The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) administers the State Civil Services Examinations to select candidates for roles such as Sub Divisional Officers and various PCS-level administrative positions. The Commission has issued revised guidelines detailing the examination structure, content, and evaluation methods for the upcoming cycle.
Understanding the specific requirements of each stage, the scoring system, and essential syllabus components is vital for prospective candidates. This overview details the framework and subject matter for both the Preliminary and Main examinations within the BPSC selection process.
BPSC Selection Stages
Candidates progress through three sequential phases:
- Preliminary Examination: Features objective-type questions.
- Main Examination: Involves descriptive and/or objective-type assessments.
- Personality Test (Interview): An oral assessment stage.
BPSC Examination Framework Overview (2025)
The BPSC recruitment process employs a multi-tiered approach to evaluate the suitability and expertise of applicants seeking administrative careers within Bihar. The following outlines the core elements assessed at each phase
| BPSC Selection Process 2025 | |||
| Stages of BPSC Exam | Type of Exam | Total Marks | Duration |
| Prelims | Objective | General study (150) | 2 Hours |
| Mains | Subjective/ Objective | General Hindi (Qualifying)(100) General Studies Paper-1(300) General Studies Paper-2(300) Essay(300) Optional Paper(Qualifying)(100) Total marks:-1100 | 3 hours for each Paper |
| Interview | Physically Present | 120 | – |