{"id":1798,"date":"2025-04-02T17:06:48","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T11:36:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1798"},"modified":"2025-10-28T13:15:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T07:45:39","slug":"bpsc-mains-subject-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-mains-subject-list\/","title":{"rendered":"BPSC Mains Subject List 2025: Compulsory &#038; Optional Subjects With Exam Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\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: #127abf;color:#127abf\" 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: #127abf;color:#127abf\" 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'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-mains-subject-list\/#BPSC_Mains_Subject_List_General_Hindi_Compulsory_Subject\" >BPSC Mains Subject List General Hindi (Compulsory Subject)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-mains-subject-list\/#BPSC_Mains_Subject_List_General_Studies_Paper-I\" >BPSC Mains Subject List General Studies Paper-I<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-mains-subject-list\/#BPSC_Mains_Subject_List_General_Studies_Paper-II\" >BPSC Mains Subject List General Studies Paper-II<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-mains-subject-list\/#BPSC_Mains_Subject_List_Essay_Paper\" >BPSC Mains Subject List Essay Paper<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-mains-subject-list\/#BPSC_Mains_Optional_Subjects_2025\" >BPSC Mains Optional Subjects 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-mains-subject-list\/#BPSC_Mains_Exam_Pattern_2025\" >BPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-mains-subject-list\/#BPSC_71st_Syllabus_Exam_Pattern_2025\" >BPSC 71st Syllabus &amp; Exam Pattern 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-mains-subject-list\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-mains-subject-list\/#BPSC_Mains_Subject_List_FAQS\" >BPSC Mains Subject List FAQS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conducts the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) in multiple stages: <\/span><b>Prelims, Mains, and Interviews. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mains exam plays a crucial role in the selection process, consisting of both compulsory and optional subjects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must thoroughly understand the <\/span><b>BPSC mains subject list <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and syllabus to plan their preparation effectively. The compulsory papers test general knowledge, language proficiency, and analytical skills, while the optional subject allows candidates to showcase expertise in a chosen discipline. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the <\/span><b>BPSC mains subject list <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">included in the BPSC Mains examination.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BPSC_Mains_Subject_List_General_Hindi_Compulsory_Subject\"><\/span><b>BPSC Mains Subject List <\/b><b>General Hindi (Compulsory Subject)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This paper is qualifying in nature and is based on the secondary level syllabus of the Bihar School Examination Board. The marking scheme is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Section<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essay Writing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grammar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sentence Composition<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Precis Writing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BPSC_Mains_Subject_List_General_Studies_Paper-I\"><\/span><b>BPSC Mains Subject List <\/b><b>General Studies Paper-I<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This paper covers important historical and cultural aspects of India, with a focus on Bihar. The key topics include:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>Topic<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Details<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern History of India and Indian Culture<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Includes mid-19th-century events, Bihar\u2019s role in India\u2019s freedom struggle<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Art and Culture<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covers Mauryan, Pal art, and Patna Kalam paintings<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current Events of National &amp; International Importance<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important global and national events<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statistical Analysis, Graphs, and Diagrams<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logical deductions from statistical data<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bihar-mains-course-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Bihar Mains Course 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BPSC_Mains_Subject_List_General_Studies_Paper-II\"><\/span><b>BPSC Mains Subject List <\/b><b>General Studies Paper-II<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This paper includes governance, economic, and technological aspects of India and Bihar. The key topics are:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Topic<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Details<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Polity<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Governance and political system, including Bihar\u2019s role<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Economy &amp; Geography of India<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economic and social geography of Bihar and India<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science &amp; Technology in India\u2019s Development<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impact of technological advancements<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"QEP BPSC MAINS 2024-25 | FIRST SESSION | UPSC Pedagogy first time in BPSC | Crack BPSC with MK Sir\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UkxbE760LEs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BPSC_Mains_Subject_List_Essay_Paper\"><\/span><b>BPSC Mains Subject List <\/b><b>Essay Paper<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The essay paper consists of various themes, requiring analytical and critical thinking skills. The topics include:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Topics Covered<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moral and Philosophical Essays<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General reflections on ethical and moral issues<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypothetical Essays<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Topics requiring logical reasoning and imagination<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social, Economic, Political, and Administrative Issues<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current affairs-based essays<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bihar-Specific Topics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital India, self-reliance, proverbs, and cultural sayings<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1033&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>BPSC Mains Exam<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BPSC_Mains_Optional_Subjects_2025\"><\/span><b>BPSC Mains Optional Subjects 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must choose one subject from the list of optional subjects. Each optional paper carries 100 marks with a duration of 2 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>List of Optional Subjects<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Science &amp; Engineering<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Humanities &amp; Social Sciences<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Literature<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agriculture<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Political Science &amp; IR<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hindi Language &amp; Literature<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal Husbandry &amp; Veterinary Science<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sociology<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English