BPSC: Exam Pattern
Overview: The BPSC exam consists of three stages: Preliminary, Mains, and Interview. Each stage is qualifying in nature, and candidates must pass the cutoff marks in the preliminary exam to qualify for the subsequent stages.
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Preliminary Exam:
- Objective-based written exam
- Qualifying nature
- Covers General Studies and General Mental Ability
- Successful candidates meeting the cutoff marks are eligible for the Mains exam.
Subjects |
Number of questions |
Total Marks |
Type of Questions |
Duration |
General Studies |
150 |
150 |
MCQs |
2 hours |
Total |
150 questions |
150 marks |
- Mains Exam:
- Descriptive written exam
- Qualifying nature
- Covers subjects such as General Studies, Indian Polity and Economy, and General Science
- Candidates must qualify in each paper to progress to the Interview stage.
Subject |
Total Marks |
Duration |
General Hindi (Qualifying) |
100 |
3 hours |
General Studies I |
300 |
3 hours |
General Studies II |
300 |
3 hours |
Optional Paper |
300 |
3 hours |
Total |
900 marks |
3 hours for each paper |
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Interview: