The Bihar Public Services Commission(BPSC) has released the BPSC 72nd Syllabus 2026 on its official website. Candidates preparing for the combined competitive examination should carefully review the detailed syllabus and latest exam pattern to understand the subjects and marking scheme. The PDF is provided in this article for easy access. Aspirants can download it to identify important topics and plan their preparation effectively.
BPSC 72nd Syllabus And Exam Pattern 2026
The BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 is conducted by the Bihar Police Service Commission for Civil Services Recruitment. BPSC CCE exam has two stages: Prelims and Mains. Prelims is an objective test covering General Studies like History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, and Current Affairs. Mains is descriptive with papers on Hindi, General Studies, Essay, and Optional subject, testing deeper knowledge and writing skills.
| BPSC 72nd Syllabus And Exam Pattern 2026: Key Highlights | |
| Organisation | Bihar Public Services Commission(BPSC) |
| Exam Name | BPSC 72nd CCE Exam |
| Vacancy | 1230 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 26 July 2026 |
| Category | Syllabus and Exam Pattern |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains & Interview |
| Official website | www.bpsc.bih.nic.in |
BPSC 72nd Syllabus 2026
For the ease of candidates, the BPSC 72nd Syllabus 2026 is presented subject-wise so aspirants can clearly understand the topics they need to prepare. Knowing the detailed syllabus helps candidates focus on important areas, organize their study plan effectively, and build the knowledge required for examination.
| BPSC Prelims Syllabus 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Topics |
| General Science | General understanding of science including everyday observation and experience; questions on science and technology |
| Current Affairs of National/International Importance | Topics related to important national and international current events |
| History of India and Bihar | General understanding of Indian history with special focus on Bihar’s historical aspects |
| Geography of India and Bihar | Physical, social and economic geography of India; major features of agriculture and natural resources |
| Indian Polity | Indian political system, Panchayati Raj, community development, and planning in India and Bihar |
| Indian Economy and Economy of Bihar | Post-independence Indian economy and Bihar’s economy |
| Indian National Movement & Contribution of Bihar | 19th-century resurgence, growth of nationalism, freedom movement, and Bihar’s role in independence |
| General Mental Ability | Logical reasoning, analytical ability, and basic mental aptitude questions |
BPSC Mains Syllabus 2026: Topics Wise
| BPSC Mains Syllabus 2026 | |
| Papers | Subjects / Topics |
| General Hindi | Essay, Grammar, Syntax, Summarisation |
| General Studies Paper 1 | Indian Culture; Modern History of India; Contemporary events of national and international importance; Statistical analysis, diagrams and graphs |
| General Studies Paper 2 | Indian and Bihar Polity; Indian and Bihar Economy; Indian and Bihar Geography; Role and impact of Science and Technology in development of India and Bihar |
| Optional Subjects | Agricultural Science; Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science; Anthropology; Botany; Chemistry; Civil Engineering; Commerce & Accountancy; Law; Economics; Electrical Engineering; Geography; Geology; History; Labour & Social Welfare; Management; Mathematics; Mechanical Engineering; Philosophy; Physics; Political Science & International Relations; Psychology; Public Administration; Sociology; Statistics; Zoology; Hindi Literature; English Literature; Urdu Literature; Bengali Literature; Sanskrit Literature; Persian Literature; Arabic Literature; Pali Literature; Maithili Literature |
BPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
The written examination will be conducted in an objective (MCQ) format. The paper will consist of 150 questions carrying a total of 150 marks, and candidates will be given 2 hours to complete the test.
- Negative Marking- 1/3
| Papers | Total Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| General Studies | 150 | 150 marks | 2 hours |
BPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2026
The BPSC Mains Exam includes a qualifying paper in General Hindi. Along with the , there are two general studies papers- Paper I and Paper II
- Paper I & Paper II – 300 Marks
| Subject | Total marks | Exam Duration |
| General Hindi | 100 marks | 3 hours |
| General Studies – Paper 1 | 300 marks | 3 hours |
| General Studies – Paper 2 | 300 marks | 3 hours |
BPSC 72nd Syllabus 2026 PDF
Candidates can download the official syllabus PDF from the official website. The BPSC 72nd Syllabus PDF provides complete information on the exam pattern, marking scheme, subject wise topics and important instruction. We have also provided the direct link to download the official syllabus PDF below.
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