{"id":2431,"date":"2025-07-19T16:10:59","date_gmt":"2025-07-19T10:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2431"},"modified":"2025-10-15T13:25:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T07:55:33","slug":"bpsc-prelims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-prelims\/","title":{"rendered":"71st BPSC Notification Out! Syllabus, Pattern, Dates, Total Marks, and Cutoff Explained"},"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\/#71st_BPSC_Exam_2025_Overview\">71st BPSC Exam 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-prelims\/#BPSC_71st_Vacancy_2025_Post-wise\">BPSC 71st Vacancy 2025 (Post-wise)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-prelims\/#_71st_BPSC_CCE_2025_Eligibility\">\u00a071st BPSC CCE 2025 Eligibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-prelims\/#How_to_Apply_for_BPSC_71st_Exam_2025\">How to Apply for BPSC 71st Exam 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-prelims\/#71st_BPSC_Exam_2025_Application_Fee\">71st BPSC Exam 2025 Application Fee\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-prelims\/#71st_BPSC_Selection_Process_2025\">71st BPSC Selection Process 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-prelims\/#71st_BPSC_Prelims_Exam_Pattern_2025\">71st BPSC Prelims 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-prelims\/#Understanding_the_BPSC_Cutoff\">Understanding the BPSC Cutoff<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-prelims\/#BPSC_Prelims_Syllabus_Overview\">BPSC Prelims Syllabus Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-prelims\/#Important_BPSC_Prelims_Topics\">Important BPSC Prelims Topics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-prelims\/#Strategy_to_Cover_the_BPSC_Prelims_Syllabus\">Strategy to Cover the BPSC Prelims Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-prelims\/#Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-prelims\/#BPSC_Prelims_FAQs\">BPSC Prelims 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;\"> has released the <\/span><b>BPSC 71st Notification 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to fill <\/span><b>1298 vacancies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in various departments of the Bihar Government. If you are a graduate and dream of working in civil services, this is your golden chance!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"71st_BPSC_Exam_2025_Overview\"><\/span><b>71st BPSC Exam 2025 Overview<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a quick summary of key details:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Information<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organisation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Name<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BPSC 71st Combined Competitive Exam (CCE) 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Posts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SDO, DSP, Block Officer, Registrar, Welfare Officer, etc<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Vacancies<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1298<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application Mode<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration Dates<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2nd June to 30th June 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prelims Exam Date<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13 September 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligibility<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graduation from a recognised university<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selection Process<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prelims <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mains <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Interview<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Official Website<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.bpsc.bih.nic.in<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BPSC_71st_Vacancy_2025_Post-wise\"><\/span><b>BPSC 71st Vacancy 2025 (Post-wise)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are <\/span><b>1298 total vacancies (48 vacancies increased) for<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0various civil service posts in Bihar. Here\u2019s the post-wise breakdown:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Post Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Number of Vacancies<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senior Deputy Collector<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial Administrative Officer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">79<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labour Superintendent<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sub Registrar\/Joint Sub Registrar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugarcane Officer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Block Cooperative Officer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">502<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Block Panchayati Raj Officer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Block Scheduled Caste\/Tribe Welfare Officer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revenue Officer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Block Minority Welfare Officer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">459<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1250 + 48 (added) = 1298\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_71st_BPSC_CCE_2025_Eligibility\"><\/span><b>\u00a071st BPSC CCE 2025 <\/b><b>Eligibility<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Education Qualification<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must be a <\/span><b>graduate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from a recognised university in any stream.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For <\/span><b>Child Development Project Officer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> roles, you must also choose <\/span><b>one of these subjects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Mains:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home Science<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychology<\/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;\">Labour and Social Welfare<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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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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<h3><b>Age Limit (as on 1st August 2025)<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Minimum Age<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Maximum Age<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General (Male)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20\/21\/22 (Post-wise)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General (Female)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20\/21\/22<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BC\/OBC (Male &amp; Female)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20\/21\/22<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SC\/ST (Male &amp; Female)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20\/21\/22<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">42 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Apply_for_BPSC_71st_Exam_2025\"><\/span><b>How to Apply for BPSC 71st Exam 2025?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can apply online from <\/span><b>2nd June to 30th June 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the official BPSC website.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step-by-Step Application Process<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bpsc.bih.nic.