BPSC Prelims
Preliminary exam: General Studies objective paper. Notes, PYQs and practice sets.
All ExamsAbout BPSC Prelims
BPSC Prelims is the first stage of the combined competitive examination conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission. It is an objective, multiple-choice screening test. Candidates who clear the cut-off move to the Mains stage, and the final selection is completed after the interview. Prelims is a qualifying stage, so the goal is to score safely above the cut-off.
Selection stages
- Preliminary examination – objective General Studies paper.
- Main examination – descriptive papers.
- Interview – personality test.
Syllabus areas to cover
- History and culture: ancient, medieval and modern India with a strong Bihar focus (Bihar special notes).
- Polity and governance: Constitution, Parliament, Panchayati Raj and rights.
- Geography: India, world and Bihar – rivers, climate, resources and agriculture.
- Economy: basic concepts, planning, banking and Bihar economy.
- General science and environment: everyday science, health and ecology.
- Current affairs: national, international and Bihar events.
- Aptitude and reasoning: basic maths, data interpretation and logical reasoning.
How to prepare
- Read the latest official notification and syllabus first.
- Finish NCERT basics, then one standard book per subject.
- Study Bihar topics separately – history, geography, economy and culture.
- Solve BPSC Prelims PYQs and take weekly quizzes.
- Revise current affairs daily and take full-length mock tests in the last month.
Useful resources
Study material · Previous year papers · Practice papers · Best books
Always confirm exam dates, vacancies, age limits and syllabus on the official BPSC website (bpsc.bihar.gov.in). We keep this page updated, but the commission's notification is final.
BPSC Prelims Previous Year Papers
Notes, guides & practice
BPSC Exam Pattern Explained: Prelims, Mains and Interview
Understand the three stages of the BPSC combined competitive exam, how each stage works and how to plan your preparation around the pattern.
Best Books for BPSC Preparation: Subject-wise List
A short, practical list of standard books for BPSC – polity, history, geography, economy, science, Bihar GK and language – and how to use them.
How to Prepare Current Affairs for BPSC: A Daily Routine
A simple daily and weekly routine to cover national, international and Bihar current affairs for BPSC without feeling overwhelmed.
Bihar GK Important Topics for BPSC: What to Study First
A prioritised checklist of Bihar GK topics – history, geography, economy, culture and polity – that you must cover for BPSC and other state exams.
10 Common Mistakes BPSC Aspirants Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Avoid the ten most common preparation mistakes – from too many books to ignoring Bihar GK and mock tests – with simple fixes for each.
Indian Polity Basics: Preamble, Fundamental Rights and DPSP
Revise the Preamble, six Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties with article numbers for BPSC and Bihar exams.
How to Start BPSC Preparation from Scratch: A 6-Month Plan
A practical month-by-month plan for beginners – syllabus, notes, PYQs, mock tests and revision – to start BPSC preparation the right way.
BPSC General Studies Practice Paper 1 – 20 MCQs with Answers
Twenty general studies MCQs on polity, history, geography, science and Bihar with a full answer key – solve in 20 minutes.
Free quizzes
Bihar GK Quiz 1
Ten quick questions on Bihar geography, history and culture for BPSC preparation.
Indian Polity Quiz 1
Ten questions on the Constitution, fundamental rights and Parliament.
Indian History Quiz 1
Ten questions on ancient, medieval and modern Indian history.
General Science Quiz 1
Ten questions on physics, chemistry and biology basics.