About Prelims

• The preliminary examination is conducted on the same day at different centers of the state - only BIHAR - as decided by the commission.

• The preliminary examination conducted by the commission is objective in nature, in which one has to choose the correct option out of four possible options for each question - (A, B, C and D).

• The selected option related to the question has to be filled with black or blue ballpoint pen at the appropriate place in the respective circle given in front of it in the OMR seat given by the commission.

• At present, in this preliminary examination of the commission, unlike other states, only one question paper is asked from General Studies (Objective pattern), in which the total number of questions is 150 and maximum marks are 150. Candidates have to answer this within the time limit of two hours prescribed by the commission.

• There is a provision for negative marking. Each correct answer is awarded 1 mark and 0.33 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.

• If a candidate gives more than one answer to a question, that answer will be treated as wrong.

• The question papers are given in two languages (Hindi and English). In case of any dispute regarding the language of the question, preference will be given to the questions printed in English language.

• The preliminary examination is qualifying in nature. The marks obtained in this are not added with the marks of the main exam or interview.

• The number of candidates to be selected for the Main Examination will be ten times the total notified vacancies.

Syllabus - from BPSC

• General Science

• Current events of national and international importance. History of India and salient features of the history of Bihar.

• General Geography and geographical division of Bihar and its major river systems.

• Indian Polity and Economy and major changes in the economy of Bihar in the post independence period.

• Indian National Movement and the part played by Bihar in it

• Questions on General Mental Ability

Detailed Syllabus - from BPSC

• Questions on General Science will cover general appreciation and under-standing of science, including matters of everyday observation and experience, as may be expected of a well educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific discipline.

• In History, emphasis will be on broad general under-standing of the subject in its social, economic and political aspects. The candidates are expected to be familiar with the broad aspects of the history of Bihar.

• In Geography, emphasis will be on geography of India and Bihar. Questions on the Geography of India and Bihar will relate to physical, social and economic Geography of the country including the main features of Indian agricultural and natural resources.

• Questions of Indian Polity and Economy will test knowledge on the country’s political system, panchayati raj, community development and planning in India and Bihar.

• Question on the Indian National Movement will relate to the nature and character of the nineteenth century resurgence, growth of nationalism and attainment of Independence and candidates will be expected to answer questions on the role of Bihar in the freedom movement of India.