Language &amp; Literature<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anthropology<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public Administration<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urdu Language &amp; Literature<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Botany<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Philosophy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sanskrit Language &amp; Literature<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemistry<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychology<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persian Language &amp; Literature<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Civil Engineering<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arabic Language &amp; Literature<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commerce &amp; Accountancy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geography<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bangla Language &amp; Literature<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electrical Engineering<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maithili Language &amp; Literature<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geology<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Law<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pali Language &amp; Literature<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labour and Social Welfare<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mechanical Engineering<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statistics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Management<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoology<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BPSC_Mains_Exam_Pattern_2025\"><\/span><b>BPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the exam pattern is crucial for efficient preparation. The Mains exam consists of five papers:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Total Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Duration<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Hindi (Qualifying)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies Paper 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">300<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies Paper 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">300<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional Paper (Qualifying)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essay<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">300<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BPSC_71st_Syllabus_Exam_Pattern_2025\"><\/span><b>BPSC 71st Syllabus &amp; Exam Pattern 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The latest BPSC syllabus and exam pattern for 2025 have introduced some key updates:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>General Hindi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is now a qualifying paper, and its marks do not count towards the final merit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>General Studies Paper 1 and Paper 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are compulsory.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Optional Subject Paper<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> remains qualifying in nature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Revised weightage and marking scheme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a balanced evaluation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates can download the detailed syllabus from the official website for thorough preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>BPSC mains subject list<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides a comprehensive roadmap for aspirants. Proper understanding of the exam pattern, subjects, and syllabus will help candidates prepare effectively and maximize their performance in the exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you preparing for <\/span><b>BPSC 2025?<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/state-pcs\/bihar-pcs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join IAShub&#8217;s BPSC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> coaching batches to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BPSC_Mains_Subject_List_FAQS\"><\/span><b>BPSC Mains Subject List FAQS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-1799 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-1799.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-1799.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-1799.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-1799.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-1799.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1742212373\"><div id=\"sp-ea-1799\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-17990\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse17990\" aria-controls=\"collapse17990\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> How to choose optional subjects for the BPSC Mains exam?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse17990\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1799\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-17990\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates should choose an optional subject based on their academic background, interest, and familiarity with the subject. It is also advisable to check the availability of study material and past success rates of the subject.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-17991\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse17991\" aria-controls=\"collapse17991\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are optional subjects in the BPSC syllabus?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse17991\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1799\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-17991\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The BPSC syllabus includes various optional subjects categorized under Science, Engineering, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Literature. Candidates can select any one subject from the provided list.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-17992\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse17992\" aria-controls=\"collapse17992\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the syllabus for BPSC Mains?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse17992\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1799\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-17992\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The BPSC Mains syllabus consists of compulsory subjects (General Hindi, General Studies Paper 1 &amp; 2, and Essay) and one optional subject. The syllabus covers history, polity, economy, geography, science, and current affairs.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-17993\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse17993\" aria-controls=\"collapse17993\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the marking scheme for the BPSC Mains exam?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse17993\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1799\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-17993\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The BPSC Mains exam has a total of 900 marks, excluding the General Hindi paper, which is qualifying. General Studies Papers 1 &amp; 2, the Essay paper, and the Optional Subject paper contribute to the final merit.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-17994\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse17994\" aria-controls=\"collapse17994\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the subject of BPSC Mains GS 1?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse17994\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1799\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-17994\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">General Studies Paper 1 covers Modern Indian History, Indian Culture, Statistical Analysis, and Current Affairs, with a special focus on Bihar\u2019s role in historical events.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check the complete BPSC Mains Subject List 2025, including compulsory and optional subjects. 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