Bihar Public Service Commission
(BPSC)

General Hindi (Qualifying Paper):

• Language and Grammar – Sentence formation, syntax, vocabulary
• Translation – English to Hindi and vice versa
• Comprehension – Passage reading and interpretation

General Studies Paper I:

• Indian History and Culture – Ancient, medieval, and modern history
• Indian Society – Structure, policies, social justice, and government schemes
• Geography – Indian and world geography, resources, and environment
• Economic Development – Indian economy, poverty, growth, employment, and agriculture

General Studies Paper II:

• Polity and Governance – Indian Constitution, judicial system, Panchayati Raj
• Social Justice – Schemes for the marginalized, women, and child welfare
• International Relations – India and the world, foreign policies, diplomacy
• Science and Technology – Developments in science, applications, and impacts

General Studies Paper III:

• Technology – Information technology, biotechnology, and space technology
• Economic Issues – Economic planning, infrastructure, agriculture, industry
• Security Issues – Internal security, disaster management, law and order
• Environmental Issues – Biodiversity, climate change, sustainable development

General Studies Paper IV:

• Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude – Ethical issues in governance, public life
• Emotional Intelligence – Concepts of ethics and morality
• Public Service Values – Governance, transparency, accountability

• The interview assesses candidates' personality, intelligence, and suitability for a career in the civil services
• It includes questions related to general awareness, ethics, values, and the candidate’s background