Schemes

• Unmarried adults without parents to be considered as separate households under PM Awas Yojana - Rural
• SAHAJOG Scheme
• Ayushman Bharat Diwas
• Deen Dayal Upadhyay Antyodaya Parivar Suraksha Yojana
• Jyothi Initiative
• Pandit Lakshmi Chand Kalakar Samajik Samman Yojana
• SBI's 'Next LEAP' Program
• Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS)
• Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
• Shiksha Sanjeevani Bima Yojana (2025)
• Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM)
• Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (Revised)
• Sashakt Panchayat-Ntri Abhiyan
• Mahila Samriddhi Scheme
• Mukhyamantri Balika Samridhi Yojana
• PM-YUVA 3.0 (Young, Upcoming and Versatile Authors)
• Rajiv Yuva Vikasam
• Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) - Revised
• Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025
• Sanna Biyyam Scheme (Free Fine Rice Distribution)
• Antyodaya Gruha Yojana
• Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Sewa
• Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan
• Stand-Up India Scheme
• Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PM-MUDRA)
• Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY (Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana)
• Plastic Parks Scheme
• National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM)
• Occupational Shortage Index (OSI)
• MSME TEAM (Trade Enablement and Marketing Initiative)
• SWAMIH (Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing) Fund II (Budget 2025-26)
• Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
• Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-ASHA)
• Manthan 2025

Current Affairs: July 2025

 Important Topics: 

Current Affairs: April 2025

•  Sepak Takra World Cup 2025
• Xavier University
• International Cooperative Day
• Kosi-Mechi International Link Project
• Bodh Gaya Temple
• Khelo India Games in Bihar
• Mahavir Jayanti
• Vande Metro
• Veer Kunwar Singh
• National Panchayat Awards 2025

Current Affairs: March 2025

•  Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to be set up in Navanagar (Buxar) and Kumarbagh (West Champaran) Districts.
• SEZs are duty-free to promote investment and increase employment.
• Asia's first export Processing Zones (EPZ) was established in Kandla, Gujarat in 1965.
• Vikramshila University
• Bihar Diwas
• Special Category Status for Bihar
• Bihar Awarded Digitech Awards 2025
• Task Force to Eradicate Child Marriage
• Shaurya Vedanam Festival
• Valmiki Festival 2025
• Bihar Budget 2025-26
• Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Rural
• Death Anniversary of Dr. Rajendra Prasad
• Bihar Economic Survey 2024-25

BPSC History Optional - Previous Years Questions

ANCIENT INDIA
QUESTIONS ON INDUS VALLEY CIVILISATION
1. Examine the characteristic features of the Indus Valley Civilisation. (2012)
2. Write short notes on: Town Planning of Harappa. (2007)
3. Describe the Indus Valley Civilisation. (46th, 2005)
4. Discuss the characteristic features of the IVC. (2002)
5. How did the Indus Civilisation established its contact with other civilisation? Give your answer with reference to its westerly traders. (2002)
6. The Indus Valley and Vedic Civilisation had some common features and differences between them. Elucidate. (1999)
7. How significant are the pre/early Harappan sites/villages in Sindh and Baluchistan to our understanding of the origins of the Harappan civilsation? (1995)
8. Examine the main features of the city planning of the Indus Civilisation. How far are these features found in modern city planning? (63rd, 2019)

VEDIC AGE
1. Review the social, religious and political life in the Vedic Age. (2009)
2. Describe the Vedic Age Civilisation. (46th, 2005)
3. Reconstruct the Vedic social organisation. Does it show any evolution? (2001)
4. Write an essay on the evolution of political, social and economic patterns during the Vedic period. (1997)
5. In the light of recent researches, how has the notion of Iron technology heralding major social and economic changes in India being modified? (1995)
6. Why do historian generally regard the Harappan civilisation and the Rig Vedic culture as representing two different societies? (1993)

BUDDISM AND JAINISM
1. Describe the socio-religious conditions of India on the eve of the rise of Buddhism. (2007)
2. Describe the social and economic life of the people on the eve of the rise of Jainism and Buddhism. (2012)
3. Describe the Buddhism and Jainism. (46th, 2005)
4. Write short note on: Mahavira and Jainism. (1993)
5. What was the social base for the early Buddhism? (1995)
6. Bring out the main points of agreement and differences between Hinduism and Brahmanical Hinduism. (60-62, 2018)

MAURYAS
1. Write an essay on the administration system of the Mauryas. (2012)
2. Critically review the socio-economic life of the Mauryan Age. (2009)
3. Review the humanitarian works of Ashoka the Great. (2007)
4. Write short notes on: Arthasastra. (2007)
5. Trace the growth of Magadha as an imperial power under the Bimbisara and Ajatsatru. (2002)
6. Discuss the chief features of Mauryan administration. (2002)
7. Describe critically the socio-economic life during the Mauryan period. (2002)
8. Account the merits and demerits of regulation and controlling system of the Mauryan administration. (2001)
9. Why is Ashoka regarded as a unique king in Indian history. (1999)
10. Identify the main features of the Mauryan and Gupta arts bringing out their differences if any. (1999)

POST-MAURYA
1. Discuss India's contact with the outside world during the post-mauryan period. What were their impact on the country? (1997)
2. Write short note on: Gandhara Art. (1993)
3. Evaluate the trade and commerce in post-mauryan age. (56-59, 2016)

BPSC Mains Syllabus (Optional Subject)

 Candidates must select one subject from the following list:

(Each subject carries 100 marks and the exam duration is of 2 hours)

The deatiled syllabus for each optional subject is available in the BPSC Syllabus PDF.

