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