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.bpsc.bih.nic.in<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on \u201cNew User Registration\u201d to complete your <\/span><b>One-Time Registration (OTR)<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter valid <\/span><b>email and mobile number<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get the OTR ID\/password on your phone\/email<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in and fill out the application form<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload photo and signature<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay the fee online<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit and take a printout for future use<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"71st_BPSC_Exam_2025_Application_Fee\"><\/span><b>71st BPSC Exam 2025 <\/b><b>Application Fee\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Fee<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SC\/ST\/Women\/Handicapped\/Permanent Residents of Bihar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9150\/-<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other Category (Other States)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9600\/-<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"71st_BPSC_Selection_Process_2025\"><\/span><b>71st BPSC Selection Process 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are <\/span><b>three main stages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the selection process:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Preliminary Exam (Objective Type &#8211; Qualifying Only)<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mains Exam (Descriptive Type &#8211; Marks Counted)<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Interview (Personality Test)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final selection will be based on <\/span><b>Mains + Interview scores only<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"71st_BPSC_Prelims_Exam_Pattern_2025\"><\/span><b>71st BPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Information<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mode of Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offline (Pen &amp; Paper)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type of Questions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subject<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Questions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time Duration<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negative Marking<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes ( <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mark deduction per wrong answer)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1792&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>BPSC Mains Answer Writing<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1792&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BPSC Mains Answer Writing<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_the_BPSC_Cutoff\"><\/span><b>Understanding the BPSC Cutoff<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>BPSC Cutoff<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> changes every year based on the number of applicants, paper difficulty, and available seats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cutoff marks are declared separately for each category after the Prelims and Mains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>BPSC Prelims:<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>General<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>OBC<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>SC<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>ST<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">94<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">88<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">82<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">77<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">91<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">85<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">79<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">74<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">89<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">83<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">76<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">71<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BPSC_Prelims_Syllabus_Overview\"><\/span><b>BPSC Prelims Syllabus Overview<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>BPSC syllabus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is extensive and spans across a variety of subjects. It is divided clearly between Prelims and Mains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Prelims examination consists of:<\/p>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_80l1q_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_80l1q_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"495\">\n<thead data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"214\">\n<tr data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"214\">\n<th data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"104\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"96\">Exam Stage<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"128\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"117\">Subject<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"146\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"145\">Total Marks<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"172\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"171\">Number of Questions<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"187\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"186\">Duration<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"214\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"207\">Nature of Exam<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"495\">\n<tr data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"495\">\n<td data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"381\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Preliminary Examination<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"406\">General Studies (GS)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"425\">150<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"452\">150<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"467\">2 hours<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"495\">Objective (MCQ Based)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"512\">Key Points:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"931\">\n<li data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"568\">\n<p data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"568\"><strong data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"533\">Only one paper<\/strong> in the prelims: General Studies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"604\">\n<p data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"604\">Each question carries <strong data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"603\">1 mark<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"631\">\n<p data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"631\"><strong data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"630\">No negative marking<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"719\">\n<p data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"719\">The prelims is a <strong data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"670\">qualifying exam<\/strong>\u2014marks are not counted in the final merit list.