{"id":2418,"date":"2025-04-14T21:03:09","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T15:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2418"},"modified":"2025-10-28T12:57:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T07:27:06","slug":"bpsc-prelims-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-prelims-syllabus\/","title":{"rendered":"BPSC Prelims Syllabus 2025 \u2013 Topic-Wise BPSC GS And CSAT Syllabus PDF"},"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-prelims-syllabus\/#Overview_of_BPSC_Prelims_Exam\" >Overview of BPSC Prelims Exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-prelims-syllabus\/#Structure_of_the_BPSC_Prelims_Syllabus\" >Structure of the BPSC Prelims Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-prelims-syllabus\/#BPSC_Prelims_SyllabusTopic-Wise_Weightage\" >BPSC Prelims SyllabusTopic-Wise Weightage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-prelims-syllabus\/#Best_Way_to_Prepare_the_BPSC_Prelims_Syllabus\" >Best Way to Prepare the BPSC Prelims Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-prelims-syllabus\/#Important_Books_for_BPSC_Prelims_Syllabus\" >Important Books for BPSC Prelims Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-prelims-syllabus\/#BPSC_Prelims_Syllabus_Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid\" >BPSC Prelims Syllabus Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-prelims-syllabus\/#BPSC_Prelims_Syllabus_FAQs\" >BPSC Prelims Syllabus FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing for the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam begins with knowing the <\/span><b>BPSC Prelims syllabus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The syllabus gives direction to your study plan. If you don\u2019t understand what\u2019s 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\u2014<\/span><b>BPSC syllabus Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>BPSC GS syllabus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>CSAT syllabus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and important <\/span><b>BPSC prelims topics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_BPSC_Prelims_Exam\"><\/span><b>Overview of BPSC Prelims Exam<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mode<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Offline (Pen and Paper)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Type<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Number of Questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 150<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maximum Marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 150<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Duration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 2 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Negative Marking<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1\/3rd<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The paper has questions from <\/span><b>General Studies (GS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> only. However, many candidates refer to the logical and analytical parts of the syllabus as part of a <\/span><b>CSAT syllabus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, even though BPSC does not officially call it CSAT.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1803&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BPSC Exam Pattern<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Structure_of_the_BPSC_Prelims_Syllabus\"><\/span><b>Structure of the BPSC Prelims Syllabus<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>BPSC syllabus Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> includes one paper on General Studies. It covers a wide range of topics such as history, geography, polity, economy, and current affairs. Here&#8217;s a breakdown:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<h3><b>BPSC Prelims Syllabus of General Studies Paper<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current Events of National and International Importance<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent developments in politics, economy, environment, and global relations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important government schemes and programs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History of India and the Indian National Movement<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ancient India: Culture, architecture, and historical significance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medieval India: Socio-economic and cultural developments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern India: Freedom struggle, key movements, and personalities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History Of Bihar (General understanding of the subject with the broad aspects of the history of Bihar)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Movements and Contribution of Bihar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian and World Geography<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical Geography: Features like mountains, rivers, and climate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human Geography: Population trends, migration, and urbanization.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economic Geography: Natural resources and industrial distribution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geography of Bihar (Questions will relate to the physical, social and economic geography of the country including the main features of Indian agricultural and natural resources)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General geography and geographical division of Bihar and its major river systems<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Polity and Governance<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Constitution: Features, amendments, and schedules.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Political systems and governance frameworks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rights issues, public policy, and Panchayati Raj institutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community development and planning in India and Bihar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economic and Social Development<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concepts of sustainable development, poverty, and inclusion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government initiatives like Make in India, Start-Up India, and digital transformation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basics of ecology and biodiversity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental conservation efforts and international protocols.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Science<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic understanding of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent technological advancements and their applications.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<h3><b>BPSC Prelims Syllabus of General Studies Paper\u00a0 (CSAT)<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interpersonal Skills and Communication<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logical reasoning and decision-making.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Puzzles, patterns, and analytical reasoning questions.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numerical Ability and Data Interpretation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class X-level mathematics, including percentages, ratios, and graph interpretation.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decision-Making and Problem-Solving<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Situational judgment and ethical dilemmas.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Prelims Syllabus<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BPSC_Prelims_SyllabusTopic-Wise_Weightage\"><\/span><b>BPSC Prelims SyllabusTopic-Wise Weightage<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While BPSC does not publish a fixed weightage, past year papers show a pattern.