BPSC Mains Syllabus (Essay Paper)

• Moral and Philosophical Essay
• Hypothetical Essay
• Essay related to:
• Social, Economic, Political, Religous, and Administrative Issues
• Self-reliant and Digital India
• Problems, solutions, and possibilities of Bihar
• Popular proverbs and sayings of Bihar, etc.

BPSC Mains Syllabus (General Studies Paper-II)

 Indian Polity: Political system of India, including its functioning in Bihar.

Indian Economy and Geography of India: Questions will be asked on the planning process in India, as well as the physical, economic, and social geography of both India and Bihar.

Role and Impact of Science and Technology in India's Development: Impact of science and technology in the development of India and Bihar, with an emphasis on applied aspects.

BPSC Mains Syllabus (General Studies Paper-I)

Modern History of India and Indian Culture: Broad history of India from the mid-19th century with special reference to Bihar

• Introduction and expansion of Western education (including technical education) in Bihar.
• The role of Bihar in India's freedom struggle will be a major focus.
• Specific movements and events in Bihar like the Santhal Uprisings, the 1857 rebellion, Birsa Movement, Champaran Satyagraha, and the Quit India Movement of 1942 will be covered.

Indian Art and Culture: Candidates are expected to have knowledge of the chief features of Mauryan and Pal Art, as well as Patna Kalam painting.

• Contributions of key figures like Gandhi, Nehru, and Tagore.

Current Events of National and International Importance: This section will focus on significant current events both at the national and international levels.

Statistical Analysis, Graphs, and Diagrams: Candidates will be tested on their ability to draw logical conclusions from information presented in statistical, graphical, or diagrammatic forms.

• They will also need to point out deficiencies, limitations, or inconsistencies in the provided data.

BPSC Mains Syllabus (General Hindi)

General Hindi (Compulsory Subject)

The questions in this paper will be based on the secondary level of the Bihar School Examination Board.

 

Essay Writing: 30 marks

Grammar: 30 marks

Sentence Composition: 25 marks

Precis Writing: 15 marks

BPSC Syllabus for Mains Exam

 1. General Hindi

Essay

Grammar

Syntax

Summarisation

2. General Studies Paper 1

Indian Culture

Modern History of India

Current National and International Events of Importance

Statistical Analysis, Diagrams, and Graphs

3. General Studies Paper 2

Indian Polity

Indian Economy and Geography of India

Role and Impact of Science and Technology in the Development of India

4. Essay

Moral and Philosophical Essay

Hypothetical Essay

Essay related to Social, Economic, Political, Religious, and Administrative Issues

Essay related to self-reliant India and Digital India

Essay related to problems, solutions, and possibilities of Bihar

Essay related to popular proverbs and sayings of Bihar, etc.

5. Optional Paper

English Language and Literature

Urdu Language and Literature

Hindi Language and Literature

Persian Language and Literature

Arabic Language and Literature

Pali Language and Literature

Maithili Language and Literature

Bengali Language and Literature

Sanskrit Language and Literature

Chemistry

Sociology

Physics

Agriculture

Statistics

Botany

Zoology

Philosophy

Political Science and International Relations

Psychology

Public Administration

Labour and Social Welfare

Management

Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering

Geography

Geology

History

Law

Civil Engineering

Economics

Commerce and Accountancy

Electrical Engineering

Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science

Anthropology

BPSC Syllabus for 71st Prelims Exam

1. General Science

General understanding of science, including matters of everyday observation and experience. The questions on Science and Technology will be such that they do not require any subject specialisation.

2. Current Affairs

Current Affairs of National/International importance.

3. History

History of India and Bihar (General understanding of the subject with the broad aspects of the history of Bihar).

4. Geography

Geography of India and Bihar (Questions will relate to the physical, social and economic geography of the country including the main features of Indian agriculture and natural resources).

5. Polity

Indian Polity (Questions will test knowledge on the country's political system, Panchayati Raj, Community Development and Planning in India and Bihar)

6. Economy

Indian economy and economy of Bihar post-independence

7. Indian National Movement

Indian Movements and Contribution of Bihar in it (Questions will relate to the nature and character of the 19th century resurgence, growth of nationalism and attainment of Independence with special reference to Bihar)

Under the Indian National Movement, candidates have to focus on the resurgence in the 19th century, the nature and growth of nationalism in India, and India's independence. Also, the role of Bihar in the Indian National Movement is important from the BPSC examination point of view.

8. General Mental Ability

BPSC Exam Pattern

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Examination comprises of three stages:

1. Prelims: Objective type (Multiple Choice Questions)

There are 150 questions of General Studies subject. All questions are of objective type nature. Duration of exam is of two hours. For every wrong answer, there is provision of negative marking of 1/3 points.

Prelimiary  exam is only for the purpose of screening the candidate and meant to select the candidates for the Mains exam. Number of candidates selected for the Mains exam will be around 10 times of the number of notified vacancies.

Questions will be asked from General Science, Current Affairs of national and international importance, History of India and special features of the History of Bihar, Geography, Prominent Geographical sections of Bihar and important rivers, Indian Political and Economic System, Important changes in the economy of Bihar after post-independence period, National Movement of India and role of Bihar in the Indian National Movement and General Mental Ability.

2. Mains: Descriptive / Objective type

General Hindi (Qualifying) (100) - 3 hours duration

General Studies Paper-1 (300) - 3 hours duration

General Studies Paper-2 (300) - 3 hours duration

Essay (300)

Optional Paper (Qualifying) (100)

Total marks:- 1100

3. Interview

Total Marks- 120