{"id":1803,"date":"2025-04-02T17:14:25","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T11:44:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1803"},"modified":"2025-10-28T13:15:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T07:45:31","slug":"bpsc-mains-exam-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-mains-exam-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"BPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2025: Updated Structure, Marking &#038; Subjects!"},"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-exam-pattern\/#BPSC_Exam_Pattern_2025_Overview\" >BPSC Exam Pattern 2025 Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-mains-exam-pattern\/#BPSC_Mains_Exam_Pattern_Structure_2025\" >BPSC Mains Exam Pattern Structure 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-mains-exam-pattern\/#BPSC_Mains_Exam_Pattern_2025_Subject-Wise_Details\" >BPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2025 Subject-Wise Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-mains-exam-pattern\/#BPSC_Mains_Exam_Pattern_2025_Important_Points_to_Remember\" >BPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2025 Important Points to Remember<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-mains-exam-pattern\/#BPSC_Mains_Exam_Pattern_2025_Preparation_Tips\" >BPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2025 Preparation Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-mains-exam-pattern\/#BPSC_Interview_Pattern_2025\" >BPSC Interview 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-exam-pattern\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-mains-exam-pattern\/#BPSC_Mains_Exam_Pattern_FAQs\" >BPSC Mains Exam Pattern FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>BPSC Mains Exam Pattern<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an important part of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) recruitment process. After passing the Prelims, candidates must appear for the Mains exam, which is <\/span><b>descriptive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in nature. The updated pattern now includes <\/span><b>five papers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with a newly added <\/span><b>Essay Paper<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mains exam is <\/span><b>very important<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because its marks decide the final merit list. The exam has <\/span><b>General Studies, an Optional Subject, and an Essay Paper<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There is also a <\/span><b>General Hindi Paper<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but it is <\/span><b>only qualifying<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (candidates must score at least 30%).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must carefully understand the <\/span><b>BPSC Mains Exam Pattern<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to prepare well. Since the exam is descriptive, good <\/span><b>answer writing skills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>time management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are necessary. A well-planned study approach can help candidates <\/span><b>score well<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and improve their chances of success in the BPSC selection process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BPSC_Exam_Pattern_2025_Overview\"><\/span><b>BPSC Exam Pattern 2025 Overview<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>BPSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> consists of three stages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prelims Exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Objective type with <\/span><b>negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mains Exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Subjective\/Descriptive type.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Interview<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Personality test assessing knowledge, decision-making, and general awareness.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><b>BPSC Exam Stages and Marking Scheme 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Stage<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Type of Exam<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Duration<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Total Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prelims<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Objective (MCQs)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150 Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mains<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Descriptive<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours per Paper<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">900 Marks (excluding qualifying Hindi paper)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interview<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personality Test<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not Defined<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">120 Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BPSC_Mains_Exam_Pattern_Structure_2025\"><\/span><b>BPSC Mains Exam Pattern Structure 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check below the BPSC mains exam 2025 complete structure:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subject<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 1<\/span><\/td>\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;\">Paper 2<\/span><\/td>\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;\">Paper 3<\/span><\/td>\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;\">Paper 4<\/span><\/td>\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<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional Subject<\/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<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The total marks for the Mains exam are <\/span><b>900<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, excluding the <\/span><b>qualifying Hindi paper<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must score at least <\/span><b>30% in the General Hindi paper<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to qualify.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Essay paper is a new addition to the BPSC Mains Exam Pattern.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must choose <\/span><b>one optional subject<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the list provided by BPSC.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1785&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>BPSC Mains 2025 Exam Date<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BPSC_Mains_Exam_Pattern_2025_Subject-Wise_Details\"><\/span><b>BPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2025 Subject-Wise Details<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1. General Hindi (Qualifying Paper)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minimum Qualifying Marks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 30% (30 out of 100 marks).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sections included:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essay Writing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grammar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sentence Structure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summary Writing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2. General Studies Paper 1<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focuses on <\/span><b>Indian and Bihar History, Culture, and Economy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important topics:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern Indian History<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freedom Struggle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Socio-Economic Impact of British Rule<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bihar\u2019s Role in the Freedom Movement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economic and Social Conditions in Bihar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3. General Studies Paper 2<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covers <\/span><b>Indian Polity, Economy, Science &amp; Technology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key topics:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Constitution &amp; Political System<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Governance and Public Administration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economic Reforms and Development in Bihar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science and Technology advancements<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>4. Essay Paper<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newly introduced in the <\/span><b>BPSC 70th CCE Mains Exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must write essays on various <\/span><b>socio-political and economic issues<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>5. Optional Subject<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must select <\/span><b>one optional subject<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the list provided by BPSC.