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><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<h3><b>BPSC Prelims GS syllabus<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>BPSC Prelims GS syllabus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> includes a broad range of subjects designed to test general awareness, history, economy, polity, and more. Below are the core <\/span><b>BPSC prelims topics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under GS:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian History and Culture (focus on Bihar)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Polity and Governance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geography (India and Bihar)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Economy (basic concepts and Bihar-specific facts)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Science<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current Affairs (national and international importance)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental issues<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logical reasoning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic numeracy (up to Class X level)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General mental ability<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1856&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BPSC Mains Strategy<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_BPSC_Prelims_Topics\"><\/span><b>Important BPSC Prelims Topics<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparation is easier if you know what matters most. Based on past papers, here are some high-weight topics in the <\/span><b>BPSC Prelims GS syllabus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revolt of 1857 and Bihar\u2019s role<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bihar movement and JP Narayan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economic policies and budget-related facts of Bihar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major rivers, soil types, and irrigation in Bihar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National schemes and their application in Bihar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constitutional amendments<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental policies and treaties<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2376&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>BPSC Mains Admit Card<\/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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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=\"Strategy_to_Cover_the_BPSC_Prelims_Syllabus\"><\/span><b>Strategy to Cover the BPSC Prelims Syllabus<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stick to standard sources.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For example, NCERTs for basics, Spectrum for Modern History, Laxmikanth for Polity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stay updated with Bihar-specific current affairs.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use Bihar government websites, economic survey, and local newspapers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Practice mock tests.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is crucial for time management and identifying weak areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Revise regularly.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Build a short-note system and keep revising every 15 days.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=816&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>How to Prepare for UPSC<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>BPSC Prelims: Final Tips for Success<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Start early.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Don\u2019t wait for the BPSC Exam Date to be announced.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Focus on Bihar.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Many questions test your understanding of state-specific issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Track previous year papers.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They give insight into the BPSC Exam Pattern and help you filter content.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Manage your time.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Practice solving GS papers in under 2 hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Are you preparing for UPSC 2025?<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/b><\/a><b> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>BPSC 71st Exam 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a golden chance for graduates who want to work in top government jobs in Bihar. With <\/span><b>1298 vacancies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, now is the perfect time to start your preparation. Make sure to complete your online application by <\/span><b>30th June 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and start revising the <\/span><b>BPSC syllabus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and exam pattern.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The BPSC exam is competitive but manageable with the right preparation. Begin with a clear understanding of the <\/span><b>BPSC syllabus Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including the <\/span><b>BPSC Prelims GS syllabus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Keep track of the <\/span><b>BPSC Exam Date<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, practice under exam conditions, and monitor your progress against expected <\/span><b>BPSC Cutoff<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> trends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stick to the syllabus, stay consistent, and focus on revision. With time and effort, you can reach the interview stage and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BPSC_Prelims_FAQs\"><\/span><b>BPSC Prelims FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-2433 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-2433{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-2433 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-2433{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-2433.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-2433.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-2433.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-2433.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-2433.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-1744802068\"><div id=\"sp-ea-2433\" 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-2433\" 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-24330\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse24330\" aria-controls=\"collapse24330\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> When will the BPSC Prelims Exam 2025 be conducted?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse24330\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2433\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-24330\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0The BPSC Prelims Exam Date is 13 September 2025. The official date was released on the BPSC website.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-24331\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse24331\" aria-controls=\"collapse24331\" 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 syllabus for the Prelims exam?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse24331\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2433\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-24331\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0The BPSC syllabus Prelims includes general studies, which covers history, polity, economy, geography, science, current affairs, reasoning, and numeracy.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-24332\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse24332\" aria-controls=\"collapse24332\" 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 in the GS paper?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse24332\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2433\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-24332\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Important topics include the Revolt of 1857, Bihar movement, Indian polity, geography of Bihar, and economic policies.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-24333\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse24333\" aria-controls=\"collapse24333\" 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 Exam Pattern for the Prelims stage?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse24333\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2433\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-24333\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0The prelims have one objective paper of general studies for 150 marks.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-24334\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse24334\" aria-controls=\"collapse24334\" 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 expected BPSC Cutoff for Prelims 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse24334\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2433\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-24334\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The BPSC Cutoff varies each year. 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