The Exam Pattern has been modified as per the latest 69th BPSC Notification. Candidates need to check the latest BPSC Exam Pattern 2023 notified by the Bihar Public Service Commission through the official BPSC 69th Notification 2023. In this article, we will take a detailed look at the BPSC for the preliminary and main exam stages.
BPSC Exam Pattern Overview
| Exam Stages | Type of Exam | Time Duration | Maximum Marks |
| BPSC Prelims Exam | Objective | 2 Hours | 150 Marks |
| BPSC Mains Exam | Descriptive | 3 hours for each Paper | 900 Marks |
| BPSC Interview | Personality Test | Not Defined | 120 Marks |
BPSC Prelims Exam Pattern
| Conducted by | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Subject | General Studies |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen & Paper) |
| Medium of Exam | Hindi & English |
| No. of Questions | 150 Questions |
| Maximum Marks | 150 Marks |
| Negative Marking | 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer |
| Time Duration | 2 Hours |
BPSC Prelims Minimum Qualifying Marks 2023
| General | BC | OBC | Women/SC/ST/PwD |
| 40% | 36.5% | 34% | 32% |
BPSC Mains Exam Pattern
| Exam Stage | Name of Paper | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
| Mains Exam (Descriptive) | General Hindi | 100 | 3 Hours (for each paper) |
| General Studies Paper 1 | 300 | ||
| General Studies Paper 2 | 300 | ||
| Essay | 300 | ||
| Optional Paper (MCQ) | 100 | 2 Hours |
Candidates appearing for the BPSC Main Examination can write answers in any one of the following languages based on the preference given in the application.
- Hindi
- Urdu
- English
BPSC Exam Pattern for Interview Stage
Lastly, candidates will appear for the BPSC interview round, after which the selected candidates will proceed with the document verification. The interview will evaluate the candidate’s general knowledge, personal qualities and skills relevant to the post. If the candidate is deemed suitable for selection, they will have to go through the document verification process and will ultimately be recruited. This interview will be held for 120 marks.
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