Understand the complete BPSC Prelims Syllabus, including the BPSC GS syllabus and CSAT syllabus. Get a topic-wise breakdown and practical preparation insights.
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Preparing for the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam begins with knowing the BPSC Prelims syllabus. The syllabus gives direction to your study plan. If you don’t understand what’s included, you may waste time on irrelevant topics or miss important ones. This guide breaks down the syllabus in plain terms. It includes all sections—BPSC syllabus Prelims, BPSC GS syllabus, CSAT syllabus, and important BPSC prelims topics.
The BPSC Preliminary Examination is the first step in the state civil services recruitment process. It is an objective-type paper used to screen candidates for the main examination. Marks from this exam are not counted in the final merit list, but you must clear it to move ahead.
The paper has questions from General Studies (GS) only. However, many candidates refer to the logical and analytical parts of the syllabus as part of a CSAT syllabus, even though BPSC does not officially call it CSAT.
Also Read: BPSC Exam Pattern
The BPSC syllabus Prelims includes one paper on General Studies. It covers a wide range of topics such as history, geography, polity, economy, and current affairs. Here’s a breakdown:
BPSC Prelims Syllabus of General Studies Paper |
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| Current Events of National and International Importance |
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| History of India and the Indian National Movement |
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| Indian and World Geography |
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| Indian Polity and Governance |
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| Economic and Social Development |
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| Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change |
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| General Science |
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BPSC Prelims Syllabus of General Studies Paper (CSAT) |
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| Interpersonal Skills and Communication | Logical reasoning and decision-making. |
| Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability | Puzzles, patterns, and analytical reasoning questions. |
| Numerical Ability and Data Interpretation | Class X-level mathematics, including percentages, ratios, and graph interpretation. |
| Decision-Making and Problem-Solving | Situational judgment and ethical dilemmas. |
Also Read: UPSC Prelims Syllabus
While BPSC does not publish a fixed weightage, past year papers show a pattern.
| Section | Approximate Weightage |
| History + Bihar History | 20–25 questions |
| Geography (India + Bihar) | 15–20 questions |
| Polity | 10–15 questions |
| Economy (India + Bihar) | 10–15 questions |
| General Science | 15–20 questions |
| Current Affairs | 15–20 questions |
| Mental Ability (CSAT-style) | 5–10 questions |
Keep in mind that question types may change based on current trends.
Also Read: UPSC Prelims PYQs
Here’s a practical approach:
NCERT books from class 6 to 12 build a strong base. Stick to Social Science and Science subjects.
Focus on editorials and state news for Bihar. Avoid celebrity gossip and crime reports.
They show the question pattern and help you identify important BPSC prelims topics.
Use one source only. Revise monthly rather than cramming at the last minute.
Mock tests improve speed and accuracy. Focus on full-length papers.
Keep topic-wise notes. Revise them before the exam.
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| Subject | Recommended Book |
| History | Spectrum’s Modern India, Bihar History Guide |
| Geography | NCERT + Lucent Geography |
| Polity | M. Laxmikanth |
| Economy | Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh |
| General Science | NCERT + Lucent General Science |
| Current Affairs | Newspaper + Monthly Magazines |
| CSAT Syllabus | RS Aggarwal (Reasoning and Quant) |
Don’t collect too many books. Choose one and revise it well.
Also Read: BPSC Mains Syllabus
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The BPSC Prelims syllabus may seem large, but it is manageable with a clear plan. Focus on the BPSC GS syllabus, revise key BPSC prelims topics, and do not neglect Bihar-specific content. Include light preparation of the CSAT syllabus to handle reasoning-based questions. With consistent effort and regular revision, cracking the Prelims is within reach.
While BPSC doesn't officially call it CSAT, the Prelims include basic reasoning, decision-making, and numerical ability—similar to a CSAT syllabus.
The General Studies paper in BPSC Prelims has 150 questions, with topics drawn from the full BPSC GS syllabus.
Focus on Bihar history, Indian polity, geography, economy, and current affairs, along with basic science and mental ability questions.
The BPSC syllabus Prelims tests general awareness through objective questions, while Mains includes detailed, subjective answers on specific subjects.
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