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some popular optional subjects include:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geography<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Political Science<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sociology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public Administration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=933&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Bihar Main Course 2025<\/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; 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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_Exam_Pattern_2025_Preparation_Tips\"><\/span><b>BPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2025 Preparation Tips<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To succeed in the <\/span><b>BPSC Mains Exam Pattern<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, candidates should follow these strategies:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Preparation Aspect<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Strategy<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Answer Writing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice descriptive answers daily.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time Management<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solve previous years\u2019 question papers.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conceptual Clarity<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on understanding rather than rote learning.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional Subject<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a subject that aligns with personal strengths.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BPSC_Interview_Pattern_2025\"><\/span><b>BPSC Interview Pattern 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>BPSC Interview<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the final stage of the selection process, carrying <\/span><b>120 marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It evaluates a candidate\u2019s <\/span><b>analytical skills, decision-making ability, and general awareness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about Bihar and India.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates who <\/span><b>qualify the Mains exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> appear for the <\/span><b>Personality Test\/Interview<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The total marks for the interview are <\/span><b>120<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The interview evaluates <\/span><b>analytical skills, decision-making ability, and general awareness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about Bihar and India.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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;\">Understanding the <\/span><b>BPSC Mains Exam Pattern<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is essential for strategic preparation. Since the exam is <\/span><b>descriptive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, aspirants should focus on <\/span><b>answer writing, conceptual clarity, and time management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With the introduction of the <\/span><b>Essay Paper<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, structured preparation is more important than ever. By following a <\/span><b>disciplined study plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, candidates can enhance their performance and increase their chances of success in the BPSC Mains exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Are you preparing for BPSC 2025? <a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/state-pcs\/bihar-pcs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join IAShub&#8217;s BPSC<\/a> coaching batches to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BPSC_Mains_Exam_Pattern_FAQs\"><\/span><b>BPSC Mains Exam Pattern FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-1804 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-1804.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-1804.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-1804.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-1804.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-1804.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-1742213708\"><div id=\"sp-ea-1804\" 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-18040\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse18040\" aria-controls=\"collapse18040\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the pattern of BPSC Mains marks?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse18040\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1804\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-18040\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The BPSC Mains exam has five papers with a total of 900 marks (excluding the General Hindi qualifying paper). Each paper is descriptive and carries 300 marks, except for the Hindi paper, which is of 100 marks and only qualifying in nature.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-18041\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse18041\" aria-controls=\"collapse18041\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many exams are there in BPSC Mains?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse18041\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1804\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-18041\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are five papers in BPSC Mains: General Hindi (Qualifying), General Studies Paper 1, General Studies Paper 2, Essay Paper and Optional Subject Paper.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-18042\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse18042\" aria-controls=\"collapse18042\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How much to score in BPSC Mains?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse18042\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1804\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-18042\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates must pass the General Hindi paper with at least 30% marks (30 out of 100). The final selection is based on the total marks of the remaining four papers and the interview.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-18043\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse18043\" aria-controls=\"collapse18043\" 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 BPSC salary?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse18043\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1804\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-18043\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The starting salary of a BPSC officer is around \u20b956,100 per month, and it can go up to \u20b92,50,000 per month, depending on the rank and post.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-18044\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse18044\" aria-controls=\"collapse18044\" 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 pass mark for BPSC?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse18044\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1804\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-18044\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There is no fixed passing mark, but candidates must score above the official cut-off in both Prelims and Mains. 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