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70th BPSC Study Material, Check Subject Wise Topics and Books

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) announced the recruitment drive for various Group A, B, and C positions in the state government. Candidates looking to join the Bihar state administration must go through a selection process which is the same as the UPSC Civil Services Examination. The BPSC exam is consists of three stages:

  • Preliminary Exam (Prelims)
  • Main Exam (Mains)
  • Interview

To succeed in this examination, candidates have the best study materials and notes required for the BPSC exam. These notes can help them prepare effectively. In this article we shared the best study notes for the BPSC Group A, B and C posts.

BPSC Study Material

BPSC Study Material
Mental ability Indian polity
Indian movement Indian agriculture
Bihar economy Agriculture
Indian economy Geography of Bihar
Panchayati Raj History of Bihar
Bihar polity Current affairs
General science

BPSC Exam Pattern

The BPSC exam pattern consists of three stages Prelims, Mains and Interview which is discuss below:

Stage Type of Exam Subjects Covered
Preliminary Examination Objective (MCQs) General Studies (Paper I), General Studies (Paper II – CSAT)
Main Examination Descriptive General Hindi, General Studies (Multiple Papers), Optional Subjects
Interview Personality Test Assesses candidate’s personality and suitability for administrative roles

BPSC Prelims Exam Pattern

Subjects No. of questions Total Marks Type of Questions Duration
General Studies 150 150 MCQs 2 hours
Total 150 questions 150 marks

BPSC Mains Exam Pattern

Subject Total Marks Duration
General Hindi (Qualifying) 100 3 hours
General Studies I 300 3 hours
General Studies II 300 3 hours
Essay 300 3 hours
Optional Paper (Qualifying) 100 3 hours
Total 900 marks (excluding qualifying paper marks) 3 hours for each paper

Study Important subjects for BPSC

BPSC Preliminary Examination

General Studies Paper I
  • Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
  • Indian Geography (Physical, Economic, Social)
  • Indian Polity and Governance (Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy)
  • Economic and Social Development (Sustainable Development, Poverty, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives)
  • Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, Climate Change
  • General Science
General Studies Paper II (CSAT):
  • Comprehension
  • Interpersonal skills including communication skills
  • Logical reasoning and analytical ability
  • Decision-making and problem-solving
  • General mental ability
  • Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level)

BPSC Main Examination

  1. General Hindi (Qualifying Paper)
2. General Studies:
  • Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
  • Indian Geography (Physical, Economic, Social)
  • Indian Polity and Governance (Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy)
  • Economy and Economic Development
  • Science and Technology
  • Environment and Disaster Management
  • Current Events of National and International Importance
3. Optional Subjects (Candidates can choose one)
  • History
  • Geography
  • Political Science & International Relations
  • Sociology
  • Economics
  • Public Administration
  • Philosophy
  • Psychology
  • Agriculture
  • Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
  • Anthropology
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Commerce & Accountancy
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • Hindi Literature
  • English Literature
  • Law
  • Management
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medical Science
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Zoology

70th BPSC Study Material Important Topics

History
Ancient History
Medieval History
Modern History
Indus Valley Civilization
Regional Kingdoms
Later Mughal Period & Sikhism
Buddhism & Jainism
Delhi Sultanate
Maratha Empire
Maurya Period
Mughal Dynasty
Early European Advents
Vedic Culture
Miscellaneous
Revolts
The Gupta Period
Indian National Movements
Governor Generals and Viceroys
Regional Kingdoms
Gandhi and his Teachings Indian National Congress
Miscellaneous
Freedom fighters and Organizations Making of Constitution
Indo-Pak Wars Indo-Sino Wars

BPSC Political Science Notes

Political Science
Articles & Amendments
Parliament
Cabinet Ministry
Judiciary
State Legislature
Constitutional
Fundamental Rights, Duties and DPSP
Commissions, Committees, and Councils
Miscellaneous
Constitution of India
Non constitutional body
-Statutory bodies

BPSC Science Notes

Science
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Science & Technology
SI Units and Measurements
Atomic Structure
Human Body
Astronomy and Space Technology
Magnetism/Electricity
Radioactivity
Plant
Computers and Mobile Technology
Forces/gravity
Chemical Bonding
Animal
Inventions and Discoveries
Motion
Facts about elements
Diseases
Miscellaneous
Work, Power, Energy/Temperature
Acid, Base and Salts
Nutrition
Nuclear and Bio-Technology
Optics
Miscellaneous
Cell
Laws and Principles
Theories
Miscellaneous

BPSC Economy Notes

Economy
Minimum Support Price (MSP)
Indian Economy- 5-Year Plan, Agriculture, Industry
Budget
Five-Year Plans
Money & Banking- Banking Acts, Banking Committees, Banking Reforms, Negotiable Instruments
Financial Markets
Inflation & Taxation
Unemployment & Poverty
International Organizations
National Income
Insurance
Miscellaneous

BPSC 70th Preparation Books

  1. NCERT Books: Start with NCERT textbooks from Class 6 to Class 12 for subjects like History, Geography, Polity, Economy, and Science.
  2. Standard Reference Books:
    • Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth
    • India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra
    • Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh
    • Certificate Physical and Human Geography by Goh Cheng Leong
    • Bihar Samanya Gyan by Dr. Binay Karna and Manwendra Mukul
  3. Current Affairs:
    • Newspapers: The Hindu, The Indian Express
    • Magazines: Yojana, Kurukshetra, Down to Earth
  4. Previous Year Question Papers: Solve and analyze previous years’ question papers to understand the exam pattern and important topics.
  5. Mock Tests and Practice Papers: Practice mock tests regularly to improve time management and assess your preparation level.
  6. BPSC-specific Study Guides:
    • Bihar GK by Dr. C. L. Khanna
    • Objective Bihar GK & Current Affairs by Sanjay Kumar Sinha
  7. Other Useful Resources:
    • India Year Book
    • Economic Survey of Bihar
    • Reports and publications by Bihar government departments

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BPSC Study Notes FAQs

Can I clear BPSC in first attempt?

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam is a gateway to prestigious government jobs in the state. While the competition is fierce, cracking the exam in your first attempt is definitely achievable with the right strategy and dedication.

Can I crack BPSC by self study?

Self-study can be a great way to prepare for the exam, but it's important to avoid common mistakes that many students make.

Is NCERT enough for BPSC?

Yes, NCERT books are sufficient for general exam preparation as a significant portion of the questions, especially in Math and Science, is derived from NCERT material.

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