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Section<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Approximate Weightage<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History + Bihar History<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20\u201325 questions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geography (India + Bihar)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15\u201320 questions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polity<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10\u201315 questions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economy (India + Bihar)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10\u201315 questions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Science<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15\u201320 questions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current Affairs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15\u201320 questions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental Ability (CSAT-style)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5\u201310 questions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that question types may change based on current trends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-previous-year-question-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Prelims PYQs<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" 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approach:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Start with NCERTs<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCERT books from class 6 to 12 build a strong base. Stick to Social Science and Science subjects.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Read a Newspaper Daily<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on editorials and state news for Bihar. Avoid celebrity gossip and crime reports.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Solve Previous Year Papers<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They show the question pattern and help you identify important <\/span><b>BPSC prelims topics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> Use Monthly Current Affairs Magazines<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use one source only. Revise monthly rather than cramming at the last minute.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b> Practice Mock Tests<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mock tests improve speed and accuracy. Focus on full-length papers.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><b> Make Short Notes<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep topic-wise notes. Revise them before the exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1115&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sociology optional syllabus<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Books_for_BPSC_Prelims_Syllabus\"><\/span><b>Important Books for BPSC Prelims Syllabus<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Recommended Book<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spectrum\u2019s Modern India, Bihar History Guide<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geography<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCERT + Lucent Geography<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polity<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M. Laxmikanth<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Science<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCERT + Lucent General Science<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current Affairs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newspaper + Monthly Magazines<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CSAT Syllabus<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RS Aggarwal (Reasoning and Quant)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t collect too many books. Choose one and revise it well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1809&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BPSC Mains Syllabus<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BPSC_Prelims_Syllabus_Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid\"><\/span><b>BPSC Prelims Syllabus Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ignoring Bihar-specific content<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relying only on coaching material<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skipping previous year questions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not revising current affairs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over-preparing CSAT syllabus (focus only on basics)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Are you preparing for BPSC Mains 2024-25? <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/state-pcs\/bihar-pcs\/qep-bpsc-mains-batch-202425\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Join IAShub&#8217;s BPSC coaching batches<\/b><\/a><b> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>BPSC Prelims syllabus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may seem large, but it is manageable with a clear plan. Focus on the <\/span><b>BPSC GS syllabus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, revise key <\/span><b>BPSC prelims topics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and do not neglect Bihar-specific content. Include light preparation of the <\/span><b>CSAT syllabus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to handle reasoning-based questions. With consistent effort and regular revision, cracking the Prelims is within reach.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BPSC_Prelims_Syllabus_FAQs\"><\/span><b>BPSC Prelims Syllabus FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-2419 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-2419{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-2419 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-2419{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-2419.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-2419.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-2419.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-2419.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-2419.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-1744634291\"><div id=\"sp-ea-2419\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-2419\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-24190\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse24190\" aria-controls=\"collapse24190\" 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 BPSC Prelims syllabus?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse24190\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2419\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-24190\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0The BPSC Prelims syllabus includes General Studies covering history, geography, polity, economy, general science, current affairs, and Bihar-specific topics.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-24191\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse24191\" aria-controls=\"collapse24191\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is there a CSAT syllabus in BPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse24191\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2419\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-24191\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While BPSC doesn't officially call it CSAT, the Prelims include basic reasoning, decision-making, and numerical ability\u2014similar to a CSAT syllabus.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-24192\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse24192\" aria-controls=\"collapse24192\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many questions are asked in the BPSC GS syllabus?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse24192\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2419\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-24192\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0The General Studies paper in BPSC Prelims has 150 questions, with topics drawn from the full BPSC GS syllabus.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-24193\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse24193\" aria-controls=\"collapse24193\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the key BPSC prelims topics to focus on?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse24193\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2419\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-24193\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Focus on Bihar history, Indian polity, geography, economy, and current affairs, along with basic science and mental ability questions.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-24194\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse24194\" aria-controls=\"collapse24194\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How is the BPSC syllabus Prelims different from Mains?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse24194\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2419\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-24194\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 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