pattern- Overview, Pattern, and Subject Wise Weightage"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bpsc-pcs-exam-pattern\/#BPSC_PCS_Exam_Overview\" >BPSC PCS Exam:\u00a0Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bpsc-pcs-exam-pattern\/#BPSC_PCS_Exam_Pattern\" >BPSC PCS Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bpsc-pcs-exam-pattern\/#Subject_Wise_Weightage_%E2%80%93_Prelims\" >Subject Wise Weightage \u2013 Prelims<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bpsc-pcs-exam-pattern\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The Bihar Public Service Commission holds competitive examinations to fill various positions such as Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Engineer, Civil Officer, Project Manager, and Judicial Services. Individuals from across the country are invited to grab this opportunity and register for the BPSC exam. BPSC &nbsp;has advertised a total number of 562 openings for the year 2021, according to the official notification on their website.&nbsp;The BPSC exam is categorised into three sections, the first of which is the preliminary examination, followed by the main examination, and the final step in the selection process is the interview. The <strong>BPSC PCS Exam Pattern<\/strong> will help candidates prepare for the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligncenter is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\" href=\"www.oliveboard.in\/bank-exams\/?ref=ContTM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prepare for BPSC PCS Exam Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BPSC_PCS_Exam_Overview\"><\/span><strong>BPSC PCS Exam:\u00a0Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Name of the Conducting Authority<\/td><td>Bihar Public Service Commission&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Position<\/td><td>Multiple Posts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number of positions<\/td><td>500&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Category<\/td><td>Pattern<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Date&nbsp;<\/td><td>12th December 2021<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Admit card&nbsp;<\/td><td>Yet to be announced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Online application submission Start date&nbsp;<\/td><td>Yet to be announced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Online application submission End date<\/td><td>Yet to be announced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;Mode of Exam<\/td><td>Online &amp; Offline<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Selection process<\/td><td>PrelimsMains&nbsp;Interview<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eligibility<\/td><td>Bachelor\u2019s degree from a recognised university&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Website<\/td><td>bpsc.bih.nic.in<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BPSC_PCS_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span><strong>BPSC PCS Exam Pattern<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The BPSC selection process is divided into three stages: preliminary examination, main examination, and interview. To advance to the next level, candidates must pass each round. Before applying for the BPSC exam, candidates should read the eligibility requirements carefully. If any fraudulent information is discovered during or after the interview process, the candidate will be disqualified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An applicant will be eligible for the jobs posted under BPSC Recruitment 2021 if he or she passes all stages of the BPSC selection process, as well as the document verification process. Each stage of the recruitment process is held on a different day and in a different location as determined by the BPSC. The <strong>BPSC PCS Exam Pattern<\/strong> is detailed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sections<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Scores<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Prelims&nbsp;<\/td><td>150<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mains<\/td><td>900<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Interview process\u00a0Physical standards, Document verification<\/td><td>&nbsp;&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stage 1: Preliminary Exam<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The first round of the BPSC&#8217;s selection process is the Preliminary exam, which consists of objective questions.&nbsp;<\/li><li>There are 150 questions in the preliminary exam, each worth one mark.<\/li><li>&nbsp;According to the Bihar Public Service Commission&#8217;s official notice, there will be no negative marking in the preliminary test for an unattended question or incorrect answer.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The total time allotted to complete the prelim exam is 2hours<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Number of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time allotted&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Prelims<\/td><td>150<\/td><td>150<\/td><td>2 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>150<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>150<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stage 2: Mains&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Candidates who pass the preliminary exam will be invited to take the mains exam, which is the second stage of the BPSC selection process.<\/li><li>The BPSC mains exam pattern will have four papers, with the General Hindi paper serving as a qualifying exam.<\/li><li>The four sections of the mains exam are General Hindi, General Studies I, and General Studies II and the optional paper which are worth 900 points.<\/li><li>The optional paper is the fourth section of the mains exam, candidates will be given the choice to choose from 34 subjects at the time of filing the application process.<\/li><li>According to the Bihar Public Service Commission&#8217;s official notice, there will be no negative marking in the mains exam for an unattended question or incorrect answer.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The total time allotted for each paper in the mains exam is 3hours<\/li><li>To be called for the next step of the selection process, candidates must pass the mains exam.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time allotted&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Hindi (Qualifying)<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>3 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Studies I<\/td><td>300<\/td><td>3 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Studies II<\/td><td>300<\/td><td>3 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Optional Paper<\/td><td>300<\/td><td>3 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>900&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>(excluding qualifying marks)<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stage 3: Interview<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The BPSC interview round is the final stage of the selection process; candidates will be called for the final round only if they meet all of the eligibility criteria &amp; have cleared the prelims and mains exams. However, the final merit list will be generated based on the results of the mains exam and the interview phase.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the interview process, the Bihar Public Service Commission board will assess the candidates&#8217; general knowledge, physical standards, personal traits, and competencies relevant to the position. If the board finds that the candidate is qualified for the post based on their overall performance, they will be put through a physical standard exam and a document verification process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Subject_Wise_Weightage_%E2%80%93_Prelims\"><\/span><strong>Subject Wise Weightage \u2013 Prelims<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The BPSC Prelims exam covers topics such as general knowledge, math, current &amp; static events, and so on. Knowing which topics have how much relevance and weightage will greatly assist students in preparing for the exam. This will also help students understand the types of questions that will be asked, as well as the BPSC&#8217;s exam difficulty level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prelims- Subject Wise Weightage for the previous year<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Prelim weightage&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General knowledge<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>World geography&nbsp;<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Current Affairs<\/td><td>24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medieval History<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Polity<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Art &nbsp;and Culture<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Economics<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bihar Static (Geography)<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bihar Current<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biology<\/td><td>9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ancient History<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chemistry<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maths<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Modern India (Pre-Congress)<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indian Geography<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Physics<\/td><td>9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Environment<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bihar Static (Polity)<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bihar Static (History)<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bihar Static (Economics)<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bihar GK (MISC)<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>150<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligncenter is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\" href=\"www.oliveboard.in\/bank-exams\/?ref=ContTM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prepare for BPSC PCS Exam Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope that this article about the BPSC exam pattern provided you with the necessary information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1632377820587\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the duration of the prelims exam under the BPSC PCS Exam Pattern?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The total time allotted to complete the prelim exam is 2 hours.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1632377832228\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can we take any optional paper in the BPSC mains exam that we want?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, you can opt for any subject of your choice as the candidates will be given the choice to choose from 34 subjects at the time of filing the application process.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1632377848780\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the total number of marks allotted for the main exam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The mains exam has a total of 900 marks, excluding General Hindi, which is worth 100 points and is qualifying in nature.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1632377860905\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Will there be any negative marking in the BPSC PCS Exam Pattern?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">According to the official notification, there won\u2019t be any negative marking for an incorrect answer or an unanswered question in any of the sections.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a 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